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[acosta2277]

Off-Season Predictions:

Fire: Dean Pees- The Ravens defensive coordinator.

Hire: Kris Richard- The Seattle Seahawks secondary coach.

Resign-
Dannell Ellerbe, ILB
Paul Kruger, OLB
Joe Flacco, QB

Release-
Cary Williams, CB- CUT
Ma’ake Kemoeatu, DT- CUT
Ryan McBean, DE- CUT
Sean Considine, S- CUT
Bryant McKinnie, OT- CUT
Bobbie Williams, OG- CUT
Sergio Kindle, OLB- CUT
Chris Johnson, CB- CUT
David Reed, WR- CUT
Matt Birk, C- RETIRE
Ray Lewis, MLB- RETIRE
Ed Reed, S- RETIRE

Sign FA’s-
Branden Albert, OT (KC)
D.J. Moore, CB (CHI)

Rd. Name, Pos. (Ht. Wt.) School-
Assuming the Ravens Receive a 3^rd, 5^th, and 6^th Round Pick for All of the Free Agent Loses


1. Alex Okafor, OLB (6-5 265lbs) Texas- Great length, speed and strength. He will give you 110% at all times. He is a leader on and off the field. He will generate a forceful passrush, help out in against the run, and block some passes. He is a physical freak and his game resembles Aldon Smith.

2. David Amerson, CB (6-2 195lbs) N.C. State- He is a very capable and intelligent player and has all star ability. What he showed in 2011 didn't just disappear. Amerson is like Patrick Peterson, just PP didn't have a down year and was an SEC guy. Amerson is a big ball hawk who attacks the ball in the air and plays to win. I like it. He had a rough start to the season, but he showed up in the FSU game. The NFL is moving to more bigger corners and adding Amerson would be a step in that direction.

3. Cornellius (Tank) Carradine, DE (6-4 265lbs) FSU- “Tank” Carradine aside from his already awesome name. He has great hand play, and un-believable power. He explodes off the ball, and his versatility is no joke. He could easily play the 3-4 DE or OLB positions. Tank suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Which will lower his draft stock to the late 3rd, early 4th round.

3. Shayne Skov, ILB (6-3 245lbs) Stanford- Skov is an intimidating presence on the field. Aside from his massive amounts of eye black, Skov possesses high 4.5 speed and incredible instincts.

4. Da'Rick Rogers, WR (6-3 210lbs) Tennessee Tech.- Great combination of size and speed, Rogers was a potential 1st rounder before running into some off the field problems. His stock will likely plummet due to this. If he slips this far, he is definitely worth the gamble.

5. Josh Boyd, DT (6-3 300lbs) Mississippi- Used to playing DE in a 3-4 on either side, as well as the NT position. This is the guy at DT that won't cost that high of a draft pick.

5. Jeff Baca, OG (6-3 300lbs) UCLA- A very underrated guard prospect. He is good in the run as well as in the pass. He lacks awareness, but that can come with coaching.

6. Tyrann Mathieu, CB/S (5-9 180lbs) None- No need to explain here. He can play slot corner, or safety and he can MAKE PLAYS.

6. Joseph Fauria, TE (6-7 255lbs) UCLA- Fauria has excellent measurables. He is freakishly big at 6’7, 255lbs (he could pass for 6’10 on film), and he has excellent speed for his size. He only runs an average 40 (4.82), but he looks much faster on film. However, thanks to that height, 255lbs isn’t that big, and he could definitely afford to as some bulk. Physically, Fauria is very similar to Jimmy Graham. There are some character issues surrounding Fauria. Under the advice of a Buffalo Bills scout, that’s why Fauria could fall this far.

7. Quanterus Smith, OLB (6-5 250lbs) Western Kentucky- Quanterus Smith is an underrated player who does a good job generating pressure on the quarterback. He's a very good athlete with the quickness and balance to employ a wide range of pass-rush moves. His best fit would be as an attacking outside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment. Luckily for him thats a system we can put him in. And in my opinion one of the best pass rushers in the draft.

