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Baltimore Ravens: A New Era
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02-21-2015, 05:35 PM
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Re: Baltimore Ravens: A New Era
Ravens History Part I
(2011-2012, Title Hopes)  2011: The Ravens go 12-3-1 and win the AFC North. Ray Rice rushes for over 1200 yards. Ray Lewis records 123 tackles and Cary Williams intercepts 6 passes They face the Oakland Raiders in the divisional round. Flacco throws for 258 yards, Lewis records 14 tackles as the Ravens head to the AFC championship. In the AFC Championship, the Ravens face the Steelers. This is a classic matchup as the Ravens are down 13-10 with less than two minutes left but Joe Flacco leads the two minute drill down and Ricky Williams scores from 3 yards out to seal the game. The Ravens face the Detroit Lions in Super Bowl 46. Joe Flacco throws for 278 Yards and 2 touchdowns as the Ravens edge the Lions 23-19. The Super Bowl 46 MVP is Dennis Pitta who had 8 Catches for 98 Yards and 2 Touchdowns. In the offseason, Ray Lewis announces his retirement. He will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Running Back Ricky Williams also announces his retirement. The Ravens are unable to resign Anquan Boldin and he signs with Denver for a two year contract. Outside linebacker Jarett Johnson also left the team. The Ravens don’t make many big moves in free agency as their key signing is Ladanian Tomlinson. The Ravens have a successful draft however. They trade up to pick number 19 to draft cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick from Alabama. Kirkpatrick would become one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. This would cost the Ravens 2012 first round draft pick however. They drafted guard David DeCastro number 32 overall. DeCastro was never able to crack the starting lineup but his versatility was key as he got lots of playing time at all five positions. He would leave the Ravens after the 2016 season signing a 5 year $27 Million dollar contract with the New Orleans Saints. The Ravens other notable draftees include Ryan Broyles, Cort Dennison, and Joe Adams. Broyles was a decent receiver but would never become a star. Dennison was a solid linebacker and had a 87 tackle season. Joe Adams was the main kickoff return man. 2012: The Ravens 2012 campaign didn’t go as planned. They failed to make the playoffs after winning the super bowl the previous year. Dre Kirkpatrick shined in his rookie year picking off 6 passes. Ray Rice had a really good year on the ground. Also, Torrey Smith had another good season. The Ravens entered the offseason with little cap space and having to resign some key players. Joe Flacco signed an NFL record 7 Year/$100.7 Million dollar deal. Ben Grubbs also signed a 5 Year/$32 Million dollar deal as he would stay with the Ravens for a long time. Dennis Pitta signed a contract with the Washington Redskins and would have 81 catches the next season. The Ravens had a very poor 2012 draft class. The key player drafted was right tackle Jazz Young. Young had amazing potential early on but he suffered many injuries and failed to progress as planned. Their fourth round draft pick was decent as well. Tavares Broomfield was an outside linebacker who never became a starter but was a really good reserve. Young would sign a 5 Year/$24 Million dollar contract with the Denver Broncos in 2016. Last edited by DynastyBeast; 02-21-2015 at 05:44 PM. |
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02-21-2015, 05:36 PM
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Re: Baltimore Ravens: A New Era
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02-21-2015, 05:37 PM
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Re: Baltimore Ravens: A New Era
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02-21-2015, 05:38 PM
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Re: Baltimore Ravens: A New Era
New Era Part I
Early Round Studs (1st-Early 2nd) This series will introduce the new stars of the Baltimore Ravens. There are 10 player profiles to view. Arron Bell:  Bell was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. Bell was raised in a military family as both of his parents served in the Navy. Bell started playing football from a young age and always played hard and gave it has all. He was always a sound tackler and that still holds true today. Bell played football and ran track in high school. By the time he was a senior, he didn’t have any offers so he decided to try to join the Navy like his parents. Then, one day that changed. Tulsa offered the one star safety a scholarship and his parents encouraged him to pursue his football career so he accepted. Bell was not redshirted and he played a lot as a freshman and had 24 tackles. His sophomore year, he took over the starting strong safety spot and led Tulsa to a bowl game. He had 83 tackles and 3 interceptions, enough to be named to first team All-CUSA. At the beginning of his junior year, he was on the Bronco Nagurski watch list. He recorded 97 tackles and 4 interceptions and forced 4 fumbles and became was named a first team All-American. He was also a finalist for the Jim Thorpe award Bell received considerable pro buzz after his junior year but he stayed at Tulsa to finish his degree. His senior year, he made 85 tackles, forced 3 fumbles and got an interception. He was a second team All-American and again was a finalist fort he Thorpe, Nagurski, and Bednarik award. After his senior season, he played in the senior bowl. He was injured in the senior bowl and did not participate in the draft combine. This may have pushed his draft stock down enough so that the Ravens could draft him #12 overall. Arron