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02-14-2013, 04:43 PM #2689Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
This is why nobody is talking about him, at least not as a possibility for the Ravens. He's a pretty good player, but the Ravens probably aren't going to be in a position to sign him, and even if they were why not just re-sign Ed Reed? It's unlikely he'd be more expensive than a guy like Quinn. I don't see them having a ton of money to commit to the position no matter who it is (which is why Reed might not be back.)
The Ravens FS of the future is going to be a guy that they draft, just like almost every other position on the roster. The question is just if that will be in 2013 or if it will take a year or two of development. If they're going to go the street FA route I think it'd be better to take a chance on Louis Delmas or Kenny Phillips, those guys are both very talented but injury prone, sign them to 1 or 2 year "prove it" deals while you groom a mid round pick as the FS of the future.
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02-14-2013, 04:56 PM #2691
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
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02-14-2013, 06:33 PM #2692
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Is there any local Charm city Boys in the draft this year? I know the Allen kid. But anyone else, or maybe a small school in Md? Towson, coppin, any??
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02-14-2013, 06:50 PM #2693
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02-14-2013, 07:07 PM #2694
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
It depends who else is there. I can see the Ravens choosing to go with a guy like Dion Jordan (if he drops that far for some reason, but I doubt he lasts into the 20s), or an impact/versatile guy like Datone Jones (if they rate him that high). The Ravens could still pick up an impact safety in the second or third round - it's not as if Elam is the only one out there.
Although I didn't mock it out this way a couple of days ago, and not necessarily big on it, it could go like this for the Ravens:
1. Kevin Minter (LB, LSU)
2. Brandon Williams (DT, Missouri Southern)
3. DJ Swearinger (S, South Carolina)
I think that might be a bit of a reach for Williams, and I'm not at all convinced that Minter is the man. I would prefer Swearinger as a 4th round pick, but I'm not sure he lasts that long. A lot will happen in the next two weeks that will change a lot of things.
And, if the Ravens think that a guy like Tavon Austin is a once in a blue moon impact player on offense, they might go that way if he's available. You don't pass up on that kind of talent if you think it will help you for the next several years, even if there are other needs. So, I can see a lot of scenarios where the Ravens pass on Matt Elam.
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02-14-2013, 07:15 PM #2695
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
If Thompson has a future as anything other than a special teamer / backup, then that future would be as another a Pollard-type. Looking at last year's draft stuff, I found that basically he's described as an especially hard hitter, with good speed and agility, and good ability to cover Tight Ends.
Sort of this hybrid "strong safety / small linebacker" type player some folks are talking about as a response to New England and the two TE offense. Maybe a guy whose future depends on how other teams evolve on offense, or a future SS when Pollard moves on.
My guess though is they're thinking he can do what Ihedigbo did this year --backup both Safety positions and play special teams. All in all, if he could do a good job in that role in 2013, that would be a decent return for where they drafted him. If he grows into anything more than that down the line... bonus.
Sample scouting blurbs: "He is an aggressive, hard-hitting player who looks for the big hit and embraces the violence of the game. " " Physical striker with an aggressive, downhill mentality. Enjoys contact and looks for the knock-out punch. Looks the separate ball from player at the point of attack. Competitive player with strong leadership and football character"
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02-14-2013, 07:40 PM #2697
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02-14-2013, 07:45 PM #2698
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02-14-2013, 10:07 PM #2699iggyman555 Guest
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Deandre Hopkins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=dwB5J11rmdU
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02-14-2013, 11:02 PM #2700Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
IMO best overall WR in the class, at least in the technical elements of the position. Other guys are bigger, other guys are faster, but nobody has the overall game Hopkins does. He's one of my favorite players in the class and I think he will be a Reggie Wayne type of player in the NFL. Would take him at #32 in a heartbeat
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