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On 4/24/2017 at 7:09 PM, JoeyFlex5 said:

 

Let's hope NFL gms are as stupid as us

Lmao this made my night. 

I don't care who the Browns get, hopefully they take Trubisky early. If they were smart they would just go BPA at 12 and keep their picks, but they are the Browns. 

I would hate to see the Bengals take Davis, Williams or Barnett. I hope they just take Foster and don't steal one of our guys. 

If Steelers take QB or TE that would be fine. I'm just hoping they don't get any crazy defensive steal. 

If both Davis and Williams are gone, I wouldn't mind JuJu in the second. Just watch him in #HeyRookie and I was impressed by his character and hands. The Boldin comparison is legit as far as hands. 

God, I really want to land Williams or Davis. I think both are going to be very good. Just need OJ to go first and one of them to sneak by Buffalo, Cincinnati and Tennessee. 

So glad to be a fan of such a classy organization! From the top down. Go Ravens! I cannot wait to watch him announce our pick. 

I have a feeling it's Offensive line as well. But will it be Lamp or Robinson? 

Ozzie likely will be wearing his crimson shirt under his blazer on draft night and will smile as he picks Robinson😂 

TBH, I don't see anyway the Broncos could afford to not go Out line, even with Barnett there. 

On 4/22/2017 at 0:51 PM, GENE2407 said:

Let me set this story straight: Despite having one of the best OL of all-time, Jimmy Johnson invested very little in that OL. His HIGHEST picks ever were 3rd rounder Erik Williams and 2nd rounder Mark Stepnoski. The remainders (Newton, Gogan, Gesek and Tuinei) were a hodge-podge mix of free agents and 6th/7th round picks. Even HOF Larry Allen was only a 2nd rounder (picked by Jones). My point is the Ravens are crazy for spending this many high picks on the OL when they are so deficient at every skill position on the team. OL can be found later on (see Marshal Yanda and Alex Lewis). Save those 1st rounders for skill positions like Johnson did (Aikman, Irvin, Harper, E Smith, K Smith, Maryland).

This isn't the 90s anymore lol teams have ample tape on those late round gems now, which boosts their stock into the early rounds.

For an elite line you must have at least 3/5 blue chip lineman with two average to above average complimentary lineman--e.g., the Cowboys, who had the elite guys like Smith, Martin and Frederick, but also had good complimentary guys like Leary and Free. 

On 4/22/2017 at 9:54 PM, TheConquerorWorm said:

The question is "Will he be on the field?" Already in Stage 1 of the the NFL drug policy (1 more failed test = 4-6 game suspension).

Numerous off-field issues (nightclub killings, hospital incident at combine, diluted drug test, etc), immaturity, bad study habits and injury questions may push him down most teams board. If a guy can't wait 2 hours in line at the hospital, what makes you think he's willing to spend countless hours in the film room in order to live up to that talent? Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior.

Extremely talented but so was Rolando McClain.

I'm sure Ozzie will use his resources to find out the risk. If he gets called I won't blink an eye. Jernigan btw also had a diluted test and he never had a drug problem while here. 

Also remember people, when you go to college, it is often that one period in time where you break loose and get a little crazy. If a lucrative career is dangling in front of you I think most players find ways to settle in, despite the constant fear of fans that always believe that because you smoked pot in college that you will automatically not see the field. 

22 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

A lot of people hate the thought of cam as the pick, but try to imagine what that does... 

if cam pans out as a RT, then we would have possibly the most powerful drive blocking RT in the league. If Alex Lewis becomes RT and cam goes to LG, he is another KO type of guy, a ferocious mauler who annihilates guys off the line. 

Say john urschel is at least an average center, being sandwiched between cam and yanda makes a nasty interior and hides his deficiencies. 

Then when yanda retires in a few years we have a replacement beast of a mauling lineman.

Agree on all accounts. He is perhaps the best run blocker in class and has ideal strength and size. I knock him in pass pro, but at guard, he could dominate because he doesn't have to worry about the outside speed rush. 

When Cam makes the initial punch he is very effective. However, I am a huge fan of Lamp and his quick feet and balance make him so  attractive as an Option line prospect, along with a bit better versatility due to his potential to play center, but I don't think he could revive our run game the way in which I think Robinson could. 

A draft day surprise hits and Jonathan Allen takes a tumble all the way into Black & Purple. JK JK. 

I'm hoping for Barnett or Williams, but this one shot vote needs pragmatism. With that being said, I'm ticked everyone beat me to the punch already. I like the odds of Cam Robinson being the pick. Bama boy, check. Versatility, check. Offensive line has been ignored for a little while and I think the FO knows we need a great one to revamp our run game and get the most out of our QB. 

I have a hunch that Reddick could be our pick, but I am going with, 

Cam Robinson, Final Answer. 

12 hours ago, Static said:

Dont draft Conley. His technique is terrible he is so extremely rough around the edges.