Bell moved his family to the suburbs of Baltimore and bought them a nice home. Bell participated in may charity events so far in his time with the Ravens. Player Comparison: Kam Chancelor Hassan Glover  Glover was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. As a child, Glover’s dad was not in the picture. He was in jail. Glover’s mother had a couple of jobs however. Hassan didn’t grow up with a lot of money. He started watching football when he was really young and he would watch it with his mother. His hometown team the Browns moved to Baltimore in 1996 so his family were Ravens fans. He grew up watching players like Peter Boulware, Ray Lewis, and Ed Reed. Ed Reed became one of his favorite players. Hassan’s mother let him play football in 3rd grade and he played quarterback and linebacker his first year. In fact, he continued to play quarterback until his junior season in high school. When he was in 7th grade, Hassan caught the eye of Coach Fred Childress. Childress coached a prestigious high school called St. Ignatius. Childress began to mentor him. Hassan told him that he wanted to be a safety. Money was tight but Coach Childress was able to get Hassan a scholarship. Hassan made the varsity team as a sophomore and he became the starting free safety. He had 3 good seasons on varsity compiling 10 total interceptions. He became a 4 star prospect and received attention from BCS schools. Among them were Michigan State, Illinois and Iowa. Hassan chose Iowa. Hassan was redshirted his first year. Then he became the starter. He was named to the Freshman All-American team after getting 3 interceptions. His sophomore year, he got 5 and was a second team All-Big Ten. He had a breakout year his junior year where made 68 tackles, got 9 interceptions and returned 3 of them for touchdowns. Hassan began to draw the Ed Reed comparacion. He finished his degree so he decided to enter the draft. His draft stock was late first round. The Ravens had individual workouts with him and liked him a lot. That’s why they felt they needed to trade up for him. Hassan’s family was thrilled that Hassan was drafted by the Ravens. Hassan’s two brothers, Markus and Darius both play high school football. Player Comparison: Devin McCourty Bryce Schell  Bryce Schell is the new blind side protector for the Ravens. He grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Schell was always the biggest person in his grade, both height and weight. He began playing football in first grade. He was a guard his entire Pop Warner and High School career. He attended Central High School, not known for their football program. Schell was a standout lineman and participated in the High School All-American game. His technique with the combination of power and agility was noted by college coaches. Schell received scholarship offers from over 40 schools. “This is one of those kids that can really change your program,” said Urban Meyer. Schell had a tough decision to make on signing day. The 5 star prospect narrowed his choices down to USC, LSU, Ohio State, and Florida. He chose USC. When the summer drills came along, coach Lane Kiffin was amazed. Schell became an immediate starter. He was a standout on the USC line his first two years. In his Junior year, he was slowed down by a lingering knee injury. He decided it was best for him to enter the NFL Draft even though he was a second round prospect. In college he was a first team all-american, and two time All Pac-12 first team. Schell’s potential is through the roof. Schell did 35 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press at the Draft Combine. Mel Kiper Jr. gave him a third round grade but the Ravens selected him in the second round. Player Comparison: Kelechi Osemele Last edited by DynastyBeast; 02-26-2015 at 01:37 PM. |
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02-22-2015, 02:43 PM
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Re: Baltimore Ravens: A New Era
New Era (Part II)
Mid-Round Picks (2nd-3rd) Isikeli Franklin  Franklin grew up in Denver, Colorado however Franklin is a “Pacific Islander.” Franklin’s dad played professional rugby in Fiji, a small island in the Pacific Ocean. Franklin’s parents met on a business trip in America and they got married and settled in Denver, Colorado. They decided to give their son the name, Isikeli which is an Australian name to keep the family tradition. Franklin grew up playing soccer but was very physical and his coach suggested he should try football. Franklin began playing football in fifth grade and even though he was raw, he was a force to be reckoned with. Franklin was a natural talent and even though he was undersized, he was a phenomenal pass rusher. In High School, he played defensive tackle and defensive end because of his ability to shed blockers. Franklin attended local Mullen High School. Another famous alum was tight end Bo Sciafe. Franklin was a standout at Mullen shattering the school sack records. He recorded 12.5 sacks his junior year and 16.0 his senior year. Franklin did not receive much attention from colleges however because of his size. He was a three star prospect but the only BCS school that offered him was Washington State. Franklin accepted the offer and was an immediate force to be reckoned with in the Pac-12. Franklin recorded 5.5 sacks his freshman year and 9.0 his sophomore year. He became an All-Pac12 first teamer. His Junior year he suffered through injuries. He missed 5 games but still recorded 6.5 sacks. Franklin had an incredible start to his senior year. He had 9.5 sacks in his first 5 games. That hot streak continued until November 16, 2014. Franklin had 14.0 sacks at that point but suffered a Torn ACL. His draft stock plummeted from the top 16 to the second