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[Miami Hurricane]

Baltimore Ravens Mock Offseason
Release/Not re-signed/Retired

• Ray Lewis
• Matt Birk
• Cary Williams
• Billy Bajema
• Bryant McKinnie
• Ma’ake Kemoeatu
• Sean Considine
• Chris Johnson
• Paul Kruger

Restructured

• Anquan Boldin
• Vonta Leach

Re-signed

• Ed Reed
• Joe Flacco
• Arthur Jones
• Ryan McBean
• Ramon Harewood
• Dennis Pitta
• Ed Dickson
• Anthony Allen
• Bobby Rainey
• Damien Berry
• LaQuan Williams
• David Reed
• Emmanuel Cook
• James Ihedigbo
• Dannell Ellerbe
• Josh Bynes
• Omar Brown

Coaching Moves

• Andy Moeller – Fired
• Chris Strausser – Hired as O-line Coach
• Shawn Watson – Hired as QB Coach

Free Agent Acquisitions

• Jermon Bushrod LT

-Formerly of the saints
-Capable run blocker
-Strong pass protector
-Most likely cheaper than Jake Long and Branden Albert

• Aubrayo Franklin DL

-Inexpensive
-Good Run-Stuffer
-Can’t be worse than Kemo
NFL Draft (Option 1)
**Assuming we have 3 Comp picks: 1 4^th, 1 5^th, and 1 6^th.
** Draft assumes we grab a FA LT of some sort doesn’t necessarily have to be Bushrod
1. With the 32^nd pick in the 2013 NFL draft the Baltimore Ravens select…
No one because they trade down into the second round with the New York Jets.
Jets get:

• Ravens 1^st round pick
• Ravens 5^th round pick

Ravens get:

• Jets 2^nd round pick
• Jets 3^rd round pick

2. (From Jets) The Ravens select Matt Elam S University of Florida 5’11” 205lbs-

Elam is incredibly athletic, has a non-stop motor, and is always around the ball. He has quick feet and good speed that allow him to recover when he makes mistakes but he is a very instinctual player that always seems to be in the right place at the right time. He has been a leader on the Florida defense since his sophomore season. He punishes anyone that comes in his territory and is a natural and fluid center fielder. He has good ball skills and is everywhere on the field making plays. His tackles pack a punch that make receivers and running backs alike think twice about going near him. The only knocks on him are he is a little undersized and has a tendency to be over aggressive.






2. The Ravens select Arthur Brown LB Kansas State 6’1” 230lbs-

Arthur Brown is a fantastic linebacker with great instincts. He has rare athleticism and good burst. He is a good tackler that won’t miss many tackles. He’s a great leader and has a great work ethic. He is a gifted run stopper which is odd with his size but he plays with a mean streak and is able to stack and shed better than any linebacker in the draft. He is also phenomenal in coverage with the ability to read QB’s and stick to his assignment. He is a special talent and is in contention for the 2^nd best ILB in the draft behind only Manti Te’o.









**The Ravens trade their 3^rd and 4^th for Washington’s 2^nd
2. (From Washington) The Ravens select Khaseem Greene LB Rutgers 6’2” 230lbs-

Khaseem Greene dominated all year long and won his second consecutive BIG East defensive player of the year award. On top of that he was named an All-American. He is loaded with athletic ability as he is a converted safety. He does well in coverage and makes plays in the backfield. He is an explosive pass rusher with a great burst and closing speed. He is a great tackler that drives through players. He does have some weaknesses though which include some trouble disengaging blockers, only slightly above-average instincts and he isn’t great against the run. He is also a bit undersized.






3. (From Jets) The Ravens select Aaron Mellette WR Elon 6’4” 215lbs-

Aaron Mellette is a special receiver and if he falls to the 3^rd the ravens have no choice but to scoop him up. He has put up ridiculous numbers his whole career albeit is against weak competition but nonetheless he is a dominant receiver with #1 potential. He has great size and his hands are like fly paper he catches everything thrown remotely in his direction. He is a crisp route runner with good speed (around a 4.5) and quickness to go along with this. He does have a couple drawbacks though. He doesn’t have a huge vertical but he makes up for it with incredible body control and hand-eye coordination. He also creates plenty of yards after the catch. His other drawback would be is lackluster blocking ability. But overall he has loads of potential.

4. Comp Pick The Ravens select Brandon Williams NT Missouri Southern 6’3” 330lbs-


Brandon Williams is like a poor man’s Sheldon Richardson in my mind. He is a dominant pass rusher with great athleticism. He broke Missouri Southern’s sack record during his time there. This year alone he recorded 8.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for a loss. He isn’t a slouch against the run either. He clogs the middle of the line and dominates the point of attack. He was just selected to his 3^rd consecutive AFCA All-American team. On top of this he recorded 8 QB hurries, 5 forced fumbles, 2 pass breakups, and 68 tackles! 68 tackles is a huge number for a NT.

Edited by Miami Hurricane, 05 January 2013 - 09:03 PM.

[Miami Hurricane]

5. The Ravens select Reid Fragel OT OSU 6’7” 300lbs-

At 6’7” 300lbs he has good size but could put on some more muscle. He is a converted tight end with plenty of athleticism. He dominated at Right tackle and improved fairly quickly as the season went on. I think he could switch to left tackle if necessary and he would be an interesting project. He is still improving as a blocker technique wise but he has a high-ceiling.








5. Comp Pick The Ravens select Brandon McGee CB University of Miami 6’0” 190lbs-

At 6’0” 190lbs with mid to high 4.4 speed McGee has the athleticism and size to be an effective corner. He doesn’t make many impact plays but does a good job in coverage and making tackles.

