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How about UFA's: Dont'a Hightower, Malcolm Smith, Zach Brown, Keenan Robinson or Kevin Minter? Smith might be to costly, though.

The 2017 NFL Draft!

Since, we did so well in last years draft , especially, last year's fourth round (We really did our homework there). I'm looking how we can one-up that performance. Hopefully, we look scrupulosity at the top 100 players expected in this year's draft. Hitting on the top picks could put us back on top.

Our scouting mindset should be : We need to pick pro bowlers, every single round. 

I'm excited for building the best offensive line in the NFL. I can't wait to see how Oz and company fulfills this statement. I'm also excited to see that they fully realize we need help with the following positions: receiver,defensive backfield, and pass rushing. All positions fans have scrutinized over the last few years.

3 hours ago, usmccharles said:

So you want to throw in two rookie safeties and a CB? I don't get what your trying to do. Cut Weddle and Webb just so we can go pay 10mill for a cb. then what, draft a cb and a safety? Cool, still missing a safety.  Yet again....makes no sense to cut players that contributed and actually looked good.  Weddle and Webb did well together.  Its only when Jimmy was out our secondary struggled,

People need to stop wanting the sexy names out there that are going to cost us a good chunk of our money. 

Weddle couldn't stop A. Brown or C. Wentz from making game winning touchdowns against us. We might still be playing if he decided to make some tackles. He also displayed hands like Perriman on a few balls that hit him right in the chest, I don't know who complies these fraudulent defensive numbers,  but Weddle along with Webb, aren't that good.

5 hours ago, TheKingFlip31 said:

Jonathan Cyprien anyone?  He'd be a good SS option so that Weddle coam roam the field a bit more.  We could also get him at a reasonable price.

Or how about Prince Amukamara?  He was only signed to a one year deal with the Jags and he is certainly better than playing Shareece for any while longer.  He would be a cheaper option as well.  His signing would also help move Tavon to the inside and allow us to pick up other needs in the draft, in case no worthy corner falls to us.  However, I am hopeful we draft Teez Tabor or Adoree Jackson.

I think Cyprien is a really good safety, young and makes plays. He's durable and quick, something we currently lack. Cyprien along with Haden will really change the dynamic of our secondary for the positive for years to come. 

20 hours ago, BmoreBird22 said:

No idea why you'd want to get rid of Webb and Weddle....

Free up the $ to pay a pro bowl caliber player. A true #1 cb. Also , this year is a great year to pick up safety help.

Webb is to fragile, really not a great player anymore.

Weddle missed to many game saving plays, to old.

Browns could possible cut Joe Haden. What a free agent pick up that would be! I would get rid of Webb, Weddle, and Watson to acquire him.

Besides, upgrading the Center position, I believe the running game will be fine. We just needed OC commitment. Towards the end of the year, West and Dixon were complimentary toward what I believe was a very formidable ground game whether rushing or receiving from the backfield.

However, if we need that explosive piece, we can opt for my favorite player in the upcoming draft, Christian McCaffrey. Hopefully, he slides to us in the 2nd round, as I have us going corner or receiver in the first. He can also jump outside or in the slot, at the drop of the hat.

Too many glaring holes to add a Qb in the draft, we must look through free agency.

Enough with the Bush, Woods, Britt and even the old man Jackson adds. Let's be serious! None of these guys would be solid contributors, someone to move forward with. We need to get younger and not look every single year for a new Wr tandem.....geezzzzz!

On 1/14/2017 at 7:40 PM, JO_75 said:

The Rams are likely to let "Jeff Fisher guys" walk in FA, including WR Kenny Britt. What do you guys think his value will be?

I never liked Britt, he didn't appeal to me at Rutgers and doesn't appeal to me now. Wallace is ok, but if you have hit him when he's wide open or in stride, because he will never win a contested ball. It's time for Perriman to supplant Wallace and we should add a chain mover like Kendall Wright. He would be asset in our offense, and we can add another Wr in the draft.

just a thought here, if Harbaugh wants to add a play-maker at running back why don't we make a play for Leveon Bell. Now I realize we won't have a shot at signing him but anything can happen for the right price. 

Hate the idea, however, I wouldn't mind driving up his asking price to have the Steelers pay more. 

Also, we have two real good backs. They just need better coordination. Hopefully, newly hired Roman, will enact that! 

Now let's talk receivers

So, Ozzie is looking for a complimentary receiver? Well, two  that come to mind, are free agents receivers: Terrelle Pryor and Kendall Wright. I would also like to take a flyer on Cordarrelle Patterson. Patterson gushes with talent, but needs stability. Wright and Pryor are in their prime.

This is a win- win 4 us!

On 1/6/2017 at 2:38 PM, TSizzle00 said:

I think he's done well considering nobody expected a man coming back from back to back hip injuries to do anything but soak up money. You have at least presented an argument in favor of releasing Pitta.

