oldno82

A shame about Tucker but he brought in on himself. I agree they should draft one and sign an undrafted free agent. Only if it looks like we couldn't get a young guy we wanted would I want them to go for an existing or former NFL kicker.

I agree with the adopted rule changes but I do want to see them end the tush push. I'd like to revert back to the pre-2005 rule against helping a runner by pulling or pushing him. It just looks like a rugby scrum to me.

What about a kicker? Do we draft one or gamble that Tucker plays or that we can pick up one as an unsigned rookie after the draft? I know a lot depends on the outcome of the NFL investigation but that seems to be taking on a life of its own.

I could see us taking him as a day3 pick but I would hope they investigate his work ethic heavlly.

Well, I honestly don't know. It looks like if he can get his hands on you, you're dead, but is he capable of collapsing the pocket with the quicker and big NFL O-linemen?

I just don't know about this guy. Cody still stings. Any tape on this guy that's available to see?

Yeah it's true we have been down that road before with bad results.

He does irk me sometimes but you can't complain about his results in the regular season and stability is important. I figure this is his last contract and then it's off to retirement.

Agree.

Me too and I want a guy who can be a beast in rushing the passer off the edge on a consistent basis...the kind of guy who draws 2 blockers to slow him down.

Very good read, I'd say. So if it pans out that way, maybe we finally get that young pass rusher we've been throwing the dice on the last few years. If we come away with a starting edge guy I'd consider it to be a decent draft. If we also come away with a D-line guy who's a starter I'll be happy. Anything more and I'd be ecstatic.

Well I gather from what I've read he's only been injured this past season so maybe we got a steal. As Papa said, it's a low risk-high reward scenario.

They got the CB cheaply as he is still owed money this year from his old team. Anybody know much about this guy?

I liked both moves. Cleveland proved he could play at least at a satisfactory level in the rotation and was eager to play special teams. I don't know too much about Rush but I am glad the Johnson plan is over. I looked at Rush's stats over his career and they are solid. The contract is for $6 mil but is loaded with incentives. Nice!

Marlon is a loyal Raven and a team leader. I just hope he stays healthy. We need him.

Does anybody know what is the highest comp pick ever given out? Is 3rd round the max?

Yeah, I was sorry to see Board go too. But we are currently over the cap. We need to do some draft magic this year.

Glad that Stephens got a big payday but they paid too much. He was on the losing end of too many match-ups last year. Will miss Mekari, but you can't keep 'em all. We'll be alright with Vorhees and pick up some depth in the draft.

We can use those two years to keep Lamar protected and develop a capable LT replacement. It helps keep our window open.

We may, but it gives us the most flexibility if the risk pays off.

Stanley and the Ravens agreed today on a 3-year $60million contract with $44 mil guaranteed. Reported by The Athletic. Now we can look for an edge rusher or CB in the first round.

Not going to deny that there is risk involved, but he was healthy for all of last season and played very well. Even if we draft an LT or an RT, it would probably take them at least 7-10 games to come up to NFL speed. There's no all-stars waiting down where we're drafting. It's a risk worth taking if Eric can come up with a Raven's style contract.

We should use the draft to take BPA for every pick, regardless of position.

It's a risk with Stanley but one I'm willing to take. We aren't going to find a starting LT in the draft and I don't like the idea of moving Rosey to LT. Let the kid settle in at RT and go with the vet at LT. And, yes, if we can get a decent guard in FA, do it.

Well before I agree I want to see what the league comes up with. I wouldn't be opposed to further action by the team if the NFL whitewashes this.