Pros: Tavares is an physical and athletic marvel. This is a guy who started with John Beason (Ravens) and Rocky McIntosh (Redskins) over the last year. He led the Hurricanes stalwart defense in tackles this past year and is literally all over the field. He speed and strength are at the top of the statistic charts for an NFL linebacker, and he has great football instincts.
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Overall: Tavares should be a first round pick, but has gone largely unoticed due to a poor Hurricane season, even though he led the team in tackles. If he stays under the radar screen and slips to the second round, he will be a steal for any team, as Tavares' career will certainly follow the great Hurricanes linebackers of the past few years: Vilman, DJ Williams, McIntosh, and Beason - and his athleticism actually surpasses these guys.
Tue., Nov. 17: Team Still Inconsistent; S. Hauschka Booted Press Box Also, tight end Todd Heap (chest) and linebacker Tavares Gooden (concussion) left the Cleveland game and did not return. FLEX APPEAL: The Ravens' home game ...
Lewis asks NFL to fine Browns' Quinn for hit on Suggs Baltimore Sun Other injured Ravens include tight end Todd Heap (ribs) and linebacker Tavares Gooden (concussion). The movie based on his life story premiered in New York ...
Best & worst moments for the Ravens so far this season Baltimore Sun Best offseason move: Trading up to draft Michael Oher. The Ravens gave a fifth-round pick to the New England Patriots to jump three spots to select Oher ...
Bleacher Report Ravens: Let's Look in the Mirror and Rebound Bleacher Report With Brendon Ayanbadejo out for the year and Tavares Gooden struggling, I really think it's time to start Ellerbe.The 23-year-old has 14 tackles, ...
Ravens Notebook: Gaither questionable with neck injury ~ October 31, 2009 Baltimore Ravens Inside linebacker Tavares Gooden was upgraded to full participation in practice. Gooden is recovering from a slight concussion suffered when he got hit in ...
