FOOTBALL MATH School is out, but you still need to keep your mind sharp during the summer! Example: Anquan Boldin (81) + Quarters (4) – Ray Lewis (52) = 33 v v It takes more than strength, speed and athleticism to be a Baltimore Raven. Just ask Joe Hortiz, the Ravens’ director of college scouting. Hortiz is responsible for seeking out the very best players in college football and determining who among them has the potential to succeed in purple and black. Led by executive vice president/general manager Ozzie Newsome, director of player personnel Eric DeCosta and Hortiz, the Ravens’ personnel department decides which players the team drafts each year. Hortiz’s findings are absolutely essential to the selection process, and because of that, he often explains that the intangibles – qualities that can’t be found in mere numbers and statistics – are just as important as the physical attributes of strength, speed and size. “The biggest thing is passion – a love of the game,” Hortiz said. “We want guys that are good team players who lead by example. [We value] guys that are going to be the first ones in and the last to leave, guys that are football junkies around the training complex, watching film and doing the extra [work] to get better.” The Ravens covet players, according to Hortiz, like cornerback Jimmy Smith from the University of Colorado and former University of Maryland wide receiver Torrey Smith. BUILDING A FOUNDATION This proved to be true when Baltimore picked Jimmy and Torrey in the first and second rounds, respectively, of the 2011 NFL Draft this past April. Jimmy Smith is known among coaching circles as a hard worker and a strong competitor. “When you watch him practice, he’s out there competing hard,” Hortiz stated. “He loves ball and he’s putting forth the effort. You hear the [Colorado coaching] staff talk about how he’s grown, the leadership role he’s taken on, and his commitment and work ethic in practice. … You really get a good grasp on [who] this kid is.” Torrey Smith is also known for being a hard worker, and he has an added virtue about him. Having overcome adversity since a very young age, Torrey emerged from a challenging childhood with a sense of maturity and leadership uncommon among his peers. While his mother worked multiple jobs, it was often Torrey’s responsibility to care for his younger siblings and help guide the family through turbulent times. “There’s going to be a period when [the NFL] is hard on Torrey Smith, when he has a bad day at practice, when he has a bad game,” Hortiz said. “It happens to everybody. But we know he can overcome adversity because he’s done it already. “Big, fast, tough, smart football players. From a football standpoint, that’s what we want,” Hortiz added. “But when you look at Torrey Smith – when you look at his personality, leadership, and his commitment to the game and his passion – he’s really what we are all about.” For Hortiz and the Ravens, it’s often character that distinguishes the great players from the average ones. “There are things that can’t be measured with a stopwatch or in height and weight,” Hortiz affirmed. “There’s a selflessness that we look for in [our] players.” Commitment. Accountability. Work ethic. Along with the ability to overcome adversity, these are the makings of a Raven. “If he has a passion for the game, that’s what you build off of,” Hortiz continued. “Everything else is a bonus. If he’s fast, great. If he’s athletic, great. But when you’re tough, smart and passionate, you’re going to have the foundation to be a successful football player.” BUILDING A FOUNDATION cont. SUMMER 2011 Jimmy Smith – 1st Round: A University of Colorado product, Smith was tabbed as one of the best cornerbacks to emerge from the 2011 NFL Draft. With a unique combination of size and speed, he has been compared to former Ravens Pro Bowler Chris McAlister and is expected to make an immediate impact for Baltimore’s defense. CB Torrey Smith – 2nd Round: Torrey Smith was a record-setting wide receiver and kickoff returner at the University of Maryland. Physical, fast and strong, Ravens coaches hope Smith will serve as a deep threat and an explosive special teams contributor. WR Jah Reid – 3rd Round: Reid looks to use his massive 6-7, 330-pound frame to dominate opponents as a tackle on the offensive line. A two-time first-team All-Conference USA selection at Central Florida, Reid will add solid depth to Baltimore’s offensive front. T Tandon Doss – 4th Round: The fourth-round selection is projected to bring athleticism and versatility to the Ravens. A triple- threat at