[News] Round 1: Ravens Draft Offensive Tackle Ronnie Stanley

[Brock397]

4 hours ago, EdTheMythicalOne said:

We already have Brandon Williams, Timmy Jernigan, Lawrence Guy, Carl Davis, Brent Urban, and Kapron Lewis-Moore. I didn't hear anybody say that this guy was a premier pass rusher. I am not saying Buckner is a terrible player, but we had more of a need at LT and I'd rather take a chance on a franchise LT than a guy who MIGHT generate rush from the interior DL.

I agree why does everyone want someone at a position where the Ravens are already stacked. Mike Mayock had Stanley ranked higher than Tunsil anyway. 

[OzzieBisciotti]

Regarding this pick, yawn... Well, we can't do worst than last year's pick. Perriman saw more grass on his front lawn than on the the playing field Go Ravens.

[Brock397]

  50 minutes ago, thecommish said:

  1 hour ago, Drinkmore Beer said:

Once Bosa was off the board and no trade back was in the works, it had to be Stanley. Much safer pick than Tunsil. Now the question is will the Ravens release Monroe in June to save big bucks? Can they switch him to guard?

I think that Monroe is gone.... we can use that 5 million to bring in help at CB and we addressed two positions in one swift move! Love it!

There are no impact CB's left anywhere this season. Monroe at LT, Stanley at RT, and, Wagner at LG this season.

that would be nice if Monroe could stay on the field, and you don't draft someone 6th overall to play right tackle. He'll start at left just because you can't trust Monroe.

[whobilly]

  4 hours ago, EdTheMythicalOne said:

We already have Brandon Williams, Timmy Jernigan, Lawrence Guy, Carl Davis, Brent Urban, and Kapron Lewis-Moore. I didn't hear anybody say that this guy was a premier pass rusher. I am not saying Buckner is a terrible player, but we had more of a need at LT and I'd rather take a chance on a franchise LT than a guy who MIGHT generate rush from the interior DL.

I agree why does everyone want someone at a position where the Ravens are already stacked. Mike Mayock had Stanley ranked higher than Tunsil anyway. 

One impact player in Brandon Williams, a solid player in Jernigan, and depth/rotational type players with the rest. We need help on D with our remaining picks. Have to find someone who creates havoc and gets after the QB.

[The Greek]

this might be ozzies last year as GM

that statement is funny

[WNC-Raven]

People just love to complain. Same people who would bash our offense next season if the o-line doesn't hold for Joe or create holes for the run game.

[Hardhitters]

Tunsil video might have helped us land baby Ogden. Stanley seems humble enough to listen and mean enough to ball so hard. Me personally like a lot of people couldn't tell you Ogden was good until he was good, I'm defensive minded.

[The Mom Gene]

Even Mayock likes his run blocking. I like the pick. Like I said, I originally thought Bosa. But when Bosa and Ramsey went before us, I knew it was Stanley. We needed better protection for Joe. The let down last year at LT cost Joe his knee. And once I heard of Tunsil's issues, I knew the Ravens would stay away from him like the plague.

[potomacpitbulls]

Listening to Ozzie, I feel like picking Stanley had to do more with the "ghosts of the Ravens past”. Let’s face it the Ravens are just now getting over the nuclear winter that was Ray Rice. Drafting this high, they needed the most polished kid they could find with top ten talents.
He was the 11th best offensive tackle in the country out of high school. In High School he played basketball with Shabazz Muhammad of the Timberwolves, and played volleyball at 280lbs. He was a Consensus All-American at Notre Dame. He also won the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. Why is that important? Up for the same award was Deforest Buckner. Last year’s winner was Marcus Mariota.

His senior season he turned down the opportunity to be the CAPTIAN. Why? Stanley said. “I’m looked at as a leader by teammates and coaches, so I don’t need a ‘C’ on my chest to know what role I have on this team, I never needed that growing up, and I don’t need it now. I definitely still accept the position I’m in, and I’m fully ready to do what I have to do for my team. I’ve always been comfortable kind of telling people how I feel, and even telling people what they should do if they’re not doing things right. The only different thing is just the way other people are just accepting the leadership I’m trying to give them.”

