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[ClintLB8]

Free Agency

**I don’t think the Ravens need to worry about picking someone new up via free agency, but instead should focus on resigning some of their own guys and building through the draft.

Joe Flacco QB - Obviously needs to be resigned.
Paul Kruger OLB – He has really emerged as a pass rushing threat over the second part of this season. He might walk in order to start somewhere else but if the Ravens can keep him then they should. I was all for letting this guy walk before, but he has become too valuable to the defense and is just what the Ravens need opposite Suggs on passing downs. I guess it will mainly depend on how Upshaw progresses.
Dannell Ellere ILB - Cut McClain and resign Ellerbe. He has really come on strong this season as well.
Anquan Boldin WR – Boldin isn’t the receiver he use to be but man does he still make plays in the clutch. I don’t believe he will cost much to retain and he will once again add a much needed veteran presence to a young receiver group.

Draft

**Predicted Compensatory Picks: 4^th and 5^th

1^st Round – Chance Warmack OG, Alabama – Te’o is by far my favorite prospect in this draft but he isn’t a realistic option. I’m sticking with Warmack out of Alabama. Would be an instant starter and pro-bowler for years to come.
2^nd Round – Sharrif Floyd DE, Florida – I love how this guy plays. He has helped his stock this year and I think the defensive line should be a main priority for the Ravens this offseason.
3^rd Round – Khaled Holmes C, USC – Centers tend to slide on draft day, so that’s why I have Holmes falling to the 3^rd. He is considered one of the top centers in the draft, so getting him in the 3^rd would be extremely good value.

**Trade 2013 4^th Round Pick and 2013 5^th Round Pick to move up to the top part of the 4th Round.

4th Round – Andrew Jackson ILB, Western Kentucky – Jackson is a small school standout who has the ability to be the next big time inside linebacker for the Ravens. Big, strong middle linebacker (6-1 255) who has the ability to shut down an opposing team’s run game. After much research, I honestly believe Jackson will be this year’s NaVarro Bowman and will far outplay where he is drafted.
4^th Round* – Daniel McCullers NT, Tennessee – Terrance Cody hasn’t lived up to his potential so far in his career so the Ravens need to find another guy who can plug the middle and allow our inside linebackers to make plays. McCullers is a massive nose tackle (6-6 380) that has done an excellent job in Tennessee’s 3-4 defense. He is still raw and has tremendous upside. Of course the only knock would be linked to his height and pad level as a result.
5^th Round* – Michael Williams TE, Alabama – Big, blocking tight end who is considered to be one of the best blocking tight ends in college football. Williams will compliment Pitta perfectly. Also, he is a deceivingly good receiver (even though he is slow).
6^th Round – Marcus Davis WR, Virginia Tech – Huge receiver (6-4 230) who is very fluid and does an excellent job going up for the football. Davis could develop into a much needed red zone threat. Similar to Tommy Streeter but has much better hands.
7^th Round – BJ Scott FS, South Alabama – Scott has been making plays for South Alabama since he arrived on campus. He was once a 5-star recruit and if he continues to develop, could end up making a solid special teams player and provide depth.

Edited by ClintLB8, 03 December 2012 - 04:01 AM.

[CalvinSmoke]

This my friend, is a good draft. I really like your project picks at the end. Very solid.

[gabefergy]

We dont need a center. Warmack and Floyd will be gone by the time we draft

[arnie_uk]

Don't want holmes. He spends to much time on his [profanity deleted].

[bauer77]

Highly doubt we will just up and cut McClain. Especially with the injury Ray had this year. And we don't need to re-sign Boldin, he is still under contract for this year. We may restructure him though

[Bravens292]

why do you guys keep picking warmack when getting a LT would solve 3 positions at the same time.

[gabefergy]

[quote name='Bravens292' timestamp='1354922663' post='1249245']
why do you guys keep picking warmack when getting a LT would solve 3 positions at the same time.
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Well there is about zero chance we could find a LT in this draft that could come in immediately and start. Warmack would come in and start, but I also think there is zero chance he falls out of the top 15.

[GrimCoconut]

Well there is about zero chance we could find a LT in this draft that could come in immediately and start. Warmack would come in and start, but I also think there is zero chance he falls out of the top 15.

I'm not sure about that, regarding the LT. Lewan, Joeckel, Matthews (probably more of a RT, but...), & Aboushi I think have the capability of starting. You could also throw in Williams as well from NC.

Regardless, we can agree that Warmack will most likely be gone before we pick. Not sure he goes before 15, but I think he's gone by 20 to 25.

