[News] Ravens' Offseason Roster Wish List

[EdTheMythicalOne]

Another article with no substance. Any fan that follows this team pretty closely should know what this team needs.

CB help: This has been an area of need for several seasons now, so what's the deal? Who is available on the FA market, how much would they cost, and how will the Ravens afford this player? Who might be a trade candidate? Who in the draft profiles as a quality starting corner in the draft that the Ravens could get at their pick? These are the questions that you should ask yourself before you write and article like this. Do I know who all these options are? Nope, but then again I am not paid to do this.

Pass Rushers: Again, a need for several years now and is growing as an urgent and immediate need now because of Suggs' age and injury propensity now and Dumervil's age and injury propensity and one of them could be a cap casualty cut. Who is out there on the market, who can help this team with their scheme, how can the Ravens afford them, and who could the Ravens draft with their 1st round pick? Is there even anyone that might be around at that point worth considering?

Better O-Line: You've got Stanely and Yanda. I think Wagner will get a big contract and I don't think the Ravens match it. I think Lewis starts at RT depending on what's there in the draft. Zuttah may be gone. I think Urschel gets a chance to start and I think Matt Skura will be in the mix as well. Ducasse is not part of a good O-line. He can't pass protect.

Possession WR: I would say you have more than just a need for this, you also need a legit #1 target because an aging Mike Wallace is not that guy and Perriman hasn't proven he is that guy. Kamar Aiken should walk. I will offer at least one name I know will be on the market for the Possession gig and that's Anquan Boldin. As for the #1 target if Brandon Marshall is let go from the Jets, the Ravens better pick up the phone and call him quick.

3rd down back: At least you offer names this time, but highly unlikely that any team drafts a 3rd down back with a top 10 pick in the draft. Cook and Fournette are going to be off the board by the time the Ravens pick, barring something strange happening in the combine or off field issues. I agree the Ravens are more likely to address this issue in the draft again, but I suspect it will be in the later rounds like 3rd or 4th.

[whobilly]

We had one of the BEST/BEAST possession receivers who over the last four years has "ONLY" averaged 70 catches a season. Anquan Boldin. Now we need a possession receiver? Traded this WINNER for next to nothing when he was on a flight. Would NOT have gone on the Super Bowl run without him.

[whobilly]

Another article with no substance. Any fan that follows this team pretty closely should know what this team needs.

CB help: This has been an area of need for several seasons now, so what's the deal? Who is available on the FA market, how much would they cost, and how will the Ravens afford this player? Who might be a trade candidate? Who in the draft profiles as a quality starting corner in the draft that the Ravens could get at their pick? These are the questions that you should ask yourself before you write and article like this. Do I know who all these options are? Nope, but then again I am not paid to do this.

Pass Rushers: Again, a need for several years now and is growing as an urgent and immediate need now because of Suggs' age and injury propensity now and Dumervil's age and injury propensity and one of them could be a cap casualty cut. Who is out there on the market, who can help this team with their scheme, how can the Ravens afford them, and who could the Ravens draft with their 1st round pick? Is there even anyone that might be around at that point worth considering?

Better O-Line: You've got Stanely and Yanda. I think Wagner will get a big contract and I don't think the Ravens match it. I think Lewis starts at RT depending on what's there in the draft. Zuttah may be gone. I think Urschel gets a chance to start and I think Matt Skura will be in the mix as well. Ducasse is not part of a good O-line. He can't pass protect.

Possession WR: I would say you have more than just a need for this, you also need a legit #1 target because an aging Mike Wallace is not that guy and Perriman hasn't proven he is that guy. Kamar Aiken should walk. I will offer at least one name I know will be on the market for the Possession gig and that's Anquan Boldin. As for the #1 target if Brandon Marshall is let go from the Jets, the Ravens better pick up the phone and call him quick.

3rd down back: At least you offer names this time, but highly unlikely that any team drafts a 3rd down back with a top 10 pick in the draft. Cook and Fournette are going to be off the board by the time the Ravens pick, barring something strange happening in the combine or off field issues. I agree the Ravens are more likely to address this issue in the draft again, but I suspect it will be in the later rounds like 3rd or 4th.

Boldin. Check my post. A BRUTAL MISTAKE after he helped us win the Super Bowl.

[pizzle9249]

To me I feel as if Jimmy Smith is injered so much cause he is trying to do to much if he had more or better help he may not be as injered and he'ed be a lot less tired ending a game. Just my two cents.

[The Greek]

like how the article calls chris moore and javorius allen rising players when they have not done anything aside from providing solid special teams play

[Ravens8383]

What about Keenan Reynolds as a possession WR? I know it's a long shot because if he could do it every down he probably would have made the active squad. I hope the Ravens didn't just pick him because he was a feel good story but if he doesn't get his chances this offseason and they get a WR in FA or the draft that fits the sceme then we have to wonder why he was ever drafted.