In what aspect? Only his press is unimpressive. His down field coverage is spectacular.

Foster at 16 would be a steal. He is the epitome of what being a Raven is all about. We don't have any enforcers currently and he would put some teeth back in our defense. 

TJ Logan getting some love! I like it. He is a great mid round addition that will be the change of pace back that we need. 

Value is there. Conley has been overshadowed by Hooker and Lattimore, but he's no slouch. With some coaching on his press technique, he could become an elite cover corner. 

Foster is borderline top 5 to 10 prospect. If he is there at 16 and Ozzie gets the thumbs up from Savannah and Co., then no doubt he will be a Raven. 

Only players I have ranked higher than him are Garrett, Hooker, Adams, Barnett, Allen and Fournette. 

4 hours ago, omar586 said:

34: R2P2

EDGE CHARLES HARRIS

MISSOURI

47: R2P15

 

CB KEVIN KING

WASHINGTON

74: R3P10

WR JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER

USC

78: R3P14

 

S DESMOND KING

IOWA

80: R3P16

OT RODERICK JOHNSON

FLORIDA STATE

104: R3P40

EDGE RYAN ANDERSON

ALABAMA

109: R4P2

 

C PAT ELFLEIN

OHIO STATE

121: R4P14

 

WR ISAIAH FORD

VIRGINIA TECH

137: R4P30

EDGE DEMARCUS WALKER

FLORIDA STATE

143: R4P36

 

CB CORN ELDER

MIAMI

144: R4P37

 

G ZACH BANNER

USC

146: R5P2

 

QB JEROD EVANS

VIRGINIA TECH

159: R5P15

DL STEVIE TU'IKOLOVATU

USC

198: R6P14

 

C JON TOTH

KENTUCKY

219: R7P1

 

LB BEN BOULWARE

CLEMSON

Doing simulators is basically living in fantasy land lmao most teams don't want to trade up this year knowing that the strength of the class is it's depth. 

I hope we come out blazing because that stretch with the Steelers and Raiders will be tough then we have a lot of manageable games. I worry of that late November to December stretch though. Packers, Lions, Texans and then Steelers on the road again of course. 

I'm optimistic and would make a prediction post draft but it looks like another 8-8 or 9-7 season.

Semi-realistic: 

1. Derek Barnett 

2. Sidney Jones 

3. JuJu Smith-Schuster 

3. Ethan Pocic 

More realistic: 

1. Forrest Lamp

2. Quincy Wilson 

3. Ryan Anderson 

3. Desmond King. 

11 hours ago, RavensFanMania said:

I'd probably be most upset at taking Cam Robinson with the 16th pick, but feel he will probably end up being a good pick.  I'd love for them to take Forrest Lamp though.  

I love the thought of getting lamp because he just seems like such a safe prospect with his balance and quick feet. 

However, Cam isn't as bad as people on the board like to believe he is. As a guard he could be an elite run blocker. He has rare brute strength. Even as a RT I don't think he would be bad. He has some clunky footwork at times, but when he initializes the contact and latches on, he is often very hard to get through or around in time. Watch Garrett v Robinson. 

6 hours ago, Jonah DeVito said:

Neither Peppers nor McDowell are safe picks...not even Tim Williams is. 

Hence why I said "or" electric players. 

46 minutes ago, Edgar said:

Understand that in this scenario, guys like Reddick, Davis,etc. are all off board at 16.

I get your point but this draft dramatically changes our offensive line thus changing the game significantly.

 

 

I get that the board changes in the 20s and that we need a better offensive line, but Bolles is a project. There are still likely to be other safer or more electric picks at 25, such as Jabrill Peppers, Tim Williams, Marlon Humphrey, Malik McDowell, etc. 

I like Elflein and Witherspoon in their slots, but Anderson might be a reach. I do think however that he is a very underrated player and could be worth it in the second. 

This draft will be far more unpredictable in round 1 than last year. We were basically slated to take either Bosa, Tunsil, Stanley, Ramsey or Elliot. 

This time around so many factors will go into our first pick. We absolutely need 2 QBs to go along with at least one O lineman and a surprise pick, such as an Eli Apple like pick. 

Takes no draft guru to know we have a bit of holes and we need blue chip guys. If any of the following players are within striking distance, you can bet they will be in black and purple: 

Derek Barnett, Mike Williams, Reuben Foster, Corey Davis, Forrest Lamp, maybe even others like Gareon Conley as well. 

Articles are becoming so redundant in regards to the draft. Give us somewhat entertaining or interesting news or just take the day off and go to Starbucks to do some research.

57 minutes ago, HomeoftheBRAVENS said:

Im all for the ravens drafting a WR as long as its not Mike Williams.He has bust written all over him.

Do explain how he would be a bust?🤔

A lot of Mike Williams scenarios. I would lose it if we got him. I'd be beyond stoked. Zierlein just mocked him and so did SB Nation. He is the receiver Flacco is missing.