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    42 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

    I've been warming up to takk McKinley after watching more film. I love the way he just takes blockers on a ride against their will, like he just kidnaps dudes and says "you're coming with me boi" and drags them to the backfield. And he breaks free from blocks without even using any disengage tactics, he just violently shoves dudes off of him. 

    I would really have to hope that Suggs teaches this young man everything he can, he seems like a bright young man and obviously a workaholic, nobody with that effort level is gonna be slacking at any point. And the way he closes in and eats up ground is just amazing. 

    It's also loads of fun to watch him get turned around by blockers and see him recklessly flail to get squared back up without losing ground. When he got spun around against ASU and he just blindly leaped in the air with the slim hope that he could bat a pass I just laughed... hopefully he can harness that desire and turn it into something a little more thoughtful lol. With the likely bs rumors of takk being high on our board I can't say I'd be too disappointed after a second and third thought

    And he can bend. He has on occasions. But so far it isn't his preferred arsenal. Like Bosa everybody saying he would bust and couldn't bend. He showed he could bend some his inaugural NFL game. I said Bosa would be as good or better than jj Watt. And I'm going with the latter. As for Takk he has the raw tools. A year with Suggs will help him a lot

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    11 minutes ago, jboy19 said:

    For sure I think its more important for guards to not get lost in space, especially if Roman's going to be getting a decent amount of say in the run game this season. At Right Tackle, Robinson would be sealing off defenders more often than not and I think he should be successful in that role. Guys like Anthony Davis and Seantreal Henderson had decent stints at RT under Roman and those are both guys with some pretty similar limitations to Robinson.

    When I say Robinson is a pusher, Im more referring to his bad habit of getting too high and trying to rely on his upper body strength too much- kinda like if you were to push someone into a pool. 

    Either way, it's not easy for a player to make a transition to guard- we've all seen it attempted and failed more times than it has succeeded (such as DJ Fluker, Luke Joeckel, Ty Sambrailo among many others). Robinson also has issues with having never played any position but left tackle in his entire College/High School career- so regardless of if hes on the right side or at guard, that'll be an issue for him. 

     

    Transition from tackle to guard succeeds quite often actually. When it fails it usually means the player can't play any offensive line position.  Joeckel failed at every position. Fluker was terrible as well. His balance is terrible. Joeckel has failed to get any stronger as the jags projected.

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    15 minutes ago, Sami84 said:

    I think ozzie should have been fired a few years ago tbh. His drafting outside of the middle rounds ( where hes been good, not epic) has been poor. I'm tired of his late 90's early 00's drafts just keeping his reputation upfloat.

    What if Cam Robinson is the pick? You think he could learn to be a good right tackle? What could would be done with him if he gets beat like heavy metal drums?

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    5 minutes ago, Sami84 said:

    now i wish we paid ricky wagner over brandon williams even more than i did originally.

    Would have at least not have to think about the possibility of drafting a bust in the making like cam robinson. Damnit ozzie WHY do you disappoint so often?

    Agree. Should of paid Wagner. One dimensional NT's can find.

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    8 minutes ago, Sami84 said:

    :/ You can't teach fast feet His are slow..

    That's the problem!! You hit it!! Sometimes he looks like Stanley with his feet sometimes he is lazy reaches and lunges at last second. When he runs his opponents he looks good. Ask Garrett. His flaws are very coachable. Not best pick but there is massive potential

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    Although he plays for Bama Cam can get so much better. Offensive lineman there know their schemes well. But technique could get light years better in the NFL by leaps and bounds. How many sec lineman were not ready to play as rookie?? Lots!! I would be very happy with Cam. Ravens is his best landing spot. He will learn from the best technicians in Yanda and Stanley. I would prefer Davis and Reddick but cool with Cam as well

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    31 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

    Sounds like I won't be happy this Thursday 

    Which is it Cam,Tak?? Tak I presume?? If so I agree. Not so sure he has the skills that transfer. I prefer Williams/Lawson. Would accept Harris.