[pizzle9249]

off season compatition and maybe he has gotten better. May be why they pulled Reynolds from the practice squad

[whobilly]

like how the article calls chris moore and javorius allen rising players when they have not done anything aside from providing solid special teams play

We over value roster fillers.

[whobilly]

What about Keenan Reynolds as a possession WR? I know it's a long shot because if he could do it every down he probably would have made the active squad. I hope the Ravens didn't just pick him because he was a feel good story but if he doesn't get his chances this offseason and they get a WR in FA or the draft that fits the sceme then we have to wonder why he was ever drafted.

I'm still wondering. CP. (Can't Play)

[jsarrocohome@yahoo.com]

  2 hours ago, Ravensfansince03 said:

"Make our scouts great again"

after having one of the best drafts in Ravens history last year can you elaborate on that?

It was a good draft but don't get carried away it takes 3 or 4 years to fully judge a draft

[jsarrocohome@yahoo.com]

I would not move forward with Terrence West. Smart decision would be to let him go and draft a HUGE RB.

are you kidding the guy is a very good back and he's not overpaid I think its safe to say he will be back next year and he should be

[Halshayeji]

3 hours ago, Black&purple#55 said:

My offseason Wishlist
CB - Dre Kirkpatrick/ S.Gillmore
Pass rush -via draft
WR- P.Garcon / A.Jeffries
OL- T.J Lang

S.Gilmore and the best pass rusher at 16 would instantly make this D top 5. Go best lineman and WR avaliable in the next few rounds and address it in FA for assurance. That would put this Offense in the top 15 at least. Sounds simple but then we could lose B.Williams, Webb, Doom, Wagner and  Zuttah. I don't see anyone in the current roster better than any of them at their positions and it gets complicated lol

[jsarrocohome@yahoo.com]

  4 hours ago, BR News said:

Head Coach John Harbaugh wants to see upgrades at cornerback, pass rusher and offensive line. He also has his eye on a playmaking third running back and possession wide receiver.

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I think when doom Suggs Kamalei and Kafusi heal up and team up with matt judon our pass rush will be just fine. I don't see a CB worth a no.16 draft pick so well probably sign some one in FA. I really see us getting either  dynamic RB like Cook or a monster prospect WR like corey davis. Im so excited to take a RB or WR in the first round. We need to get some flacco some weapons. 

I think your wrong Doom has not done anything in 2 years and would have to take a pay cut to stay and the to rookies we have no clue judon I think will be good suggs played good this year but another year older we need 1 more good young pass rusher

[whobilly]

  2 hours ago, R@venFan808 said:

  4 hours ago, BR News said:

Head Coach John Harbaugh wants to see upgrades at cornerback, pass rusher and offensive line. He also has his eye on a playmaking third running back and possession wide receiver.

View the full article

I think when doom Suggs Kamalei and Kafusi heal up and team up with matt judon our pass rush will be just fine. I don't see a CB worth a no.16 draft pick so well probably sign some one in FA. I really see us getting either  dynamic RB like Cook or a monster prospect WR like corey davis. Im so excited to take a RB or WR in the first round. We need to get some flacco some weapons. 

I think your wrong Doom has not done anything in 2 years and would have to take a pay cut to stay and the to rookies we have no clue judon I think will be good suggs played good this year but another year older we need 1 more good young pass rusher

A 6 million dollar contract will be the end of Doom. What has Kamalei Correa done other then be invisible? Kafusi a BIG question. And what happened to that dynamic burner #1 pick Breshad Perriman? I could live with his very average numbers if he was a 5th round pick NOT a #1 pick.

[ellicottraven]

Add to that list 2 coordinators and 1 bull headed HC.

[whobilly]

  2 hours ago, Ravensfansince03 said:

"Make our scouts great again"

after having one of the best drafts in Ravens history last year can you elaborate on that?

Good point. We got two players who could be the real deal. Judon and Stanley. Pierce was an undrafted FA who could also be a player. Other than those three we loaded up on more roster fillers.

[Johnny-U]

We had one of the BEST/BEAST possession receivers who over the last four years has "ONLY" averaged 70 catches a season. Anquan Boldin. Now we need a possession receiver? Traded this WINNER for next to nothing when he was on a flight. Would NOT have gone on the Super Bowl run without him.

Yes, we traded him for very little, which was better than getting NOTHING for him when he would have left via free agency. Agree we would not have gone to the superbowl without him; except the same could be said about Lewis, Suggs, Ngata, KO, Pitta, Rice, and Flacco.

[Johnny-U]

  12 minutes ago, jsarrocohome@yahoo.com said:

  2 hours ago, R@venFan808 said:

  4 hours ago, BR News said:

Head Coach John Harbaugh wants to see upgrades at cornerback, pass rusher and offensive line. He also has his eye on a playmaking third running back and possession wide receiver.

