Ravens Draft 2014

[Moderator 3]

According to NFL Mobile he can start and can play special teams.

[Bltravens]

can Brooks start?  He wasn't on my board

Immediately?  Id be surprised.  But he's what they're looking for in a FS.

[Moderator 3]

Also said he's a high character guy.

[ravensdfan]

Immediately?  Id be surprised.  But he's what they're looking for in a FS.

 

So we didn't take the guy who could start immediately because...you know...why????? Who exactly is going to play FS until the project guy is ready - if he ever is.

[arnie_uk]

Immediately? Id be surprised. But he's what they're looking for in a FS.

I like the pick. Good coverage guy

[Gordo52]

I like the pick. Good coverage guy

Better FS than Elam was at least?

[Jokerraven]

Why in the world are we drafting players for special teams can't we find special team players in the udfa .

[ravensdfan]

Better FS than Elam was at least?

 

No I don't believe so in the research I am finding on the guy.

[arnie_uk]

No I don't believe so in the research I am finding on the guy.

watch him yourself

[arnie_uk]

Better FS than Elam was at least?

Yes

[ravensdfan]

watch him yourself

 

He's not an impact player at all. He has bad hands. He misjudges tackles. He's a project guy and we need a starter.

[arnie_uk]

He's not an impact player at all. He has bad hands. He misjudges tackles. He's a project guy and we need a starter.

again, watch him yourself. I think he will start. This isn't ed reed here, but he's solid in coverage.

[Bravens292]

again, watch him yourself. I think he will start. This isn't ed reed here, but he's solid in coverage.

 

yeah. All we need is someone who can hold his own. we don't need an Ed. Just get Elam to the box!

[Bltravens]

So we didn't take the guy who could start immediately because...you know...why????? Who exactly is going to play FS until the project guy is ready - if he ever is.

 

You're talking like Dix is an insane playmaker.  He's not.  We grabbed a guy in the first round who is going to be in the middle of every play and will eventually call the defense.  Dix is a supporting level player.  He's not the "it" guy you're making him out to be.

 

I like the pick. Good coverage guy

I like the pick too.  Good value in the third, he knows how to play the middle of the field.  Elam is now confirmed around the LOS.  We need to remember that Elam was the guy taken to be the playmaker of the safeties.  We just need a guy who can make reads and keep guys from chunking plays on us.

[arnie_uk]

yeah. All we need is someone who can hold his own. we don't need an Ed. Just get Elam to the box!

he should stop the big plans and let elam play ss which is as important

[ravensdfan]

again, watch him yourself. I think he will start. This isn't ed reed here, but he's solid in coverage.

 

Well obviously he's going to start because we have no one else. The question is if his play will be starting quality.

 

I have watched what I can find on the guy - and I've read what they all had to say - potential starter IF is what they say.

 

I hope you're right and I'm wrong. I have no problem being wrong in this instance. I just am not seeing it with what everyone is saying about him.

[Moderator 3]

From Draft Tracker:

Strengths

Fluid and flexible. Pedals and transitions smoothly. Has cornerback speed -- plays fast and covers ground. Has a 38-inch vertical jump. Patrols zones with awareness and anticipation to react to threats. Keys quickly, trusts his eyes and does not hesitate. Aggressive in run support -- swoops down with urgency, runs the alley and plays with abandon. Dependable makeup -- solid character. Tough and durable. Has ability and mentality to contribute on special teams.

[RavensFanInCA]

Browns picked up Terrance West...

[CapoRocky]

I would take either Richardson or Bryant with this pick.

[jrledee]

we need  some offense

[ravensfan520]

Come on san fran we gave u boldin for basically nothing and now u trade your pick to the browns... going to be a fight and the next harbaugh holiday gathering. Since they picked a rb in this draft maybe they will trade us one of theirs... if Lattimore is healthy enough maybe they give him to us for a water cooler... he was a beast before blowing up his knees.

[CapoRocky]

Who the hell is Crocket Gillmore????

[ravensdfan]

Who the hell is Crocket Gillmore????

 

A blocking TE who could possibly learn to catch and run routes for a #3 TE.

 

At least - that is what is being said about him.

 

Wooohooo ! Eat your crumbs offense!

 

I really don't want to hear about our offense being crap this coming season when they get no help.

[ravensfan520]

I hope we find some gems tomorrow... I was hoping for a corner if we couldnt find a wr or rb. The guy from lindenwood would be nice.

[CapoRocky]

GILMORE:

 

WEAKNESSES  Underdeveloped lower body with limited overall weight-room strength. Not a nuanced route runner to create separation and lacks polish releasing off the line (pinballed too easily). Limited suddeness and burst out of his breaks. Marginal creativity after the catch. Lacks top-end speed to threaten the seam. Has been a bit of a china doll and long-term durability requires evaluation. Recorded a 1.77-second 10-yard time, tied for slowest among tight ends at the combine. DRAFT PROJECTION  Rounds 6-7 BOTTOM LINE

 A try-hard, developmental blocker capable of catching on as a No. 3 tight end with continued improvement in the weight room. Possesses above-average base blocking ability, hands and foot speed to carve a role.

[ravensnick]

I like Crocker but how to we pass on Desir?

[Ravenslifer]

Who the hell is Crocket Gillmore????

 

A very raw tight end that is an excellent blocker with good hands - he's only played TE for 2 years or something because he came in as a DE.  He's a very talented player.

[rafahash]

I really liked our draft up until now. 

[ravensdfan]

GILMORE:

 

WEAKNESSES  Underdeveloped lower body with limited overall weight-room strength. Not a nuanced route runner to create separation and lacks polish releasing off the line (pinballed too easily). Limited suddeness and burst out of his breaks. Marginal creativity after the catch. Lacks top-end speed to threaten the seam. Has been a bit of a china doll and long-term durability requires evaluation. Recorded a 1.77-second 10-yard time, tied for slowest among tight ends at the combine. DRAFT PROJECTION  Rounds 6-7 BOTTOM LINE

 A try-hard, developmental blocker capable of catching on as a No. 3 tight end with continued improvement in the weight room. Possesses above-average base blocking ability, hands and foot speed to carve a role.

 

Wait - didn't see that - so we just drafted a 6th or 7th rounder in the 3rd? Great.

[xxDarby]

I told you the ravens don't target a WR in the first 3 rounds...prepare for Mike Campenero to be our only pick