Notable Undrafted players:
Dan Molls, ILB
Quinton Dial, DE/DT
Cierre Wood, RB
Chuck Jacobs, WR
James Ferentz, C

Line-Up:

*Bold=New

QB: Flacco/Taylor/Dixon
RB: Rice/Pierce/Wood/Allen
FB:Leach
WR1: Smith/Boldin/Doss
WR2: Rogers/Jones/Jacobs
TE: Pitta/Dickson/Fauria
RT: Oher/Osemele
RG: Yanda/Harewood
C: Gradkowski/Ferentz
LG: Osemele/Baca
LT: Albert/Reid

DE: McPhee/Carradine
DT: Ngata/Boyd/Cody/Dial
DE: Jones/Carradine
OLB: Suggs/McClellan/Smith
MLB: Skov/McClain/Molls
MLB: Ellerbe/Ayanbadejo
OLB: Okafor/Kruger/Upshaw
CB: Webb/Moore/Brown
CB: Amerson/Smith/Brown
FS: Thompson/Mathieu
SS: Pollard/Ihedigbo

Edited by acosta2277, 08 January 2013 - 04:00 PM.

[Ravens<3]

Don't think idonije will fit in our 3-4. I'd like if he could though.

[T3hRaven]

Outside of your top two picks, the draft is fine. Matthews won't be there in the 20s, and Woods is overrated and unnecessary. We need help along the DL, that needs to be adressed in the top two rounds IMO. Boyd is the only way you address the position, and that's way too late and not enough to fix the DL next season.

Indonije will be too expensive and doesn't fit the 3-4 in FA. There is not enough cap space to sign all of the players you pointed out, especially if you're still including Ed Reed on the payroll. He's already said, when talking about his contract last off-season, that he wants millions.

[arnie_uk]

Jesus Christ.

You have five different mock drafts on the first page alone. How about using just one thread and reporting your new mocks in it every time? You change your mind as often as I change my boxers. Daily.

[Bravens292]

Jesus Christ.

You have five different mock drafts on the first page alone. How about using just one thread and reporting your new mocks in it every time? You change your mind as often as I change my boxers. Daily.

beat me to it.

[ravefan52]

1. Justin Hunter, Tennessee- Good receiver but even if we trade Boldin I dont want one this high. I was thinking anywhere from 3rd-7th. Possibly 2nd if someone we are high on falls.

2. Shayne Skov, ILB Stanford- I like this pick a lot. Skov is a beast and I think he fits our system well. We need to draft another ILB some time soon even if its not in the first couple rounds. I do like Arthur Brown more though.

3. Cornellius Carradine, FSU- He will not be there in the 3rd.

3. Alvin Bailey, OL, (6-5 315lbs) Arkansas- Solid prospect. Listed as a guard, but I dont know if he can play outside. Id rather get a tackle than a guard.

4. Phillip Thomas, S (6-1 215lbs) Fresno State- Thomas will go earlier, but I do like hima lot. He would fit well here.

5. Josh Boyd, DT (6-3 300lbs) Mississippi- I like this pick.

5. Zaviar Gooden, OLB Missouri- Gooden is a great athlete and has huge potential. He could be a guy we use to rush the passer and slowly make him a more complete OLB.

6. Darius Slay, CB Mississipi State- I like this pick and I think theres a good chance we grab a corner with Williams leaving(hopefully).

6. Travis Kelce, TE - Dont know much about him but I like the TE part.

7. Collin Klein Kansas State- I dont want a QB and I really dont want Klein.

[GrimCoconut]

1. Justin Hunter, Tennessee- Good receiver but even if we trade Boldin I dont want one this high. I was thinking anywhere from 3rd-7th. Possibly 2nd if someone we are high on falls.

2. Shayne Skov, ILB Stanford- I like this pick a lot. Skov is a beast and I think he fits our system well. We need to draft another ILB some time soon even if its not in the first couple rounds. I do like Arthur Brown more though.

3. Cornellius Carradine, FSU- He will not be there in the 3rd.

3. Alvin Bailey, OL, (6-5 315lbs) Arkansas- Solid prospect. Listed as a guard, but I dont know if he can play outside. Id rather get a tackle than a guard.

4. Phillip Thomas, S (6-1 215lbs) Fresno State- Thomas will go earlier, but I do like hima lot. He would fit well here.

5. Josh Boyd, DT (6-3 300lbs) Mississippi- I like this pick.

5. Zaviar Gooden, OLB Missouri- Gooden is a great athlete and has huge potential. He could be a guy we use to rush the passer and slowly make him a more complete OLB.

6. Darius Slay, CB Mississipi State- I like this pick and I think theres a good chance we grab a corner with Williams leaving(hopefully).

6. Travis Kelce, TE - Dont know much about him but I like the TE part.

7. Collin Klein Kansas State- I dont want a QB and I really dont want Klein.

Really? You see Thomas going sooner than the late 4th? It could happen with a killer combine but I don't see him going until the 4th, possibly 5th.

