[News] Eric Weddle Sold On Ravens Because Of Winning Culture

[gekaap]

That we snagged him away from signing with the Steelers makes this all the more sweet.

[EdTheMythicalOne]

7 hours ago, gekaap said:

That we snagged him away from signing with the Steelers makes this all the more sweet.

Are the Ravens gettin' snaggy with it?

[EdTheMythicalOne]

8 hours ago, The Mom Gene said:

There is a learning curve to the site guys.... Hang in there. Lots of changes. The addition of new players like Weddle and Wallace are definitely an improvement to the team as well.

Learning curve to the site? Are you meaning this to say that the users (people like me) have to learn how to use this site? Because if so I take some umbrage to that comment. I've been using the net for quite some time and I think I know how to use it fairly well. This has more to do with a design that is flawed and an overall visual aesthetic that is not very pleasing to the eye. The interface is less user friendly than before and as others have said, sorting options are more limited now.

If you meant this from a design side, well, that's what you hire programmers and engineers to do. There should be no learning curve unless you hired three guys in their basement to do your project for you instead of an established company that has done this sort of thing many times over.

[EdTheMythicalOne]

9 hours ago, eek said:

Im pretty sure LB or OL will be addressed with the first and possibly 2nd pick of the draft

There is some talent in this draft for sure, but it doesn't really seem to be that deep. Even Tunsil the top choice at Tackle rates out as a 7.7 out of 10. While he has great feet it seems he lacks the punch of a Jon Ogden and he can get bull rushed. Of course he can fix that by hitting the weight room and maybe with better technique. There is a clear cut second in Staley, but he's got a few more knocks on him. After that everyone else is pretty much a project. I think it is really going to depend on how the top part of the draft shakes out, if the Ravens are willing to trade up, and/or which Tackle is left when the Ravens pick at 6. I don't know if the second best left tackle in the draft is worth the #6 pick overall.

There are plenty of defensive players to choose from, but I am not sold on Jack because of his knee. Looks like he's getting a lot of his speed and athleticism back, but my main focus will be on his agility. That has to be a major concern for a guy who has "flying around the field" as the main part of his arsenal. It has to be a question based on the type of injury to his knee.

I am not sure the issues will be addressed with the first and second pick of the draft, but I am sure they will get addressed in the draft or via a crafty Ozzie under the radar FA signing.

[WordProphet]

Looks like we want to go back to the Superbowl gentlemen, and I'm on board!!! Now the draft, hmmm!!!