[News] Late For Work 4/26: 6 Draft Rumors That Could Impact The Ravens' Pick

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Scouting source says Baltimore will 'lean toward pass rushers in the first round.' Teams in the top 10 are looking to trade back. First-round CB Gareon Conley may be off Ravens’ draft board, but another CB is on the rise. Corey Davis likes Baltimore best. Steelers get a weapon back.

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[ravens4life86]

24 hours away.
Draft
Round 1, players I say on Ravens list Barnett, Mike Williams, Reddick, Foster
Any of them fall to 16 Ravens probably take, if they are gone Ravens probably trade back into 20ish area get an extra 3rd or something,

[MadStorkSociety]

"When Hensley was on the clock, top receivers Mike Williams and Corey Davis were available. Pass rushers Charles Harris, Taco Charlton and T.J. Watt were still on the board. All of the offensive linemen were still up for grabs."

So he could have traded down 7 or 8 spots and still got one of those guys (or others, I'm sure). So he deserved the raspberries.

Do we take Reuben Foster if he falls to us?

[bioLarzen]

Even my fiercestr enemies couldn't accuse me of agreeing with everything Hanseley says - but taking an ofensive tackle in round 1 would IMHO be the best case scenario.

That said, if this many potential first round picks are still on the board at #16, we all know Ozzie will trade down.

[ravens4life86]

"When Hensley was on the clock, top receivers Mike Williams and Corey Davis were available. Pass rushers Charles Harris, Taco Charlton and T.J. Watt were still on the board. All of the offensive linemen were still up for grabs."

So he could have traded down 7 or 8 spots and still got one of those guys (or others, I'm sure). So he deserved the raspberries.

Do we take Reuben Foster if he falls to us?

If Foster is there at 16, Yes Ozzie takes him. You have a chance for a Ray Lewis, Pat Willia Ilbr, team up with Mosley have best lbrs fir next decade. And ozzie knows Bama players inside dirt so he will be in the clear on him and weed or what not.

[Ravensfansince03]

If Flacco is really worth $100,000,000, then we shouldn't need spend a 1st round pick on WR. The QB should be able to manipulate the receivers that he has. Just the fact that we are talking about going WR 1st round shows that there is desperation for a spark on offense. If anything I say go TE. 

Edited April 26 by Ravensfansince03

[Ravensfansince03]

Hope we draft either DE/OLB, CB, OL, DT, MLB, or TE.

[ByTheBay]

So much talk of Ozzie trading down but with a draft this deep there may not be many teams willing to trade up. Unless someone basically gives us their draft for our 1st, I think we stay put. I also don't think a RT is worthy of our 16th. We can find someone suitable for a much lower cost. Pass rush, Foster or WR in the 1st. 

[ellicottraven]

If Flacco is really worth $100,000,000, then we shouldn't need spend a 1st round pick on WR. The QB should be able to manipulate the receivers that he has. If anything TE is a more vital position to hit early. The Patriots have never used a 1st round pick on WR. Only times they used a early pick on a WR was in 2006 & 2013. And both times, both receiver were not worth the picks.

Flacco isn't the kind of QB that makes ordinary WRs into stars. He needs stars to catch balls from him because he doesn't have the football instincts of a Tom Brady or Drew Brees. He is just a talented QB with a great strong arm and not very accurate. So we should accept who he is and make sure he succeeds by giving him the weapons at receiver that can make contested catches, get wide open and catch all balls thrown to them. As for him being worth 100M, sure he is because that is the market for these guys. If you have a franchise QB you pay him market price and there is no guarantee he's going to be Brady either. We are lucky we have Flacco right now. It could be a whole lot worse.

[ByTheBay]

3 minutes ago, Ravensfansince03 said:

If Flacco is really worth $100,000,000, then we shouldn't need spend a 1st round pick on WR. The QB should be able to manipulate the receivers that he has. If anything TE is a more vital position to hit early. The Patriots have never used a 1st round pick on WR. Only times they used a early pick on a WR was in 2006 & 2013. And both times, both receiver were not worth the picks.

Fans have got to stop using Brady and the Patriots as a comparison. They are the best team in the League and have been for over a decade. It only leads to your own frustration. 

[Bruce_Almty]

25 minutes ago, bioLarzen said:

Even my fiercestr enemies couldn't accuse me of agreeing with everything Hanseley says - but taking an ofensive tackle in round 1 would IMHO be the best case scenario.

That said, if this many potential first round picks are still on the board at #16, we all know Ozzie will trade down.

