Ravens Overpaid For McGahee

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History suggests that the Ravens' overpaid, so says 24x7 columnist Rick Johnson today in Mr. J's Neighborhood.

Here's a peek:

When the Ravens coveted a player such as Jenkins, Taylor, Darling or Terry, they grossly overpaid. With Terry, assuming he would be unavailable when the Ravens picked sixteen spots later, the Ravens traded two net picks to move up for the Orangeman from Syracuse. With Ngata, the Ravens gave new nemesis Browns GM Phil Savage a sixth round pick to move up one spot. With McGahee, assuming no other free agent or potential draft RB will be available comparable to McGahee, the Ravens gave up three more picks including two 3rd rounders.

When the Ravens delay gratification or trade down to obtain more picks they are successful. Jamal Lewis and Chris Chester quickly come to mind. And when the Ravens stand pat and draft where they are originally assigned they are also successful—though beyond the first round not as much as advertised.

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What is the worst trade in Ravens' history?


1996: Trading a 3rd, 4th & 7th to move up to the second for Deron Jenkins

1996: Trading a 2nd for TE Harold Bishop

1999: Trading a 3rd and conditional 5th for Scott Mitchell

2003: Trading a 2nd and a 1st (2004) for Kyle Boller