[News] Ravens 2016 Draft Tracker

[Raven_Don]

Oz has past his prime and DeRosta is out of his element. The FO had a ton to work with in this draft and didn't utilize it. There are maybe two or three guys in this draft that will make an impact and I'm not quite sure if the impact will be great. Where Oz used to be playing chess, he is now playing checkers. The FO has drafted poorly the last handful of years, have made terrible contractual deals that have put us in the hole as far as cap space goes. They've put dead money into guys who barely play because they are constantly fighting injuries. I could go on, but I think the point is clear. The FO is no longer ahead of the curve.

 

Pease should've been replaced years ago. For a team that's known for D, the D has been rather pedestrian lately. I love this team, but some changes need to be made in the hierarchy. The Ravens were set up in this draft to really add some key, young components, but the FO got a bunch of guys who will most likely be on the practice squad. I usually try to be optimistic and have faith in Oz and Co, but they've lost their edge imo. Time for some change Steve.

 

At least we might have a chance at getting Myles Garrett next year, but Ozzie would probably just trade back for a few 5th round picks. Lol.

There is a lot that goes into drafting a player... you have to take into account that yes the individual might be an outstanding player but they might not fit what you want him to do i.e. J Clowney.. no question that he's a freak of nature... and worthy of the number one pick... but what has he done so far in his career... nothing to write home about... does that means he's a bust... not at all... he might not be comfortable doing what they want him to do... that's why scheme fit is so important... every pick so far is this draft has been the type of player that the Ravens want... tough hard nose guys who give everything they got... other than Stanley, who is going to be a great tackle, I would have love Buckner... but Kaufusi is a more versatile player at this point... so I love that pick...hands down my most favorite pick other than the young man from Navy who should be a dynamic return guy... Kamalei has a motor like no other and Judon is a sleeper pick... if these guys live up to their potential... we should have a nice pass rush front.. lets not forget Timmy J can rush the passer... I think our secondary will be better this year once the pass rush improves...

[Raven_Don]

Solid draft. Great job Oz & crew. Not sure why so many Ravens "fans" complaining. This is who the Ravens are (if you don't like it, root for another team). Get after the passer (Correa, Kaufusi, Judon), stop the run (Henry), solid pass coverage (Young, Canady), protect the QB (Stanley, Lewis), offensive playmakers with a nose for the endzone (Moore, Dixon, Reynolds) ... This is how you win consistently in the NFL.

I agree with you... the only thing I would have love to see was us to take Buckner but if they had Stanley rated higher then I get it... I am not a fan of reaching for players just cause you have a position of need... I feel like you do that you miss out on a player fits what you do... best player available... I am truly excited and can't wait for these guys to get to work... OTA's are around the corner...

[usmccharles]

On ‎5‎/‎1‎/‎2016 at 5:39 PM, designermaryland said:

To me, I think this entire draft was botched again by the FO. Staley is fine, since you know Monroe will be out after 2 series even if they keep him. But they continue to draft in the early rounds in positions where the rookies will sit or be limited snaps, while the positions of weakness are drafted in later rounds. Makes no sense to me to be drafting a DE, DL an OL which will be rotational players or backups when you need a quality starting ILB or CB. They also continue to draft WR's when we have 10 of them on the roster. They selected the 20 & 23rd best ranked CB on the board and allowed 14 CB's to be drafted before they selected one. For me, that is valuing that position WAY too low.

 

On ‎5‎/‎1‎/‎2016 at 10:22 PM, BMoreDuck said:

Oz has past his prime and DeRosta is out of his element. The FO had a ton to work with in this draft and didn't utilize it. There are maybe two or three guys in this draft that will make an impact and I'm not quite sure if the impact will be great. Where Oz used to be playing chess, he is now playing checkers. The FO has drafted poorly the last handful of years, have made terrible contractual deals that have put us in the hole as far as cap space goes. They've put dead money into guys who barely play because they are constantly fighting injuries. I could go on, but I think the point is clear. The FO is no longer ahead of the curve.

 

Pease should've been replaced years ago. For a team that's known for D, the D has been rather pedestrian lately. I love this team, but some changes need to be made in the hierarchy. The Ravens were set up in this draft to really add some key, young components, but the FO got a bunch of guys who will most likely be on the practice squad. I usually try to be optimistic and have faith in Oz and Co, but they've lost their edge imo. Time for some change Steve.

 

At least we might have a chance at getting Myles Garrett next year, but Ozzie would probably just trade back for a few 5th round picks. Lol.

I find it hilarious at the numerous people that are saying this draft is a failure...Its May 2nd.  While there is some guys I really would of like to get, im not going to judge these guys before they play a down in the NFL, some people in here need to relax.  Grading drafts the day after its over is pointless, you need to wait and see what they do on the field...ya know, where the games are played. 

[Ravensfolyfe]

Give these guys a chance to show us what they can do before judging. I don't get all the negative comments from our ungrateful spoiled fans.

[stayhigh_247]

Everybody relax! Staying healthy is the most important thing, injuries killed us more than anything else last year. Pease knows he's on the clock, his replacement is already in the building now. You guys push the panic button in May, chill out! My biggest concerns are will Joe, Sizzle and 89 return to form and will Perriman even play? If everybody was healthy last year and went 5-11 then yeah heads should roll, but c'mon guys relax!