02-13-2018, 04:01 PM
(02-12-2018, 06:10 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I'm not so sure about that. In their list of top 25 NFL free agents, The Sporting News described Jensen as "A very powerful run blocker". Even though we have one guy on here that claims otherwise.
I must admit, other than when they play the Bengals, I really don't watch too much of the Ravens. And, it's tough to make a call based on his play versus the Bengals, as the defense was pretty slack versus the run this season.
This is pretty interesting. They rate every Center in the NFL and establish a numerical value to their performance in each facet of their respective game.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2754255-nfl1000-ranking-the-top-centers-of-2017-season
Then, this article quotes PFF ratings (I know, we're supposed to ignore these...), and PFF has Jensen ranked 3rd overall, as well as 3rd in run blocking.
https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2017/10/11/16457556/pff-ravens-offensive-line-ranks-fourth-best-nfl-offense-blocking-top-centers-2017-ryan-jensen
Great info here Sunset on all the Centers. Ryan Jensen is definately the best of the FA bunch that is for sure and honestly
didn't think he was that good in run blocking. These guys were watching him a lot more than we were that is for sure.
Really liked the Bleacher Report analysis. I don't put near as much stock into PFF though.
If we go Center in FA i sure hope it is Jensen or Zach Fulton.
Not Richburg who is not near as physical.
Also i would think that Pollack would really value Center after working with the best one the last few years in Frederick.
