BmoreBird22

So, the Ravens currently sit at about $7M in cap space with the top 51 in play. When the rosters move to all players (53+PS+Draft), the Ravens will be flush out of cap. Now, that number hasn't been updated for PItta's new restructured cap hit and I'd fully expect two of Pitta, Arrington, and Watson to get cut, so the Ravens should have one more move in them. I wonder if it's going to be Claiborne.

Matt Miller reported on this at the combine. He has shoulder injuries and arthritis that are going to scare teams.

I think you fix his ball tracking with confidence and better route recognition. If he were more patient and able to trust his speed and length more, he'd be in a better spot to simply turn his head around. That's the big issue I see.

I think his hips get way too much flack. I think the biggest thing I saw is he's actually too quick to open his hips and commit, which might stem from his issues of failing to locate the ball. He doesn't backpedal or allow the player to commit before he just turns and runs. He just flips those hips and goes. I think once he gets his ball tracking down better, he'll get better in that regard.

Trust me when I say they use quite a bit of zone for the entire game. It's really pretty stark how often they use it, but it's not an easy thing to differentiate because all zone will contain man concepts depending on the routes being run. But in any case, I like Humphrey a lot. I think he checks every box physically you want and Jimmy had the same issues of turning his head when he realized he couldn't win on his physical traits alone. I think Humphrey has a very high ceiling.

Is it Lattimore with the hamstring issues? Well, then scratch that concern from Hooker. I'm just vary wary of his lack of experience and the missed tackles. Otherwise, he's got the necessary instincts and ability to read the eyes of a quarterback and close to the ball. I think wiser quarterbacks will make it difficult early, but he won't stay down for long.

You claim @The Raven doesn't know what he's talking about, but all you're doing is reading scouting reports. There is nothing to suggest you ever watched him in college and you obviously never got to see him in college. You're arguing with people based off of one or two blurbs you read from CBS or NFL.com. Excellent way to base your arguments. Also, again, regarding the combine, that should make up a very little portion of how a player is looked at. Players are literally trained on how to do every single combine drill in the exact way to maximize a time. There are literal coaches that train these players on the exact stance, form, get off, push off, etc. to make sure that every single thing they do is for making that number pretty, regardless if it represents what happens on the field or not. The bench press isn't a good measure because it measures endurance, not actual strength. How many times can his muscles take lifting up 225? Probably a lot less than other people because isn't he 6'8"? That's a lot further to go than someone who is like 6'2", for example. That doesn't actually show strength. On the topic of the 40 and measuring speed, when are we really going to see a defensive lineman run 40 yards in a straight line? We aren't. It's a horrendous argument to base your assertions on. Furthermore, when you see a DL line up in a true track stance with his head down like that, let me know. Plus, the combine 40 times start on first movement, meaning if he twitches his leg, the time starts. It doesn't start when he moves across a line; first movement, period. That's why scouts prefer to hand time it, not actually use the combine times. I mean, hell, Leonard Fournette just posted pretty putrid times vs what you'd expect, but I've never seen him have an issue running over people or getting caught from behind because combine times are useless, just like arguments based on one or two scouting reports. Also, regarding draft profiles, remember that NFL teams see everything those analysts do and more. They don't miss a thing. Try to remember, too, that these draft profiles are often written based off of three or four collegiate games. How do we know they didn't pick a really poor sample or a really good sample? Generally speaking, you'll get a decent sample to see traits based on four games, but there's no guarantee.

On the topic of Hooker, I think he's one of those guys who won't really click until year three, but once he does, he'll be a potential perennial All-Pro. I just am very wary of all the hamstring issues and a player who doesn't have a lot of experience. There's no substitute for live reps as a safety. But I think he will be very good down the road. Still have Adams as a higher rated prospect, but they're both going to be great.

That's why I love him in a Cover 3 or Tampa 2. Helps keep the play in front of him more often than not.

Pees runs quite a bit of Tampa 2 and Cover 3 looks. I actually think Humphrey projects best into a Tampa 2 or Cover 3, so it works out.

I've mentioned him for several months now, but I'm in agreement- at his age, he's not the long term answer the Ravens want. However, I do think he's a very upstanding character and could help mentor KC, Judon, and Smith.

People also forget that as an offensive/defensive lineman, leverage and leg drive play just as large a factor as upper body strength. Plus, as a tall, long armed player, bench presses are harder to complete. He has to come down and go up a lot further than someone six inches shorter than him.

I'm just going to say what we're all thinking. Damn, that Jacksonville Jaguars defense is going to shut down my offense.

With the third overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars take... Jamal Adams, S, LSU

With the second overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins take... Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama

There's an entire draft section...

I know who @arnie_uk wants and the Browns seem to be hanging onto the top pick, so that's positive.

Of my favorite prospects, I still have Wilson, Humphrey, and White as my three favorite.

One analyst I really respect is Matt Miller because he routinely talks to scouts and tends to mold his mocks partially based on how the media views players. He still has Wilson going in the first.

Tackle market has essentially dried up with Fluker signing a one year deal with NY. Have to wonder what the plan is there for the Ravens.

There are more pressing needs than a guard who may or may not even present good value at 16 (I err on the side of poor value).

I have a feeling a backup won't be necessary.

I was actually thinking more along the lines of a punter.

If I'm not active for what ever reason when my pick comes up, you all know who I want.

Yeah, took forever, but we hammered out the kinks.