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What's going on with Scooby Wright?

Charone Peake over Moore in my opinion but that's why Ozzie gets paid the big bucks.

4 hours ago, arnie_uk said:

Highlight videos aren't what you need to form an opinion. Need the cut up game footage

Can you post it?

RD2,11, Baltimore Ravens: DE Kamalei Correa – A classic Ravens pick of a tweener pass rusher with A+ intangibles and a hot motor. This fits in line with the type of defender GM Ozzie Newsome has found in this range in the past, and we like the fit given the talent and the need. Grade: B (Source:http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/2016-nfl-draft-grades-for-rounds-2-3-044416273.html)

 

RD3, 7. Baltimore Ravens: Bronson Kaufusi -– One of our favorite players to scout, Kaufusi is the son of the Cougars’ DL coach and holds himself to a high standard. He works hard to get into the backfield and has intriguing athleticism for a player who stands almost 6-7 and 285 pounds. He’s a 5-technique in the Ravens defense and makes a good group better. Grade: B+

 

Source: http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/29/nfl-draft-grades-second-round-picks-results

11 (42). Baltimore Ravens
Kamalei Correa, LB, Boise State
GRADE: B- Analysis: With a ton of pass-rushers off the board, the Ravens go with the underrated Correa, who doesn't project fully as a 4–3 end due to his size (6' 3", 243) and relative lack of strength. A very quick player who the Ravens may see as a bulk-up project.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/04/29/draft-2016-nfl-draft-pick-by-pick-grades-and-analysis-of-day-2/

 

11 (42). Baltimore Ravens: Kamalei Correa | Grade: C+

Another pass rusher comes off the board in Kamalei Correa, who is a good fit for Balimore’s scheme on the edge. He’s not great against the run, but he’s willing to take on blockers and his value will be judged by his ability to get after the quarterback. He posted an impressive +16.3 pass rush grade on only 236 rushes, picking up eight sacks, 12 QB hits and 16 hurries on those snaps.

7 (70). Baltimore Ravens: Bronson Kaufusi | Grade: A-

A 3-4 defensive end, Kaufusi is a great fit for the Ravens scheme. He was one of the most productive players in the nation, finishing at +29.3 as a pass rusher (fifth in the class) and +17.1 against the run (28th). He has good agility to stick with quarterbacks in the backfield and he’ll see time early on in Baltimore’s defensive line rotation.

 

 

 

Just some bits of info from SI, PFF, and Yahoo. Mixed reviews. I think we will be fine though. Just need to add some mass and refine a few things.

 

Edit: Another one from Mike Mayock on NFL.com: Kamalei Correa  "This kid has fun tape, folks. His best fit is in a 3-4 base defense, so he will fit what Baltimore does. He's relentless and sets a violent edge. His motor and quickness will separate him in the NFL."

3 minutes ago, Boddiebroadus said:

Should have drafted spence. He partied in college and payed for it. Dude has changed been getting voluntary drug test for months.  Find me a college student who doesn't drink or do something in college. People saying he'll be in handcuffs soon and ignorant. 

 

 

Ray Rice set this organization back  big time not with just his domestic abuse issue, but by us going very conservative with character since then. Oh well. My biggest problem with the draft was that we didn't get Jack. Not a knock on Correa or Bronson, but I see a top 5 talent sitting there and we pass. That was an area of need and we pass. I'm not a doctor but James Andrews is and he said he wouldnt need surgery. I think our medical staff dropped the ball last year with Perriman so they were being conservative with Jack.

 

Oh well, what's done is done. Only history will tell if we wont his draft. I've heard that the guys we got have a high motor and a willingness to get better. Sounds great to me.

I personally want Jack here. Even if he does surgery this year and we redshirt him, he is worth the pick. He is a rare talent.

 

In 1992, a degenerative hip made a QB fall to the 2nd round. They worried he would only play for like 3 or 4 years. As history would show, Favre ended up playing for a very, very long time and didnt miss a game until he was in his 40s. I understand not taking Jack with the 6th overall pick, but to pass on him in the 2nd round is a mistake. So many question marks with talent and off field issues in 2nd round, we are talking about a top 5 talent that is recovering from a knee injury and had doctors clear him. Take him. 

If we have a relatively healthy season, I see us putting up at least 10 wins.

So we now have 5 corners on the roster, we definitely need to address it early on in the draft. I keep hearing great things about Will Davis but I would feel more comfortable getting another CB in the top 40 picks of the draft.

Well this makes sense now. I am curious to see if we knew anything before signing Weddle.

Hopefully we sign a Pass rusher, Tackle , linebacker or corner now. I just don't like going into the draft with sooo many holes.

If we did this to sign, Okung, i'll be fine (which isn't a reality).

 

Other than that, I do not get this move AT ALL.

8 minutes ago, rmw10 said:

Penn just agreed with the Raiders. 

