oldno82

So suit up 60 but carry 65...it's a long season. I doubt the NFLPA would ever agree unless the roster is greatly expanded to provide more jobs, more dues, and less wear and tear.

The second bye is a must for an 18 game schedule. I think you should be able to suit up 60 players. Not sure about the 17 game limit. Wouldn't all of this have to be negotiated with the union?

He didn't mention his hands of stone, either.

There's plenty of OT's for us to take in the first round who can start right away. There is a good safety available in the 2nd round but we might have to trade up. Depends where Clayton Prior goes. And there's more: http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/2014-Ravens-Scouts-Eye-Safeties/b1667ddb-897b-4548-b31c-da97463c5ed2

Pretty impressive. I like his size and arm.

Well, he sure can catch in traffic, over the middle against tough competition. Looks like he has ability to block.

Let's all hope Joe is a lot more accurate on the deep ball too this year.

Hey guys, I'd be happy with either West (who I think has demonstrated power) or Archer (big and fast). All I know is we've got to draft our next franchise RB.

I don't think they're expecting anything big from Forsett.. But they might wait until the 4th round for a back.

Mel Kiper's recommendations for the first 3 rounds of the draft: "Kiper’s Three-Round Draft Predictions … Take RB In Round 3 Well, ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper and Hensley are on the same page about the Ravens using the third round to take a running back. Kiper gave his three-round draft predictions for each of the 32 NFL teams, and he has changed his thoughts about wide receiver for the Ravens. He doesn’t have the team selecting a wide receiver with their first four picks. Here’s what he thinks could happen: Round 1 (17) OT Zack Martin, Notre DameRound 2 (48) S Jimmie Ward, Northern IllinoisRound 3 (79) RB Dri Archer, Kent St.Round 3 (99) TE Troy Niklas, Notre Dame (Comp) “The addition of Steve Smith shifts my priority a little here,” Kiper wrote. “Initially, Brandin Cooks would have seemed like an ideal fit, but it's a deep draft at the skill positions on offense, and I'm going to address a pretty significant need at tackle, where Ricky Wagner would be starting on the right side if the season started tomorrow. Martin, who was solid at left tackle for the Irish, can play early. “I get the free safety I need in Round 2, where Ward is a steal. I look for an explosive playmaker in Round 3. Archer adds another dimension to the offense -- he's a Darren Sproles-type. In Round 3, I'm adding a tight end in Niklas after Jordan Tripp comes off the board with Denver a few picks earlier.” If we got all these guys, I'd be very happy. Here's some video of Archer:

Cool stuff, Crav. Johnny U. Is etched in my memory. And always will be.

On the question of who's the greatest NFL quarterback of all time: http://www.nfl.com/qs/bracketology/index.jsp

Yeah, the current policy is beyond stupid.

Absolutely. Give him one shot at it.

I miss him too but guys like him are very rare, both speed and power.

That's how I see him.

You know West weighs 225, though. He's short, true, but powerful.

Lets see what the Bengals do with Andy Dalton.

I know what you mean. It's killing me that we probably have to draft a tackle or FS there. Killing me! I doubt if he'd take the pay cut we'd give him. He's too proud. But if he's willing, so am I for a one year stopgap.

Terrance West is starting to look pretty damned good to me. He's talented and we can get him farther down the draft list.

Trading down would be great but the news this year is that other teams aren't willing to trade up because the draft is supposed to be so deep. To me it's coming down to a choice between Martin and Dixon. Pryor belongs more in the second round. I really hate giving up on a WR or TE at 17, but the other needs might be greater.

Yeah, Brown should get a shot at least.

Frankly, I'm sick that we let Blount get away without even making an offer. I think Oz is a smart man. But I don't really know where their heads are about getting us a RB and a FS. They're very loyal to Ray Rice but they got to do what's best for the team here and get us 2 real RB's. If I were Ozzie, I'd consider trying to trade a draft choice for a FS at this point. RBs in the draft are a dime a dozen, but I'm not sold on rookie FS's playing with sophomore SS's.

I miss the Baltimore Colts. I'd be lying if I said I didn't. The Ravens have been a good substitute though. The NFL of the 50s-70s was a much different beast than it is today. The older teams showed so much sportsmanship. Every time a guy does a dance in the endzone or flexes his biceps after a tackle, it makes me sick. Artie and Gino said the same thing. The old teams had tons of class. But, that is a long gone era now. Everything in is 'in your face' today. M&T is a decent stadium. A dome would have made more money for the city. But I can live with M&T and Camden Yards. Bottom line: we all better hope Bisciotti still owns the Ravens when the stadium lease is up. Or we might get our hearts broken again.

Good points. If they had left the name, colors, and history here, I would not have felt so gut-shot.