RB Ross could play larger role
I don't know if we will see this in the preseason, but I would like to see running back Cory Ross get some carries with the first-team offense. Ross is small and isn't a feature back, but he carries his pads well. He accelerates through a hole and usually has his shoulder pads square at the line of scrimmage. He had a fumbling problem last year but seems to have cleared it up. He had success against the Eagles with the reserve units, but it would be interesting to see how he competes against a first-team defense. He looks like he might be able to help the Ravens on third-down passing situations.
The Ravens have put a few more crossing patterns in their offense. It wasn't on full display Monday night, but last week in practice they ran Demetrius Williams on a post route and then had Derrick Mason slide underneath from the other side. It worked well in training camp practice for a touchdown.
Maybe the Ravens are on to something.
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Mike, I have always enjoyed your writing, especially being a budding sports writer myself. While I have always wanted to submit a comment to quite a few of your posts, I was never more inspired to do so until now. Your comment about the Roller Derby on your Ravens Central blog under the posting "RB Ross could play larger role" brought back some fond memories of the Baltimore Cats who skated at the Baltimore Civic Center in the 70's. I am a huge Ravens fan but just as much a huge Roller Derby fan - for over 30 years now. So, I must share two quite interesting points. 1) "Little Richard" Brown and Jim Trotter also skated for the Philadelphia Warriors (yet another Baltimore/Philly connection); and 2) During an impromptu trip to San Francisco last month, I just happened to catch a Bombers versus Pioneers Roller Derby game at the Cow Palace. Guess who skated during that game? You've got it - none other than "Little Richard" Brown, who incidentally celebrated his 43rd year in professional skating on July 24th. After watching him skate for parts of four decades, I finally got to meet the Roller Derby legend - who still glides on the banked track with ease, clocking speeds of 40 miles per hour or better. Thanks for the reference and - GO, RAVENS!!!
Posted by: Jerome R Chester | August 16, 2007 3:27 PM
What happend to Jim Trotter?
is he still living and where?
Posted by: Cheryl | January 22, 2008 1:29 PM
Jim trotter is living in port saint lucie fl. I met him awhile shopping at a bizaar. He looks like he is doing great and offered me to play golf with him. I am excited to do so.
Posted by: dan alessandrini | April 28, 2008 10:35 AM