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My expanded thoughts on the impact Cam Jurgens can make for the offense. He’s going to open up the playbook for Declan Doyle. #Ravens #RavensFlock
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I’m biased when it comes to Parcells. Not saying he’s perfect with his QB judgment. But he’s certainly got a reputable track record. A coach I respect immensely.
Cool to hear some of the backstory of his connection with Brissett. I hope he’s right. #Ravens #RavensFlock
Bill Parcells has confidence in Jacoby Brissett's ability to play QB for Ravens: "He knows what’s required. Knows what he has to do. I’m certain he’ll approach it the way he approaches everything. He’s diligent, he knows what it takes to be successful in the league." #RavensFlock
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And just like that, people can take some breaths. Never made sense that they’d move off Jurgens at C. #Ravens #RavensFlock
Minter said that they have no plans to move Cam Jurgens off center. For now, trade acquisition Ryan Neuzil is a depth add.
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They’re wearing this on Monday? They better not embarrass themselves in these lol. #Ravens #RavensFlock
Thank you. The amount of complaints on the TL for EDC actually making attempts to improve the OL when I had to read about it all offseason lol.
Not for nothing, Jurgens & Neuzil are more Ledford types.
Yes, that’s the route they should have started with. But better now. #Ravens
This is a good way to frame the trade for Neuzil. It keeps Vega from moving back to C too. No more flip flopping.
And of course he also gives them guard flexibility. #Ravens #RavensFlock
We’ve already lost three Centers and our only option would be to move Ioane. Not my preference. Trading for a starting level IOL is a solid backup strategy. If he can slide to G it’s even better but not required to justify the trade IMHO.
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Honestly pretty encouraging regarding Neuzil. Again, adding a quality interior OL is always a plus, especially for the cost. #Ravens #RavensFlock
I think he played over expectations that we had for him last year and was solid overall.
My biggest beef with him was his snaps often were low and wide in shotgun that disrupted the timing of the play.
With his actual play though, he is solid in the right scheme. I think he was better suited for what we were doing with Zac Robinson than currently and why he was traded with an expiring contract.
I think he has a chance to get paid in the right scheme and was not someone we would have overpaid for next year
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Something that @All_22_NFL_Cuts pointed out in his most recent film breakdown of the OL…
Simpson’s inability to move laterally like Jurgens can in the run game. He is slower out of the blocks & less balanced.
Just food for thought if Neuzil gets consideration at LG. #Ravens
Great breakdown by @All_22_NFL_Cuts, as always. I always learn from him. #Ravens
My takeaways:
1. Jurgens is the real deal; fluid & can get to 2nd level blocks
2. Henry has plenty of juice & that 5 yard edge run is a great example
3. Right side run blocking is promising
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I know it’s hard for national folks to keep up with things but this is wildly speculative at best. All you have to do is do quick research to see Jurgens has been playing pretty well at C. #Ravens #RavensFlock
This is all sound reasoning for the trade. Jurgens btw hasn’t been healthy for two seasons. You can’t entirely bank on him.
Not like Vorhees was factoring into a long-term plan here anyway.
And Ledford gets one of his guys in the building. Plus some G exp from college. #Ravens
From what I can gather, trading for Falcons C Ryan Neuzil is more of a depth move for Ravens. He can play both center and guard and he has a strong advocate in the building in OL coach Dwayne Ledford, who worked with him in Atlanta.
It also gives the Ravens an experienced center behind Jurgens and creates some roster flexibility because they won't necessarily need to have Hergel active on game days now and they moved out Vorhees.
I’d have to think he’s playing guard. Played under Ledford so there’s familiarity.
Does this mean Simpson is losing his job?
The compensation end of this is totally fine. I’ll be interested to see what the plan is. #Ravens #RavensFlock
Trades aren’t done yet! The Falcons are trading C Ryan Neuzil for Ravens G Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 6th round pick, source tells @TheAthletic
Let’s make Mark Jacoby Lane instead lol. Please. #Ravens #RavensFlock
Marvin Lewis on Ravens new QB Jacoby Brissett: "He's going to be Mark Andrew's best friend. He loved throwing to the TE, to Trey McBride in Arizona." #RavensFlock
Great breakdown by @All_22_NFL_Cuts, as always. I always learn from him. #Ravens
My takeaways:
1. Jurgens is the real deal; fluid & can get to 2nd level blocks
2. Henry has plenty of juice & that 5 yard edge run is a great example
3. Right side run blocking is promising
WILL CAM JURGENS & VEGA IOANE CARRY THE RAVENS OLINE?
BALTIMORE OFFENSE FILM STUDY/ANALYSIS
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Sheer determination. Why I love football. The extra inches Rice fights for after absorbing the blow — his contact balance was unreal.
Also, this team got a lot of breaks/bounces. Pretty much the antithesis of the Lamar-led teams. But I digress lol. #Ravens #RavensFlock
Bain’s best bet is to model his game off James Harrison. Similar leverage opportunities.
But Harrison was a torpedo off the ball. So if Bain can’t figure that part out, he’s got no shot.
Also, awfully quiet on how EDC passed up on a generational pass rusher crowd.
I’ve been saying this. People point to Seattle…but they could score enough last season.
You need enough on defense situationally with good/great offense to truly compete.
3rd downs/red zone/turnovers.
Standalone dominant defense is simply not enough. #Ravens #RavensFlock
Why you don’t give up on the run. Cook was averaging less than 3 ypc. They kept feeding him and he’s wearing that Minnesota front out.
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Yep. This confirms what Minter was alluding to. And what we’ve all said needs to happen.
You can’t free lance in this defense. The players need to be in the right spots to make it work.
Besides the fact that he’s a big-play liability. #Ravens #RavensFlock
Sounds like Minter is making some adjustments. Reading between the lines.
This is where having a mini bye helps. I don’t think he’s had the chance to look at the makeup, removed from the trenches, until now. #Ravens #RavensFlock