Just like Max Williams, and Breshad Perriman last year, Stanley’s entire family is athletic. Both his parents played sports in college. His dad played football at Tuskegee, his mom played basketball at UCLA, his brother plays LB at Fresno State, and his younger sister, is committed to play basketball at Loyola.

In a smart business move he signs a shoe deal. Was it with Adidas, Nike, UA? No Zappos, so he can wear any brand of cleats that Zappos carries! "Most guys do a shoe deal and they don't have any flexibility because they are tied to who paid them," Stanley told ESPN. "I can do whatever I want."

So say what you will about picking the wrong guy, but this Ravens fan still has trust in Ozzie.

[budman]

11 hours ago, MdPride1 said:

Man I'm sorry but Ozzie needs to be fired. Only drafted 1 pro bowler since 2009, which is CJ Mosley. I don't care what you guys say, a rookie LT is not going to be an upgrade. Even if we put Stanley at Guard, we drafted a damn Guard with the sixth pick. You could've found a free agent olineman. We don't pick in the top 10 every year so draft a difference maker. Should've gave up whatever Dallas asked for to go grab Ramsey. I guess we will be picking in the top 10 again next year..

Too bad you have No idea what you are talking about.

[Black&purple#55]

I hope we can trade & get an additional 2nd round pick then go after Spence and Mckenzie Alexander

[Black&purple#55]

Regarding this pick, yawn... Well, we can't do worst than last year's pick. Perriman saw more grass on his front lawn than on the the playing field Go Ravens.

Lmao...lol i can't stop laughing about perriman joke!

[Black&purple#55]

  1 hour ago, thecommish said:

  2 hours ago, Drinkmore Beer said:

Once Bosa was off the board and no trade back was in the works, it had to be Stanley. Much safer pick than Tunsil. Now the question is will the Ravens release Monroe in June to save big bucks? Can they switch him to guard?

I think that Monroe is gone.... we can use that 5 million to bring in help at CB and we addressed two positions in one swift move! Love it!

I am not sure why everybody is putting so much faith in Stanley. LT struggle in there first year in the NFL. He is going to go through growing pains. Its not realistic to think this guy is going to get in there right away and play at a high level. FA is over there are no cornerbacks worth picking up.

FA is over???... did u see what happened to Josh Norman?...we might get lucky with some cap casualties

[billiejean]

  1 hour ago, billiejean said:

  1 hour ago, thecommish said:

  2 hours ago, Drinkmore Beer said:

Once Bosa was off the board and no trade back was in the works, it had to be Stanley. Much safer pick than Tunsil. Now the question is will the Ravens release Monroe in June to save big bucks? Can they switch him to guard?

I think that Monroe is gone.... we can use that 5 million to bring in help at CB and we addressed two positions in one swift move! Love it!

I am not sure why everybody is putting so much faith in Stanley. LT struggle in there first year in the NFL. He is going to go through growing pains. Its not realistic to think this guy is going to get in there right away and play at a high level. FA is over there are no cornerbacks worth picking up.

FA is over???... did u see what happened to Josh Norman?...we might get lucky with some cap casualties

umm im not sure if you are new to the NFL but that was an extremely rare occurrence. There are not going to be any players of Josh Normans caliber being released.

[HomeoftheBRAVENS]

9 hours ago, BmoreBird22 said:

JO went fourth overall and was a LG in his first year...

 

2 hours ago, Ravens07 said:

Ogden started at LG his first year and he was taken 4th overall. Of course he's in Canton now.

 

Two totally different situations.It was the teams first year in a new city and they could afford to take a project guy and develop him because there were no expectations of making the playoffs and no hope of winning a SB.There are playoff hopes with our HC/QB in place now and the team could've used another piece for a SB run.If the team was rebuilding and felt like Stanley would be the guy moving forward 3-4 years down the road when we're ready to contend for a SB as was the situation back in 96,I would completely understand.That's not the case though and I don't see how drafting Stanley makes us a better team THIS year.I also don't see the team getting another shot at a top ten pick for a LONG time which also wasn't the case in 96.

