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I don't think Mallett has done anything to hurt his spot. He has a 99 QB rating in the first two preseason games and that's going against mostly starters. Johnson has played well, but it's been against 2nd and 3rd stringers. That 2-minute drive was mainly a result of the Colts playing soft defense. I like Johnson, though. It'll be interesting to see if the Ravens choose to keep 3 QBs this year.

In a year or two I don't think anyone will have regrets. He will become a pro bowl left tackle.

8 hours ago, HomeoftheBRAVENS said:

I can't believe we took a guy who will either be a backup or a left guard in his first year with the sixth overall pick.

Ogden started at LG his first year and he was taken 4th overall. Of course he's in Canton now.

It's not a sexy pick, like taking Mosley two years ago, but I think we'll look back at this as the right pick. This guy is a franchise left tackle and you don't get a chance to get them too often. He has great feet and balance, rooted by tree trunks for legs. He will maul in the run game and is a rock is pass-pro. I love him in his interviews. I'm not sure whether you cut Monroe now or plug him in at LG as a rookie like Ogden, but he will be starting day one. Really looking forward to it.

Jack is my favorite player in the entire draft. I think he will be a special player for a long time. I don't think there will be a problem getting him on the field his first year with Mosley/Smith because he can play all over the defense. He really is a Jack of all trades. The only player I would even consider taking over Jack is Ramsey because I think he will also be a great player and it's a bigger positional need. I doubt Ramsey falls, though. I really like Bosa, but not over those two. I think his ceiling is limited.

Linta has been holding the Ravens hostage from the beginning. He knows he has all the leverage. If Joe truly wants to get a team-friendly deal done, he'll have to override his agent. Please, Joe! Insist Linta give up a little ground!

I might be alone in this, but I hate the Bengals more than the Steelers right now. We have owned the Steelers (won the last 8 of 11) and the Bengals have owned us. It would be so sweet if the Bengals, having their best season since the 80s, had yet another playoff loss, and end their season no different than any other the past half decade. The Bengals' 25 year streak without a playoff win (longest in the NFL) is something I want to see stay alive. I find it hilarious.

I was thoroughly impressed with Mallett. He threw the ball really well and made good reads. Major credit to Trestman, who I think called a great game and prepared a free agent QB in 12 days.

I usually back the Ravens' signings completely, but this one is awful. If you wanted to sign someone who absolutely does not play and conduct himself like a Raven, Mallett's a good choice.

It may be a dark season, but I love the young talent on this team.

My favorite player of all-time. Nothing got me out of my seat like an Ed Reed pick. I miss that man so much. The Ravens need to extend him an offer to coach DBs right now!

The negativity in this fanbase is unbearable. It's ugly right now, yes, but you'd think this team had never graced success and every member is entirely incompetent. Have some guts and believe in the guys who brought us a Super Bowl ONLY TWO YEARS AGO! (Pees has to go though)

I love this guy. Great personality and he's a versatile hard worker who loves the game.

When was the last time the Ravens cut a rookie 5th round pick?

Was hoping we could get Easton on the practice squad, but I guess the Ravens knew someone would steal him. It's probably a 7th that could become a 6th if he ends up starting some games.

24 TDs, 4 ints in the playoffs since 2010. What more needs to be said? He has been undeniably the best playoff QB over that span. I'd rather have no one else in January.

Look at this 21 year old already playing like a Raven. Awesome effort to keep the game-winning drive alive.

I would call Forsett the breakthrough player but not the comeback player. This was his first real opportunity, his first year getting 200 carries. Before coming here, he had one season of over 600 rushing yards. So it really wasn't a comeback. Kelechi gets my vote. He came back from back surgery stronger than ever.

Congratulations! That's a pretty unique accomplishment for a football team!

I still think Zach Orr could be the next Jameel McClain/Dannell Ellerbe.

Ravens07 I agree he is a decent SS. Yet, still disagree because he struggled at tackling. A player in the box cannot struggle THAT bad when tackling!

He was an outstanding tackler in college and that one of the primary reasons he was drafted. I feel like with Elam it's all mental. He has lacked confidence and has played scared since he came into the league. He worries so much about not messing up that he forgets to just play and he, of course, messes up. I think this is the year he gets his mentality right and he plays like he did back in college.

Coaches need to put him in position to succeed. He had no business in the slot last year. Put him in the box where he's a natural. Send him on some blitzes to get his confidence up and then expand his role. I can definitely see Elam getting on course and dominating at SS for us.

I love to see our guys taking the time to write these articles themselves. Harbaugh's and Urschel's writeups still stand out to me as some of the best football articles so far this year.

Forsett doesn't just fit in as a Raven, he adds to that persona. What he adds makes the team better on the field and in the locker room. Glad we were able to resigned him to such a cap-friendly deal.

Joe's been statistically the best playoff QB of the last several years. The way he plays in January, I'd honestly rather have him over anyone.