ravefan52

Someone want to take my pick? This is taking forever

This team is going to look so different than last year's. Pretty crazy that SSS, Wagner, Juice, Doom, Jernigan and Orr will all be gone in one offseason. The FO is probably going to have to draft at least three immediate impact players at positions of need if this team really thinks they're going to get back into contention.

Jamaal is a steal

I agree on Eflein. He's a really good all around lineman in a weak OL class. Teams needing center and guards will look at him too. I'd be fine with him at 48. I think out of every prospect available he's one of the best fits for us. His power game is exactly what we need at center.

Jernigan was the best and only good pass rusher we had. And he had the highest run stopping grade from pff of any 3-4 DE. And he's only 24 years old. Eagles got a great deal

I think Haason is the ideal linebacker for our defense. Everyone knew how good he is in coverage after the senior bowl, but he has potential to be a double digit sack guy off the edge as well. He could be a Jamie Collins type LB

You're limiting a lot of possibilities by ignoring that trades can and do happen. Lewis was found not guilty. I agree it's unlikely he comes here, but the Ravens have a lot more information on players than the outside, especially those at Michigan. First I've heard of Samuel to us. I haven't looked at WF in a long time, they used to be just awful. Tankersley's tackling is definitely inconsistent, but maybe... he can get better at it! I think you're way off on Njoku and don't realize the ability he has. He's been playing TE for two years and is already so good. He'd be a perfect target for Joe, who's best throwing deep and up the seam.

With the 25th pick in the 5th round, the New Orleans Saints select Zach Banner, OL, USC

A little random... but they paid Flacco because every year in the playoffs he won a game and gave us a great chance to contend. We rarely lost in playoffs because of him. They need to get him back there with a solid OL and better targets.

I agree there's no clear direction. Every position the FO talked about needing major upgrades hasn't received much at all, even after handing out $63mil gaurenteed! The fact that we've had the same main needs for the past 3+ years is quite concerning. All this talk about surrounding Joe with an elite OL and great talent around him but they're doing the opposite. The offense sucked last year and has lost a lot of talent this off season. Now they have to turn to a crappy OL class, where guys are going to get overdrafted because of the league wide need for them. And I bet that yet again they're going to rely way too heavily on their own WR's developing. C, RT and WR are huge needs, but no lets spend $ on another RB even though that's the smallest need and has a stacked draft class. Of all the franchise QB's, Flacco gets by far the least help year in and year out imo. He's only had one good, or even stable OC and he's never had a great WR corps. A shame he's going to retire without the Ravens ever even seeing his full potential.

Juice is the 9th highest paid RB in the league, based on average per year. Wow

Looking to trade up from pick 25 with my 6.33 and 7.8

Ravens had one of the worst pass rushing defenses in the league last year. Let's not get rid of our best one

I don't think it'd be a bad pick. Not ideal but Ross can constantly get open everywhere on the field with his elite speed, quickness and footwork. He freezes NFL caliber DB's and breaks their ankles every game.

He's dangerous on that inside stunt though too, so much burst and relentless motor. I really like him a lot

Not sure what to do about RT. The current guys on the team are about as bad as it gets for starters. There's some OT's in the draft I like, but none have really played RT before. Flipping a guy to the other side of the line isn't always that easy and a lot of guys can't do it comfortably. I guess the team could work them out and see how they do there, but I'm not really sure how to evaluate that from tape.

Last year's offense was lead by an incompetent, stubborn and dull OC who repeatedly refused to run the ball no matter the score or situation. To the surprise of everyone around the NFL he will be returning. Now the front office has chosen not to re-sign Rick Wagner, arguably the best RT in the league. They've let Juice go, which was a good call, but you are losing the best FB in the league and most versatile player on your offense. And your hall of fame WR just retired. The front office talked about building an elite OL being a priority, but the current starting RT is James Hurst, who will just get Flacco injured once again. There are no quality RT's left on the market and OT is often called the weakest position in this draft class. Even the few good ones are pretty much all LT's, and moving a guy to the other side of the line isn't always easy. Also, there are a number of teams desperate for tackles which could lead to them being over drafted. And Ozzie usually goes BPA by need. Center is now a huge need as well and depth is needed across the board. TE: There's like 10 on the roster, but none of them have shown the ability to be a quality starter. Pitta completely limits the offense and none of the young guys have proven to be anything more than a move the chains type receiver. It isn't a bad group, but it's not dynamic at all and Flacco needs more help. WR: No real number 1 guy here. I like Wallace a lot, but he will be 31 and could lose his speed at anytime. Perriman has amazing potential, but has a long way to go. He's faster than every DB in the league and bigger than 95% of them, but hasn't shown he can make more than the occasional splash play. There's nothing behind those two in terms of potential starters. So this seems like a below average group with the potential to be okay. RB: Dixon got himself suspended for 4 games. Nice job Kenneth! West is an alright power back at best. Woodhead could be a great addition but is a 32-year old coming off an ACL tear. Lot of question marks here. Best case scenario it's a pretty good group. And on top of all of this you're relying on Flacco to return to his pre-injury self. I've always been a Flacco fan, but he regressed big time last year. Right now Flacco needs help more than ever, but the exact opposite is happening. We obviously still have the draft along with a small amount of money left after some more cuts, but that's a lot of immediate holes to fill. Right now we easily have one of the worst offenses in the league. The front office has never drafted a great offense and this is a very defensive heavy draft. Hard to say I have much faith the offense will be any better next year.

I see Bell in Mixon

Crappy person, but it's a business. There's plenty of current players who have done the same or worse. For some reason people just don't care as much when there isn't a video of it.

With pick 3.12, the New Orleans Saints select Joe Mixon | RB |Oklahoma

Still don't get why people think a top 3 DT who's 28 plus picks is bad compensation for Cooks though

Late to this, but I think Deshaun Watson fits great with Sean Payton and the pieces around him. Should have good protection, which may be the biggest determination of his success after rarely being under pressure at Clemson, and has great skill players around him Cam Jordan, Geno Atkins, Sheldon Rankins and Takkarist McKinley is quite the upgrade for the Saints pass rush. Takk is one of my favorite players for the Ravens too

With the 10th pick of the 2nd round, the New Orleans Saints select Takkarist McKinley | DE | UCLA

Raiders trade: QB Matt Barkley (2.5 (I think?)) Saints trade: 7th (11) -2.5 for Raiders +2.5 for Saints

I really want Williams or Davis now. I'd trade the 3rd round comp to secure one of them. The offense desperately needs help I've been a huge fan of Lawson for awhile and if he fell to the 2nd that'd be worth the injury risk imo. Johnson pick is obviously pointless now