Bill Polian at the end of the show critiqued the board and said not one o-lineman was worthy of a 1st round selection. Much better value at other positions. fwiw

Edited April 26 by Bruce_Almty

[BiggMack91]

"When Hensley was on the clock, top receivers Mike Williams and Corey Davis were available. Pass rushers Charles Harris, Taco Charlton and T.J. Watt were still on the board. All of the offensive linemen were still up for grabs."

So he could have traded down 7 or 8 spots and still got one of those guys (or others, I'm sure). So he deserved the raspberries.

Do we take Reuben Foster if he falls to us?

Imo he will be there in the second round just like TJ was

[BiggMack91]

  32 minutes ago, MadStorkSociety said:

"When Hensley was on the clock, top receivers Mike Williams and Corey Davis were available. Pass rushers Charles Harris, Taco Charlton and T.J. Watt were still on the board. All of the offensive linemen were still up for grabs."

So he could have traded down 7 or 8 spots and still got one of those guys (or others, I'm sure). So he deserved the raspberries.

Do we take Reuben Foster if he falls to us?

If Foster is there at 16, Yes Ozzie takes him. You have a chance for a Ray Lewis, Pat Willia Ilbr, team up with Mosley have best lbrs fir next decade. And ozzie knows Bama players inside dirt so he will be in the clear on him and weed or what not.

I think you are reaching big time Foster as good as Ray Lewis put some respect on Ray's name you should know better

[steelcityraven]

Even my fiercestr enemies couldn't accuse me of agreeing with everything Hanseley says - but taking an ofensive tackle in round 1 would IMHO be the best case scenario.

That said, if this many potential first round picks are still on the board at #16, we all know Ozzie will trade down.

Agreed 100%
1st on the fact that it would be hard to pass on Robinson, Bolles, or Ramczyk. I also believe that we would trade back if there is that run on QBs ect that they experts are calling for.

On another note... I really like Roderick Johnson -T- FSU.... he may have a higher ceiling then some of the 1st round names that were mentioned but needs coached up.

We pride ourselves on developing players and Greg Roman is known for developing OLmen. Roderick Johnson maybe a steal in round 3 where we have two picks.

[rmcjacket23]

If Flacco is really worth $100,000,000, then we shouldn't need spend a 1st round pick on WR. The QB should be able to manipulate the receivers that he has. Just the fact that we are talking about going WR 1st round shows that there is desperation for a spark on offense. If anything I say go TE. 

I guess Drew Brees sucks then too...

[TheRavengers]

I'm still sold on taking either a WR or a D-lineman because we desperately need both in case the other guys we have don't cut it.

[ravens4life86]

  56 minutes ago, ravens4life86 said:

  1 hour ago, MadStorkSociety said:

"When Hensley was on the clock, top receivers Mike Williams and Corey Davis were available. Pass rushers Charles Harris, Taco Charlton and T.J. Watt were still on the board. All of the offensive linemen were still up for grabs."

So he could have traded down 7 or 8 spots and still got one of those guys (or others, I'm sure). So he deserved the raspberries.

Do we take Reuben Foster if he falls to us?

If Foster is there at 16, Yes Ozzie takes him. You have a chance for a Ray Lewis, Pat Willia Ilbr, team up with Mosley have best lbrs fir next decade. And ozzie knows Bama players inside dirt so he will be in the clear on him and weed or what not.

I think you are reaching big time Foster as good as Ray Lewis put some respect on Ray's name you should know better

Im just going off what Ive heard, Mack. Foster great instincts, tackling machine, talking bout a day 1 starter Ray Lewis, Kuechly type. And if he didnt have any baggage as far as weed or whatever top 10 pick lock. Thats from nfl sources, Vinny cerato former nfl gm..
So dont hate me im just going off what the experts say

[n#7]

I'm still sold on taking either a WR or a D-lineman because we desperately need both in case the other guys we have don't cut it.

Agreed!

[ravens4life86]

Well preferably at 16..
Derek Barnett is still on the board and Insta fix pass rush.
But Id be fine with Mike Williams, Reddick, Foster, C.Davis, TakMckinley

[steelcityraven]

"When Hensley was on the clock, top receivers Mike Williams and Corey Davis were available. Pass rushers Charles Harris, Taco Charlton and T.J. Watt were still on the board. All of the offensive linemen were still up for grabs."

So he could have traded down 7 or 8 spots and still got one of those guys (or others, I'm sure). So he deserved the raspberries.

Do we take Reuben Foster if he falls to us?

I think Reuben would be difficult to pass on. I also think that is true about Corey Davis and Mike Williams. (Hasson Reddick, Peppers, and others would be equally hard to pass on)

Reddick would potentially add a lot of versatility. He can play ILB or rush the QB. If KC doesn't come around that is a big deal.

