Toxikk Veteran Posted August 28, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 28, 2004 Here we go again. Reminds me of MJ quitting and starting again. --------- Don't be so quick to discount Deion Sanders' comeback. His quickness in the 40 is another reason the retired cornerback might be playing in an NFL stadium near you. Sanders' personal trainer, Tom Shaw, told ESPNEWS that Sanders is "definitely coming back." Sanders' time on grass in the 40 is 4.38, according to Shaw. According to FOXSports.com, Sanders is planning to join the Ravens on Wednesday -- he's been expected to make a final decision by Monday whether to play -- and will make the trip to New York for Thursday's preseason game against the Giants. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1869547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanctified Veteran Posted August 28, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 28, 2004 if he still has the speed then I think he will be a valuable player for the ravens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=SD=- Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 He can probably still play well, he's surrounded by good players so he's not alone out there.. only if the Ravens had TO :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 I'm a big fan of the Ravens and believe they are only a couple of players shy of another superbowl trip. Dion is not one of them. I don't care what his speed is in the 40. That is not the only requirement for being a pro. There's a reason he retired. He can't cut it anymore. A defensive player who can't tackle? He thinks too much of himself. Ray Lewis will not mesh with Dion. This is what happens when all you know is playing football. The TV gig didn't work out because he's irrating to listen to let alone watch. He should have watched Michael Irvin and learned how to make the transition from football antics to responsible television reporting. If he does actually start for the Ravens the 'experiment' will last only one season. Of course, this is only my opinion. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanctified Veteran Posted August 28, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 28, 2004 I'm a big fan of the Ravens and believe they are only a couple of players shy of another superbowl trip. Dion is not one of them. I don't care what his speed is in the 40. That is not the only requirement for being a pro. There's a reason he retired. He can't cut it anymore. A defensive player who can't tackle? He thinks too much of himself. Ray Lewis will not mesh with Dion.This is what happens when all you know is playing football. The TV gig didn't work out because he's irrating to listen to let alone watch. He should have watched Michael Irvin and learned how to make the transition from football antics to responsible television reporting. If he does actually start for the Ravens the 'experiment' will last only one season. Of course, this is only my opinion. :cool: but you need to remember that Sanders was not only a deffensive player, he can return kicks and also act as a receiver, he is going to need his speed in those departments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDogg Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Ray Lewis will not mesh with Dion. Actually Ray Lewis is who is credited with bringing Dion to the Ravens and they are very good friends. I don't think he can do much to get Ray mad at him. Dion isn't the player he was no doubt but he's still better then 90 percent of the corners out there AT COVERING A RECEIVER. I hope Dion all the best.. excepted against my Cowboys ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkness Muta Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 The only reason Sanders is not covering football for CBS is due to money. He wanted 2 million, they offered 1 so he passed. It will be interesting to see how rusty he is after a long absence from football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted August 28, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted August 28, 2004 watch deion try to steal ray's spotlight. but, they are going to have a fxcking blistering backfield, if Deion has learned to tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj6ross Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 should be fun to watch him play again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDogg Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 should be fun to watch him play again. Oh yea I couldn't agree more. When he played in Dallas I thought the same things some are now about him Joining the Ravens, but it worked out really well for the Cowboys. I think the Ravens will be a team to deal with this year.. with or without Dion. But personally it would take some disaster for the Pats not to repeat after the RB they got in off season.. look out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted August 29, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 29, 2004 They'll still finish with a 8-8 or 9-7 record with or without him. The division is pretty weak, so they will most likely win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=SD=- Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I hope they don't win the division, I'll rather have Cincy sneak in or the Steelers just because I don't like the Ravens. ;) Steelers might not be bad this year, but I hope they start their rookie QB he seems like he'll fit in better with that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted August 29, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 29, 2004 Who has seen the Bengals so far? May be the Panthers of this year :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Deon is asked to be a nickelback, not a cornerback. He is not going to have to cover top recievers anymore, he will be responsible for slot recievers, jumping hot routes and being a deep safety. In his prime he was lights out, at 37 he still knows how to read routes and break down schemes. With the help of Ray Lewis audibling calls, telling people where to go and scaring recievers from the slot, Sanders will do fine. Darrell Green played at 41 and played well, Deon is way more athletic then him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted August 29, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 29, 2004 Basically, he'll cover 4th and 5th receivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Primetime, i love this guy.. glad to see him coming back.. and not as head coach of the falcons like he talked about last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Kirklander Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I wish this ego-centric idiot would just go the heck away and shut up! ARGH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Not 4th and 5th recievers, just playing safety. Like I said, he is still smarter and understands the DB position better then most people ever could. He will jump into passing lanes to clog up the slot, he can still recover and cover deep as well. Deon can lose a step and still be better then 85% of those at his position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardagg Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I think it'll be good to see him back in action. He should do just fine as a nickel corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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