[Dubs]

Really? You see Thomas going sooner than the late 4th? It could happen with a killer combine but I don't see him going until the 4th, possibly 5th.

He has had a great season this year and he is invited to the senior bowl, so if he shows up well in practices a team may fall in love with his playmaking ability. However, I do agree with you that he is probably a 4th, maybe even a 5th with the depth in this S class.

[Defence_Is_Salvation]

He has had a great season this year and he is invited to the senior bowl, so if he shows up well in practices a team may fall in love with his playmaking ability. However, I do agree with you that he is probably a 4th, maybe even a 5th with the depth in this S class.

Seconded. Too many SEC safeties this draft. I want Thomas too. Potential great value for where he should go in the draft. I believe in taking him with one of our fourth round picks.

[GrimCoconut]

He has had a great season this year and he is invited to the senior bowl, so if he shows up well in practices a team may fall in love with his playmaking ability. However, I do agree with you that he is probably a 4th, maybe even a 5th with the depth in this S class.

See, that's what I am talking about. I'm really, REALLY high on Thomas myself. I think he's a ball hawk of a safety and he reminds me of Ed Reed. With that said, I just don't think he will go high unless he kills it in the Senior Bowl & at the combine. The thing is that there is a plethora of safety prospects out there. When you take into account the fact that safeties don't normally go high unless they are widely considered elite, you have a challenge to go earlier than the 3rd. I see him as having 2nd round talent. I just don't think he goes there.

[SecretAgentMan]

IK, you want Flacco gone and all, but Jones and Flynn will put us into mediocrity.
Solid Chages though

[Dewy101]

1) Phillip Thomas isnt a good safety. they've played horrible schools. I cant remember the last player from Fresno State who has had a good career.
2) Baccari Rambo would be a better pick in the third.
3) Justin Hunter will probably be the first receiver taken no chance of getting him
4) Really Landry Jones? Flacoo is much better
5) We need a DE fast im thinking Dion Jordan
Ray Lewis wont retire at the end of this year.

[SecretAgentMan]

Jesus Christ.

You have five different mock drafts on the first page alone. How about using just one thread and reporting your new mocks in it every time? You change your mind as often as I change my boxers. Daily.

Even worse now... He wants to clean house.....

[Mt. Crushmore]

Release-
Cary Williams, CB- CUT- +$1,927,000
Ma’ake Kemoeatu, DT- CUT- +$ 540,000
Ryan McBean, DE- CUT- +$1,000,000
Sean Considine, S- CUT- +$540,000
Bryant McKinnie, OT- CUT- +$4,200,000
Bobbie Williams, OG- CUT- +$1,325,000
Sergio Kindle, OLB- CUT- +$203,437
Chris Johnson, CB- CUT- +$257,813
David Reed, WR- CUT- +$534,667
Anquan Boldin, WR- TRADE- +$7,531,250
Matt Birk, C- RETIRE- +$3,450,000
Ray Lewis, MLB- RETIRE- +4,950,000
Ed Reed, S- RETIRE= +$9,571,428
Joe Flacco, QB- Test FA= +$4,651,000

How do we gain cap by cutting an FA. Please, enlighten me.

[acosta2277]

Made some changes with a "clear" head. and not angry at Flacco.

[arnie_uk]

You don't have a clue how the salary cap works

[black blood purple passion]

why does everyone want a WR in the first...THATS A LUXURY pick. you don't patch a broken barrel by patching the small holes first. Our biggest needs are up front, Flacco can't throw the ball from the ground, he needs better protection! Doesn't matter how talented the WR is they're not going to get open within 3 seconds. So FORGET it.

[Defence_Is_Salvation]

why does everyone want a WR in the first...THATS A LUXURY pick. you don't patch a broken barrel by patching the small holes first. Our biggest needs are up front, Flacco can't throw the ball from the ground, he needs better protection! Doesn't matter how talented the WR is they're not going to get open within 3 seconds. So FORGET it.

This. Who would you wanna draft up front nd how do you want the OL looking?

I want:
Wagner
Osmele
Holmes
Yanda
Oher

[black blood purple passion]

This. Who would you wanna draft up front nd how do you want the OL looking?

I want:
Wagner
Osmele
Holmes
Yanda
Oher

Theres usually a run on tackles, so taking a tackle in the first would probably accomplish very little, I think we should go Gaurd, or NT/ 3-4 DE with the first pick. I really like Warmack and think he'll fall just because of his position, adding him and bringing in a solid FA center would make our O line solid, and young. If we go with a DT, I really like a few options, I just don't see anyone that screams Ravens yet though.