nogoodnick 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2004 ESPN has been reprting all day that Deion Sanders is heavily considering a return to the gridiron with the Baltimore Ravens. Ravens intersted if Sanders jumps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2004 The Ravens don't need him if Chris McAllister decides to show up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted August 16, 2004 Well I'd rather he do that then make another album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Happy Medium 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2004 Yes...I do believe it's time for another dreaded turf toe epidemic. He's not fast...which means he can't cover the same he did before...which means he can't get his 6 int's a year...after that, he's nothing. He never could tackle wotth a damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teke184 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2004 I'm glad my "Career-ending injuries" wish list contained Deion if he should ever decided to step on the field again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2004 I think this is about as likely as Dennis Rodman returning to the NBA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2004 Great, wonderful. The Ravens can grab the washed up old guy who is more concerned with dancing than covering. Even as a nickel db, he's not worth the cash and time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted August 17, 2004 How's he expect to play when he made his career on latching onto a guy for coverage. That's been banned since he played so now he can't even cover like he used to, his speed was already failing in Washington and he could never tackle to begin with. I hope he does come back though because that will leave a nice hole in the Ravens nickle coverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bigm350 Report post Posted August 18, 2004 Deion's lost a step and he'd probably have a clause in his contract that would allow him to skip training camp and report to the Ravens on September 12 or opening day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tom 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2004 Even as a nickel db, he's not worth the cash and time. WTF? Deion might have lost a step and all, but I'm pretty sure he can still cover the shit out of somebody's third receiver. He wouldn't have to be a shutdown corner like he was in his prime. I think he'd be great in the nickel DB role. Besides, this keeps him off of CBS' pregame show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2004 He's already off of the pregame show ... didn't he get replaced by Sharpe? (who's even worse IMHO) And, Tom, I have to disagree with you ... he'll get schooled by younger, faster WRs because he won't be able to clutch & grab anymore, which was how he had to play at the end. He's lost at least a few steps, and a team that has any level of depth should be able to send a burner out there to leave Sanders in the dust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted August 18, 2004 Sportscenter just reported that he's decided not to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest syncer55 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Deion is probably past his prime. He should stick to commentating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy no nose 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2004 http://msn.foxsports.com/story/2758976 FOX Sports has learned that Sanders is planning to join the Ravens on Wednesday and make the trip to New York on Thursday to be with his new team for their preseason game against the Giants. Sanders has been working out in two-a-days with his performance coach Tom Shaw. In these workouts, he's been going up against three receivers, one of whom is former Pro Bowler Tony Martin. "It's been incredible, really. I was really impressed," Martin told James Brown on Sporting News Radio. "He could always cover, but to take that layoff like he did and come back, it's like he never lost a step." It's believed Sanders' speed is in the 4.38 range for the 40. The goal of Sanders' workouts has been to get him ready for the second week of the Ravens' season, which will give Sanders two weeks of prep work with his new team's defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted August 28, 2004 No slouch on special teams, either... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2004 1. Chad Johnson 2. Peter Warrick 3. Kelley Washington Come get some Deion. I also think if teams were smart they should run more 4 & 5 WR sets against the Ravens, who rely a lot on help between the CB's S's and LB's. Of course they do have a good front four so there are risks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted August 28, 2004 Chris McAllister would handle Johnson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2004 Week 7: Chad Johnson 5-130-1 Week 15 Chad Johnson 2-15-0 Week 7: Peter Warrick 4-43-0 Week 15: Peter Warrick 11-90-1 They doubled down Johnson the second game and it opened open Warrick's game, but I'll give McAllister credit. With Washington in the mix too, Baltimore won't have the luxury of doubling so much. And Palmer won't be throwing the wounded duck pass that was Jon Kitna's signature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2004 He's not fast...which means he can't cover the same he did before...which means he can't get his 6 int's a year...after that, he's nothing. He never could tackle wotth a damn. Actully on the Fox pregame show yesterday they said Deion clocked a 4.38 on the 40, so he's added .30 on his old 40 time. Still, 4.38 is fast enough to cover a 3rd reciever as Tom said. He won't be asked to be a hitter, just a guy to come in during 3rd and long situations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted August 28, 2004 4.38 is fast enough to cover a #1 WR even though that won't be his job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted August 28, 2004 He was past his prime in 2000 with the Redskins. Now he came back when nobody asked him to come back. Regardless he is a name and will be a nostalgic draw for the short-term. While way past his prime, he might be able to still play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2004 Deion could ALWAYS cover the deep route, but when a receiver would run a slant then Deion would get left in the dust. Those third receivers run lots of slants. However, maybe he isn't a horrible sign for the Ravens but he isn't the great corner he was. Heck, he might not even be the most reliable nickel. But who knows anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerousDamon 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2004 so wait Deion used to run a 4.08 40 thats insane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted August 30, 2004 I don't think he can match up with 3rd receivers that well. He'll be responsible for Washington, Randle El and Northcutt. They are probably 3 of the best 3rd receivers in the league and Deion will have his hands full with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2004 With Deion Sanders and Ray Lewis on the same team, I imagine the locker room atmosphere is going to be...interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2004 Even if Past-His-Prime-Time is able to keep up with the other team's third receivers, will he be able to tackle them if/when they have the ball? My guess is no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2004 Deion is probably past his prime. He should stick to commentating Deion should stick to selling his Hot Dog Cooker thing on late night infomercials. With Chris McAlister back, they really don't need him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
