tsylvester

It's Todd Heap all over again. Great player who went above and beyond, a true Raven on and off of the field. But eventually father time and the cap catch up. They will save what, 10, 11 mil with a cut or trade, small dead cap hit, but let him play out his last 2 3 years at most, out West

Pending what Likely will want, given what McBride got, this will be Andrews' last year here, Likely will take over as the top end next year.

He will likely get a few plays a game as a receiver, there is just no way he can hold up playing 60 + plays a game. His risk of injury would double.

I'm not sure they could get a 2nd for him... Travis Hunter recently claimed that he would quit football if the team that drafts him does not allow him to play both ways. He also said he feels he can dominate on both sides of the ball. Frankly I think this is just blustering. But at in the NFL, he will get injured if he plays consistently both ways. This isn't college ball where they might play 10 games. Big difference playing 7 more games and possibly playoffs where it is even harder play. As for dominant play, all power to him but he is likely a slot player on offense where he is an okay receiver, more quick than fast. He is a very good college corner, who played against, and dominated, against average at best offenses. He should be a very good corner if he can hold up to NFL rules; you can't have as much contact in the NFL as you can in college. So we shall see.

Would you trade Andrews? For what, a 3rd or a 4th?

It's not a question of over paying Smith, the way the back up backers performed, the defense got better when they benched Simpson proves that. Now the question is, is Simpson going to perform as they expect, or is he just a special teams, back up player? Pending how the draft plays out, they will need to get a weak side backer in this draft or shortly after, if nothing else, for depth and special teams. Even so, who they get at 27, say edge or safety, could play a big role in maybe grabbing a good value backer in the 2nd. If he is rated above a right tackle of course..

Yeah, they are really good at finding that mid to late rounds defensive tackle, even undrafted, so while there are a number of them worthy at 27, I can't see then drafting a defensive tackle at 27. Inside backer is another possible position of need, but none worthy at 27. They don't really need a wide out, not sure there is even one worthy of 27. Offensive tackles and guards a plenty and a team need so that is likely at 27, but not sure they want to pay that premium. Like you, by reason of deduction, I think it will be a safety or edge

Little over a week away, so, who ya got for rd 1? Trade up, trade down, stay put, pick a position if it's easier fer ya

1 year, $4 mil, incentives worth up to $13 mil https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-14599261/Cleveland-Browns-sign-Joe-Flacco-NFL.html

In my opinion, no matter what the pundits say, Pearce is the best olb in the draft, size, speed, power. Tennessee used him in a variety of ways, he even covered tight ends on occasion pretty darn well. He knows how to not only get to the qb, but take him down as well. I would even trade up a few spots to get him

I agree, they can always find am athletic inexperienced safety and let him learn, either draft or undrafted. But if Pearce is there at 27, I sure hope that they take him

By & large the players love him, he has a long leash, sometimes to the detriment of the team it seems: safety play for example. But he never throws a player under the bus. Even Cleveland, who struggled with his personal issues, when many were screaming for him to play, the organization was quiet as to why he wasn't. Sure, another Super Bowl was "expected" the last couple of years, but despite the early exits, it wasn't because of coaching. The players for what ever reason just couldn't hang onto the ball, leading to loses.

It's a nice read in this dead season before the draft

Starks is a ball hawk, a leader of secondaries. He did struggle a bit last season, being out of position that lead to big plays. This, I believe, was due in large part to the inexperience UGA had in the secondary and him trying to cover it up. In this system, he should be a natural, then again, maybe he looked so good the years prior because of the incredible pass rush the Dawgs had...

Who would you pick at 27 if: Malaki Starks, safety UGA, James Pearce, olb Tennessee and Donovan Ezeruaka olb Bc were on the board?

While Decosta has had some very good draft picks since taking over and no gm is perfect (not even Ozzie), he has had several big misses in the draft, especially at edge. With the large contracts certain players command, teams have to augment those cap lulling salaries with draft picks, good draft picks who can help sustain the quality of the team. These young players are vital to helping a team stay in a championship chase and even win one. Jeff Z breaks down Eric's drafts by position. If he misses in this draft it could set the franchise back several years, and may be, spell his doom... https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-eric-decosta-draft-benjamin-morrison-derrick-henry-contract-free-agency

Some so called pundits are saying the Ravens should go after Von Miller. I surely hope not, not even for a team friendly deal. The guy, while also sure fire Hall of Famer, is clearly done. https://www.si.com/nfl/ravens/baltimore-ravens-urged-sign-von-miller

Some other changes https://www.raiders.com/news/nfl-owners-approve-proposals-for-2025-season-overtime-rules-dynamic-kickoff

Stewart has the dreaded word, potential, but it stops there. Most sacks in his short career were 1.5. Lots of tackles, was used in a variety of ways, but still, those putrid sack numbers means no way, even for a late 1st round pick.

Pulling a player is still illegal, why they don't call it is frustrating. I'm fine with the tush push.

Another rule change, both teams will get the ball in over time regular season games

Touchbacks will be spotted at the 35 yard line https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-changes-kickoff-rule-to-spot-ball-at-35-yard-line-after-touchbacks

There are a few kickers in the draft, i would guess that they will do both; draft one and sign an undrafted. Then if Tucker is sent packing they bring in a vet to compete.

Yeah, we dont need any Terrance Cody, Dan Cody, Sergio Kindle busts this draft

Hey, I'm not saying take him in the 1st 3 rounds, but 4th? Yeppers.