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Yes, he looks like he has it all. I'll have to look for some tape on him. We might want to get him even if we do bring Gus back.

I'm not real sure about trading out of the first round. I remember the last time we did that it was a disaster: Sergio Kindle and Terrance Cody were our 2 picks in the second. Plus you lose the potential of a 5th year option which only the first rounders get. It would have to be a very enticing package to move out of the first.

If we let Ricard go, they may decide to go without a FB...but I think he'll be back. Backup QB, yep they need that too.

This is going to be very interesting watching EDC pulling rabbits out of a hat. O-line has been stated to need a deep infusion of talent, need an edge rusher and a cornerback or two, and, oh yes, as always a wide receiver. And a running back. And, did I forget anything?

Current thinking among the talking heads is that Ravens will use franchise tag on Matebuike while they continue talks for a contract. That's a big chunk of cap money if they can't sign him.

Yeah, I don't think we have enough space. I'd rather have 3 other guys than Justin as good as he is.

Man, that was a much-needed shot in the arm.

I would think it is very difficult to proceed with any charges when the victim really doesn't press the case. In domestic abuse cases it does happen all too often that the victim doesn't press charges and the cycle of abuse>call for help>decision not to press charges>abuse and the cycle starts all over again. If Jay really wants to do the right thing here he should just leave this woman alone and not have anything more to do with her. And maybe he's learned a lesson and this won't ever happen again. But those outcomes are rare. If he did this he needs help quickly...and needs to keep his gun happy brother out of it. I don't think we've heard the end of this by any means. Both the Ravens and the NFL may move ahead with disciplinary action which they can do even if no crime has been proven.

A real shame how injuries hurt him. His contract is too big to carry. A cut in salary is a necessity for the team.

Also, there's reports his brother was present and pulled a gun on her. This was not a trivial incident. It's a mess and I too think he is probably on the way out the door.

I'll be surprised now if they bring any of those free agents back. Kinda shocked by Zeitler non-move but he will be 34 and we don't know what he's asking. OT will the bane of the offensive line next year.

Baltimore Banner reports an investigation into whatever happened has been suspended without charges.

Me too if he could start for us and contribute right away. What about OT's though. We're hurting there.

Glad to see Agholar re-signed. He's not a game breaker, but his steady veteran presence is a help. If they stay healthy, Bateman, Flowers, and Agholar might make up the core of the receiver wide receiver room. We could use one more good receiver but we also have other priorities.

I would only trade up a few spaces if a player of need who was also a BPA was there. Otherwise, I do agree, better talent on the whole is in the middle rounds this year.

Well, I have doubts about Franklin's frame. Aggressive NFL corners might find it easy to keep him contained. Could be why he was hot/cold during games last season. I don't know what capital we'd have to trade, but it might be worth trading up in round one to get a starter at LT.

The O-line, particularly tackle, needs to be the priority unless a great BPA drops to our pick. Unlikely to find a starting LT as far down as we are drafting, so going for a BPA is probably what will happen. It's hard to draft for need at any pick out of the top 10 so you've just got to go with the flow. Has anybody heard if Keaton Mitchel will make it back in time for camp?

Interesting...thanks Grubber...maybe much ado about not much regarding Zay. I hope.

Hey Grubber, where did you see that report?

I don't see where Todd Monken is from the 'nepotism hiring train'.

Well, that's why it's a good thing Lamar is transitioning now at age 27.

Lamar's no dummy. Hopefully, he learns from the KC game and makes the appropriate adjustments next time. He's young yet. Elway, Manning and others were nearing the end of their careers when they finally won 'the big one'. And Dan Marino never did. We probably won't have another shot at the big prize for a little while due to free agency and cap constraints, but I bet he improves and will be ready and even more hungry for a title next time the opportunity arises. And, who knows? Maybe EDC has some more magic in his wand and can put together another contender sooner than we think.

Well as you said he's still young. There's no doubt he sees the future as a pocket passer rather than a running quarterback. He did screw it up in the KC game. Forgot about his running backs. Or maybe that was Monken. We don't really know.

Starting to sound, well, weird. I mean this happened on January 17 and they're still investigating? You'd think they'd have an answer by now. I'd like to see our local politicians just stay out of it.

Yep...I really liked him too. He always seemed to be so happy to be playing. Well, at least until he lost the ball at the goal line. I'm hoping there is nothing to this, but past experience with other players makes me wary.