MadStorkSociety

yeah, seems dumb

So it begins....

Yes, times change and teams change

1970's

I hope 15 teams do something stupid!!

You still have to wait through 15 picks. I'm getting jumpy myself

Stand firm!!!

It's Philly, they will boo Santa

So if a bunch of QB's go early, then we have more talent fall to us. If QB's don't go early, then more likely someone will get nervous and may trade up (with us) to get one.

Sometimes a team "loves" their prospect and "must" have him. It could happen! Also, we could trade right out of the first into an early second round from some team that wants two first round picks (Cleveland?). or three

Sometimes a team "loves" their prospect and "must" have him. It could happen! Also, we could trade right out of the first into an early second round from some team that wants two first round picks (Cleveland?).

I would love a peak at the Ravens draft board. OK, actually, I'd like to stare at it for a long time. That would be educational.

"When Hensley was on the clock, top receivers Mike Williams and Corey Davis were available. Pass rushers Charles Harris, Taco Charlton and T.J. Watt were still on the board. All of the offensive linemen were still up for grabs." So he could have traded down 7 or 8 spots and still got one of those guys (or others, I'm sure). So he deserved the raspberries. Do we take Reuben Foster if he falls to us?

That's what I was thinking as I was reading the story. I am sure every other team is in the same boat as us. And we could go WR, OL, EDGE, or DB in the first round; plus, we could move up or down. It's a tough draft to call. But, as you say, lots of talent there. Just hope we kill this draft, because we need to.

Day 2 will be key. I could see us trading down, or even, right out of the first round and getting more 2nd/3rd round picks. But if we do that, it will be hard to watch some big names go in the first.

Most mocks - and especially the more trustworthy ones - all have Foster taken before #16. Of course, those are mocks drafts, ans we all know how much trust to put into them - but mocks are useful to get an image of the trends. And Foster definitely trends to go somewhere 10-15. Also, analysts tend to agree that this diluted sample thing won't affect his draft case much - if at all. So, I think we should expect Foster to join Mike Williams and Corey Davis in the category "picked before the Ravens are on the clock". Always trying to spoil our fun with reality.

LOL Yes, Omar is dreaming. But I did enjoy the dream.

I'd love to be able to be in our draft room just to watch it all happen.

You thinking improved endurance? I'm thinking reduced injuries.

I've done a few Fanspeak drafts and a lot of talent falls in way that i'm not sure will happen in real life. I come away with the conclusion we should trade down in round 1 at least 2 or 3 times. And then take all those extra picks to trade up in the 2nd. Seems like a lot of talent bunches up at the top of the 2nd.

What do you think of a trade down for an extra 2nd/3rd? There's an excellent chance a good EDGE or CB will still be there. And there is a small chance Davis or Williams could still be there; and if not, there are the 2nd round quartet of WR's (JuJu being my favorite).

OK, and what if all 7 of those players are on the board, and lets say for sake of example, Detroit (I picked them simply for easy math) wants to give us a 3rd rounder to move back 5 slots, as the draft chart says is approximately even.... you say we don't do it? That doesn't make ANY sense, because you can still get choice of 2 of those 7 AND another player in the top 100. First, It's highly unlikely that ALL 7 will still be on the board. But I'll play along. It's still gamble that not needed. What if we move back 2 spots? And Mike Williams turns out to be a beast. He goes to Titans who then would be another AFC team competing for a playoff spot with Ravens. Also, What if the Broncos trade with Skins. Now there are 2 AFC teams picking a player higher than you. IMO, trading back works when you already have a good team and need additional picks for depth and future. A team that missed the playoffs and have not won the divison should play the percentages and take the BPA Look at mock drafts all over the web. Go to #16 to see who they give the Ravens. Then go look at #26-32. Every time there is someone there I bet you would be happy to take. So we could still get someone very good & pick up another 2nd or 3rd. Think what we could do with two 2nd's & two 3rd's! We have two many holes to fill & a great opportunity to do so. "two many" oops! s/b "too many" or "six many"

OK, and what if all 7 of those players are on the board, and lets say for sake of example, Detroit (I picked them simply for easy math) wants to give us a 3rd rounder to move back 5 slots, as the draft chart says is approximately even.... you say we don't do it? That doesn't make ANY sense, because you can still get choice of 2 of those 7 AND another player in the top 100. First, It's highly unlikely that ALL 7 will still be on the board. But I'll play along. It's still gamble that not needed. What if we move back 2 spots? And Mike Williams turns out to be a beast. He goes to Titans who then would be another AFC team competing for a playoff spot with Ravens. Also, What if the Broncos trade with Skins. Now there are 2 AFC teams picking a player higher than you. IMO, trading back works when you already have a good team and need additional picks for depth and future. A team that missed the playoffs and have not won the divison should play the percentages and take the BPA Look at mock drafts all over the web. Go to #16 to see who they give the Ravens. Then go look at #26-32. Every time there is someone there I bet you would be happy to take. So we could still get someone very good & pick up another 2nd or 3rd. Think what we could do with two 2nd's & two 3rd's! We have two many holes to fill & a great opportunity to do so.

Nailed it! +100

Round 3. Sid Jones--CB- Wash (He is worth waiting for) Every team thinks they can get him in the third. I think a team that wants him will need to take him in the second.