law215

I have just as critical of OZ recent drafts as anybody. What I like about this draft, is that it address the needs. After Mike Williams and Cory Davis were, I don't trust Ravens drafting a WR. When has that ever paid huge dividends? Should they not draft pass rushers because they have Kafusi, Correa, and Judon? Not draft a corner because they got 31 yr old B. Carr? So go into another season praying J. Smith stays healthy and add some mid round corner to cover guys like Brown, Bryant, Green? Oz, needs to follow up by doing what he has done successfully. Find a vet Wr (Boldin, Cruz, V Jackson are available), wait for cuts to fill in pieces and depth.

Of of the players on the list , I think Tim White due to return ability may have the edge. It's also a warning shot to Campanero if he can't remain healthy.

On receivers: Williams, Davis, Ross were gone in the top 10 for round 1. By their pick in round 2 I think pass rusher was BPA. I think it's 6 in one hand and half dozen in the other. They need to get a better pass rush, improve secondary, and oline. Can't solve everything with 7 picks. On TE: If they take OJ Howard, then where do you get a top CB to cover the better receivers in the division? If you think Carr ,Young , and often injured Smith are answers, I think you are fooling yourself. Jackson, Conley, Wilson have issues in their game also. The Wr, RB left in the mid rounds are not going to be ahead of Wallace, Perriman, Moore, Campanero or Dixon, West Woodhead. Why not address Oline, replace Guy and Jernigan. Not sexy but maybe one of their better overall drafts in years IMO.

In this draft, the Ravens appear to want to get back to their original identity. Great defense and power running game. We want dynamic play makers, but that has never been the primary focus of Ravens football that led to a championship. What Kubiak did more than anything else was commit to the run and have big plays off play action. I would like to see a vet to go with these young receivers and I think we'll be fine. Also, there will be quality practice squad guys that are diamond with how deep this draft is at certain positions.

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I think OZ just needs to reach in his pocket and Harbs swallow his pride go get Boldin to work the slot with the speed on the outside. With the 2 power guards we drafted give Dixon, West, Allen, Woodhead opportunity and the offense is fine.

At this point, I think a G/T must be the priority. Mangold or someone else may sign at C, Lewis seems like a candid for RT anyway. From what's left I see ILB, Wr as PS guys. None of them will beat out Campanero, Moore. OL, RB, S are the options for Ravens now

I think Steelers took JuJu to prevent Ravens getting. There no way they need another receiver. After Cooper was gone, all the other receivers would not have been a top 3 guy on our roster anyway. The pick I question was Wormley. May have been better to grab a OT or C there, but I think he will be a good player. However, you have to think someone on the roster now will be cut

OZ know he can't pick a good Wr. I think they are counting on a vet to be cut and provide Flacco with another old man. That being said I like bringing in Tim Williams. could be a steal

If we can get 1-2 of these players tonight, I'll be happy Pass rush: Carl Lawson, Tim Williams, Jordan Willis WR: Ju Ju, Cooper, Curtis RB: Cook, Mixon, Perine S: Budda, D. King OL: Banner, Asiata, Dawkins,Feeney,Elfein I prefer Williams, Cooper, Banner I would not be surprise if Ravens traded away a player or move back for a 4-7 Rd pick tonight. Maybe with the surplus of RB and TEs. With so much talent left, team with a need will want to move up.

Loved his excitement reading the name.

I'm excited about this pick! Even though its a little bit of a reach. I get tired of fans and writers on this blog hyping Webb and Weddle, these old dudes that let Brown, Green, Beckom, and some unknown dude on the Jets run through them like a hot knife through butter. Humphrey is big, fast, and physical. With Barnett, Williams, and Davis gone, why not address a need with BPA at the position. Carr is a 30 year old stop gap, not something long-term. Humphrey can press and will allow that extra 1 or 2 for pass rush.

If that kid is out there reading this blog, what would he think about Ravens fans? It's OZ that should be the focus. Show the kid some love. Not guys like Webb that a lot us forgive repeatedly no mater how CAP he eats up while stopping no one. If Joe plays like he did last year, it will not matter who they draft. FYI- Joe had more weapons last than any season. Yet, some fans always blame the play-calling, O-line, receivers, etc.. Better offense needs better QB play. Perriman is a 1st round guy, Pitta is been getting paid even when he is not playing, Wallace has speed, Yanda is a HOF, Stanley is 1st round LT, Lewis is solid. Joe is one of the highest paid dudes in the league and eating up cap space allocated to offense. It's time to stop thinking all the answers are to surround him with the best of everything and put responsibility on HIM to make guys better.

Pros: Ravens have improved the secondary. Yes, he is a reached, but Are you confident Smith stays healthy? Where are the fans that are so happy we resign Webb, who was on the cap for $8M having Brown and AJ Green torch him. He's cheaper now, but is he any good. Where are the Fans that thought Wright was a good signing. Joe will look for Pitta first regardless of who else is playing TE. Cons: I think OJ Howard may be a BEAST J Allen Suggs is old, Charles Harris would have been a reach too. The true elite pass rushers rarely fall out of top 15. However, how are the Ravens planning to get to the QB. Must draft pass rusher next or CB means nothing

He's a second round pick, Ozzie time has passed In several mocks he was 11th to Saints and not pass the 1st round. Never was that high ever we passed on Allen Howard and foster. A reaction to what bengals have done and Bryant coming back. It that a Bad thing? Say they Take Howard. What do they target in the 2nd round? A lesser CB, what's left of Pass rusher or WR. O-line. I agree, not a sexy pick. But the Ravens defense falls off a cliff when J Smith gets hurt, which is often. They reached for a need.