trevorsteadman

I was thinking the same thing while making the mock, but looking at all other teams between the Ravens and the Chiefs how many really need a receiver? Most already have two solid receivers if not more. The Redskins take Ross which I personally think is high up but gives them that solid route runner and speed to help replace Deshaun Jackson. I wanted him to go earlier his talent is insane but I wouldn't be surprised with him being in a lower conference that it would drop him as well as not being healthy enough to participate in drills.

Stopped reading when I saw that the Bengals were projected to have more wins than the Ravens next year. Steelers I could see even though the team barely fell short last year and has more additions than the Steelers this offseason, but the Bengals only had 6 wins last season and looked horrible all season. They lost 2 of the best o-linemen in the league. I just don't see any way that people view the Bengals as a bigger threat than the Ravens who were a blade of grass away from a playoff berth.

3 month ago people would've said I was crazy thinking it wasn't a reach for Reddick at 16. I don't think he is a reach anymore. He just has that football instinct and he looks good at almost every aspect. I think it might take him some time to acclimate to the NFL but I think it is worth it. He is one of my favorite players this year that I know the Ravens have a possiblity of getting. I think the only film I enjoy watching more is Jamaal Adams' film.

Reddick is one of my favorite players in this draft. I try to convince myself 16 isn't a reach for him because of his talent level, but I do think it is a reach. I still think he screams Raven and would be fantastic on the edge, and on the inside from time to time. But those players that play 500 different positions I'm always afraid they will be only alright at the positions they play and won't be a star at one position. I think Reddick could be a star on the edge but it is something that worries me.

Not sure if people have already brought this guy into the conversation or not, and I don't want to go back through all 17 pages, but what is the consensus on Ardarius Stewart from Alabama? Seems like he has solid hands and pretty good speed. I see him as a middle round pick. Is he a person you think could make this team better?

I also think teams meet with players they know they are not interested in just to psych other teams out. That avoids predictability.

Zay Jones will be a star in the NFL so I hope so. But I think he is taken early second before our pick.

I think fans forget about the smokescreens teams throw out. The team only met with Correa once before drafting him and it wasn't reported because it was at the senior bowl I think. It wouldn't surprise me if they met with these players and don't want it to be on record in fear of a team jumping in front to take that player.

No and I agree I don't want to say a certain amount of picks should go to either side of the ball. But at the same time the offense needs help and I think it will be via the draft. There are so many young mid round picks already invested in the defense I could see them changing to the other side of the ball. Let's just hope that Moore, Dixon, and others improve from last season. If the board falls and we get all defense so be it. But I do pray for the day to come that the team helps out the offense somehow.

I think the best thing about Corey Davis is his break away speed. On a lot of tape he catches the ball near a defender and 1 second later he has a 3 or 4 yard lead on a person. I know it was against smaller conference corners, but I do think he has the raw ability. I think his ceiling is higher than Mike Williams, but I think Mike Williams has a lot higher floor which is what this team might need just because he is more NFL ready and this team has been pretty terrible developing wide receivers. Mike Williams catches the ball better and plucks the ball out of the air which I would like to see Davis do more of. I think both fit this team to a T. I think only one or the other will be there at #16 so the team may not get to choose from the two but I do think that they need to invest at least 2 of the 3 early picks of this year's draft into offense. FA has been helping the defense but the offense has only lost besides the Danny Woodhead addition. The defense looks just as good this year if not better as long as the injury bug doesn't strike. There needs to be more youth injected into the team but we can safely assume the defense will likely be a top 10 this year. The team needs to add to offensive line which I think a veteran like Ducasse gets signed later in the process post June and likely another young guy added to the o-line to give 3 really young players and 2 vets. The Ravens need to get a playmaker on offense and I think Davis, Williams, and even Howard would be all great fits. I think the offense will be slightly better next year just because #1 it is the same OC (even though at is what I said last year, hopefully they build an offense that actually fits the quarterback and team this year, the strongest quarterback in the NFL throwing screens to a 37 year old off an achilles tear 4/5 plays is not an offense the team should ever run). I think Flacco now having a year under his belt from his injury will come back better and he seemed to be progressively playing better as the season went on, as so the rest of the offense did.

I 100% agree with the guy. You are not getting a 3rd from Jernigan. He has struggled staying consistent and chances are you are looking at a 4th rounder at best and that would be in 2019. Also the move up from where we did is valued higher than a 4th round pick. I think it was a perfect move by the front office.

I think that he has potential to be good he flashed some, but I do fear of his lack of breakaway speed to be kind of concerning. He seemed to break off some good runs and get caught from behind. I know on tape in college that was one of his cons, and I think it showed last season. Let's hope he gets some needed added burst and hope that he is healthy coming in at week 5.

Lol at Michael Trubitsky

I actually think Webb played better at safety last year than he has played at corner since 2012. He isn't going to hurt the team but that interception last year where he basically ran from one side to the other to get the pick in the end zone was so Ed Reed like. I'm sure he would be better this coming season after having an entire year of safety under his belt. Makes me wonder how much Nickel the team plays next season. Could use Jefferson at ILB in nickel sets.

I'm not sure if it is just because Corey Davis plays in a smaller conference or what, but his break away speed to me looks faster than John Ross. I do hesitate with him coming out of Western Michigan though.

Let's hope he is less of a potato then this year.

Pending injuries, Ravens would have the best secondary in the NFL. Especially if they picked up someone like Desmond King in the 2nd or 3rd.

Desmond King will be the steal of the draft. If he really falls to the 3rd like a lot of people say he will, which I don't buy, that team will be very happy.

It seems you are as high on Charles Harris as I am. I think he is one of the most underrated guys in this draft and I think he ends up going higher than people say he is.

I agree and if I had to choose between Mangold and Webb I think I would choose Webb. He has been here for so many years and would give the secondary more depth. I know the offense has been neglected this offseason like it always seems to be, but if this team is going anywhere in the playoffs it will be riding the defense.

Talking to other buddies who are fans of other teams, they couldn't believe that the Ravens actually had official message boards. I think these boards are one of the few ways to keep fans actively involved in the offseason. I understand the boards are not as active as they are the years the team is more competitive, but it seems like every year someone releases most loyal and knowledgable fans in the NFL. The Ravens always rank in the top 5 and are known to have very smart fans. With less of these conversations I do think that takes a hit.. I wouldn't be surprised if the team notices a slight drop off in loyal fans. But in the end it comes down to money. I hope all of you join us at boardhost.

I really hope Webb comes back. Been an underrated player on this defense and while maybe he isn't the biggest playmaker, he is a very good player who never seems to be the weak part of the defense. His ability to play multiple positions as well would help the Ravens. But now that I am excited about him coming back he will sign elsewhere lol

Yep and out of the teams in front of the Ravens I can only see a couple of them that I could potentially see McCaffery going. Saints and Eagles are the only ones that I can see ahead of Baltimore. And those teams have holes everywhere on their team it will be a crap shoot come draft day.

I am not confident in him doing that unless in an offense like New England, Saints, etc. I definitely don't see him as a Raven.

Yeah it was a NFL.com article. But coming out of college I actually like Adams way better than Collins. I never saw that the Collins was going to slide that far in the draft but he has made teams pay for passing him up. I don't see Adams outside top 5. I believe he is the 2nd best player behind Garrett in this draft and I pray the 49ers are smart enough to pick him at #2