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Time for my yearly tradition of listing players at each position in the draft that I love for the #Ravens, and hate for the #Ravens.
(Yearly meaning this year is the first year and if I remember, I might do it next year.)
A thread!
(Yearly meaning this year is the first year and if I remember, I might do it next year.)
A thread!
First and foremost, most of you are probably sick of hearing his name, but K'Von Wallace to the #Ravens makes SO much sense. He's a leader in the locker room with a high football IQ that can play safety, slot corner, and contribute on special teams.
Wink loves versatile guys.
Wink loves versatile guys.
Staying with safeties - I'm not as sold on Xavier McKinney as everyone seems to be. He just seems like a short-field or run defense safety. With the way the run defense is looking for the #Ravens, he's an unnecessary early draft spend.
Speaking of slot corners, if you haven't familiarized yourself with Amik Robertson, do so now. Kid has the potential to be a top-tier slot corner in the NFL.
'But we have Tavon!', #Ravens fans will say. Until Tavon can stay healthy, you need a plan. Guess who Amik's comp is?
'But we have Tavon!', #Ravens fans will say. Until Tavon can stay healthy, you need a plan. Guess who Amik's comp is?
I. Hate. Harrison. Hand. Say it with me, #Ravens fans. He's so bad in man coverage. He'll contribute on special teams. That'll make @FansFantasy happy.
UDFA. That's it.
UDFA. That's it.
Other side of the ball:
Bring me Michael Pittman.
His stock seems to be rising among fans, but that just makes me wonder why they were asleep this long. Kid is an impact starter that could be the X that the #Ravens have been missing.
Tape don't lie.
Bring me Michael Pittman.
His stock seems to be rising among fans, but that just makes me wonder why they were asleep this long. Kid is an impact starter that could be the X that the #Ravens have been missing.
Tape don't lie.
Don't bring me: Shenault, Reagor, or Davis.
Each have big question marks in different areas, and with the #Ravens draft history in that class, they can't afford to miss on one of these guys on Day 2.
I don't want to argue about it, so just.. drop it.
Get it?
Each have big question marks in different areas, and with the #Ravens draft history in that class, they can't afford to miss on one of these guys on Day 2.
I don't want to argue about it, so just.. drop it.
Get it?
In that category, keep Zach Baun the hell away from the #Ravens.. at least at 28. Baun has talent, but he isn't well-rounded enough to take there. You want to grab him in the second, sure, I get it. But there are some 80/20 players that can be had without spending premium picks.
Speaking of 80/20 players.. we talk a lot about linebackers, and while I adore Queen, Logan Wilson has some serious upside. He'd immediately upgrade the #Ravens tackling in the middle of the defense, and his coverage is honestly quite good. Projected third round? Gimme.
I don't hate K9 to the #Ravens. But I've watched him a LOT, and I see some.. meh. A lot of people pushed back on me saying he'd be the one that would fall out of the top three, but.. he's not Simmons, and not as fast of a processor as Queen. Don't hate him. Don't love him at 28.
You know who I do love at 28?
Cesar Ruiz. The #Ravens have a big hole in the middle of the offensive line, and its name is Marshal Yanda. Ruiz can kick out to guard and absolutely annihilate defenders in front of him. I don't know much about OL play, but he looks the part.
Cesar Ruiz. The #Ravens have a big hole in the middle of the offensive line, and its name is Marshal Yanda. Ruiz can kick out to guard and absolutely annihilate defenders in front of him. I don't know much about OL play, but he looks the part.
A name that isn't getting much hype is Leki Fotu. The #Ravens value run defense, and Fotu has it in spades. Not sure he offers too much as a pass rusher in Y1 but if he can shed just a bit of weight and get a better first step, he'd make a great ON DT.
Marlon Davidson is another DL player that I'd love for the #Ravens. Not sure they'll spend the early Day 2 pick on DL after trading for Campbell and signing Wolfe, but Davidson has the 'it' factor. He's a destructive force.
Since everybody is asking, yes, I like the idea of Bryan Edwards to the #Ravens. He has some sneakily elite traits that I think would benefit Lamar outside the numbers, particularly against man coverage. I think he's likely there for one of the two second round picks.
Continuing this thread - I'm not going to be mad if the #Ravens draft Edwards-Helaire. He reminds @AdamBMore of Ray Rice. He reminds me of Mark Ingram. Either way, it's a great fit.
