Who would you be comfortable with the Ravens...

**PGCountyRaven85** · 01-16-2018, 03:28 PM

...trading up for towards the top of Round 1 in this coming draft? I want an offensive playmaker in the worst way, but I wouldn't be mad at all if they traded up to get Rocquan Smith or Minkah Fitzpatrick if they fall past, say, pick 8 or after. My only fear is that they have to give up a lot to move just a few spots, then won't be able to draft in the depth area of round 2-4, where I think they're more likely to draft skill positions. Thoughts?

**srobert96** · 01-16-2018, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by PGCountyRaven85

...trading up for towards the top of Round 1 in this coming draft? I want an offensive playmaker in the worst way, but I wouldn't be mad at all if they traded up to get Rocquan Smith or Minkah Fitzpatrick if they fall past, say, pick 8 or after. My only fear is that they have to give up a lot to move just a few spots, then won't be able to draft in the depth area of round 2-4, where I think they're more likely to draft skill positions. Thoughts?

It depends how far they fall. Moving up to 10 or 11 would cost at least a 3rd rounder. Moving up 2-3 spots would be at least a 4th rounder.

**Goode05** · 01-16-2018, 03:36 PM

I'd be sick if they moved up to grab anything for the defense

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**xiao_ke** · 01-16-2018, 03:37 PM

I would love to get Saquon Barkley, but I don't see Ozzie trading up to a top 5 draft pick. Which is what it would take to land Barkley.

**JonAB** · 01-16-2018, 03:38 PM

The elite talent isn’t there to be worth a move up in this draft imo. The only teams I see moving up a bunch are the ones chasing QBs again, which is becoming an annual tradition now.

**Goode05** · 01-16-2018, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by JonAB

The elite talent isn’t there to be worth a move up in this draft imo. The only teams I see moving up a bunch are the ones chasing QBs again, which is becoming an annual tradition now.

I could see Buffalo moving way up they have the ammo to do it

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**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 01-16-2018, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by PGCountyRaven85

...trading up for towards the top of Round 1 in this coming draft? I want an offensive playmaker in the worst way, but I wouldn't be mad at all if they traded up to get Rocquan Smith or Minkah Fitzpatrick if they fall past, say, pick 8 or after. My only fear is that they have to give up a lot to move just a few spots, then won't be able to draft in the depth area of round 2-4, where I think they're more likely to draft skill positions. Thoughts?

To get Julio Jones: they traded Atlanta's first (27th overall, which later became #26), second (59th) and fourth-rounder (124th) in 2011 and also Atlanta's first- and fourth-round selections in 2012.

That was from 26 to 6.

From 16 to 6 the price would obvioulsy be less, but I'd imagine we'd be looking at our 1st, 2nd and next years 1st (maybe 2nd).

Is that all worth one of the top 5 guys?

IMO there's not a WR in this draft that's the next Julio or AJ Green (Both 2011 guys). Saquon Barkley may be that type of impact player though....

**Bhcforlife** · 01-16-2018, 03:44 PM

I would do it if I was fairly confident the OFFENSIVE player I was moving up for would make a Michael Thomas or Zeke Elliott type of impact as a rookie, as I think that's what could pull them from .500 territory to 10 or 11 wins.

I would probably not do it for a defensive player - maybe a DE/OLB pass rush type, but certainly not an ILB or CB.

**esmd** · 01-16-2018, 03:46 PM

An offensive skill player who touches the ball. Preferably a potential #1 WR, but a playmaking TE or Barkley would be good too. Although with Dixon returning and the emergence of Collins, I'd prefer WR or TE. If they trade up for a defensive player, it better be for the the next goddamned Ray Lewis or Lawrence Taylor.

**boller4president** · 01-16-2018, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by PGCountyRaven85

...trading up for towards the top of Round 1 in this coming draft? I want an offensive playmaker in the worst way, but I wouldn't be mad at all if they traded up to get Rocquan Smith or Minkah Fitzpatrick if they fall past, say, pick 8 or after. My only fear is that they have to give up a lot to move just a few spots, then won't be able to draft in the depth area of round 2-4, where I think they're more likely to draft skill positions. Thoughts?

The only player I would feel fine with moving up for is a QB. This draft is really deep in them. Lamar Jackson, Rosen (gone), Darnald, and Allen.

Get one of those guys in the first round. I don't give a f about playmakers. Flacco couldn't hit them even if we had one. Go find yourself an elite qb

**GOTA** · 01-16-2018, 04:24 PM

It's just too early. Right now no prospect stands out but that's how it always is this time of year. Only us losers think about the draft in January

**unbelievable** · 01-16-2018, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by PGCountyRaven85

...trading up for towards the top of Round 1 in this coming draft? I want an offensive playmaker in the worst way, but I wouldn't be mad at all if they traded up to get Rocquan Smith or Minkah Fitzpatrick if they fall past, say, pick 8 or after. My only fear is that they have to give up a lot to move just a few spots, then won't be able to draft in the depth area of round 2-4, where I think they're more likely to draft skill positions. Thoughts?

I would love Saquan Barkley by all means. Not sold on any of the WRs in this draft class. Now how you go about moving up into the top 3 to draft him would be a challenge. Maybe trade Harbaugh + our 16th pick to the Giants for their #2 or the Colts for their #3?

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