View the full article

I think when doom Suggs Kamalei and Kafusi heal up and team up with matt judon our pass rush will be just fine. I don't see a CB worth a no.16 draft pick so well probably sign some one in FA. I really see us getting either  dynamic RB like Cook or a monster prospect WR like corey davis. Im so excited to take a RB or WR in the first round. We need to get some flacco some weapons. 

I think your wrong Doom has not done anything in 2 years and would have to take a pay cut to stay and the to rookies we have no clue judon I think will be good suggs played good this year but another year older we need 1 more good young pass rusher

A 6 million dollar contract will be the end of Doom. What has Kamalei Correa done other then be invisible? Kafusi a BIG question. And what happened to that dynamic burner #1 pick Breshad Perriman? I could live with his very average numbers if he was a 5th round pick NOT a #1 pick.

Well, 2 of the players mentioned were rookies; gotta give them another year or two.

[Ravenous_Ravens]

IMHO
Draft Round One - RT/C or CB (bolster line depending how things shake up or address the main issue going on several seasons)
Draft Round Two - CB
Draft Round Three - CB
..then whatever you like for flavor..

Some of these younger defensive players just need to be given ample opportunity to play and grow. Some, not all, only saw limited reps, which is fine for starting out. If they are as good as you say they are, they need to see an increase in snaps to get more experience and have the chance to contribute. Not even the best in the business make big plays every snap. It's high-risk/reward with younger players but they also get the element of surprise that players like Suggs and Dummervil are not given.

Fixing the secondary by adding more legitimate talent, at least another 2 CB's (rounds 1-4, pref 1-3) will go far to bolster the pass rush. Need at least one more big CB that is able to match up with bigger receivers who are physical. Secondary directly affects the window for pass rush to get home. The one hand washes the other.

No need for another RB unless you can strike gold. There is a great stable of RB/FB that were under utilized too often. Hopefully they can retain Juice and rediscover what the Ravens run game is supposed to look like.

[sami]

We had one of the BEST/BEAST possession receivers who over the last four years has "ONLY" averaged 70 catches a season. Anquan Boldin. Now we need a possession receiver? Traded this WINNER for next to nothing when he was on a flight. Would NOT have gone on the Super Bowl run without him.

you guys need to get over Bolden. Hes gone and he int coming back!

[20306cab]

  3 hours ago, Ravensfansince03 said:

"Make our scouts great again"

after having one of the best drafts in Ravens history last year can you elaborate on that?

What? Can't decide anything about a draft class till at least three years. Stanley looks like a winner. Lewis, Judon, Dixon and Young have potential. The rest look like stiffs, especially RD 2 & 3. Five out of 11 is not that impressive, but give it time.

[Ravensfansince03]

Focus the DRAFT on DEFENSE. Just bite the bullet and draft heavy on defense this Spring. Improve the chances that we pick up true defensive playmakers. Harbaugh has us in this offensive mentality. Baltimore "Charm City", is a blue collar city, and as far as football goes, it's built on DEFENSE.

[n#7]

Focus the DRAFT on DEFENSE. Just bite the bullet and draft heavy on defense this Spring. Improve the chances that we pick up true defensive playmakers. Harbaugh has us in this offensive mentality. Baltimore "Charm City", is a blue collar city, and as far as football goes, it's built on DEFENSE.

Correct!! It seems obvious throughout the year except on draft day. They passed up Spence, for starters.

[designermaryland]

The front office cannot evaluate/draft a wide receiver. They may as well just stop drafting them and wasting the picks. I count 10 in the last 6 years, with only Torrey being productive one out of them all to date. Seek a low cost free agent who is not over 30. I would put that low on the list, because Flacco will just ignore them to check down regardless. You can stick anyone at WR to not get thrown to.

They have passed on solid and productive CB's the past 3 years at least and would rather stock pile a 7th DT to ride the bench than a starting CB. Dont ask me the wisdom on that philosophy. I think they have needed at least 1 or more because the pass rush is non existent. I would frankly go multiple OLB who can rush (not defensive ends), CB and interior OL. Draft at least 2 of each or acquire a quality starter via free agency.

We do not need RB, TE, ILB, DT, DE, WR. No need to have 9 guys at one position when others are thin. For that reason, I never enjoy the draft selections made by the ravens and the "best player" idea.

[jravens1313]

We need a C, G, RT, RB, and Offensive Coordinator. We also need another CB, S, and more Pass Rushers. Drafting Dalvin Cook, Deont'a Foreman in the 1st almost forces you to commit to the running game. That's what I am rooting for at No 16 overall.

[jdynamite]

Ozzie, Decosta and Harbaugh all need to do much better jobs of addessing these needs. After all, these are the same re-occurring needs for 3 straight years now. 

