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The Ravens have not drafted as bad as thought.
I just think that they've relied on veterans for so long that having to play 'so many' young guys at one time tested the patience of the fanbase, because it's been a long time since we've had to wait for defensive players to produce. Dannell Ellerbe always had the physical talent. That was never in question, even with he came out of Georgia (?). He just needed to mature.
Terrance Cody is only in his third year. We have to remember that he was wildly out of shape coming out of Alabama. It took him two years alone to get into shape, let alone improve his technique, which he still has time to do.
Look at Paul Kruger, who probably had two years of his young career wasted, because the team tried to make him a 3-4 DE.
Chykie Brown is a guy who was just stuck behind a sudden pool of depth at the CB position. He is growing with experience. His mistake on the TD was a communication mistake. Otherwise, he has played well given the circumstances.
Arthur Jones really spent time behind Cory Redding. Now that Redding is gone, Jones has been able to get more time.
Pernell McPhee had a decent rookie season. They tried to make him a full time 3-4 DE. He didn't fit there, but could develop into a quality pass rush specialist.
Courtney Upshaw, especially opposite Terrell Suggs? Havoc in the making.
Torrey Smith is only in his second year. Pitta is not far ahead of Torrey.
Osemele is somebody who can develop at LG
Oher looks fine where he belongs, after knocking off some rust, at RT.
Bernard Pierce is like having a second starting RB.
I just think that we are so used to seeing immediate results from picks, because there are a few players ready to go early, sprinkled into a group of veterans, that having to sit back and watch an actual developmental process, from several young players, has brought us back down to earth."Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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