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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.

I want Lamar to succeed but I really wonder about his run first mentality and erratic passing. He was just a rookie but they need him to make a big step up this year. O-line and WR are priorities and I probably would go with WR in the first round now as opposed to my previous feelings. It is quite possible to find a good O-lineman in round 3 but the odds of a very good receiver being there are very low. It was a good article. I don't see the Ravens making it to the playoffs this year, maybe next. They have soooo many needs and the Browns will be rocking and rolling. They would have to have an incredible draft to come up with a starting WR and OG and some pass rushers to get into the January games. Eric has his hands full of problems to be solved; that's for sure.

Yep...impressive credentials too. But what round would he be available? We don't have a second round pick.

Agree with you Max. I don't think it's necessary to have naked fruit next year though.

RGIII was a good solution.. He's mature and a leader. He'll be good as a mentor for Lamar. I think they need 3 QB's too. I don't know a thing about Tyree Jackson. Is he a pocket passer or the running type?

I don't think Bowser has 'it' but Williams is still a possibility. And like you said, Eric isn't done yet.

Well...I still think they need to draft O-line first. And if not there, then WR. We do need a pass rushing LB, badly too but the team needs so much and has no second round pick. They should make Houston an offer he can't refuse. Then we're down to just 2 major problems.

Impressive if accurate.

Are there any worthwhile pass rushers left in FA?

He could have killed somebody or himself. Or both!

And WTF they might as well trade Jimmy Smith while they're at it. They ought to be able to get a decent pick for him.

If you wanna feel better, let's listen to Mikey; https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-preston-decosta-20190312-story.html

Well, I tell ya Max...Cleveland will win the AFC North this year and will be the best team in that division for several seasons. Its the new normal. Still, we really are trying to get stronger and faster and get REAL cap room which the franchise hasn't had since 2013. The question is, will they stick to the plan or join 'the sky is falling' model?

The more I read about Cody Ford the more I'd take him for LG. He might even be available later than pick 22 allowing us to trade down to get more picks.

Thanks!!

Does anybody know a good site that ranks the top 100 prospects? Does Pro Football Focus do that, maybe?

Sounds good but I’m haunted by the time we dropped out of the first round and wound up with Sergio Kindle and Terrence Cody.

Don't know if I swallow all of this but it is interesting: https://russellstreetreport.com/2019/03/04/nfl-draft/trading-back-best-move-in-deep-draft/

Agree.

Oh yeah, Cody also plays guard. I saw him as a possible LG for us.

Looks likE I forgot to post the link. I meant to post an article about Oklahoma tackle Cody and suggest him as a rounde one pick. Now I can’t remember where I saw it so I can’t post the link itself. Sheez,, embarrassing even for an old fart like me.