Robjr83 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Looks like a WR/TE hybrid. All draft picks look good on highlight reels. I hope we go offense in the first 2 rounds. Corners take time to develop. Lets get a CB/DB on free angency and get Joe some more weapons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 For whats its worth Kiper has released his first Mock Draft Devin Funchess Devin FunchessBaltimore Ravens (10-6)COLLEGE: MichiganClass: JrHT: 6-4WT: 235POS: WR Analysis: It's not really fair to call Funchess a tight end based on where he typically lines up, but at more than 6-foot-4 and at about 235 pounds with the ability to simply overpower most cornerbacks, he's not exactly a flanker, either. What I'd call him is a perpetual matchup problem, a guy you can move around, with the quickness to run crisp routes and easily create space if linebackers try to cover him and enough size to make cornerbacks have to go through him for the ball. Joe Flacco can use a weapon like Funchess, as could Gary Kubiak, assuming he passes on any other overtures. That is to high. ^^^^^^^I had my eye on this guy, going to look at his college tape in a little, Also Dorial Green Beckham(DGB) 6-5 225 , if he can only put the weed down.It isn't just weed. He broke into his GF's apartment and shoved her RM. After the Rice situation I don't see a #1 being used on him. If he can be had in the 3rd or later he is a steal there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 For whats its worth Kiper has released his first Mock Draft Devin Funchess Devin FunchessBaltimore Ravens (10-6)COLLEGE: MichiganClass: JrHT: 6-4WT: 235POS: WR Analysis: It's not really fair to call Funchess a tight end based on where he typically lines up, but at more than 6-foot-4 and at about 235 pounds with the ability to simply overpower most cornerbacks, he's not exactly a flanker, either. What I'd call him is a perpetual matchup problem, a guy you can move around, with the quickness to run crisp routes and easily create space if linebackers try to cover him and enough size to make cornerbacks have to go through him for the ball. Joe Flacco can use a weapon like Funchess, as could Gary Kubiak, assuming he passes on any other overtures. As Papa said, too high for Funches, who is not very good with his route running, look closely at Kipper's write up; quickness to, not that he does run crisp routes. He is also not a good blocker what so ever, and has suspect hands. I like the kid, he is the type, athletic, of tight end the team needs, but they can get him in the 2nd, maybe even the 3rd pending on how the draft goes. With that said, I wouldn't mind the Ravens drafting him, the potential is enormous and he could play right away in certain situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Looks like a WR/TE hybrid. All draft picks look good on highlight reels. I hope we go offense in the first 2 rounds. Corners take time to develop. Lets get a CB/DB on free angency and get Joe some more weapons. I'd like to see that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Aside from Hill, that doesn't leave anyone does it Max ? They just need to get back to the basics of tackling the ball carrier instead of the pigskin. Had they tackled Amendola on those critical plays, we might be playing this Sunday for the trip to Az.Do you think part of the problem is the DB'S playing 10 yards off the ball? I've seen tons of plays where the WR will catch/turn/juke before the DB is even in position to tackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryBOWI0eNbkI don't like highlights. Even marginal guys can look good when they play against a bad DB or something. He is a load with the ball in his hands. A few things I don't like. He looks like a lazy blocker. His hands don't look great. He is not a dynamic runner. I don't think he can play on the outside. I think he has to bulk up and play TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Do you think part of the problem is the DB'S playing 10 yards off the ball? I've seen tons of plays where the WR will catch/turn/juke before the DB is even in position to tackle. I think they play 10 yards off because they can't cover. Pees' thinking is that its better to have a completed pass in front of you where you can wrap the receiver up when he catches rather than behind you for a big gainer. Of course, as has been said, you have to tackle immediately at the catch and our guys can't do that for whatever reason. Poor tackling, inability to cover, and no press coverage are the issues. Pretty much shows how crappy our DBs are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryBOWI0eNbkI don't like highlights. Even marginal guys can look good when they play against a bad DB or something. He is a load with the ball in his hands. A few things I don't like. He looks like a lazy blocker. His hands don't look great. He is not a dynamic runner. I don't think he can play on the outside. I think he has to bulk up and play TE.I'd have to agree with you after watching that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I agree with everyone on Funchess as well. Seems like a big risk and I'm sure there is better value drafting a true tight end later in the draft. I am really starting to like the receivers in this draft. Jaelen Strong is another big, strong guy with a huge catch radius and attacks the ball. Right now Strong and DGB are my favorites in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I just don't see DGB being a 1st rounder after the yr the NFL has