Indiana University, Doss stood out as a wide receiver and also returned kickoffs and punts. He even took snaps at quarterback in the Hoosiers’ “Wildcat” formation. WR Anthony Allen – 7th Round: Weighing in at 230 pounds, Allen has been noticed for his strength, tenacity and ability to power through the defensive line. This former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket hopes to complement the Ravens’ talented running back corps that is led by veteran Ray Rice. RB/FB Tyrod Taylor – 6th Round: As both the ACC Offensive Player of the Year and overall ACC Player of the Year in 2010, Taylor is known for his ability to move the football and make plays. This record-setting standout from Virginia Tech threw for a school- record 24 touchdowns last season and was also considered a potent rusher in college. QB Pernell McPhee – 5th Round: The second of two Baltimore picks in the fifth round, McPhee earned All-SEC first-team honors as a senior defensive end at Mississippi State. McPhee’s remarkable size and quickness look to aid the Ravens’ ability to stuff the run and pressure the quarterback. DE Chykie Brown – 5th Round: The former Texas Longhorn was chosen in the fifth round and has displayed a knack for press coverage and an ability to stop the run. Brown’s physical play could make him a strong asset for Chuck Pagano’s aggressive defensive scheme. CB MEET THE ROOKIES UPCOMING RAVENS ROOKIES EVENT Ravens Rookies Movie Night – Friday, September 23rd SAVE THE DATE! Ravens Rookies Movie Night is set for Friday, September 23rd and will offer something for every Ravens Rookie to enjoy. From watching a movie on the high-definition RavensVision board and playing on the field, to tours of the Ravens locker room and appearances by Poe and the Ravens Cheerleaders, Movie Night is a great family night out! Ravens Rookies members will be receiving a ticket order form by mail in the coming weeks. Answers 1. (12) 2. (90) 3. (1) 4. (84) EXTRA POINT Touchdown + = + ? - - =? False Start HOLDING + Field Goal / =? + + Safety =? + L to R: Eric DeCosta, John Harbaugh, Torrey Smith, Jimmy Smith, Ozzie Newsome, Joe Hortiz.
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FOOTBALL MATHSchool is out, but you still need to keep your mind sharp during the summer!Example: Anquan Boldin (81) + Quarters (4) – Ray Lewis (52) = 33
vv
It takes more than strength, speed and athleticism to be a
Baltimore Raven. Just ask Joe Hortiz, the Ravens’ director
of college scouting. Hortiz is responsible for seeking out the
very best players in college football and determining who
among them has the potential to succeed in purple and
black.
Led by executive vice president/general manager Ozzie
Newsome, director of player personnel Eric DeCosta and
Hortiz, the Ravens’ personnel department decides which
players the team drafts each year. Hortiz’s findings are
absolutely essential to the selection process, and because
of that, he often explains that the intangibles – qualities
that can’t be found in mere numbers and statistics – are just
as important as the physical attributes of strength, speed
and size.
“The biggest thing is passion – a love of the game,” Hortiz
said. “We want guys that are good team players who lead
by example. [We value] guys that are going to be the first
ones in and the last to leave, guys that are football junkies
around the training complex, watching film and doing the
extra [work] to get better.”
The Ravens covet players, according to Hortiz, like
cornerback Jimmy Smith from the University of Colorado and
former University of Maryland wide receiver Torrey Smith.
BUILDING A FOUNDATION
This proved to be true when Baltimore picked Jimmy
and Torrey in the first and second rounds, respectively,
of the 2011 NFL Draft this past April.
Jimmy Smith is known among coaching circles as
a hard worker and a strong competitor. “When you
watch him practice, he’s out there competing hard,”
Hortiz stated. “He loves ball and he’s putting forth
the effort. You hear the [Colorado coaching] staff talk
about how he’s grown, the leadership role he’s taken
on, and his commitment and work ethic in practice. …
You really get a good grasp on [who] this kid is.”
Torrey Smith is also known for being a hard worker, and
he has an added virtue about him. Having overcome
adversity since a very young age, Torrey emerged from
a challenging childhood with a sense of maturity and
leadership uncommon among his peers. While his
mother worked multiple jobs, it was often Torrey’s
responsibility to care for his younger siblings and help
guide the family through turbulent times.