round. He went through rehab but it was a long road to recovery for Franklin. His injury history raised red flags during the scouting process before the NFL draft. He met with Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. Franklin was a dark horse selection choice for teams looking to add a pass rusher at the end of the first round but he was not selected on day one. He was selected in the second round by the Baltimore Ravens and will join fellow Pacific Islander, Haloti Ngata. Franklin was given the nickname “Easy” by his teammates because of his laid back personality and the difficulties of his last name. Franklin has the potential to become a dangerous pass rusher. Player Comparison: Elvis Dumervil Angelo Sylve  Sylve grew up in Germantown, Ohio, a small town in the suburbs of Dayton. Sylve grew up a football player and was a fierce competitor. Sylve played at a young age and had a dream of going to Ohio State. In High School, his recruiting tape is filled with bone crushing hits and nice plays in pass coverage. Sylve attended Valley View High School and he was not on a very attractive team. Sylve’s dad left the family and moved to Alabama and his current whereabouts are unknown. Sylve’s mom Jocina, taught Angelo many values. Sylve was the man of the household and he helped raise three younger siblings while his mom worked two jobs. Sylve’s tape had the attention of many college coaches. But Urban Meyer of Ohio State unfortunately was not one of them. Sylve in the meantime continued to make plays and had a nice option of colleges. Many Big 10 and Big 12 schools offered him, but one school especially caught his eye. Oklahoma State was an upstart program led by a young coach and the four star linebacker commited to Oklahoma State. Sylve didn’t see much of the field his first two years. He stayed patient and earned a starting job as a junior. That year, he made Mike Gundy regret that he didn’t play much earlier. Sylve was constantly in the backfield and made big hits left and right. That year he racked up 108 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles and was named first team All-American. More importantly, Sylve was headed to the Fiesta Bowl against none other than Ohio State. Ohio State won the game 23-14 but Sylve compiled 16 tackles and many huge hits. Urban Meyer even said, “(Angelo) is a special kid.” Sylve decided to turn in his amazing year and declare for the NFL draft. Sylve wanted to support his family and put his younger siblings through college. He would earn his degree later. Sylve at the Draft Combine really impressed Ozzie Newsome. Sylve was soft spoken and humble which really impressed GMs. But ultimately, Sylve was drafted by the Ravens and since then became a cornerstone of their defense. Player Comparison: NaVarro Bowman Jordin Bledsoe  Bledsoe grew up in Angleton, Texas. Bledsoe was raised by his mom and dad. His dad had a job in nearby Houston which supported the family. Bledsoe grew up watching the Cowboys especially Emmitt Smith. He began football and wanted to be a running back, but his coach put him at wide receiver. He was a wide receiver in high school up until his junior year. The teams leader rusher transferred and the #2 got hurt. The coaching staff decided to move Bledsoe to running back. His junior year, he had a breakout season rushing for 1500 yards and 23 touchdowns. He got the attention of many scouts and was invited to an Elite Texas football camp. Bledsoe showcased his speed, elusiveness and vision. In his senior season, he rushed for 1957 yards and 34 touchdowns and led his team to a state championship. Bledsoe was one of the top running back recruits of the nation and had a tough decision on signing day. Bledsoe signed on to the University of Texas. He redshirted his first year. After that, he was buried in the depth chart. Running backs Joe Bergeron, Jonathan Gray, and Malcolm Brown were ahead of him. After receiving little play time his first season, Bledsoe transferred to Blinn College in Texas where Cam Newton went. He split carries with another running back but played well enough to get attention for FBS schools. He was offered by SMU, UTSA, and Colorado State. Bledsoe chose SMU. In his junior season, Bledsoe again had a breakout year, rushing for 1,384 yards and 13 touchdowns. He added 26 receptions for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns receiving the ball. Bledsoe finally began gaining attention from the NFL. In his senior year, SMU started off the season 7-0 and were ranked #14. They were in prime position to be a “BCS buster” or a team outside of a power conference to make it to a BCS bowl. The following Tuesday, Bledsoe’s father suffered from a heart attack and passed away at the age of 55. SMU coach June Jones on the situation, “He was heart-broken. He’s a tough kid though and he’ll play harder than every on Saturday.” Indeed he did. SMU played conference foe Marshall and Bledsoe had a career day. On 26 carries he ran for 321 yards and 5 scores in a 45-35 victory over the Herd. He even won a helmet sticker on College Football Final. SMU would lose in the C-USA championship game however which deprived them from earning a bid to a BCS bowl. Bledsoe was on the shortlist for the Doak Walker award after rushing for 1,983 yards and 25 touchdowns. SMU would win the Las Vegas Bowl and finish off 13-1 and ranked #16. Bledsoe performed well at the draft combine. He possesses blazing speed and ran a 4.34 40. Bledsoe is very agile and elusive and a very good pass catcher out of the backfield. He was selected in the third round by the Baltimore Ravens. Player Comparison: C.J. Spiller Last edited by DynastyBeast; 03-08-2015 at 07:43 PM. |
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