Who are you taking Round 1?

[RavensDieHard21]

Without being unrealistic, who do you think we should target in round 1? I tried to include every practical option, but seen guys such as Hooker, Allen, Adams, Foster, as having almost no chance of even making it into feasible trade up scenarios. 

[Gruntled Ravens Fan]

As long as we draft a player who can make solid contributions his first year, I don't care who we get. Personally though, I think we should make our Offensive line like Dallas did and try to make life easier on Joe. 

Edited January 31 by Gruntled Ravens Fan

[Stevin]

T.Williams !!

[Jacquouille]

Not going to answer that poll. I change my mind every week...

[rmw10]

If you made me pick right now, I'm running up the podium with Mike Williams or Marshon Lattimore.

[JoeyFlex5]

Derek Barnett is my top choice but lattimore is very closely behind him. 

 

BUT I don't see either being available, in which case I'm going with Sidney jones.

[JoeyFlex5]

Also, I like Charles Harris and dan feeney a lot for us. I'd be happy with any of the 3 I named.

[RavensDieHard21]

My mind changes often, realistically Sid Jones will be there, but if I had a pick I really wanted, it's definitely Lattimore. 

[AnthonyGames]

I think Quincy Wilson will be there, and Lattimore, Sidney Jones, Barnett, and Williams all gone. 

Shoot, Quincy Wilson and Jimmy Smith would be two huge cover corners on the outside. Tavon Young in the slot. I'd actually really like to see corners get drafted round one and round two, to go from our weakness to our strength. All young great talent. 

[RavensDieHard21]

I know this isn't a popular thought, but if M. Williams, Lattimore and Barnett were all there. I'd take either Lattimore or Williams before Barnett. 

He is a really good talent, very cerebral in his approach, strong and can set the edge. Even though he was highly productive, his lack of burst concerns me a little. I think Lattimore will be a lock down corner and Williams will be a game changer, especially in the red zone. I'm 

[JoeyFlex5]

1 hour ago, RavensDieHard21 said:

I know this isn't a popular thought, but if M. Williams, Lattimore and Barnett were all there. I'd take either Lattimore or Williams before Barnett. 

He is a really good talent, very cerebral in his approach, strong and can set the edge. Even though he was highly productive, his lack of burst concerns me a little. I think Lattimore will be a lock down corner and Williams will be a game changer, especially in the red zone. I'm 

I don't see a lack of burst, it may be less than Harris or Williams but they are first step freaks, doesn't make barnetts first step bad, and he seems a far better edge rusher to me simply because his bend and technique is just stellar

[RavensDieHard21]

16 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

I don't see a lack of burst, it may be less than Harris or Williams but they are first step freaks, doesn't make barnetts first step bad, and he seems a far better edge rusher to me simply because his bend and technique is just stellar

Very good technique. Idk I watched the Alabama game, Florida, Nebraska and a few others and he definitely shows up, but in pursuit he just looks to be in slow motion lol. Maybe I'm overreacting, but we need speed on our defense. We have gotten quite slow. 

[JoeyFlex5]

1 hour ago, RavensDieHard21 said:

Very good technique. Idk I watched the Alabama game, Florida, Nebraska and a few others and he definitely shows up, but in pursuit he just looks to be in slow motion lol. Maybe I'm overreacting, but we need speed on our defense. We have gotten quite slow. 

Ate you referring to his pursuit in the run game? Because he stays home and plays disciplined there rather than chase down plays, it's part of what makes him a top 10 talent. 

[Somerset Ravens]

I'd trade back to the mid 20's in round one for an additional second round pick and take Feeney then take 2 db's in round 2.

[RavensDieHard21]

Here is a question. Barnett, jones, Lattimore, and Williams are gone and no one wants to trade up, who you got? Wilson or Harris?

[arnie_uk]

1 hour ago, RavensDieHard21 said:

Here is a question. Barnett, jones, Lattimore, and Williams are gone and no one wants to trade up, who you got? Wilson or Harris?

Corey davis

[BmoreBird22]

1 hour ago, RavensDieHard21 said:

Here is a question. Barnett, jones, Lattimore, and Williams are gone and no one wants to trade up, who you got? Wilson or Harris?

Wilson

[RavensDieHard21]

I know it is so early so it is tough to tell but I really think we are walking away happy day 1. For some reason though, if we picked Cam Robinson, Cook--who is great, but had legit character concerns, Cunningham, or OJ Howard, I would be so disappointed. 

