HaRdH3ad Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Update: Edited March 24, 2016 by HaRdH3ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconOdense Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I like this... Would he be SLB og WLB in our system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalcU2 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 To play what position for us? I don't see the fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Trav Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 SLB. no way would he be weak side unless obvious run defense packages. Would like this pickup he's a good tackler just can't cover well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEIST Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2010 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Interesting. Any chance he plays DE since he is 270+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerhill Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I don't see how he has a place in this defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew4719 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Just now, Summerhill said: I don't see how he has a place in this defense. Me either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2010 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 1 minute ago, Summerhill said: I don't see how he has a place in this defense. If we see him as a SAM in our D, do we try and move Reed for a late round pick? Wondering if the staff thinks he can play with his hand in the dirt. He did that a good bit in college Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Good idea. Bring him home McTD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby.Digital Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 He'd be used on run downs at SLB. Playing a bit of an enforcer role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 12 minutes ago, Crazy Trav said: SLB. no way would he be weak side unless obvious run defense packages. Would like this pickup he's a good tackler just can't cover well. So how is he different from Reed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackredfellow Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Here is an interesting write up regarding his free agency this off season: http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Late-For-work-22-Is-Courtney-Upshaw-The-Odd-Man-Out-In-Free-Agency/93b6ec96-ef76-44b2-b961-bfbb6a5a9d87 Quote Is Courtney Upshaw The Odd Man Out In Free Agency? It’s happening again. Courtney Upshaw is flying far, far beneath the radar. Upshaw has always been the Ravens’ gritty linebacker that plays the unheralded edge-setting role and gets little attention for it. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that his pending free-agency status is rarely discussed. A fan recently asked ESPN’s Jamison Hensley if the lack of chatter should be interpreted as a foregone conclusion that Upshaw will be the odd man out and the priority is to re-sign teammates Kelechi Osemele and Justin Tucker. Actually, no. Upshaw’s underrated status could become the Ravens’ gain. “I wouldn't agree that Upshaw is the odd man out,” wrote Hensley. “I could be wrong, but I don't expect Upshaw to have a huge market in free agency because he didn't put up big numbers in his contract year.” For outside linebackers to get a big payday, they usually need sacks, sacks and more sacks. That’s how Pernell McPhee priced himself out of Baltimore last year after amassing 7.5 sacks in a contract season. Upshaw has always loved his role as a run defender, but coming into 2014, he wanted to prove he could do more, including getting after the passer. While he wasn’t wishing for an injury, Upshaw couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity after teammate Terrell Suggs went down with a torn Achilles in Week 1. But Upshaw really didn’t produce more sacks. It took until late November to notch his first sack by blindsiding Rams quarterback Case Keenum and knocking the ball out with one minute remaining in the fourth quarter. The Ravens won the game five plays later. It was a big moment, but he only had two sacks the entire season and a total of five during his four-year career in Baltimore. While that will hurt his free-agency options, the Ravens have always loved Upshaw and praised him for his durability, reliability and team-first attitude. They would be happy to get him back. “The Ravens like Upshaw because he's reliable (Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees pointed out that Upshaw didn't miss a practice all year) and does a lot of the dirty work in setting the edge,” wrote Hensley. “This might be a case where he has more value to the Ravens than other teams.” We need linebackers. He's one. I guess if the price is right. Seems like he'd be a good run defender like Reed. Nothing wrong with a little depth I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfishtom Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Is he an improvement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneOne01 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 You guys are forgetting O'Brien and Kroy remain unsigned. We need depth at LB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 If we chose to sign him I think he'd be in our De rotation. from there we probably release Tyson Jackson and draft a DT somewhere in the draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD-FalconFan13 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Good player at a position of need. Bring him home TD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubirdfan4life Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 14 minutes ago, mdrake34 said: You guys are forgetting O'Brien and Kroy remain unsigned. We need depth at LB. Our draft picks are gonna be the depth...although, i really like what schofield brings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Trav Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Free agent OLB Courtney Upshaw will visit the Falcons. The Falcons are desperate for pass rushing help, but Upshaw is more of an edge setter than a pass rusher. He has five career sacks in four seasons. Upshaw has also visited the Jets. The Patriots and 49ers have reportedly shown interest as well. Related: Falcons Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter Mar 24 - 11:45 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRisen999 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 At this point I'd take a look at anyone with some positive attributes. If he can help anywhere bring him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiv_T_E_C_O_ Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I like the move if it happens, you get a guy that can play SDE and SLB. Depth and competition at two positions of need doesn't hurt either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 6 minutes ago, trubirdfan4life said: Our draft picks are gonna be the depth We're working out/interviewing WLB prospects. Upshaw would be a SLB/LEO in our system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Talon Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 5 minutes ago, trubirdfan4life said: Our draft picks are gonna be the depth I hope the draft picks are going MORE than depth ! There will be starters being drafted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stldirtybird Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Maybe we move Reed inside at Mike? He did cross train there last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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