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12-31-2012, 01:03 PM #709
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Yup...that hit me a little bit ago, but I didn't get a chance to watch Elam and Reid until yesterday, but in just a few minutes of viewing, it was clear that he was our kind of guy. I had seen Thomas a little bit ago, but he looked to be too much of a freelancer, and often out of position like Ed. So I don't think we pass on Elam at all, but I could see CIN snagging him just ahead of us.
Our ILB unit is embarrassingly weak, I think Ellerbe is a critical resign. More so than Kruger. I like Kruger a lot more now than I did in September, but if it comes down to choose one, I'd say Ellerbee
Not fixing the NT position pretty much negates anything that we do with the ILBs. If we have the cap and the FO decides not to pursue an LT then I would expect we'd pursue an NT instead.
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12-31-2012, 01:30 PM #710
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
I dont disagree that FS is a huge need that needs to be addressed early in the draft but the way we got gashed vs the run due to inept play at NT and the LB's inability to cover in space or get to spots on perimeter runs i think DL and LB is equally as important. I think they'll have to get a FS, NT, and at least 1 ILB that can contribute from day one and preferably one other nickel LB in the mid to later rounds.
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12-31-2012, 01:35 PM #711Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
I agree on all your points. The wild card here is free agency. I think the Ravens really need to go out and grab a blue-chip defensive free agent this offseason, assuming the cap allows--not necessarily a superstar, but somebody with a lot of potential who maybe has some red flags that drive the price down.
Top on that list for me is Kenny Phillips... young, instinctive, rangy free safety who is good in every facet of the game with All-Pro upside. He probably wouldn't even be on the market if not for the injury concerns... which could make him attainable. That would be a high-risk, high-reward move. On the DL, I'd like to see them get Terrence Knighton. He fits both the 3-4 and 4-3 and stops the run at a high level and his weight issues/falling out of favor in Jacksonville could keep him cheap.
Of the two, Knighton is probably the more likely possibility and I would welcome that. I just think if they can go into the draft with at least ONE defensive need taken care of they'll have much more flexibility to move around in the draft.
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
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12-31-2012, 01:47 PM #713
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12-31-2012, 04:13 PM #714
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
From CollegeFootballTalk.com via Rotoworld.com
BYU junior OLB Kyle Van Noy will return for his senior season.
The decision is somewhat unexpected after Van Noy's ridiculous bowl game performance, but we aren't worried about the junior playing at the same level he exhibited this year in 2013. He won't have Ziggy Ansah playing in front of him, but Van Noy is an aggressive pass rusher that flashes comfort in space. We expect Van Noy to be projected as a first-round pick heading into the 2013 season.
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12-31-2012, 04:27 PM #715Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
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12-31-2012, 05:06 PM #716
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Some of those there BYU kids have slightly different priorities than the rest of the world.
In this kids case maybe he feel another year will solidify his first round standing as opposed to being on the fringes. That can be significant amount of money beyond whatever other motivations there could be“A linebacker's job is to knock out running backs, to knock out receivers, to chase the football,”
-Ray Lewis
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
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01-01-2013, 02:42 AM #718Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
DeAndre Hopkins might have made himself a lot of money tonight. I was hoping he'd be in play for the Ravens' 2nd rounder, but now he might be in play for their first.
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01-01-2013, 08:56 AM #719
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
I actually think that Ihedibo would be a good FS here and I doubt that he will garner anything close to three million. Re-sign Ihedibo, develop Christian Thompson and draft a can't miss guy if he falls to you at any point in the draft.
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01-01-2013, 08:57 AM #720
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
There will be some LTs out there as well. Jake Long might be less expensive, given his injury, but expensive nonetheless. Brandon Albert will be out there, as will Ryan Clady.
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