“There’s going to be a period when [the NFL] is hard
on Torrey Smith, when he has a bad day at practice,
when he has a bad game,” Hortiz said. “It happens
to everybody. But we know he can overcome adversity
because he’s done it already.
“Big, fast, tough, smart football players. From a football
standpoint, that’s what we want,” Hortiz added. “But
when you look at Torrey Smith – when you look at his
personality, leadership, and his commitment to the game
and his passion – he’s really what we are all about.”
For Hortiz and the Ravens, it’s often character that
distinguishes the great players from the average ones.
“There are things that can’t be measured with a stopwatch
or in height and weight,” Hortiz affirmed. “There’s a
selflessness that we look for in [our] players.”
Commitment. Accountability. Work ethic. Along with the
ability to overcome adversity, these are the makings of
a Raven.
“If he has a passion for the game, that’s what you build
off of,” Hortiz continued. “Everything else is a bonus. If
he’s fast, great. If he’s athletic, great. But when you’re
tough, smart and passionate, you’re going to have the
foundation to be a successful football player.”
BUILDING A FOUNDATIONcont.
SUMMER 2011
Jimmy Smith – 1st Round:
A University of Colorado product, Smith was tabbed as one of the best cornerbacks to emerge from the 2011 NFL Draft. With a unique combination of size and speed, he has been compared to former Ravens Pro Bowler Chris McAlister and is expected to make an immediate impact for Baltimore’s defense. CB
Torrey Smith – 2nd Round:
Torrey Smith was a record-setting wide receiver and kickoff returner at the University of Maryland. Physical, fast and strong, Ravens coaches hope Smith will serve as a deep threat and an explosive special teams contributor.
WR
Jah Reid – 3rd Round:
Reid looks to use his massive 6-7, 330-pound frame to dominate opponents as a tackle on the offensive line. A two-time first-team All-Conference USA selection at Central Florida, Reid will add solid depth to Baltimore’s offensive front.
T
Tandon Doss – 4th Round:
The fourth-round selection is projected to bring athleticism and versatility to the Ravens. A triple-threat at Indiana University, Doss stood out as a wide receiver and also returned kickoffs and punts. He even took snaps at quarterback in the Hoosiers’ “Wildcat” formation.WR
Anthony Allen – 7th Round:
Weighing in at 230 pounds, Allen has been noticed for his strength, tenacity and ability to power through the defensive line. This former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket hopes to complement the Ravens’ talented running back corps that is led by veteran Ray Rice.
RB/FB
Tyrod Taylor – 6th Round:
As both the ACC Offensive Player of the Year and overall ACC Player of the Year in 2010, Taylor is known for his ability to move the football and make plays. This record-setting standout from Virginia Tech threw for a school-record 24 touchdowns last season and was also considered a potent rusher in college.QB
Pernell McPhee – 5th Round:
The second of two Baltimore picks in the fifth round, McPhee earned All-SEC first-team honors as a senior defensive end at Mississippi State. McPhee’s remarkable size and quickness look to aid the Ravens’ ability to stuff the run and pressure the quarterback.DE
Chykie Brown – 5th Round:
The former Texas Longhorn was chosen in the fifth round and has displayed a knack for press coverage and an ability to stop the run. Brown’s physical play could make him a strong asset for Chuck Pagano’s aggressive defensive scheme. CB
MEET THE ROOKIES
UPCOMING RAVENS ROOKIES EVENT
Ravens Rookies Movie Night – Friday, September 23rd
SAVE THE DATE! Ravens Rookies Movie Night is set for Friday, September 23rd and will offer something for every Ravens Rookie to enjoy. From watching a movie on the high-definition RavensVision board and playing on the field, to tours of the Ravens locker room and appearances by Poe and the Ravens Cheerleaders, Movie Night is a great family night out!
Ravens Rookies members will be receiving a ticket order form by mail in the coming weeks.
Answers 1. (12) 2. (90) 3. (1) 4. (84)
EXTRAPOINTTouchdown + =+ ?
-
-
= ?False Start
HOLDING
+ Field Goal
/ = ?++ Safety
= ?+
L to R: Eric DeCosta, John Harbaugh, Torrey Smith,
Jimmy Smith, Ozzie Newsome, Joe Hortiz.
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