Football Gameplan's 2012 Draft Grades Video - Ravens

**EmDiggy** · 05-09-2012, 06:12 PM

Good evening Ravens fans! Here's my Draft Grades video for you guys!

Enjoy!

Em

**Jeremiah W** · 05-09-2012, 06:27 PM

I heard Gradkowski could be Birk's understudy. Even if he is not, I do not see draftig a developmental C as neccecary. Maybe they draft oe early next year or get another vet like Birk to replace him.

**EmDiggy** · 05-09-2012, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremiah W

I heard Gradkowski could be Birk's understudy. Even if he is not, I do not see draftig a developmental C as neccecary. Maybe they draft oe early next year or get another vet like Birk to replace him.

Its always good to draft a developmental C... otherwise, you run the risk of having a rookie in that position (if they don't sign a Vet) once Birk leaves

**Jeremiah W** · 05-09-2012, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by EmDiggy

Its always good to draft a developmental C... otherwise, you run the risk of having a rookie in that position (if they don't sign a Vet) once Birk leaves

You can not take all the ifs out of football, and like I said, Gradkowski is supposed to be a potential future starting C. There does seem to be a starting C or 3 on the open market every year though. I do not think it is a position with a lot more demand than supply.

**festivus** · 05-09-2012, 07:35 PM

EmDiggy, I'm normally a big fan of what you put together, but you didn't mention a couple of key things:

1. The Ravens *did* draft a center, Gradkowski. You may not like him, but my sense is you overlooked the selection.

2. Upshaw was drafted in the second round, after the Ravens traded back from the first.

I normally love your stuff, but it looks like your attention to detail may have flagged a little on this one.

**leachisabeast** · 05-09-2012, 07:43 PM

Good stuff as usual, but Gino Gradkowski was drafted in the fourth round, a center/guard from Delaware who is widely considered as Birks eventual replacement. Because of the school he plays for, not many guys know who he is, but supposedly a lot of coaches around the league where really high on him.