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http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/sports/football/aj-tarpley-buffalo-bills-retires-concussion.html?_r=0&referer= Says after his 4th concussion, enough is enough going forward. He signed as an undrafted free agent, 3 years $1.575 mil deal. I can't say I blame these guys, shoot I had four concussions in highschool and never missed a game, let a lone a snap. Three more since then and at 50, I forget things just by leaving a room.

It is a good read on him. He is correct, the writer went to far even mentioning, I am sure in jest, thr comparison to Lewis. Yes, I would love to see the young man here.... http://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25544766/nfl-draft-why-myles-jack-might-be-an-even-faster-version-of-ray-lewis

Thomas likely wont got before the fifth, maybe even thr 6th. If not for who his uncle is, he might not get drafted. Slow, not quick, can't run routes properly especially against press coverage and for some one so big, he has a small catch radius. Garret, I would be surprised if he gets drafted. There are so many better options out there, but given his connections to the NFL, I am sure he will get a chance.

Yes, all most as important as the 96 draft. I do think there is excellent talent in the first 3 even four rounds. If they can get Buckner and Joseph (safety from WVA) that will set this defense up for a long time. They can find very good offensive line talent that just needs coaching and a little time in the 3rd & 4th rounds. Take a flyer on a wide out in the 4th (2 picks) like a Pharoh Cooper (SC), Sterling Sheppard (Ok), or Geronimo Allison (IU), Kolby Listenbee (TCU)

I agree. Buckner fits the defense better, while they don't currently need another big body, Brandon Williams may walk next year and Buckner can play anywhere along the line. He can also get after the passer. Jack would be great, but not likely to be there. If I had my druthers, they would trade back to 15 or so, get an extra 3rd plus, and draft Lee in the first.

Yeah, I am not buying it. While I am sure he can make the transition, I think they go Ramsey there...

The Chargers are thinking of taking him at 3 and making him, Jack, a strong safety...

Jack is a flat out stud. He is a great wil, reads the plays quickly, nasty hitter, cover skills, mauls would-be blockers. I do believe he can play in both the 3-4 and 4-3 or any morphing defense. If the Ravens had a shot at him at 6, that would be the steal of the draft. Yes, he would be a great fit for this team Both he and Lee are great leaders and either would work well with Mosley, though I think Lee would be a better mik so maybe they could move Mosley over to the wil.

but the Ravens have neither and the only "stud" corner will likely be gone at 6, & 6 is too high for Hargraves. There is some good talent at corner later in the draft, they just need the coaching, which the Ravens now have, and time.

the key number is 3. offense-qb, wr, rb. defense- rush end, mlb, safety.

They won't move up in this draft, even two spots would cost them more than they need to spend on him. Great player, but they need a great player at other positions too...

Orr is not a true inside backer, he is more of the weak side outside backer. While he has improved quite well over the past couple of years, and covers well, has good speed, he doesn't have the ceiling that Lee has, who is a true inside backer.

Floyd is not a first round talent, there are too many questions about him. Even if the Ravens trade back, he is not worth the first round pick. He is at best a mid 2nd round talent. Yes he is quick, yes athletic, but he is not strong, he does not have many moves, he does not cover well and is slow to diagnose plays. They already have a better version of Floyd who now has a few years of experience under his belt in Orr. Fast, covers well, strong, he can play outside, as a rush end or in the middle. If they take Floyd in the first or with the high 2nd round pick, we might have to start a petition to get Ozzie to retire....

Aside from his blitzing, Mosely has continued to try and slip blocks, thereby being out of position often, missing tackles or being late on tackles. He still cannot cover man to man, gets lost in zone coverage, and usually does not get proper depth on his drops. Depth at the middle position is frankly not there. Brown, McClellen, and the likes have not panned out though they seem to be confident in McClellan. For Lee I would take him at 10 or a little lower, he is that much better than the next player at his position, and is ready to start, make a difference pretty mu h out of the gate. He is a play maker.

I would trade back if Ramsey and Buckner are gone. I don't think Bosa is 1) a good fit for this team 2) is going to play at a level worthy of a high first pick. It is very likely those two will be gone, not sure about 15, the Giants need a line backer in the middle as well, so they might snatch him up at their pick.

With the loss of an aging Smith and a very slow to develop, Mosley and the other inside backers, Lee would be a great addition to a position in great need of improvement. He is fast, quick, excells in coverage whether it be man or zone. He has excellent instincts for sniffing out plays. He does need some on the job training and 6 is or might be a few spots too high for him. Rankings have him in the 10-20 spots. But trading back might not be an option if he is the target, several teams need his services. He could be worth the risk at 6 if he reaches his potential which is much higher than Mosley's. With the way the Ravens can coach up backers, he could very well be the true replacement for Ray....

I like this kid, I hope he can keep improving. Hard runner, fearless even, with quick feet to manuever between the tackles...

I'm not sold on it just being over weight and complacent with money. At Bama he had huge holes, ran against poor defenses more than not. This was exposed by his inability to see the holes, to feel the seams about to open. His lack of foot quickness was not just because of his weight, though that helped keep him from getting to the holes quickly, timely. I would be shocked, completely stunned if he has any type of production. Another wasted Bama guy Ozzie takes a chance on. Sure, no risk, could be any player they take a no risk shot at this time of year...

The others were drafted or signed to be end tables. Upshaw was drafted to be the lamp on said end table. He never came to be the player he had the potential to be because he is lazy. It shows in his play. That is why he could only muster a one year deal after visiting two-three teams....

I wish they would make or address some real changes. Change the defensive holding penalty from an automatic first down to just yards gained. This would make it a little more "even". They should also look at offensive PI, and defensive PI which is a spot foul, and make them a little more equal like say 15 yards for each. But they wont, they would rather toss some one out for verbal sparring that results in unsportsmanlike conduct twice. I am really starting to hate the NFL game.

Okung's deal has no guaranteed money in it, it is basically a one year deal, wow. The Ravens could have done that deal.

Pretty good read, one can move a few around but I think they are close to right. http://sportsnaut.com/2016/03/ranking-top-10-nfl-head-coachquarterback-combos/ They have Flacco and Harbs at 7.

I just saw that, $10.6 the first year, $12 the next four. Crazy deal. Clady- has a healthy price too and he is coming off an acl. $9.5 this coming season, $10 the year after. Sure they could restructure him, but that knee worries me.

But with who? Beachum got a boat load, I am not sure he was worth that price. Okung is looking for $11-13 mil per year. Is he really worth it? Ozzie rarely pays big bucks for offensive lineman.

Maybe, maybe not, as TC has said, it all depends on how he produces.