Ravens Team Needs

DiamondDave · 04-05-2007, 08:37 AM

AFC North team needs - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Baltimore Ravens
Team needs: OL, CB, LB, QB, DT
Overall pick/round: 29 (1), 61 (2), 134 (4), 137 (4), 166 (5), 174 (5), 203 (6), 207 (6)

OL: All signs indicate that All-Pro offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden will return in the hopes of making one last run at a Super Bowl title. The Ravens have two good young prospects to take over shortly at center and guard – Jason Brown and Chris Chester, respectively – but the free-agency loss of Tony Pashos means they could target at least two linemen in the draft. The Ravens must key on a player that fits their style and one who can be groomed behind Ogden. In the later rounds, they can seen seek out a potential backup with Adam Koets, Stephon Heyer and Eddie Keele fitting the bill. It would not be surprising to see them take a right guard with good movement skills in the late rounds as well.

CB: Samari Rolle has started to lose a step and their best options off the bench are better suited for playing nickel and dime, although there are a few staff members who really like the upside of former undrafted free agent Ronnie Prude. Derrick Martin figures to be a better option than fellow reserve David Pittman, but he could be pushed for a roster spot if they drafted a cornerback in the first few rounds.

LB: The mere mention that Ray Lewis, who will turn 32 in May, is getting up in years draws harsh tones from any Ravens fan, but now is a good time to develop a future replacement. The initial plan is to use Jarret Johnson as the replacement at outside linebacker for the departed Adalius Thomas, but expect the Ravens to select a situational defender like LaMarr Woodley, Quentin Moses, Justin Hickman or Jason Trusnik at some point.

QB: QB coach Rick Neuheisel has toured the country watching second-tier signal callers. If the Ravens do not see a guy worthy of their pick at No. 29, they could drop back choices to select their future quarterback. Remember the names Trent Edwards, John Beck and Matt Gutierrez.

DT: The free-agent loss of steady interior lineman Aubrayo Franklin will make the Ravens go fishing for a reserve run stuffer during the second day. They have decent depth along their front line, but it would be erased quickly if there were any injuries to the team's starters.

Pretty good assesment, actually... though I thik they are quite a bit off base if they thing Ravens will go QB in round 1

04-05-2007, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
DiamondDave Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD, on the Potomac River Posts: 5,390	Ravens Team Needs AFC North team needs - NFL - Yahoo! Sports Baltimore Ravens Team needs: OL, CB, LB, QB, DT Overall pick/round: 29 (1), 61 (2), 134 (4), 137 (4), 166 (5), 174 (5), 203 (6), 207 (6) OL: All signs indicate that All-Pro offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden will return in the hopes of making one last run at a Super Bowl title. The Ravens have two good young prospects to take over shortly at center and guard – Jason Brown and Chris Chester, respectively – but the free-agency loss of Tony Pashos means they could target at least two linemen in the draft. The Ravens must key on a player that fits their style and one who can be groomed behind Ogden. In the later rounds, they can seen seek out a potential backup with Adam Koets, Stephon Heyer and Eddie Keele fitting the bill. It would not be surprising to see them take a right guard with good movement skills in the late rounds as well. CB: Samari Rolle has started to lose a step and their best options off the bench are better suited for playing nickel and dime, although there are a few staff members who really like the upside of former undrafted free agent Ronnie Prude. Derrick Martin figures to be a better option than fellow reserve David Pittman, but he could be pushed for a roster spot if they drafted a cornerback in the first few rounds. LB: The mere mention that Ray Lewis, who will turn 32 in May, is getting up in years draws harsh tones from any Ravens fan, but now is a good time to develop a future replacement. The initial plan is to use Jarret Johnson as the replacement at outside linebacker for the departed Adalius Thomas, but expect the Ravens to select a situational defender like LaMarr Woodley, Quentin Moses, Justin Hickman or Jason Trusnik at some point. QB: QB coach Rick Neuheisel has toured the country watching second-tier signal callers. If the Ravens do not see a guy worthy of their pick at No. 29, they could drop back choices to select their future quarterback. Remember the names Trent Edwards, John Beck and Matt Gutierrez. DT: The free-agent loss of steady interior lineman Aubrayo Franklin will make the Ravens go fishing for a reserve run stuffer during the second day. They have decent depth along their front line, but it would be erased quickly if there were any injuries to the team's starters. Pretty good assesment, actually... though I thik they are quite a bit off base if they thing Ravens will go QB in round 1 __________________ Reagan in 08... Even though he's dead, he's the better choice! Superdelegates - Because even the Democratic party knows it's base is too stupid to make really important decisions.