Plus,even if he does replace Monroe in the future,he's not the instant coffee they said they were looking for.Stanley is not some once in a lifetime talent that you feel forced to draft even though he won't help you in the immediate future because you have a starter at his position..

[everythinginPAstinks]

"Stanley is seen as having just as good of movement skills as Tunsil"...in what world?

[BmoreBird22]

35 minutes ago, HomeoftheBRAVENS said:

Two totally different situations.It was the teams first year in a new city and they could afford to take a project guy and develop him because there were no expectations of making the playoffs and no hope of winning a SB.There are playoff hopes with our HC/QB in place now and the team could've used another piece for a SB run. If the team was rebuilding and felt like Stanley would be the guy moving forward 3-4 years down the road when we're ready to contend for a SB as was the situation back in 96,I would completely understand.That's not the case though and I don't see how drafting Stanley makes us a better team THIS year.I also don't see the team getting another shot at a top ten pick for a LONG time which also wasn't the case in 96.

Plus,even if he does replace Monroe in the future,he's not the instant coffee they said they were looking for.Stanley is not some once in a lifetime talent that you feel forced to draft even though he won't help you in the immediate future because you have a starter at his position..

This is what separates you from an NFL GM. A GM doesn't just sit there and look for the one year prospect that will make you just better in the first year. They look for a player that will continue to grow and be the guy on your team for 10 years.

The Ravens have a hole at LG, a LT who can't stay healthy, and a QB coming off an ACL injury, but you can't see how Stanley makes them better this year? Ooooookay....

[Brock397]

  1 hour ago, Brock397 said:

  6 hours ago, EdTheMythicalOne said:

We already have Brandon Williams, Timmy Jernigan, Lawrence Guy, Carl Davis, Brent Urban, and Kapron Lewis-Moore. I didn't hear anybody say that this guy was a premier pass rusher. I am not saying Buckner is a terrible player, but we had more of a need at LT and I'd rather take a chance on a franchise LT than a guy who MIGHT generate rush from the interior DL.

I agree why does everyone want someone at a position where the Ravens are already stacked. Mike Mayock had Stanley ranked higher than Tunsil anyway. 

One impact player in Brandon Williams, a solid player in Jernigan, and depth/rotational type players with the rest. We need help on D with our remaining picks. Have to find someone who creates havoc and gets after the QB.

Thats not Buckner

[TheConquerorWorm]

"Stanley is seen as having just as good of movement skills as Tunsil"...in what world?

Anybody that's ever played or coached O-line at the college level or higher knows by watching the film Stanley was ALWAYS a better LT than Tunsil. Stanley has much better footwork than Tunsil, better technique and actually played in an NFL like offense. Tunsil is a great LT prospect as well but needs s little more work on his pass blocking and protection schemes (they have none at Ole Miss)

[purpledown]

A good pick, a humble player who has the right attitude. The best pick at number 6. Go Ravens.

[Andy Moshier]

You all are missing the point. Yes he could be a very good player that protects Flacco, but last time I checked Joe Thomas was one of the best tackles for awhile and how has Cleveland done...no playoffs for awhile. Look at Denver...an okay o-line but a great defense. We needed a pass rusher or corner in the first round and could of picked up a nice o-linemen later in the draft (Osemele and Yanda are great examples). Stanley may become a great player but he's not going to be the deciding factor that wins us games.

[Jaf0414]

Solid Safe Pick, I knew that the Ravens would not go with a sexy pick. Stanley can play on both sides of the line which is good, this pick gives us many options. Monroe can be trade bait and worth at some good draft picks. The kid is smart and durable. He will grow and become stronger.

[Jaf0414]

A good pick, a humble player who has the right attitude. The best pick at number 6. Go Ravens.

Correct, in comparison to the giants who blew away their first two picks

[EvilWayz]

Even though they are not giving us any credit on First Take this morning, while they are grading teams on their first pick. I think we did a good taking this guy. Some keep talking about Eugene Monroe as if he's just been this rock, and when I look at it he hasn't lived up to my expectations. Constantly hurt, he cant protect Joe if he's not on the field. This kid will either make Monroe compete for this job, or our Ravens may just trade him all together, They may even split reps during the game you never know. I do know it cant be a bad thing having an insurance policy in case Monroe goes down in any part of the season.

