oldno82

Well, of course everything now is all conjecture. We might not even see Ojabo until 2023 camp. But the consensus is that the draft as a whole for B'more was extremely good. I just hope that as a minimum our first round picks turn out to be starters this year.

I just read where Brown was the 10th most targeted receiver in the league last year. And then there's this: https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-2022-nfl-draft-grades-20220501-b4org6ag3venxmtntzc22to3pu-story.html#nt=pf-double chain~ravens-main-chain~feed-driven flex feature~automated~ravens-1~B4ORG6AG3VENXMTNTZC22TO3PU~1~1~1~5~art yes. All these positive reviews on the draft give me hope. There is also consensus that the Ojabo pick was a steal.

I think it is a problem when you have a run heavy offense like we have. I don't think we'll get anywhere with signing good free agent receivers to this team. Why would they want to come here if they're not allowed to produce? Fortunately, Bateman is here and hopefully Roman gets his head out of his ass and adds more passing plays to the offense. That might happen and it might not. I think Roman was changing a little bit in that direction last season and Brown was a prima donna type. So we have to wait and see if Lamar is allowed more passing opportunities this season. and who he throws to. I really wonder how Lamar is going to take it too now that his bestie is gone. Will he demand a trade too? Or will he grow up a bit more? Only time will tell.

The draft was 'OK' for me. Not getting a pass rusher is a killer but getting Faalele as a run blocker is a good move. He might even turn out to have some pass blockig skils. I like the Hamilton pick because he looks like he's ready to play and be a frickin' good playmaker with his interception and tackling skills. Linderbaum will be a good pickup for us but I'm not sure we needed to draft him that high. I don't like the Ojabo pick. He'll probably miss the whole first year between re-habbing and sitting on the bench. He'll miss all the OTA's and the entire camp and pre-season most likely and I think that will have long-term negative effects. I really don't like not having an LT. The lack of getting an LT and a ready-to-play pass rusher make me give this draft a 'C'. But I'm just a fan and hope I'm wrong. Most sports outlets seem to love our draft and have given it high grades.

Hmmm...I don't think replacing a 1000 yd receiver here will be easy given our past poor record of drafting good receivers. Think Dev or Proche can fill the need?

OK...who's going to take his space? Or is there another deal to come?

Well at least they came away with the top S and C in the draft. I was hoping for a pass rusher or OT but it was not to be. This really puts the pressure on tomorrow and on the chances of Stanley making it back full bore. Like I've been saying here ad nauseum, we need more playmakers.

What did they get for it?

Thanks for the post with the info, Max. I think when the dust settles tonight it will be Jordan Davis to the Ravens.

Lloyd sounds like a winner. Lindenbaum I just don't know though it wouldn't be a reach to pick him and he'll probably be there at 14 if they decide to stand pat. I honestly do not have a clue whom they pick as long as it's a guy who makes plays that really impact the game being played even if it's on offense.

Who would like out of these 14? : https://www.baltimoreravens.com/photos/14-players-ravens-could-draft-at-no-14#c97a6b05-85f5-4fb4-b47f-c42797b59911

Its hard for me to say what we need more because we need both but I'm hoping for either an OT or edge rusher. I will take any player that is a major playmaker though.

Agree with you on Boykin situation last year.

They have 10 picks. For sure they won't hit on most of them. So what can we count on in the draft? Two or three starters max? That leaves a lot of holes. FWIW CBS has the Ravens trading down to get more picks. Don't like the idea personally. Maybe we should trade up to get a bona-fide star pass rusher.

Man, so many holes to fill: center, left tackle, running back, defensive line, pass rusher, linebacker, secondary. We've got more holes to fill than we have topsoil. So much is going to depend on Stanley, Dobbins, Gus coming back and being able to go at the same level as before the injuries. I don't think we did enough in free agency to plug the many holes we have. I know cap space is tight. I think we're going to be in for another down year. Looks like a 2-year rebuilding project to me before we get back to the playoffs.

Yeah, I agree. The secondary as a group seems injury prone now. We thought we had a deep secondary last year and still got skunked.

Should we have kept him then?

I agree that he is good enough to play in spots. I don't know why he didn't stay here unless they offered him more money and more playing time. Anybody know what he got and what we were offering? Maybe he wanted to play as a #1 and he's not worth that.

Well it could be that this year in particular we have so many holes to fill in the draft that they don't want to use up one for a temporary RB. I know you can always grab one as late as the 3rd round but there may be better uses when the 3rd comes up. It's all about having options.

Well, Hill can go...I think Gordon would be for insurance if either of the regular backs needs more time...I don't think it means, I hope not anyway, that JK and Gus are done.

Completely understandable for him to stay put rather than make a nation wide trip for the same money. This is no fault of the Ravens.

We could also get a Super Bowl or 2.

Yeah I was and still am in favor of a dome. Missed a big opportunity there. Now the stadium is only used for about 10-15 dates a year.

Wow! Just look at we have to look forward to with Papa! On the other hand, Papa, look at it this way. After next year it's only a 2-yr deal. If Bisciotti feels it's time for Harbs to go, he can afford to just fire him.

Yeah. Good point.