6. The Ravens select Nick Kasa TE University of Colorado 6’5” 265lbs-

Kasa is an underutilized weapon in the pathetic Colorado offense. He is a converted defensive end. He possesses big play ability along with prototypical size at 6'6" 265lbs as well as being fairly quick for a man his size. He has displayed good hands on his limited chances this season while averaging over 20 yards per catch.

6. Comp Pick The Ravens select Best Player Available.
7. The Ravens select most interesting project player available.

Edited by Miami Hurricane, 05 January 2013 - 06:17 PM.

[Bravens292]

really don't like the draft. everything else is alright

[bMore Heathen]

Don't think Elam will be there at the end of the first, let alone the second. And I don't like us trading back again. We need an elite talent, not 2 good players.
I do agree Moeler should be fired though.

[Miami Hurricane]

really don't like the draft. everything else is alright

Could you elaborate on what you don't like about the draft.

[Miami Hurricane]

Don't think Elam will be there at the end of the first, let alone the second. And I don't like us trading back again. We need an elite talent, not 2 good players.
I do agree Moeler should be fired though.

With the amount of good safeties in the draft I see him falling too the top of the second especially since most people have Vaccaro ahead of him and I think think Elam and Brown both have elite talent they just have size concerns and low positional value. Ya Moeller is a horrible coach.

[Bravens292]

Could you elaborate on what you don't like about the draft.

not really getting the 2 LB Picks? would one of them be playing OLB in that scenario? also, i'd be hesitant to draft Mellette. We would do better getting Patton, Wilson, or Stills in that round.

[bMore Heathen]

Hostler should go too.

[Miami Hurricane]

not really getting the 2 LB Picks? would one of them be playing OLB in that scenario? also, i'd be hesitant to draft Mellette. We would do better getting Patton, Wilson, or Stills in that round.

Well I figured since none of our backers are good in coverage we should get two good coverage backers and khaseem could be a situational pass rusher and play outside. But I thought the 2 LB picks might concern people. What concerns you about Mellette? Is it that he's from Elon?

[Miami Hurricane]

Hostler should go too.

I thought about it but didn't know who to replace him with.

[Free Agent]

I love both Elam and Brown. But Im not a fan of the rest of the draft.

[Miami Hurricane]

I love both Elam and Brown. But Im not a fan of the rest of the draft.

Any of the picks after Brown?

[Free Agent]

Any of the picks after Brown?

Greene is a good prospect, you summed him up pretty accurately. But especially with the Mellette pick, there should be far better WRs and/or players available at that point. I could see Da'Rick Rogers being available at that point, and Id much rather take a chance on Rogers potential.

[gabefergy]

Offseason is exactly what I was thinking as far as FA. However, your draft confuses me after the first 2 picks (which I love). I dont see the point in taking another LB. Wouldnt a WR/TE/DT make more sense here? Brandon Williams is intriguing, I have heard a few ppl throw his name around but I am not really familiar with him. The WR prospect is interesting although once again I havent seen or heard anything about him. I like the later picks as guys with upside. How do you feel about Michael Williams at TE instead?

[Miami Hurricane]

Offseason is exactly what I was thinking as far as FA. However, your draft confuses me after the first 2 picks (which I love). I dont see the point in taking another LB. Wouldnt a WR/TE/DT make more sense here? Brandon Williams is intriguing, I have heard a few ppl throw his name around but I am not really familiar with him. The WR prospect is interesting although once again I havent seen or heard anything about him. I like the later picks as guys with upside. How do you feel about Michael Williams at TE instead?

Its hard to hear about players from Elon but early on he got his name thrown around with bottom 1st round consideration possibly early second he's very talented. I explained my thoughts on taking two LB's in a previous comment. Ya it probably would but I took all the guys I wanted later on. I love Brandon Williams he's one of my favorite prospects overall right now. I like Michael Williams but he's more of a blocker and I wanted a recieving type TE.

[Miami Hurricane]

Greene is a good prospect, you summed him up pretty accurately. But especially with the Mellette pick, there should be far better WRs and/or players available at that point. I could see Da'Rick Rogers being available at that point, and Id much rather take a chance on Rogers potential.

Personally I just prefer Mellette over most of the recievers except Cordarelle Patterson, Terrance Williams, and Justin Hunter... None of which I think will be available at that point.

[rmw10]

There's no way we'd have enough to sign Flacco, Reed, Ellerbe, Kruger, and Bushrod.

[Miami Hurricane]

There's no way we'd have enough to sign Flacco, Reed, Ellerbe, Kruger, and Bushrod.

Whoops I meant to put Kruger on the not Re-signed list my bad thanks for pointing that out I'm gonna fix that right now

[arnie_uk]

I can't see ed reed being back.

I like the first two picks, what I'd rather you do is swap Greene with brown and in browns place, put sharif floyd who I think will be there in the second, or even hill from penn state as a lineman.

Safety, ilb, and dline with the first two picks would be fantastic.

I'm also a big fan of trading back, then trading up from the third two have three second round picks to hit all three glaring needs with very good prospects.

This is assuming no one drops, I just see the second round stacked with great talent, equal talent to that at the bottom of the first.

There is a teir of about 15 players at the top, then there's maybe 40 guys that could go from anywhere in the ottom half of the first to the end of the second.

Great value to be had from trading back this year, whereas last year it was just a lack of anyone being worth a first when we picked, this year there's just a lot of talent around that grade.

[rmw10]

Whoops I meant to put Kruger on the not Re-signed list my bad thanks for pointing that out I'm gonna fix that right now

In that case, I'd much rather have Kruger than Ed Reed personally.