Your realistic, best-three options @16

**Ravenswintitle** · 04-20-2017, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by HbgPARavenfan

Its such a bad draft class for QBs. Argueably the best prospects can be had in rounds 2-3. Watson (personally dont like), Kizer, and Mahomes (who I think can be a NFL starter if he gets to sit a year)

I think people are going to be very surprised at the early selection of QBs, especially Watson top 5

**houstonravensfan** · 04-20-2017, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

I think people are going to be very surprised at the early selection of QBs, especially Watson top 5

I'm thinking 4 QBs go in the 1st round; 3 before #16.

**Shas** · 04-20-2017, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by TimTheEnchanter

- Davis
- Barnett
- Conley

Enough has been said about Davis and Barnett so I think those stand on their own. Regarding Conley, I know we've already invested a lot in the secondary this offseason, but it sounds like Conley could be the real deal at a premium position and we've learned that betting on Jimmy Smith to stay healthy tends not to be a winning proposition, so Conley could solidify the CBs longer term with Smith(health) and Carr(age) probably having limited shelf life.

I would be concerned about the Conley pick. I've seen him mocked as high as 11th but then even into the second round. Lots projections to go in the twenties. Tells me that people are projecting him as a need pick to certain teams, and not as a truly blue chip pick. Kinda like projecting an OL to the Ravens based on need. I think you can fill corner needs later in this draft.

**HbgPARavenfan** · 04-20-2017, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by houstonravensfan

I'm thinking 4 QBs go in the 1st round; 3 before #16.

If this happens, I'll be overjoyed. I think this is one of the worst QB classes in a long time. Mahomes who I think is the best NFL prospect, I would only expect to reach "NFL Starter" caliber for a few years.

**RavensNest** · 04-20-2017, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Shas

I would be concerned about the Conley pick. I've seen him mocked as high as 11th but then even into the second round. Lots projections to go in the twenties. Tells me that people are projecting him as a need pick to certain teams, and not as a truly blue chip pick. Kinda like projecting an OL to the Ravens based on need. I think you can fill corner needs later in this draft.

Most draft pundits have Conley as a top 3 CB and some are saying he is the most NFL ready corner to start day 1. I don't know what isn't to like about him - tape is great, combine was great - ball skills, ability to play outside/inside as well as zone/man.

**Mizerooskie** · 04-20-2017, 10:32 AM

1 - Mike Williams
2 - Derek Barnett
3 - TJ Watt (Dude is going in the top 20, you watch)

**RavensNest** · 04-20-2017, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Mizerooskie

1 - Mike Williams
2 - Derek Barnett
3 - TJ Watt (Dude is going in the top 20, you watch)

I want Watt to the Ravens at 16.....think he will be the best OLB from this class.

**sawraven1** · 04-20-2017, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by houstonravensfan

I'm thinking 4 QBs go in the 1st round; 3 before #16.

I wish I had your optimism but I don't see it at all

What teams take QBS ? please list

**sawraven1** · 04-20-2017, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by RavensNest

I want Watt to the Ravens at 16.....think he will be the best OLB from this class.

I absolutely want Watt, but I don't see it at 16. Ozzie wont value him that high so without trading back later in the round I don't see it.

I think he will be gone by end of round 1. Our shot at him is small but I also want Watt

**Mizerooskie** · 04-20-2017, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by RavensNest

I want Watt to the Ravens at 16.....think he will be the best OLB from this class.

I'm coming around to this as well, unless you consider Garrett a 3-4 OLB. Bloodlines, production, work ethic. Look at his purported weaknesses: base too narrow (can be compensated with technique), doesn't play with enough bend (meh, he's not Von Miller, but his bro, Bosa, Chandler Jones, etc. don't have superb hip bend either), limited pass rushing arsenal (completely coachable technique), not a fast-twitch, quick-footed athlete (his combine results blow that notion away).

I'm only really concerned with the knee injury history.

**RavensNest** · 04-20-2017, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by sawraven1

I absolutely want Watt, but I don't see it at 16. Ozzie wont value him that high so without trading back later in the round I don't see it.

I think he will be gone by end of round 1. Our shot at him is small but I also want Watt

Well obviously the Ravens will have their board and no one on here knows what that looks like but I do think that is the tough part about the 2017 draft. From really 7 to 50 there are alot of players with pretty much similar grades IMO. So what is considered a "reach" at 16 by some for Watt may be a great pick by others.