had on the DV front. I think teams will shy away from that investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I just don't see DGB being a 1st rounder after the yr the NFL has had on the DV front. I think teams will shy away from that investment.Pre-draft interviews will determine DGB's status. If he interviews poorly I could see him dropping, but then again all it takes is one team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 What kind of money will it take to get Randall Cobb in Baltimore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varaven45 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I don't know but I sure as hell would like him on our roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I don't know but I sure as hell would like him on our roster.That way we can concentrate on db with our top 2 picks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 That way we can concentrate on db with our top 2 picks Only if they met Oz's criteria of best player available. Good idea though. Might take $8 million a year to sign Cobb. One way or another they need to reduce Ngata's and Webb's cap hit for next year to free up money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That way we can concentrate on db with our top 2 picksWe sign Cobb then we can't afford Torrey. I think our best bet is to re-sign Torrey and draft a big playmaking receiver early in the draft. We already have a stud #1 CB, depth can be found from rounds 2-8. The receivers are going to go quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 We sign Cobb then we can't afford Torrey. I think our best bet is to re-sign Torrey and draft a big playmaking receiver early in the draft. We already have a stud #1 CB, depth can be found from rounds 2-8. The receivers are going to go quick.Cap goes up a few mil, we can sign Torrey long term, its not Like he'll be getting a #1 pick payday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Speaking of the cap, does the league give the 2015 limit before free agency starts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Only if they met Oz's criteria of best player available. Good idea though. Might take $8 million a year to sign Cobb. One way or another they need to reduce Ngata's and Webb's cap hit for next year to free up money.I think it will be a few mil more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Cap goes up a few mil, we can sign Torrey long term, its notLike he'll be getting a #1 pick payday He turned down a good contract over the summer. His 30 touchdowns since his rookie year have him thinking top dollar or close to it for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Speaking of the cap, does the league give the 2015 limit before free agency starts? Yes, they announced it at the league meetings in December. Estimated to be between $138.6M-$141.8M. Some expect it to go a bit higher, even speculating that by 2016 is will be upwards of $160 mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 The big jump should be happening soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 The big jump should be happening soon. Yeah, as we talked about a few months ago, I also expect the NFLPA and NFL to agree to some sort of franchise excempt for the top player, such as qb's. Those contracts are getting out of control. Word has it Wilson and Luck, who both had horrible games when their teams needed them most, though Wilson won, are going to get close to if not more than $25 mil per season.... The Ravens have a lot work to do, they have the $9 mil of dead money from Rice, as it is now, going into next year, they are at about what, $138 million now, not counting Rice's hit, which would leave them, if it just went up to $138.6, just $380k under. I've never been a fan of the way they work the cap here in B-more. Those escalators they got hit with Dumervil and a few other players were quite silly and cost them this year. I would love to know how much they settled with Rice for, that number will count against the '14 season too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I was figuring Wilson was going to get a $130 mil + deal averaging $25 per and $70 mil guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Yeah, as we talked about a few months ago, I also expect the NFLPA and NFL to agree to some sort of franchise excempt for the top player, such as qb's. Those contracts are getting out of control. Word has it Wilson and Luck, who both had horrible games when their teams needed them most, though Wilson won, are going to get close to if not more than $25 mil per season.... The Ravens have a lot work to do, they have the $9 mil of dead money from Rice, as it is now, going into next year, they are at about what, $138 million now, not counting Rice's hit, which would leave them, if it just went up to $138.6, just $380k under. I've never been a fan of the way they work the cap here in B-more. Those escalators they got hit with Dumervil and a few other players were quite silly and cost them this year. I would love to know how much they settled with Rice for, that number will count against the '14 season too....I heard between 3.2 and 3.8 million was our settlement. Also are we not getting relief from the 2015 cap number from rice? I swore when this went down the NFL said we would. How could you not be a fan of our capologist? They are the best in the business Edited January 21, 2015 by cravnravn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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