Peppers can play ILB and bring athleticism to the middle of our defense that gives a DC a lot of freedom. He could also be that S who replaces Weddle in a few years. Again his athleticism would give Dean Pees so many options.

Corey Davis and Mike Williams would compliment the speed of Perriman and Wallace nicely. The have great hands and body control. They really can transform our offense quickly. Hard to pass on a player that can have that type of impact

but if we cannot keep Joe protected.... I think it is all for nothing!
I really expect us to go after a OL in round 1. I hope not when I see guys like Roderick Johnson, Taylor Morton, Will Holden, Siragusa, Banner, Dawkins, Garcia, Sharpe, Deilman and others who will be available in rounds 2-4.

[steelcityraven]

If everything fell right for us:

1. Hasson Reddicak- OLB- Temple
2. Jabrill Peppers- S- Mich (dilute sample may drive stock down?)
3. Ju Ju Smith Schuster- WR- USC
3. Anotonio Garcia-T- Troy (it would make that trade worth it)
4. Howard Wilson- CB- Utah
5. Jordan Evans -OLB- Okla (under rated_
6. Ben Braden- G- Mich

[The Mom Gene]

If Flacco is really worth $100,000,000, then we shouldn't need spend a 1st round pick on WR. The QB should be able to manipulate the receivers that he has. Just the fact that we are talking about going WR 1st round shows that there is desperation for a spark on offense. If anything I say go TE. 

Yeah because we only have like 6 of those.... Pitta, Gilmore, Williams, Waller, Boyle, Watson.... Sometimes ya just gotta wonder about stuff.... I mean, really?

[glen ferguson]

My gut tells me if either Corey Davis or Mike Williams is there at 16 we take either one. I love, love, love T J Watt in round two, even if we have to move up to get him. Round 3 i take Ahkello Witherspoon cb. with the other pick in round3 and round 4 i choose from Eluemunor g/t, Asiata og,Moton t/og and Siragusa. This would be one hell of a draft. my take. round 5 to 7 i dont care lol.

[budkretz]

My top 5 at #16 of those likely to be on the board are: Barnett, Davis, Reddick, Howard, Williams . Many if not all of these players could already be off the board depending on how many QBs are taken. If these players are gone try to trade back and get an extra 3rd. The picks from 18 plus into the middle of the 2nd round are pretty interchangeable. If no trade partner is there and we are stuck at #16 then my next group is Foster, Robinson or Cook. I feel that all of these players should be starters from day one and have all-pro potential.

My gut says we trade back instead of picking at #16

[mendii]

I'm not saying this is a good or smart idea, but if Solomon Thomas fell to the Titans at 5, it'd be fun to see the Ravens make a move for him. I think whoever picks that kid up will be getting an absolute stud.

[rmcjacket23]

  1 hour ago, Ravensfansince03 said:

If Flacco is really worth $100,000,000, then we shouldn't need spend a 1st round pick on WR. The QB should be able to manipulate the receivers that he has. Just the fact that we are talking about going WR 1st round shows that there is desperation for a spark on offense. If anything I say go TE. 

Yeah because we only have like 6 of those.... Pitta, Gilmore, Williams, Waller, Boyle, Watson.... Sometimes ya just gotta wonder about stuff.... I mean, really?

Well, in his defense, we're not really sure if any of those guys are any good or not at this point.

[objective view]

IMO we do not need an edge rusher in the 1st or 2nd round. We got Judon in the 5th last year and that turned out ok. Go Offensive Line, Receiver or CB in the 1st 3 rounds IF the flow of the draft allows us to. Edge rushers will be there later ...

[Bilbo]

In a perfect world one of these guys is there at #16:

1) Corey Davis, WR
2) Reuben Foster, LB
3) Derek Barnett, EDGE
4) Haasan Reddick, EDGE
4) Taco Charlton, DE/EDGE

With 4 early picks, a couple scenarios could play out:

1) Davis, WR,
2) Watt, Edge
3) Moreau, CB
4) Holden, OT

or

1) Foster, LB
2) Smith-Shuster, WR
3) Moreau/Jones, CB
4) Holden/Banner, OT

[Tdot.to.Bmore]

  2 hours ago, Ravensfansince03 said:

If Flacco is really worth $100,000,000, then we shouldn't need spend a 1st round pick on WR. The QB should be able to manipulate the receivers that he has. Just the fact that we are talking about going WR 1st round shows that there is desperation for a spark on offense. If anything I say go TE. 

I guess Drew Brees sucks then too...

Drew Brees makes everyone on his team better. He does not have top WR talent and still puts up 5000k yards a year. Flacco does not.

[whobilly]

In a pass first NFL PLEASE select Corey Davis.