[gabefergy]

I'm not sure about that, regarding the LT. Lewan, Joeckel, Matthews (probably more of a RT, but...), & Aboushi I think have the capability of starting. You could also throw in Williams as well from NC.

Regardless, we can agree that Warmack will most likely be gone before we pick. Not sure he goes before 15, but I think he's gone by 20 to 25.

Well I dont think Lewan, Joeckel, or Matthews will be on the board when we draft. Regardless, none of them are ready to come in and play LT in the NFL except maybe Joeckel. Aboushi I dont think even has LT potential. Lewan is barely 300 lbs, he would get eaten alive. Even if we did get an OT in the first round, I find it hard to believe he would be a better option than Oher. He has 4 years of experience and while he hasnt been great he also hasnt been the biggest problem along the line.

The only reason Warmack might not go top 10 is because of his position. He is the best lineman in this draft, and it really isnt even close.

[Mr. Irrelevant]

Free Agency

**I don’t think the Ravens need to worry about picking someone new up via free agency, but instead should focus on resigning some of their own guys and building through the draft.

Joe Flacco QB - Obviously needs to be resigned.
Paul Kruger OLB – He has really emerged as a pass rushing threat over the second part of this season. He might walk in order to start somewhere else but if the Ravens can keep him then they should. I was all for letting this guy walk before, but he has become too valuable to the defense and is just what the Ravens need opposite Suggs on passing downs. I guess it will mainly depend on how Upshaw progresses.
Dannell Ellere ILB - Cut McClain and resign Ellerbe. He has really come on strong this season as well.
Anquan Boldin WR – Boldin isn’t the receiver he use to be but man does he still make plays in the clutch. I don’t believe he will cost much to retain and he will once again add a much needed veteran presence to a young receiver group.

Draft

**Predicted Compensatory Picks: 4^th and 5^th

1^st Round – Chance Warmack OG, Alabama – Te’o is by far my favorite prospect in this draft but he isn’t a realistic option. I’m sticking with Warmack out of Alabama. Would be an instant starter and pro-bowler for years to come.
2^nd Round – Sharrif Floyd DE, Florida – I love how this guy plays. He has helped his stock this year and I think the defensive line should be a main priority for the Ravens this offseason.
3^rd Round – Khaled Holmes C, USC – Centers tend to slide on draft day, so that’s why I have Holmes falling to the 3^rd. He is considered one of the top centers in the draft, so getting him in the 3^rd would be extremely good value.

**Trade 2013 4^th Round Pick and 2013 5^th Round Pick to move up to the top part of the 4th Round.

4th Round – Andrew Jackson ILB, Western Kentucky – Jackson is a small school standout who has the ability to be the next big time inside linebacker for the Ravens. Big, strong middle linebacker (6-1 255) who has the ability to shut down an opposing team’s run game. After much research, I honestly believe Jackson will be this year’s NaVarro Bowman and will far outplay where he is drafted.
4^th Round* – Daniel McCullers NT, Tennessee – Terrance Cody hasn’t lived up to his potential so far in his career so the Ravens need to find another guy who can plug the middle and allow our inside linebackers to make plays. McCullers is a massive nose tackle (6-6 380) that has done an excellent job in Tennessee’s 3-4 defense. He is still raw and has tremendous upside. Of course the only knock would be linked to his height and pad level as a result.
5^th Round* – Michael Williams TE, Alabama – Big, blocking tight end who is considered to be one of the best blocking tight ends in college football. Williams will compliment Pitta perfectly. Also, he is a deceivingly good receiver (even though he is slow).
6^th Round – Marcus Davis WR, Virginia Tech – Huge receiver (6-4 230) who is very fluid and does an excellent job going up for the football. Davis could develop into a much needed red zone threat. Similar to Tommy Streeter but has much better hands.
7^th Round – BJ Scott FS, South Alabama – Scott has been making plays for South Alabama since he arrived on campus. He was once a 5-star recruit and if he continues to develop, could end up making a solid special teams player and provide depth.

Don't think the O-line is bad rather than young, I would rather take a DT or DB in the first. Otherwise a very good mock

[ClintLB8]

I just think the Ravens need to draft at least two offensive linemen in this upcoming draft in order to continue building youth and competition. I love Warmack and I also agree he could get drafted before we draft but you never know. I love Andrew Jackson, Sharrif Floyd, and Michael Williams. If Warmack isn't there in the first, maybe Floyd would be a solid pick but we need to try to get all 3 of these. Then, of course Warmack is number two on my board as far as players I want (Te'o is #1 but he won't be there).

Edited by ClintLB8, 08 December 2012 - 04:32 PM.