Corey Davis though. He looks like the total package but will he excel like that at the next level? I think his build, route running and hands are all great.

[omar586]

we need  starter in round 1 period, either passrusher, CB, or OL. those our priorities.

[Stevin]

i just don't get it. why everybody talking about barnett?  he's not top-10 , i'm not sure he's top-20. his speed , thirst step , awareness , reaction and instincts it's all below the average. mistackles omg... don't you see his mistackles?

it's will be awful pick at 16

[Italian Raven]

14 minutes ago, Stevin said:

i just don't get it. why everybody talking about barnett?  he's not top-10 , i'm not sure he's top-20. his speed , thirst step , awareness , reaction and instincts it's all below the average. mistackles omg... don't you see his mistackles?

it's will be awful pick at 16

I'm not sure he would make an 'awful pick at 16' but I think he's been overhyped. Don't get why he's considered a lock in the top 15.

Not like I would be that disappointed after all.. I just like other prospects better (Laws who's not even in the poll, Wilson, Takk).

[Batcerb]

 I appreciate CB and Oline need major help, and with that in mind I'd go Lattimore - but if Davis was there...

[JoeyFlex5]

36 minutes ago, Stevin said:

i just don't get it. why everybody talking about barnett?  he's not top-10 , i'm not sure he's top-20. his speed , thirst step , awareness , reaction and instincts it's all below the average. mistackles omg... don't you see his mistackles?

it's will be awful pick at 16

None of that is true. He flies off the ball at times, he wins the snap often and times it well. He has good instincts because he always seems to make the right decision, he knows pass vs run before he even lines up and always plays it appropriately. He's been asked to zone drop as an exotic package on occasion and he's made plays often, he clogs the throwing lane and often causes trouble.

The missed tackles were a big issue last season but he's cleaned that up quite a bit. 

He doesn't have great top speed but if you're asking your edge rusher to run 40 yards you're already screwed. 

Also you're forgetting the one thing that elite edge rushers need that absolutely can't be coached, bend, and he has the best bend in years. Barnett is a qb menace and if you see beyond just speed and strength then it's obvious.

Edited February 1 by JoeyFlex5

[rossihunter2]

19 hours ago, Jacquouille said:

Not going to answer that poll. I change my mind every week...

haha me too but im still answering because inevitably ill forget you can even vote on this thread by the time it becomes relevant

[rossihunter2]

15 hours ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

I don't see a lack of burst, it may be less than Harris or Williams but they are first step freaks, doesn't make barnetts first step bad, and he seems a far better edge rusher to me simply because his bend and technique is just stellar

i think bend is the most talked about yet still underrated aspect of edge rushing - if you bend well then it makes everything easier

[rossihunter2]

1 hour ago, Italian Raven said:

I'm not sure he would make an 'awful pick at 16' but I think he's been overhyped. Don't get why he's considered a lock in the top 15.

Not like I would be that disappointed after all.. I just like other prospects better (Laws who's not even in the poll, Wilson, Takk).

i feel the exact opposite lol - it feels like he's slowly slipping under the radar the more people talk about him - to me he looks pretty legit and if he's there at 16 i really think we'd sprint to the podium - lawson probably isnt in the poll because he's not expected to go round 1 because of his injury concerns

[rossihunter2]

56 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

Also you're forgetting the one thing that elite edge rushers need that absolutely can't be coached, bend, and he has the best bend in years. Barnett is a qb menace and if you see beyond just speed and strength then it's obvious.

this is the one thing that makes me think we might have a shot at him because some combine freaks might jump ahead of him and he might get forgotten about and pushed down towards our pick

[JoeyFlex5]

5 minutes ago, rossihunter2 said:

this is the one thing that makes me think we might have a shot at him because some combine freaks might jump ahead of him and he might get forgotten about and pushed down towards our pick

Pro scouts watch film and know what traits to look for, the combine could help guys like Charles Harris who lack bend move up ahead of a lot of guys but I'd be surprised if a weak combine makes a guy with film as strong as barnetts fall. I wouldn't rule it out but it's hard to imagine

[Stevin]

2 hours ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

 He flies off the ball at times, he wins the snap often and times it well. He has good instincts because he always seems to make the right decision, he knows pass vs run before he even lines up and always plays it appropriately. 

None of that is true.

[trevorsteadman]

Well if the reports of Malik Hooker needing surgery is too I am hoping he falls to the Ravens at 16. Next Ed Reed.