Oh gotcha, I had checked it said he was still free agent. Guess it is still pending.

I think our WRs are set for the year although we will probably add a WR in draft like we do every year (later rounds, but never pans out). Our top 4 guys should be solid.

So LT and LG are only question marks on Offense (barring any injury setbacks).

Defense we need ILB, Corner, Pass Rusher.

 

There is a lot of talent on top 6 picks and we should land a great LT, Corner or Pass Rusher. But would a decent enough prospect be there to fill other 2 holes in the 2nd?

I wonder if there is any way we can give a compelling offer to Donald Penn to take one need off our board.

With the talent on the trenches and secondary in the top 10 picks, I would be upset if we got a WR in the first round.

Rotoworld changed Webb back to CB on depth chart. Just a FYI, doubt it's official (as we would of heard by now). Just saw it as interesting.

Just now, Ravenskid52752 said:

Eric Weddle Cap hit!

Brian McFarland‏@RavensSalaryCap 1h1 hour ago

Brian McFarland Retweeted Mike Garafolo

Sounds like probably a $8M bonus w/ $1M base = 2016 Cap # of $3M

AWESOME!

Eric Weddle makes me feel a lot more comfortable about our secondary than it did with Lewis last year. I am excited to have him in Baltimore, he is a hard worker and a smart player. Great pick up.

 

Wonder what we do with Webb? 

Chase Ford tendered and Ben Watson brought in. Must have a lot of health concerns at TE.

1 hour ago, usmccharles said:

I think he has Williams there because of Gilmore health, we aren't aren't sure he will be ready.   

Health, yes. But I think Gilmore is JAG. Now that Maxx has had a year under his belt, I see his talent outshining Gilmore.

So if our starters (some obvious, some just an opinion) are these guys, what areas in the draft (yeah, bpa aside) would you see us bolstering? I put in Bold the ones I think are "Locks" to start.

Offense:

QB: Flacco

WR1:  Smith

WR2: Perriman

LT: Monroe (If KO isn't re-signed)

LG: Urschel

C: Zuttah

RG: Yanda

RT: Wagner

TE: Williams (think his talent will come out over Gilmore)

FB: Juice

RB: Forsett

 

 

Defense:

LDE: Jernigan

NT: Williams

RDE: Guy

LOLB:  Suggs

LILB: Mosley

RILB: Orr?

ROLB: Dumervil

CB1: Smith

FS: Webb

SS: Hill

CB2: Davis

 

 

Let's start at LT. If we re-sign, KO he could slide in back home at LG or LT. I like the flexibility as we could still grab a top LT in this draft. If KO signs, I think Monroe gets cut.

At TE, I think we are fine even with Boyle's suspension. I don't see Pitta coming back. I see Williams talent pushing him in a starting role.

WR is a question mark. I don't think any of us (even coaches) know what they have with Perriman and a 37 year old Steve Smith. Aiken would be a nice security blanket signing.

 

Overall, Not TOO many areas to improve on on offense.

 

 

On defense,

Who do we bring up to help hanger the 3 down lineman? We can't rely on Urban. Is Guy, Just Another Guy? What kind of health are the reserves going to be in by training camp?

A healthy Suggs and Doom is great but they are aging. Pass rush is a huge need.

Are we fine with Orr going forward at Inside linebacker? I can see us getting a stop gap but maybe after cuts in pre-season.

Webb's salary is too much for him not to start, IMO. But ya never know!

Will Davis looked cut in BRIEF action before going down. Corner (as we know) will be a high priority.

 

But I will say we have a lot more answers than questions and There are some high quality CBs, LBs, EDGE rushers, LTs and Wideouts in the top 37 picks. Very excited to see who we bring in.

 

 

Free Agency:

To fill in some of these holes, I think with our cap restraints, are number 1 priority (which I cannot stress enough) is signing KO. That would be huge. You get either a Stud Guard locked up, or you get a LT. This can give us flexibility in the draft.

We don't have the money for a corner that is going to start on this team. We will have to build through draft IMO.

I think we can also get a 4th or 5th rounder to play near Williams because Williams is that kind of force. We can put a Dwan Edwards style rookie next to him.

Only other need that I can see us addressing in Free agency is Wide out. It won't be a star, but maybe someone that is 2nd or 3rd tier. Like a Jones, Benjamin, Sanu or more likely, Matthews. Do we want Aiken back, or do we want to try for one of these guys?

Looking at the available MILB, I too think that we will pass on any solid starter in Free agency, we may bring in some other guys to compete though.

 

So, Let's lock up KO and explore these WRs. Can't wait for the draft!

We have 4 guys who can start. I rather invest in the offensive line so anyone holding the mail can get 4 yards a clip.

When I initially heard I was like "Oh not the bleach again!"

Looks like we declined Canty's Option, he will be hitting Free Agency.

Haruki! Kelly Gregg, Kelly Washington come to mind.