Comments on: Who will help Joe Flacco in 2009?

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:46:40 +0000

I definitely agree w/the dual tight end packages you’ll see from Cam if those guys are healthy. If they are, I think Ravens fans will be pleasantly surprise with the productivity out of the #3 Receiver spot, not to mention how that can help Clayton’s game continue to grow…

By: Pat C.

Pat C. — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:50:10 +0000

Tim – I think you’re mistaken about Heap’s injury; it’s a hangnail not an ingrown hair.

The reports from OTAs and minicamps on Washington, Williams, and Marcus Smith have generally been very good, I can only hope one of them steps it up when September rolls around. I agree that production from the TE position is critical, especially in Cam’s system. I have a feeling that Cam will utilize packages that feature both L.J. Smith and Heap on the field at the same time.

By: Dom

Dom — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:39:53 +0000

Moore showed us a few things his rookie year and then went immediately into the can. Some of the a-holes we’ve started in the past are laughable.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:58:28 +0000

Kelley Washington has always been one of those guys with a solid upside. As a number 3 receiver with very little expectations, I think he could have a pretty solid year. Remember, his first 2 years in the league, when he was really a number 4 on the Bengals, he had 22 receptions and the 31 receptions. Not too shabby back then with an offense who really wasn’t looking his way too much. A 30-40 catch season out of him isn’t out of the question.

I think the biggest key in opening up the receiving game for the Ravens is the production you guys get out of the Tight End position. Getting L.J. Smith was a good move in the off-season but, much like Heap, he’s often injured.

If either of those guys can produce even remotely close to 50 catches, that can open things up big time for a Marcus Smith or Williams or Washington to step in and have a solid year.

I heard Heap might be on the PUP list though after an ingrown hair at laser removal the other day.