oldno82

Yep. How long now have we said the Ravens lack the killer instinct?

Joe will still be able to get the ball to him...he's not that washed up yet. But they still need to draft a replacement for him because he should go in a year or two when the dead money comes down.

Well considering the overall mess they've made of things, I list this as a positive step---maybe. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-crabtree-0317-story.html

A really good article. The Ravens' brass will read it and then proceed to continue on their current destructive path.

The Ravens ‘big planning meeting’ in Florida looks laughable now as well as Bisciotti’s state of the Ravens presser. I can’t even tell who’s running this mess. Is it the owner, GM, GM in waiting, or the coach? WTF happened to this organization?

Somebody fill me in on Ryan Grant and John Brown... http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Reports-Ravens-Signing-Wide-Receiver-Ryan-Grant-to-4-Year-Deal/4e5c2b1a-2cac-4ea1-9976-71974b89e899 http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Reports-Ravens-to-Sign-Wide-Receiver-John-Brown/a81c8693-46db-4d60-8ae6-5113771b074a

Pardon me while I puke.

I like that idea.

While I don’t think Carr is the best thing since sliced bread, were not in a position yet to release him. Jimmy might never be the same...a torn Achilles heal may affect his quickness even after it heals. I hope I’m wrong.

I agree with that one.

Knee injuries killed this guy.

I guess this is our ‘big splash’ in free agency. Very poor move both from a talent and resources perspective.

Lauletta and Kirk will be around in the later rounds. They both looked very good to me. First round pick for qb leftovers would be a bad move.

And to that point Eisenberg says: " But at the same time, there are reasons why the “first-round quarterback” idea is bubbling up this year. The draft class is super deep in quarterbacks, with as many as six possibly going high. Given the event’s unpredictable nature, a significant talent could be available at No. 16 overall, when the Ravens pick. Those opportunities are rare. It’s an eye-opening concept, for sure. And there are things about it to like. For starters, it surely would shake up the local football world, which could use a shake after three straight non-playoff seasons. After a season in which empty seats appeared and the ending disappointed, I’ve heard it suggested that the Ravens can’t do anything to fire up their “bored” fans in the offseason. Oh, yeah? Let’s see what happens if they draft Louisville’s Lamar Jackson or Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield. That would take care of the yawns. Nothing gets a buzz going like new blood under center. It also would rock Flacco’s world – nothing affirms your sports mortality more than your replacement’s arrival. Would the Ravens benefit from that? Are they willing to find out?" http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Eisenberg-Ravens-Are-Unlikely-to-Draft-a-First-Round-Quarterback-But-the-Idea-Has-Merit-/15122f5f-36cf-4cec-8cb7-a40125928a2c

He looked pretty damn good in the Senior Bowl. I'd be thinking about trading down in the first to take him late in that round. Or, get Sutton and Moore both.

Crap, Tsyl, if one of those top qb's falls to 16 I want us to take him!

I agree...Tyrod's a bridge and a good backup...they're still hunting for a franchise quarterback and I think they're going to get one this time. The only thing I disagree on is that I think Cleveland is going to to be better than 6-10. Things can really change fast when you've got as many picks as they do and $100 mil in cap space.

Dumb move...it wastes scarce resources on the same guy we've been following for years now and waiting for him to get healthy and productive. I don't recall him adding much to the team last year as a PLAYMAKER! Maybe if I say it loud enough Ozzie will hear me.

It's Ozzie's last throw of the dice. i'm hopeful but realistically don't think he can pull it off. Hope I'm wrong.

Boulware.

You bet!

Laughable column.

Probably best since it's a one year deal. One thing I feel like screaming to the Ravens is to use whatever pick (other than first) is necessary to land Lauletta or Kirk at qb. These guys should be 2-4th round picks somewhere along the line. I don't ever recall seeing a qb class in the draft that is this deep. We simply can't afford not to take a chance on a guy to groom as Flacco's replacement.

Just what we need...another receiver on the cusp of the downside of his career.

This draft is so loaded with QB's I think we've got to take one like Kirk, or Lauletta in the mid-round picks. Damn shame we don't have our usual bevy of comp picks. We have so many needs and there's lots of overall talent to be taken in the 4-5 round range.