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Getting more picks is a good idea and giving OL is my priority too. But before I'd take an ILB I think I'd go for a WR then an ILB.

Just a 'for fun' question: on which position should the Ravens concentrate on in the NFL draft: WR, OL, LB, RB? That's assuming all of them have a BPA when our turn comes.

I'm not worried at all by the running game. I think with Lamar, Edwards, Dixon, and Ingrahm we're loaded. It's the passing game that I worry about.

A panel has a downer look at the 2019 Ravens: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/video/mark-ingram-visits-josh-jacobs-on-alabama-campus

OK, Max...sounds like they did as much as they can. You're right about not being able to draft a whole WR corps in one year. I still wonder, though: why only a one year contract?

His stats haven't been very impressive as far as I can see but his highlights indicate a tough guy on YAC. As long as he catches the ball and can block I'll be OK with it. I just wonder why we're still doing one year rentals.

Yup...cool article!

Maybe. Maybe they tried or are trying. His injury history hurts his value though.

I don’t know about this move. Smacks of another one year and gone guy.

Additional info...the last time the Ravens traded out of the first round was 2012. They took Upshaw and Osemele. The mess with Kindle and Cody occurred in 2010. Geez! Time flies! 9 Years ago!

All I can say is that I hope so. We'll know in just a few weeks I guess. What would you say to trading Jimmy Smith for a 2nd rounder? I don't think it's a great idea but it's something to think about. Also don't know if we could get a second round pick for him. And I hate the idea of messing with the secondary which may be the best in the league. Tough questions.

They've sure shown a liking for trading back and I don't mind that. I just don't want a debacle like we had with the Sergio Kindle/Cody mess where we traded out of the first round and took those two guys in the second. That was awful. And that worries me.

Well, we've heard from DeCosta. He sounds impressive but we'll have to wait for results. Our strategy seems to be like it was last year. Any ideas about how we can pick up a decently placed second rounder?

Yup.

I understand that...I'm just prioritizing. The secondary may be good enough with the pass rush we have now (cringe!)

No second round pick is killing us. I'm pro-Oline and WR for 1st 2 picks.

Agree with that.

Dammit! We don't want a WR with a dropping passes issue!!! https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/26/2019-nfl-draft-ravens-draft-wr-in-draft-wires-latest-mock-following-free-agency/

Good one, varaven!!

I think they may have thought Mosley was going to stay because he was so verbal about doing so. In the end though, the lure of more money, big money, became too tempting for him. He certainly isn't worth all the money that he wound up with and the Ravens usually don't overpay.

I'm all for it. We'll see what Eric does.

"Trading back I think the most realistic option is Baltimore trades back. With no second-round selection, the Ravens will likely look to trade back and pick up some extra draft picks while still hitting needs at better values.Given how quiet Baltimore was in free agency and the way general manager Eric DeCosta seems to be building for the future, trading back is the wisest choice unless a top-15 prospect drops down to No. 22." Yeah, this is the way I see it too.

Good recap, Pops. I think we ought to try and get him come round 4-5. Fortunately, we have 2 3rd round picks. BUT, they may be looking at getting a QB in 6th or 7th round or even as a UDFA. That's kind of been our picking ground for 3rd string quarterbacks.

I think Tyree will go before round 5. I think round 3 or even 2 is more likely.

If Lamar gets hurt or sucks this year, we do have a backup with somewhat the same style but actually more skilled. Plus he has a load of experience now. Glad they signed RGIII.