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    If  Westbrook is the pick then that of course changes things like Howard Wilson will be the pick over Rogers. He is the small school guy with top shelf NFL skills and size.

    I seriously considered a cornerback in place of Evans. But in Evans we get a round 1 talent. I think he is as good/better than Karl Joseph. If not for an injury he probably is drafted before Joseph in 2016 draft!! Besides let's get a young intelligent stud safety that could excel as a free safety and SS to learn from the smartest safety in the game before he slows and retires. Evans has range and can tackle very well. At 6'0 203lbs he can hit like a safety 25lbs bigger.

    Management made a mistake waiting until Ed and Ray retired to draft replacements. It resulted in disastrous reaches for Elam and Brown. And nobody to learn from. Evans has all the skills you look for in a safety. There is no better  place for him to learn than from Weddle. As there is no better place for Cam to learn than from Yanda and Stanley.

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    Ok there are several kinds of mocks. There is trying to guess exactly what a team will do. There is what a team could do. Then there is what you would like the team to do. I guess the only rules are it has to be feasible. Realistically is there at least somewhat a chance of the players being available where you mock them to. And of course you can do a hybrid form.

     

    Round1 pick 21-27 Cam Robinson. Athletic long and powerful. He has bad habits. But is there a better place for him to work on his technique? We have 2 of the best in the business in future all pro Ronnie Stanley and future hall of famer Marshal Yanda! Two of the best technicians. After losing 2 really good ones to free agency. The ravens Offensive line is shaping up with 3 young big studs in Stanley Lewis and Robinson. Robinson is a drive blocking mauler that can anchor our run game and help young stud Dixon get his game in gear and set the table for the offensive game plan.

    A dominant offensive line helps the team all around. Joe feels comfortable and can set and throw. And we know what happens when Joe is comfortable in the pocket! A dominant Offensive line allows Dixon to break off yards in chunks which wears the defense out and corners the defense into committing to trying to contain the run.

    The protection Joe gets in the pocket allows his receivers more time to create space. The offense can run a mix of run and throw to keep opponents off balance while sustaining drives, controlling the clock and set up for big plays. Nothing better in football than long drives culminating in touchdowns. Can't lose leads when opponents don't get much opportunity to score while our offense scores almost every possession and takes its time doing it. Yanda Stanley Robinson and Lewis is as good a wall as you will see in the league. We find a dominant center and the offensive line is going to be trophy in bank!

    Round2 Tim Williams- He is as explosive and flexible as it gets. His run defense is underrated. Once he bulks up he will be a 3 down edge rusher. He has very ideal athleticism to drop in coverage.  He will give our defense it's best speed rush since Peter Boulware. Defense is coming around to! If Williams is off the board already. Then Carl Lawson is as awesome. Only difference is Williams a touch more fluid for coverage duties. However for a powerful rocked up dude Lawson is very athletic!! And one of my favorites in draft. Like Williams he will be our best pure speedrusher since our legendary peter boulware!! 

    Round2 JuJu Smith Schuster. The big physical receiver we need to make the tough catches. Has the raw athleticism to become a premier route runner. His playspeed is very underrated. 4.52 official and he plays fast. One of my favorite players in the draft. Loves football and will work hard. He will play for you and play like a raven. If we could get Westbrook later I would consider Dan Feeney if he is available here. Elflein is an idea but his game is power and I'm not sure he is as strong at the NFL level. Once I watch more of him and sure his plus power shows up in the NFL I will definitely take him here if Westbrook could be an at option next round.

    Round3 Justin Evans- Good instincts fast athletic and an enforcer. He will learn from the smartest safety in the game. Jefferson will set an example as well. Management made a mistake not bringing in young studs to learn from Ed and Ray. Justin Evans will play in nickel dime situations. He can tackle and hit well enough to play LB on nickel downs and cover well enough to patrol the slot. I could end up replacing him when I watch more of the safety's. Because this is a great safety class. Like Johnson, Maye or Williams from Utah. But for now Justin Evans is the pick.

