Mystigo_Dragon

I guess the Browns are just seriously "snake-bitten"! I mean they draft a ton of guys each year and still can't put it together! It's not a player problem, or maybe not a FO problem,... it must go straight to the top - to ownership! Since we became the Ravens, we have had 2 franchise-changing drafts, 1996 with Lewis & Ogden and 1997 with Sharper, Boulware and picking up Siragusa! Art Modell allowed Ozzie to build a solid foundation then, which bore fruit in 2000 and still serves us well today! The Browns have has many combinations of GMs, HCs, FAs and draft picks through a revolving door and haven't been able to solidify a core in coaching, FO, or on the field. It ain't their fault,... they're snake-bitten!!!

As usual,... I'm not going out there, today, on the face of it and saying we'll win the North -- I sure would love that though! What is already apparent to me, going into 2015's pre-season is: 1. Dean Pees creates better defenses, and makes better game-time adjustments than many here give him credit for, 2. we have year-to-year consistency on defense for the first time in a long time, and 3. we just got younger and faster on defense! If we straighten out the back 4, there's no reason why we can't be competitive and win the North!

I'm happy that #34, the number I wore in amateur ball is still good to go being personalized,....but I want to see #18 & 87 become one of the more popular jerseys, starting this season!

I agree 100%,... but, we said the same about Ogden, Lewis (both Ray and Jermaine) and countless other Ravens! When it's time to turn the page,... you know, Alaska, it's "next man up"!

Now, we'll see Joe "develop" Perriman and Williams to put this noise about drops and "bad hands" to rest! Sad to speculate that if Dennis Pitta takes the field, I'd be frightened he'll do irreparable damage to himself! Hope cooler heads prevail. He's no longer a necessity- time to move on!

I am enthusiastic and optimistic that there will be a brisk competition for the remaining slots and depth at Corner!

Well, Maniac,... we definitely have some "horses" on paper and some guys who have the potential to come out of nowhere and excel with the UFA skill players,... I too am eager to see what they do!

Interestingly, I was "good-to-go" after we picked Maxx Williams! I was feeling like, "Hey, Rashard Perriman and Maxx Williams- GREAT!" and ready to call it a wrap, feeling pretty good! Then, by the time Oz & Co got down to listing the UFAs we picked, I was breathless - had to grab my inhaler! Kidding, but still giddy!

I'm mot going to be specific about who but I see a few of these guys making the 53 as Special Teamers and some even making the Practice Squad. No way the rookie kicker, Justin, replaces Justin, our killer Kickin' Raven ! Koch? Donno!

Probably that same look we had when Cincy took Jermaine Gresham just before us a few years back! Good to be on the giving side for a change, eh, respecttheRaven?!

Well, many of you know how I decry those terms like "the greatest", "best", etc,... THIS, from start to finish and even adding the UFAs, has got to be the best Draft we've had since picking up Lewis and Ogden in 1996! Yeah, I said it!

And,... they all wonder why Eric DeCosta stays put! What a legacy to continue some day!

Baby birds, baby Ravens everywhere! Of course the NFL Network focused in on their "usual suspects": both NY teams, Dallas, Wash, Philly & the Pats but they had to throw a biscuit to the host city, da Bears and, of course, their darlings, Denver!! Finally, as usual every year, they announced the Cleveland draft a "major success" that should make them "competitive in the AFC North"! But, we're still talking the Browns! Pittsburgh got their fair share of air time as the pundits speculate on the post-nasty LeBeau/Polamaolu defensive era about to begin! We were left looking in the window again,... and building another smash mouth team! Just how I like it!

I'm stunned we went there [WR] but our Board for Day 1 had been picked like a leftover Thanksgiving turkey carcass! I am also thrilled that we got a guy who may have that aggressive edge we've lacked between Q's departure and Smith's arrival! No knock on Torrey, but he wasn't that aggressive!

Interestingly, and seriously - Know your people,... that's straight out of Marine Corps Leadership 101 and I dare say the same as a leadership model everywhere.

I would have preferred Jason Campbell's bigger arm but Shaub's no slouch! Could be worst - cold have been Colt McCoy!

I think Sam's thunderous punts outnumber the shanks, especially when the offense has "3-and-outted" deep in our territory! He can boom a 60 yarder from the End-zone and it's gonna get caught at the opposing 40 yard line = short field! That's what stalled drives at least need to get a 1st Down or 2, to give us field position that doesn't hurt the defense!

We were kind of sweating his performances a couple times last year, after his pro-bowl year if memory serves,... so I'm glad he's got his "Leg Swag" back!

Strengthening the defensive middle has always boded well for us! We had the 12th best defense in the league with a patchwork collection of available players! We had a top 5 defense that enabled our offense that operated in fits and starts to still make the playoffs each of 6 out of 7 years! Imagine what this younger defense that's being designed and created to compete in the AFC-North will accomplish!

You could have replaced one of those nimbers with "Captain"! I like the choice because he doesn't have to come in "NFL-ready" but can grow into the role he'll play inside!!! Ray even said that C.J. will need to add some muscle, just like he did as a rookie! Our defense can wait on Mosley to do his appreticeship behind Daryl and Brandon and mesh into his role!

Ozzie said, "That [trade back] bonanza never came",... and I'm left to eat my words, having insisted that we would trade back! Trading back or out of the 1st Round didn't happen,... but the words eaten went down tasty - C.J. Mosley's a "HUNTER" in the Nest!

A 3rd Rounder in 2008 who has played G, T and even 30 games at C expressly happy to be around some real pros in order to "rise and conquer", to play like a Raven! No knock on Shipley but if Zuttah proves out as a better lineman than A.Q. then we've definitely upgraded! Besides, think of the flexibility he brings! No knock on Gino but If we get a bona fide Center who can call protections effectively, then this guy may be the answer to our RT dilemma!

I cannot see us paying a Free Safety 1st Round money and putting both a rookie FS and sophomore Matt Elam at SS on the field, playing in 2014! That's insane unless the guy is Ed Reed-reincarnate! Besides, Ozzie's going to trade out of the 1st Round for more draft picks if he signs Ryan Clark and find our vet Center! There will be no incentive in drafting at 17th if we've addressed our main needs!

Ryan Clark would be a good pick up for a year to bring a vet presence to the Safety position, sans Ingehibo! Pick up a FS BPA in a later round and groom him targeting 2015! What's the rush!

Gino was getting trampled by blitzes but, more importantly, he wasn't recognizing them and setting the correct blocking schemes! He'll be a fine Center,... just not yet! He needs to season some more!