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I certainly wouldn't call it a major annoyance either. We are talking about a 5 year difference in injuries at the very least. It's still the same knee. When Ramsey misses time this year because of it i will expect to hear back from you with more of your expert analysis. Why would him missing time validate a connection between 5 year old microfracture surgery and this current, torn meniscus? Don't you think if the micro fracture surgery was to cause any lingering injury, wouldn't something have come up in the 4 years he played completely injury free afterward? If Ramsey does have issues during the season with the knee, couldn't it just be that the meniscus wasn't fully healed, or that another unrelated issue occurred? Claiming that the 2 are definitely related and will definitely cause future issues is ridiculous. Maybe if over the next 3-4 years we see frequent and re-occurring injuries with the same knee - then there may be some substance to that though. But as of right now theres absolutely ZERO to indicate or substantiate that theres any shred of credibility to what youre saying. It's not ridiculous, it's medical science. Microfracture surgery is used to repair damaged articular cartilage (the coating on the ends of the bone - think the end of a chicken leg). Once cartilage is lost, it cannot be replaced. The surgery creates fibrocartilage in place of the missing cartilage but fibrocartilage is more brittle and less DURABLE. That cartilage rubs directly & constantly against the meniscus (a cartilage disc in the knee in between to two bones). I'm sure that John Urshel can breakdown the physics and mathematics of the effects of friction on two opposing surfaces but it doesn't take a genius to figure out that if one of the surfaces is inferior, it will breakdown over time more frequently. And if one side is rougher (like the microfracture side) it will cause issues on the other surface (like the meniscus side). We don't know if the trauma that Ramsey suffered would have torn the meniscus if healthy or not but there is definitely medical & scientific proof that athletes that have had microfracture surgery are more likely and susceptible to future knee injuries. Only a dozen or so players in the HISTORY of the NFL have ever had microfracture surgery and had a career longer than 5 years. Myles Jack is just the opposite - he tore his meniscus and because of that (and the way it rubs on the articular cartilage) he will need microfracture surgery at some point. It goes both ways. Good points Worm. But get ready to be attacked by all the alleged know it alls on this site.

I certainly wouldn't call it a major annoyance either. We are talking about a 5 year difference in injuries at the very least. It's still the same knee. When Ramsey misses time this year because of it i will expect to hear back from you with more of your expert analysis.

Well, I think the two are unrelated. At this point, Ramsey's injury looks like a minor annoyance and he's projected to be 100% healthy by the time the camp comes - if the initial diagnosis holds, and this is indeed only a minor meniscus tear. And I think Stanley was the right choice anyway, Ramsey's injury notwithstanding ;) a meniscus tear (even a minor one) after micro fracture surgery is NOT a minor annoyance. But thanks for ur medical opinion Dr. Bio.

I'll let Ozzie you are not happy with the DuCasse signing. I'm sure Ozzie will cut him right away.

why do all these writers feel the need to try to use the word "OUTLIER" in all their stories. Nobody ever used this word before this year. What gives????

U need to do your homework. Spence was labeled a one trick pony (pass rusher) by all the experts and is considered terrible against the run. Correa is an all around player. Nuff said.

U need to get a job as a GM in the NFL. Let us know which NFL team hires you.

i'll let ozzie know your displeased

I really don't think that Ozzie cares which players you like.

goodnight

Crybaby fans on here are hilarious

me too or Spence. Does the front office really think this Correa guy is better? obviously they do. duh.

obviously the Ravens didn't want him.

Bottom line Pitta is our best TE if he can come back healthy at 100%.

Can these writers stop with these nonsense articles. There is NO way the Ravens are picking Stanley at #6 and there is NO way Tunsil will be there when we pick.

No way Ravens r taking Stanley at #6. Just not happening.

A few tough games but the schedule is anything but brutal, especially our home games. U must not have much faith in the Ravens. Nuff said.

When will the Ravens be hiring you to be their new GM? Just wondering.

This is our guy. Hope he's there at #6. Nuff said.

Serious question here. How many fans would like us to sign Richie Incognito? I'm all for it if we can't get a lineman in the draft.

Love this pick. Clearly BPA pick. Now we don't have to worry about relying on Cody. Just solidified the middle of our front seven for years to come with Mosely and Jernigan. Below is link on Jernigan from FSU site. http://www.tomahawknation.com/2014/5/9/5701244/picks-timmy-jernigan-florida-state-nfl-draft-2014

Mosely will not be learning from Darryl Smith and then taking over for him in a few years. He will be starting along side of Smith opening day. Book it Dano.

Great news!!! We would not have won the Super Bowl without Jacoby!!! He is a game changer and a real Raven and obviously wanted to stay. Thanks Ozzie!