They said we needed to improve the secondary 2 years ago but didn't make any moves outside of Kyle Arrington, Kendrick Lewis both terrible signings and wrote a million fluff pieces about how Rashaan Melvin looked strong and would be an excellent starter opposite Jimmy after an offense of improving.  

Fast-Forward one year the narrative becomes Shareece Wright is the bookend opposite of Jimmy he's had the strongest camp of anyone has ultra confidence himself and he's poised for a breakout year. 

Webb is the answer at safety - Webb did play very well second half of the season. 

Tavon Young was a pleasant surprise, the kid play great. 

No one knows what was the deal with Correa I'm sure this guy didn't even play 10% of the defensive snaps. Even with Mosley and Dummervil both out this kid didn't see action. 

 

[Greatness]

The front office cannot evaluate/draft a wide receiver. They may as well just stop drafting them and wasting the picks. I count 10 in the last 6 years, with only Torrey being productive one out of them all to date. Seek a low cost free agent who is not over 30. I would put that low on the list, because Flacco will just ignore them to check down regardless. You can stick anyone at WR to not get thrown to.

They have passed on solid and productive CB's the past 3 years at least and would rather stock pile a 7th DT to ride the bench than a starting CB. Dont ask me the wisdom on that philosophy. I think they have needed at least 1 or more because the pass rush is non existent. I would frankly go multiple OLB who can rush (not defensive ends), CB and interior OL. Draft at least 2 of each or acquire a quality starter via free agency.

We do not need RB, TE, ILB, DT, DE, WR. No need to have 9 guys at one position when others are thin. For that reason, I never enjoy the draft selections made by the ravens and the "best player" idea.

Ravens haven't taken the "Best Player Available" in almost 10 years. Don't let them set you up for the trap. Ravens need Pass Rushers and O-line help. Those should be the priorities this year.

[SorryNotSorry]

Harbaugh once again letting his false sense of loyalty ruin this team. He does it with his veterans and now he does it again with failing coordinators. Prime Example: Tavon Young should have been starting opposite from Jimmy day one. He goes with Shareece "Couldn't Cover A twin size bed with queen sized sheets Veteran" Wright when anyone with an eyeball could see who was a better football player. Ladarius Webb played worse than Elam this year but everyone gives him a pass. Why? Suggs at the end of the season was getting manhandled in the running game by TE's. Go back and look at some those runs against Philly, Pitt, and Cincy. Point is Vets need to be held accountable too. Correa, Young, Elam, Judon, etc. would have gotten snatched off the field if they played half as bad as some of the "leaders" of the team played down the stretch.

[SorryNotSorry]

IMHO
Draft Round One - RT/C or CB (bolster line depending how things shake up or address the main issue going on several seasons)
Draft Round Two - CB
Draft Round Three - CB
..then whatever you like for flavor..

Some of these younger defensive players just need to be given ample opportunity to play and grow. Some, not all, only saw limited reps, which is fine for starting out. If they are as good as you say they are, they need to see an increase in snaps to get more experience and have the chance to contribute. Not even the best in the business make big plays every snap. It's high-risk/reward with younger players but they also get the element of surprise that players like Suggs and Dummervil are not given.

Fixing the secondary by adding more legitimate talent, at least another 2 CB's (rounds 1-4, pref 1-3) will go far to bolster the pass rush. Need at least one more big CB that is able to match up with bigger receivers who are physical. Secondary directly affects the window for pass rush to get home. The one hand washes the other.

No need for another RB unless you can strike gold. There is a great stable of RB/FB that were under utilized too often. Hopefully they can retain Juice and rediscover what the Ravens run game is supposed to look like.

RT "Some of these younger defensive players just need to be given ample opportunity to play and grow. Some, not all, only saw limited reps, which is fine for starting out. If they are as good as you say they are, they need to see an increase in snaps to get more experience and have the chance to contribute. Not even the best in the business make big plays every snap. It's high-risk/reward with younger players but they also get the element of surprise that players like Suggs and Dummervil are not given."

[jdynamite]

5 hours ago, R@venFan808 said:

I think when doom Suggs Kamalei and Kafusi heal up and team up with matt judon our pass rush will be just fine. I don't see a CB worth a no.16 draft pick so well probably sign some one in FA. I really see us getting either  dynamic RB like Cook or a monster prospect WR like corey davis. Im so excited to take a RB or WR in the first round. We need to get some flacco some weapons. 

You don't see any CB worth pick 16 but you see WRs?  

T.Tabor, D.King, Q.Wilson, M.Humphrey, S.Jones, A.Jackson , J.Lewis there are plenty of 1st round quality corners in this draft they may not all go in round 1 but I bet there will be more corners than WRs drafted in round 1. 

I hope all these analysts continue to hate on WR JuJu so he falls to 2nd round maybe we can get lucky and snag him there or trade up a few spots.