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Yeah, I think we overpaid for OBJ. We don't even know if he's healthy. I would rather have had Hopkins.

Yep...I'm wondering who our LG and regular rotation of receivers will be especially. Also, cornerback depth. And you're right...it will all come down to injuries. Health is the top concern especially with guys coming off significant injuries from last year. Also would like us to come up with a better option for backup QB.

Good article by Zebriec on all the issues involving the Ravens as camp is almost ready to start. Gee I hope The Athletic keeps him on for his Ravens' coverage. https://theathletic.com/4678537/2023/07/11/ravens-offseason-roster-breakdown/

Yep. Those are the dates I read about. Rookies and quarterbacks report on the 18th just about 3 weeks from now. It's getting close.

I agree Sharpe was best but I'd put Andrews at 2 and Heap at 3.

Yeah, I think Monken is the key upgrade here. I see a big, entertaining season ahead. Super Bowl, who knows but I'll be happy if the offense is as improved as much as i think it will be and the defense is tight. I would like to see Lamar have a better backup QB.

Wow...Roquan is psyched up and ready to play. I think Marlon Humphrey addressed his teammates the same way. Could be a ferocious defense if they can generate a competent pass rush. And stay relatively healthy.

In summary, I agree with the majority of your choices. I could quibble here and there but the only ones that really I'd argue with is that I would have Mark Andrews in the #2 spot, and I wouldn't have Ohrer anywhere close to 2nd for OT's. As I said I agree with most of the rest. All in all I think you came up with a pretty good ranking.

I'm a little hazy on this but I got the impression from Harbs that the cortisone is to help the healing process from having the screws removed.

Well, I think they'll be some growing pains for sure but it will certainly be more interesting watching that than what we've seen in the recent past.

Monken has injected me with Raven optimism. I'm really looking forward to what he can do.

Gee, some actually good news on the injury front. Cause for some optimism for a change. If he stays healthy and the receivers produce it would really help the passing game. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also read this today...the kind of thing that usually happens to one of our guys. I always liked the guy and hope he has a quick recovery: https://theathletic.com/4607923/2023/06/13/jets-chuck-clark-knee-injury/

Here's the other concern I've had: https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-rashod-bateman-limited-minicamp-20230613-7h7wnf47rjbpjnirwfzay2cqwq-story.html

Well I'm glad to hear it. I wasn't sure he'd show up. I still think we overpaid to get him because we have no idea how healthy he is. We'll see.

Good point. And what about Bellichek since Brady left?? https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-tom-brady-bill-belichick-josh-mcdaniels

I think Harb's strength is the motivation that he instills in his players. His weakness is he doesn't know the intricacies of the offense or defense and his time management is questionable at best. It's important for him to have high quality offensive and defensive coordinators. I think I agree with the premise that he doesn't like outspoken players. But, hell, you can't argue with the man's regular season record over his career here. One more thing. I bet player selection, at least to type of player wanted, is the coaches domain and actually acquiring said players is in the hands of the GM. I think it's that way on most teams or should be if the front office has faith in the coaches it hires.

I like the addition of this guy. We'll see if it pays dividends.

He's an impressive back but as you say backs are now pretty much plug and play. There's usually good ones available still around in round 3. That said, if he's indeed fully healthy, and this season will show if he is or isn't, I'd prefer to keep him around if Harbs and he can patch up their differences; in public, at least.

Not exactly a resounding vote of confidence in J.K. I think Harbs may be pissed at him for when he voiced his displeasure when the coach had his presser at the owners' meeting. JK embarrassed him for sure then.

I'm kind of dumbfounded by this. As you said, 'why him'?

I'm old enough to have heard of the dance but can't say I ever did it. And I am old.

He turns 31 in June and with that injury history I think we best avoid him. Monken's offense will still be effective without him, I believe.

Yeah, I can't see where they have the cap space now for Hopkins after they committed to OBJ. Kinda of a shame since I think Hopkins would have been my choice as opposed to Beckham. Oh well, at the time we sure couldn't have made a trade that the Cards wouldn't have asked a lot for. Frankly, I'm surprised they just let him walk. Makes me a bit suspicious that there may be some physical issue with him?

The Baltimore Ravens parted ways with now-former offensive coordinator Greg Roman following the 2022 season in hopes of finding more consistent success on that side of the ball. They hired Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken to take over, and so far the move is already paying dividends. Following his first practice at Baltimore’s voluntary organized team activities, Jackson was asked about how active and talkative Monken has been while teaching and installing the new offense. Jackson said that Monken is like that even in the meeting rooms, and that he’s talkative and because of that “you’re enjoying it”. “Not even just practice, I want to say, I’ll say, even in the meeting rooms, Coach [offensive coordinator Todd Monken] is very active. He’s talkative and you’re enjoying it – the learning process of what he’s saying [when he’s] teaching us the new offense. It’s fun.” https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/28/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-enjoying-new-oc-todd-monken/

I'm putting my money on Monken.