    Round3 DeDe Westbrook. I know he could be off the board. However this is an awesome WR. He is negged for his size of 6'0 180lbs. But same size as Isaac Bruce and Chad Johnson. Westbrook is better than Ross in my opinion. He can win at any level. A longer better route running Desean Jackson. It wouldn't surprise me if he is the best WR in this draft!!

    For those of you that want a clean character player then insert ISAAC ASIATA. He should be able to play center and put the cherry on top of our offensive line. An intimidating mauler with enough athleticism. I would take Dorian Johnson here but he will probably already be drafted. If he is on the boar then he would be it. Jermaine Eluemunor is  an idea as well.

    Round4 Jake Butt. If Everett is on the board I would take him. He is a seam threat and a surprising blocker at 235lbs. Gives the offense all kind of exotic explosive looks. However  Jake Butt has very underrated speed and athleticism. He is a young version of Pitta. He is very intelligent and will fight to make tough catches. He is faster than credited for and is a good route runner and elusive after the catch. Unlike Pitta he is a very very willing blocker.

    Round5 Avery Gennesy OT Texas A/M- First team all SEC his first year playing. He is short for a tackle but could make for a fine guard/Center that could play Tackle if necessary. Many SEC coaches believe he outplayed his more heralded predecessors. Very good athleticism that got considerable movement in the run game. He is really flying under the radar. He could get drafted far higher if NFL management picks up on him. He could really be a real steal!!

    Round6 Darreus Rogers. He plays faster than his numbers. He can make tough catches and get yards after catch. He is going to be a real weapon as a NO.3 receiver. Considering Howard Wilson here. Small school cornerback that has the traits of a top shelf NO. 2 cornerback. Considering WR Travis Dural as well. But Rogers edged!! If we go WR with this pick. Because Howard Wilson has skills!

    As with all mocks it is tough to decide. Ravens could use more picks for sure. However don't have a player of value that can bring multiple mid round picks. Of course we could keep trading down to create picks. But Cam Robinson is going to be so valuable as the enforcer of our offensive line. I know some don't like him. But he truly is a freak. He is very athletic for a big guy. Look at him stand next to Jonathan Allen a 290lb  lineman. Allen looks like an undersized LB next to him. And all of his flaws are coachable. It is bad habits and not athletic limitations.  

    I considered placing Alex Anzalone in Round3-4 because he seems to be an under radar player that could be available after round 2-3 even. He needs to get a little stronger for being a 6'3 245lb LB but he has elite size and athleticism. I considered Taywan Taylor as well but Asiata is to good to not draft. If he can play center he is the mauler Harbaugh is looking for. Mocks are so damn tough. Would be cool for ravens to have one more of a round2/3 pick

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    Fournette is rated higher but I would have to go Corey Davis. We have Dixon and runners can be found even signed. Patriots for $6mil picked up a very good runner. Elite WRs are more rare and more expensive in free agrncy. Build up our offensive line and Dixon is a pro bowl runner that catches like a receiver. He and any runner with functional skills. If Corey Davis is AJ Green it is more valuable than zeke Elliot 

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  17. Posted · Edited by PurpleHorseman · Report post

    Cam Robinson seems to be making a comeback. While Forrest Lamp is probably a late round1. In drafts strong in the offensive line Lamp would be a round2-3 pick. I liked Whitehair a lil better and he was later round2. Lamp is solid but all so overrated so far in this draft!!

    Ravens is probably the best spot for Cam to land. He has technique problems as well as balance issues. However it is of the coachable variety. Not slow and uncoordinated variety. And ravens have 2 of the best technicians in the league in Yanda and Stanley. If he works hard listens to coaches and watches Stanley and Yanda he could set new standards at what teams look For in Right tackle

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    What are our draft goals?? In order of priority list the ravens draft goals as in voids to be filled. And filling what voids helps the team most. Example would a NO.1 receiver and edge rusher help the team most. Then the secondary voids that help the team but not quite as much:

    I like WR, Edge rusher that can be in the QBs face in a blink and a dominant offensive lineman be it Right Tackle/Center. Followed by an inside LB/Defensive back. Of course debates could be made to rearrange these positions around. Cases could be made for almost any position

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