[fluffy201]

  12 hours ago, BmoreBird22 said:

JO went fourth overall and was a LG in his first year...

 

  4 hours ago, Ravens07 said:

Ogden started at LG his first year and he was taken 4th overall. Of course he's in Canton now.

 

Two totally different situations.It was the teams first year in a new city and they could afford to take a project guy and develop him because there were no expectations of making the playoffs and no hope of winning a SB.There are playoff hopes with our HC/QB in place now and the team could've used another piece for a SB run.If the team was rebuilding and felt like Stanley would be the guy moving forward 3-4 years down the road when we're ready to contend for a SB as was the situation back in 96,I would completely understand.That's not the case though and I don't see how drafting Stanley makes us a better team THIS year.I also don't see the team getting another shot at a top ten pick for a LONG time which also wasn't the case in 96.

Plus,even if he does replace Monroe in the future,he's not the instant coffee they said they were looking for.Stanley is not some once in a lifetime talent that you feel forced to draft even though he won't help you in the immediate future because you have a starter at his position..

We are at least two years from a super bowl run anyway.

[eze17]

You all are missing the point. Yes he could be a very good player that protects Flacco, but last time I checked Joe Thomas was one of the best tackles for awhile and how has Cleveland done...no playoffs for awhile. Look at Denver...an okay o-line but a great defense. We needed a pass rusher or corner in the first round and could of picked up a nice o-linemen later in the draft (Osemele and Yanda are great examples). Stanley may become a great player but he's not going to be the deciding factor that wins us games.

He could be a deciding factor if he keeps Flacco off his back during games...besides which, there were no dominant pass rushers or CB's that I saw who rated higher than Stanley on anybody's board. And there are plenty of good DE,OLB and CB left that rate as well, or pretty close to guys taken mid to late first round.

And as for the Cleveland comparision...that's just laughable dude.

[RavenzOz]

6 hours ago, verified said:

this might be ozzies last year as GM

yeah maybe if he gets hit by a bus ... (cue Jerome Bettis jokes)

 

In other news does bioLarzen have the day off or something? ...

[Crusader]

  4 hours ago, billiejean said:

  5 hours ago, thecommish said:

  5 hours ago, Drinkmore Beer said:

Once Bosa was off the board and no trade back was in the works, it had to be Stanley. Much safer pick than Tunsil. Now the question is will the Ravens release Monroe in June to save big bucks? Can they switch him to guard?

I think that Monroe is gone.... we can use that 5 million to bring in help at CB and we addressed two positions in one swift move! Love it!

I am not sure why everybody is putting so much faith in Stanley. LT struggle in there first year in the NFL. He is going to go through growing pains. Its not realistic to think this guy is going to get in there right away and play at a high level. FA is over there are no cornerbacks worth picking up.

FA is over???... did u see what happened to Josh Norman?...we might get lucky with some cap casualties

This team has no money. They keep giving big money over average players. Jimmy better play great or his contract will go into the O crap bucket with a bunch of others.

[cbrook1862]

There is a bog misconception about the Stanley pick. Stanley WAS a Great PICK, he just wasn't an EXCITING PICK. Some view him as the best OT in the draft over Tunsil, before the video was leaked, and he is a better run blocker. The 2nd round i think will be the exciting pick. Since everyone seems so upset, lets see the players still available.

Myles Jack

Mackensie Alexander

Reggie Ragland

Noah Spence

Cyrus Jones

Kendall Fuller

Kevin Dodd

Emmanuel Ogbah

Yannick Ngakoue

etc…

[rmcjacket23]

13 hours ago, ruebear said:

No, an earlier comment stated that the only two top 10 tackles ever taken to play the entire season and win a super bowl in the last 20 years were Orlando Pace and Jonathan Ogden.

So individual football players win SBs now?

News to me. I haven't seen that happen yet.