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Suggs moved to LB on NFL.com (1 Viewer)
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lord_helmet
Footballguy
Ouch
J Giles Band
Footballguy
If I remember correctly Suggs was an undersized DE in college and "lasted" until the 10th pick because of concerns about his position. Always a risk as to whether rush types can play with their hand off the ground. Playing in coverage presents a challenge for most.
J Giles Band
Footballguy
And no... he was not drafted as a MLB. The Ravens had some guy named Lewis there.
redman
Footballguy
trader jake
Footballguy
:whoosh: It seems obvious that Suggs will be listed as a LB next season.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Nothing. It's the same defense. Ravens played a lot more "3-4" last season, with Suggs in a two point stance more than in prior seasons. He was still a pass rusher on nearly every snap, though. Barnes' role (expanded or otherwise) in the defense will be the same. There's very little chance of Barnes being re-classified as a DL, even if Suggs somehow ends up elsewhere.
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
Only reason he was changed or franchised as a LB is because it is cheaper for the Ravens ($820K cheaper). Suggs is appealing the classification of a LB by showing evidence he played more than 50% of downs as a DE.This could really hurt Suggs' value in fantasy if the classification as a LB does hold up over to next year, but this seems like a move by the Ravens to save money, rather than anything changing with Suggs' on-the-field position.
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I understand his role isn't changing, but he is a stud if listed as DE and nothing if listed as a LB. I have him in two leagues and I might try to sell before the news gets out and he loses value.
redman
Footballguy
Even if Suggs' appeal doesn't win in the NFL, I'm still going to insist in my fantasy leagues that he be treated as a DE. This is a financial stunt, plain and simple.
In truth, I have to wonder whether it's worth it for the Ravens to pull this sort of maneuver and risk alienating a star player.
In truth, I have to wonder whether it's worth it for the Ravens to pull this sort of maneuver and risk alienating a star player.
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
Any Ravens homers or someone knowledgeable enough to post whether they think Suggs played more than 50% of the downs as a DE?
I am curious if Suggs will win his appeal in regards to the position of the franchise tag laid on him.
I am curious if Suggs will win his appeal in regards to the position of the franchise tag laid on him.
redman
Footballguy
And I'll ask again, in which unit's position meetings did Suggs participate, the D-line's or the LB's? I'd love to know that.
obxlegends
Footballguy
Rex Ryan uses a lot of hybrid defenses. It can change from play to play from 4-3, to 3-4 to the forty-six among others. Actually I'll go as far as to say it can change inside of the play. You can see Suggs on the line with his hand down in a 4-3 then watch him drop off into a 3-4. I'll say this is a huge reason as to why he's so valuable and the second most valuable player on the defense behind Ray Lewis (Reed
)With that said Suggs is the perfect hybrid between End and LBer and what makes him so valuable is that he can do both equally well. So you should classify him as DE because HE ISSSSSSSSS that for you at times. It's a little shady for the Ravens to try and pull this and not something I'd feel is typical of them to do.I also own him and thought about trading him but decided against it because this is only for one year at most. I can't see him signing a long term deal with the ravens if they insist on paying him as a lb. And with this stunt I wouldn't be surpised to see him sign elsewhere (as a de)
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
I am sure the Ravens had him as LB for this exact reason...cheaper.Pipes said:
