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If Ramsey/Bosa is not there at 6, I strongly feel Ozzie would look to trade back to mid first round and accrue another pick in the 2 or 3 & 4th. The only reason not to move back would be if there is not a lot of confidence at LT moving forward. But I mean Monroe can't possibly be injured any more than he has the last few seasons right.

It's refreshing to see football players pushing their limits past the field. Now ask Urschel to calculate the level of dominance he exerts upon his opponents?

Agreed. I would rather Joe is in the media because of ridiculously long running jokes, than many of the other less pleasant stories/headlines. I think it is becoming similar to Chuck Norris jokes but in the sports realm. "Top scientists from around the world having spent the last five years seeking out an answer. Is Joe Flacco elite?"

Before everyone throws the next guy (Newton) under the bus, stop. Realize as he was being interviewed, within earshot he could overhear the Broncos players being interviewed declaring their superiority and also had very little time to lets things soak in regain composure. IF anything they could at least have moved the press stations further away for such a big game. I'm not condoning walking off, but be honest. If you had just lost a season long run at the prize then came up short had only a couple mins to begin to deal with the situation, how can you tell me you would just sit through an interview having to hear more thrash talk while under the scrutiny of the press dissecting your emotions and thoughts. That's just adding salt on a fresh wound. A better idea would have been to tell the reporters to he would continue the coverage from over there (some point out of earshot).

Well Thompson looks like he could be a contributor. I'm not sure the need is that great at safety to spend a 2nd rounder but maybe he evaluates that well. Also Derrick Henry comments, please re-evaluate before suggesting 1 first rounder especially. He's a solid back, in a mostly average RB class. Ravens already have a solid backfield when healthy. Forsett, Buck Allen, Taliaferro and Jusz. Let's hope for a healthier season. First round pick this time round needs to fill a need, period. Let's not expect to be picking this low for another long while, barring a trade fortunate to aquire it.

Agreed. It was also this way because everyone else witnessed it said as much, not because they claimed the title for themselves. This is how you earn what you want. No one or group of people become great without others noticing and it's only when others respect what you have accomplished that you can truly say your have arrived.

Doesn't matter about the big play ability if your not getting open to receive the ball. Shepard runs great routes and is able to create separation. He mostly played slot but he can also line up outside. Whoever they draft at WR just make sure they can create space to be a legit target plus you know the hands to catch reliably. Ravens trade back in first round for an additonaly 2nd round pick, take Noah Spence first round. 2nd round Sterling Shepard & Bronson Kaufusi. I'm thinking Ramsey is taken before they are on the board int he first.

I'm firmly of the opinion Noah Spence is a better selection over Joey Bosa. The only question is a matter of if the Ravens are satisfied with the off-field concerns. Might even be able to trade back a bit and accrus another 2nd rounder, etc. I just don't see Bosa as explosive off the edge as Spence. Bosa brings the bull rush and Spence wins with speed and technique mostly with the ability to bull rush. Just saying Spence looks closest to the guys he'd be brought in to eventually replace and learn from.

Reaffirmation for a job well done should always be welcome. Congrats to the Baltimore Ravens organization for this recognition. Keep up the good work.

IF you look for approval from everyone else your certain to fail to live up to their expectations. Cam can be whoever he wants and does not need to justify it to anyone but himself. Same for anyone else. But always keep in mind you are also always accountable for you actions, so govern yourselves in a way that does not bring shame and disgrace and there will be no problems.

The team that ends up drafting Braxton Miller will be a team that is not depending on him right away to fill a roster position. Certainly exciting but really not enough of a body of work to draw from even with a good Senior Bowl and Combine. Many players that have the played the position are not able to make the adjustment at the NFL level. I wish him the best but I highly doubt to see him in a Raven's uni unless he somehow drops to the later rounds.

Why is it ridiculous? 6'2" 215? You know a big guy like that will feast on the pass catcher friendly rules of today's NFL. Who are all the WRs that went top 5-10 that have not performed well and then remind me why it is ridiculous to compare him to Fitz Jones and ODBJr There are a lot of people in this world that are 6'2" 215. Measurements do not mean that a guy is going to elite. He is much slower than the elite receivers in the NFL (not a burner) but that doesn't always mean that a receiver isn't going to be elite. ODB isn't the fastest guy in the world, but his routes are a beautiful thing. Laquans routes leave a lot to be desired. He has a very hard time getting any separation (although he is good at going up to get the jump ball). And if you take a receiver at number 6 he better be able to get at least some seperation. And as for receivers that were picked in the top 10 that haven't panned out...... Justing Blackmon, Charles Rogers, Reggie Williams, Troy Williamson, Mike Williams, Ted Gin jr. David Terrell (there are many more). But i don't see Laquan turning into a bust. I think he will be a solid receiver in the NFL, but he won't be elite and he is not worthy of the sixth pic (at this point). But like i said I wouldn't mind trading back a bit in the draft to take him. Tread well actually does have fairly good separation and size to break through press coverage. He is not a burner but he is smart enough to create enough space and tough enough to make the tough catches. Don't expect this guy to juke the daylights out of anyone but he'll give a QB time and space to throw his way.

Free agents generally tend to be higher quality players that either did not live up to their contracts expectations or are asking for more than they are worth from a team's perspective. The only ones realistically pursuing are the ones let go by team's that are being cheap or players whose club undervalued them. Other than that you will either overpay or not get the anticipated level or production to justify the signing.

I definitely agree take the best player at 6th pick overall. No sense trading a top 10 pick and not much value to gain from it. I'm leaning towards Jalen Ramsey if he's available, to be a CB primarily. He'll need one full year as a pro to really play freely like in college but he can and would play from day 1 and not be out of place. More I watch OSU's Sterling Shepard WR, more I want to scream at the Ravens scouting department to not let this guy go undrafted in the 2nd round. He is the real deal, best WR as far as separation and solid steady hands. He's the chain mover, big play making receiver the Ravens need to add for the eventual departure of SSR. He might not have the ideal size, but his technique, reliability and passion are always on full display. Not to mention he can also be a return man. I feel it absolutely necessary to mention all this as the Ravens have not had the best track record when picking receivers. WR's NEED to be able to create separation and catch the ball if they are going to be successful at the next level. Make the wise decision.

Congrats to Dumervil. You deserve it after a long, hard fought season.

For all the people complaining on the lack of production from young players, keep in mind what many are asking for is the equivalent to any of you beginning a new job you've been prepped for yet have much to learn. More than you can image before starting even. Add in the fact you are then expected to match the same level of work as others who have multiple years of experience and developed talent at this job. How realistic is it that everyone hits the mark? Lighten up, failures build strength and character. If you don't allow people time and space to succeed then their failure is really your failure being passed along. If you don't see real effort from a player, then by all means there is a real issue to talk about. The fact was there was real effort and growth (the result of all the effort). Any player who shows growth will indeed become stronger/faster/better/etc. Ravens young D-players will turn some heads moving forward.

Karma is real. You can do and say whatever you want to justify words/actions. In the end you always get what you deserve.

Great quote: If I said "so and so is an idiot," Ted would smile and say: "He doesn't know what he doesn't know." I wish more people would start to realize this simple fact and free others from their own ignorance.

I see the ability to keep both Forsett and Allen fresh through out the entire upcoming season, minus injury. They'll take 70% of the snaps. Both are great in space and can block and catch the ball. Taliaferro will be the battering ram up the guts and goal line/short yardage. 30% snaps. Either way lots of talent and room to grow. I would still expect the Ravens to bring in at least one or two more RB's for camp, after all it's not a competition unless there are more bodies than roster spots.

Study film on the Aaron Donald and Geno Atkins then. Repeatedly, until you understand what they are doing differently. Then create routines and drills that focus and emphasisze changing your habits. It's a long off-season so no excuses. Time to burst onto the scene next year.

While it seems exciting to possibly sign one of these potential cap casualties, I do not see there being a good enough long term value. The Ravens have their respected veteran in SSR and it paid off watching Aiken come into his own. SSR's fiery passion and drive to attack the ball rubbed of on Aiken. Not so mention SSR still rips it up and can play the deep ball well enough. Time to go young with the rest of WR. The cap dollars can be better spent on draft picks.

Right now many Ravens fans are jumping the gun a bit as far as their confidence in this team moving forward. The point is this franchise is in the middle of a transition which has not yet happened for this organization. Historically Ravens have been a defensive powerhouse, with mediocre to average offense. Right now there is shift to move emphasis to offense, and rightly so if you look at where the dollars are being invested. This doesn't mean the defense is going to suffer, just not the priority. When you pay a QB big dollars you need to capitalize on your opportunities. building a true shutdown defense is difficult to do period, yet alone accomplish that feat and build a great offense. If the offense is consistently putting up points and able to control the game via ball possession, it would greatly aid the defense. Lastly, Mallett showed good promise to take over as back up moving forward, but a couple good performances does not justify any controversy for the starting position. Joe has been solid over his pro career and always gives the team a chance to win, even when the odds against him. That is a track record Mallett just can't compete with as of yet.

Players will be better protected and stay healthier as soon they collectively find their rhythm. Some of the touch passes are to give some receivers time to locate the ball/get separation and throwing off back foot from pressure. Many times, especially early, it was too obvious where the ball was going when in passing situations, but again due to guys not getting separation. A better running attack and less playing from behind could also balance the load to keep teams guessing much more. Campanaro is a great WR to have but at some point you need to evaluate long term value for the roster position. I'm sure he'll show up and compete hard this year because I do not believe for a second his job is safe and he knows it. He'll have a chance to win the job but if it comes down to him and another player pretty much tied for the spot, the health factor might be the straw that broke the camels back.

The fact everyone is so determined to say the Raven's draft picks of late are all busts, is a complete disgrace to real football fans. If you want a true sense of good drafting then start by looking at the league as a whole and determine the percentage of 1 round draft picks that "make/made it" as the forecasted superstars everyone thought before drafting them and see how that really pans out at the 4 year mark. Successful ones will earn high-dollar second contracts, while everyone else get fair contracts or is are no longer playing. I don't know the numbers, but I'd estimate it between 3-7% of players drafted in the first round ever live up to the ridiculous hype, and that seems a bit generous without calculating the actual numbers. Point is don't get fooled by the hype and flash. It is most certainly the ends to a means to make it to the next level. The players agents and they themselves understand this and try to work it to their favor. HoF'ers/PB'ers are very seldom well known become coming on the scene. The underlying characteristic of a HoF'er/PB'er is the unrelenting passion to get better, despite any challenges that come their way. They just see it as something new to conquer on the way to the top. Yes you gotta have skill, but without the passion to be better your just another diva. Reality is not every pick is going to be a home run. The Ravens generally have a very low percentage of draft "busts", being players drafted that are out of the league within the first four years or remain fringe/deep depth players. The fact many teams covet obtaining Raven's players speaks to the fact this team is one of the best at developing players period.

Players trying to coach are still just players. No matter how good they are. Yes that 'player' may know everything there is to know, but the task of coaching is not just knowing but being able to connect with the players you coach to bring out the best in them, which is another skill altogether. You need to concern yourselves with many more issues that are always in flux and adjust on the fly often with little time to make decisions. That being said it can be taught, but there is not any guarantees a player turned coach will have the save level of success as when they were a player. Any argument to the contrary is like saying a well regarded coach could go and play at the same level, just give them some pads and a helmet. Think Bill Belichik could work his magic on the field and not the sideline. Pffft what a joke. Mike Singletary is a great example. Great player, one to be respected for his on-field play. As a coach he never figured out how to connect with his players well enough and as a result he lost them and eventually his job. It had less to do with him knowing the X's and O's, which is a foundational piece for any football coach. He was missing the other elements or characteristics a coach needs, which players often undervalue when making such a switch. If you walk into any new position thinking you know everything, you are only settign yourself up for failure. Props to my man Ed Reed for being wise and choosing a good situation to test the waters of coaching. I wish him the best and know that when the time is right, if things are working well as a coach he'll find his way home to Baltimore.