Yeah, I really didn't think he should be used in blocking, it's a lot of pressure on the hip. He might have slacked off a little, as any stress on the hip could have sent him back to the IR, career ending or permanent life damaging. I believe one good off season of healing and strengthening should do wonders. I am in favor of keeping Pitta. 

1 hour ago, Moderator 3 said:

I'm not sure the Jugs is going to give him much fight.

They were meant to be separate.: Jug machine to help his hands/ Learn to fight for the ball for toughness to prevent Int's and playmaking ability.

On 1/4/2017 at 2:59 PM, EdTheMythicalOne said:

You can tell me that all you want to, he hasn't really gotten much of a chance to prove whether he can or can't be. Until that time I get to see it for myself the jury is out on this.

Urschel gets overpowered by NT's , so he's only a bandage when it comes to him holding down the Center position. However, the strength and condition coach was just fired, so the jury may be out.... just kidding. On a serious note, we need to look into the draft to sure up this spot.

Zuttah. Arrington and Lewis can be dismissed. Doom needs to be asked to restructure his deal. He has plenty left in his tank, and we don't need another failure draft pick.

In order to be a number 1 receiver Perriman needs to get on the jug machine and learn how to fight for the ball. He needs to mentally understand that the ball in the air is his, and not let anyone else have it. The coaches are doing him and the fan base a disservice, if this is not part of his regiment for success.

Corey Davis the wide receiver out of Western Michigan could help Joe. Check out his career stats: 300 catches, 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns. 

On 12/30/2016 at 11:30 AM, Moderator 3 said:

What if we do a one or two year extension and convert that salary to bonus?  Does that make it more appealing, at least money-wise?

Sounds like a plan.

With Doom and suring up some spots on the roster we have a chance of going places. With a rookie pass rusher, accruing rookie mistakes and the learning curve, we spiral downward and might end up 8-8 again and no playoffs for another year.

IMHO, getting rid of Doom is equivalent to getting rid of Boldin.

11 hours ago, Edug27 said:

I have hope for Perriman. He's young and can continue to develop. I'm not a fan of bringing Mike Wallace back. I'd rather give those deep routes to Perriman and Moore... and acquire a sure handed chain mover. Wallace is not going to fight for a first down catch in a critical moment of the game. If Flacco doesn't drop it perfectly in his lap, then it's an incomplete. And lately, that's asking a lot of Flacco.

None of these guys attempt to fight for a contested ball, leaving it uncontested for the cb.

11 hours ago, Drinkmore Beer said:

We knew SSS was going to retire, so why didn't we snatch Michael Floyd instead of the Pats? He knocked over 5 guys to score a TD for Brady last week. The reason the Pats contend for the SB every year isn't just Brady. They also have the best coaches and front office.

I can't believe he made it through waivers all the way to the Pats! These GM's in the NFL should be ashamed of themselves. He must have extra baggage that we have not heard about. But there is one thing is for certain......he surely solidifies the Patriots as Super Bowl favorites. YUK!!!!

I really think Kendall Wright can help this team. This guy is becoming a free agent and has a knack for getting open, even though he doesn't have top end speed. He will be cost friendly and can actually catch the ball. 

3 hours ago, EdTheMythicalOne said:

You don't draft a guy in the 2nd round to be a place holder. He is the Ravens TE of the future (Maxx Williams). Pitta's time is done and if the Ravens bring him back it will be with the intention of him being the #2 TE behind Williams. That would have happened this season had Williams been healthy. Pitta is not going to get better with age, he's not fine wine. Oh, sorry, an old guy coming off of a shredded Achilles tendon is what you want...and he signed a two year deal last season meaning he's got one year left; which would be next season.

Despite all this and even if I concede all those points to you; which I don't, there is the whole notion of position value. Nobody is going to give you a premium pass rusher (which is a premier position in this league) for two tight ends, one of which is young and injury prone so far, and the other that is old and coming off a major injury. Even if they were both completely healthy, a TE is not as valued as a DE/OLB pass rusher. You can find decent tight ends in the 3rd and 4th rounds of the draft..Pitta himself was a 4th round pick.

Your first sentence has been the Ravens downfall. We draft these guys that had shown well in college, but don't pan out for one reason or another in the NFL. Ozzie will continue to stick by his picks for years, most of the time until their rookie contract has expired, before finally casting them off. Guys like Elam, Arthur Brown, Sergio Kindle, Tandon Doss, Ed Dickson, Terrence Cody,  David Reed, Jah Reid, Asa Jackson, Demetrius Williams...yada. yada,yada...  We need to act quicker in identifying nonworking pieces and move on swiftly to get replacements.  

BTW, I believe Boyle is more of our future than Williams.