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So who would you pick from this bunch?: Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) Florida DT Caleb Banks "If not for injury concerns and the fact that he missed most of his final college season because of a foot issue, Banks would likely be a first-round pick. He offers a rare combination of size, strength and quickness. He is 6-6, 327 pounds, but he moves like a smaller man. He needs polish and to improve his conditioning." Washington WR Denzel Boston "The Ravens brought several receivers into the facility for pre-draft visits, including Texas A&M's KC Concepcion and Boston, who had 20 touchdowns over the past two college seasons. At 6-4, 212 pounds, Boston has the length teams are looking for and knows how to use his body to win 50-50 balls. He's a physical runner with the ball in his hands, and he has punt return value." Florida C Jake Slaughter "The Athletic's Dane Brugler has Slaughter as the No. 1 center in the draft. A three-year starter in the SEC, he's well built at 6-5, 305 pounds and is a technician who knows how to utilize leverage. He's also well regarded for his leadership skills and intangibles. Slaughter doesn't have any eye-popping traits, but he gets the job done." Missouri OLB Zion Young "A two-year starter, Young is expected to be taken in the early stages of the second round. He had 6.5 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles last season. He lacks elite quickness off the edge, and he still needs to broaden his pass-rushing repertoire. Still, he's a rangy and physical run defender who has the tools to suggest he'll become an effective pass rusher in the pros." Day 3 (Round 4-7) Indiana RB Roman Hemby "Hemby is a no-frills downhill runner who is comfortable as a pass catcher and kick returner. The Maryland native has proven durable and consistent. He has fumbled only twice in 840 career touches. He'd be a solid late Day 3 pick, and his return ability gives him a chance to crack a roster." Maryland S Jalen Huskey "The Frederick, Md., native said he hit it off with Ravens special teams coordinator Anthony Levine Sr. at the combine. He has extensive special teams experience, and that will be his clearest path to a roster spot. As a safety, he plays with discipline and has great ball skills. Huskey had 11 interceptions over his final three college seasons." Oklahoma State P Wes Pahl "Even after signing Luke Elzinga, the Ravens are still in the punter market. Pahl, who has a huge leg, averaged just over 46 yards per punt for the Cowboys and also has experience holding. Other top punter options include Michigan State's Ryan Eckley, Georgia's Brett Thorson and Elon's Jeff Yurk."

Maybe Roquan should take Lamar aside and pass on some tips to him.

Oh, I agree with that. It seems foolish to not have an agent once you start talking hundreds of millions of dollars.

Sometimes I think even Lamar doesn't know what he really wants.

I really can't positively determine what it is that Lamar wants. If it is the most money he can get for the shortest possible contract and that would make him the highest compensated QB in the League he would probably be 'happy' but it would doom the team to no chance of being in a Super Bowl for the length of that contract. I suspect but don't know for sure, that Lamar's number one goal, which used to be winning a championship, is now simply making the most money.

OK...I admit it...I'm stumped. What does all this mean for the Ravens and Jackson at this point in Jackson's current contract? Are we committed or not committed to pay him over $84mil in 2027 and does all of it count against the cap? I am guessing that we are committed and it does count against the cap even if he's not playing here?

Well he was hurting in a lot of spots last year and he has shown he can beat that defense given adequate protection. While I think he's on the downside of his career as a running quarterback, his ceiling for pocket passing can't be assessed yet.

Bingo!

Glad you liked it.

You guys beat me to it. I cross posted in another thread about this 'horrible' loss to the Ravens.

We could really use him. Hopefully, we'll know more before draft day. Meanwhile, we lost a lotta talent with Falalle going to Harbaugh...oh, wait!

While I’d like that pick, I think he’s gonna be gone by 14.

Found a link to an interactive draft simulator that might be interesting...worth a look. https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mockdraft.

Sounds really promising. Maybe save us a draft pick for something else if he's really that good?

Happy Easter to you too... Maybe the Easter Bunny will bring us some interior linemen in the draft.

Well holy crap, things changed almost 10 years ago and I didn't even know it! My age is really catching up to me.

I think we start earlier because the NFL allows new coaches to do that. It's a full schedule with the draft and OTA's. Should be very interesting. I read a blurb somewhere that the Offensive Coordinator is a West Coast Offense guy. So more interest than even usual.

I see now we are posting in verse, I just hope the new coach makes us better, not worse. We have to allow him some time to settle in Before we will know if with our team he can win. I find that posting like this is too hard to do So I will just sign off without further ado.

Is it still forbidden for an NFL owner to also own another franchise in another sport?

Plank is 'only' worth about 1.1 billion and the Lerner family does have the money but they also own the Nationals. Don't know the Arles family and couldn't find anything on them.

So who is going to buy the team from Bisciotti in 5-10 years at those prices? Sure won't be anyone local---nobody with that much money for this area.

That's probably spot on.

I gather it's not. I really hate these International games. They should just have a separate league if they want to make money across the globe. Greed is the driving factor in the NFL and as the years tick by it's getting worse and worse. https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/04/01/ravens-play-cowboys-in-rio-de-janeiro-brazil-in-2026/.

I would add incentives to get his pay back up if meets them.

Well, pretty much as expected. I still don't like the kickoff from 50 yard line rule.