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[BSLChrisStoner]

Baltimore Beatdown: Todd McShay's First Mock Draft
http://www.baltimore...irst-mock-draft

26th: Auburn DE/OLB Corey Lemonier

[bnickle]

It's so far out that I hate to even begin to speculate. However, I have to think defense will be a priority early in this draft. However, while it could easily be a DE/OLB we draft I don;t think that's the biggest need. All things being relatively equal we need to find a DT, ILB, S before DE/OLB.

[Mike B]

I think we need linebackers who can drop in coverage. I am still intrigued by moving Upshaw inside and then look for a pass rusher/OLB. A lot may depend on whether Kruger leaves.

[You Play to Win the Game]

It's OL and ILB for me. I think Ellerbe could slot over to become an adequate OLB if we found a good ILB in the draft. Just a thought.

[Mike B]

It's OL and ILB for me. I think Ellerbe could slot over to become an adequate OLB if we found a good ILB in the draft. Just a thought.

Ellerbe has the quickness that could serve well on the outside. IMO, Upshaw has the size and strength that could serve well on the inside.

[ChaosLex]

Weak QB draft, right?

I was wondering if there was anyone worth taking a flier on in the 2nd or 3rd round.

[SportsGuy]

It's OL and ILB for me. I think Ellerbe could slot over to become an adequate OLB if we found a good ILB in the draft. Just a thought.

Ellerbe is a UFA, along with Kruger.

[Mackus]

Weak QB draft, right?

I was wondering if there was anyone worth taking a flier on in the 2nd or 3rd round.

I think that'd be an awful use of a 2nd or 3rd round pick. We already have a decent enough backup in Tyrod and we more desperately need depth on the O-line, D-line, and at linebacker. We've got too many holes to fill to be wasting picks on a quarterback.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Ellerbe is a UFA, along with Kruger.

Yeah, it'll be interesting to see if we can retain Ellerbe with Ray's and Ed's contracts coming off the books (I would imagine, even though there'd be some cap hit). This is also reason why the Ravens can't really afford to franchise Flacco (An estimated $16M cap hit). There was also speculation at the time of the contracts being originally signed, that Suggs and Ngata were good bets to restructure after a couple years to help free up cap space. So that will be something to follow as well.

Bottom line, we need to retain Ellerbe.

[Nuclear Dish]

It's such a weak draft this year, I'd just assume trade down and stock up picks for next year. We can fill holes off the waiver wire and through FA (although I prefer we bring back our own UFAs first, especially Kruger and Ellerbe).

[ChaosLex]

How sweet it is!

Any idea what player(s) you think will drop to the end of the first round? I know WalterFootball (as well as other sites) have the Ravens targeting middle linebackers. Bleacher Report (hah!) thinks Te'o might slip all the way to the Ravens at #32.

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised to see us trade this pick. Obviously, there is a lot of time between now and the draft. Still, what do you say?

[SportsGuy]

OT or LBer prospect unless you trade the pick.

I can still see us trading for Rolando McClain.

[Icterus galbula]

If we part ways with Anquan, a WR could make a lot of sense. DL wouldn't be a bad option either, IMO.

[ChaosLex]

Ravens receive 4 compensatory picks in 2013 draft, pushing their total to 11.

http://russellstreet...-picks-in-2013/

[JeremyStrain]

If we part ways with Anquan, a WR could make a lot of sense. DL wouldn't be a bad option either, IMO.

If you guys let Anquan go, I'm putting money on DET gobbling him up. Boldin and Megatron on the outside?? Man.

[SportsGuy]

I wonder what our earliest round comp will be? My guess is Grubbs gets a 4th.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Saw that Howie's kid is shooting up some draft boards after an impressive Senior Bowl (this despite the fact that he missed some practices due to illness). I'm sure there's room for another Duck on the Ravens roster.

[Mackus]

Norris & Davis had someone on from ESPN Insider who does a lot of analytics apparently (I missed his name). He was saying that the draft this year was pretty deep at the Safety position and that starting caliber guys could be found in the 2nd round.

If we let Reed go, I definitely think we draft a Safety at some point, especially after losing Zibby and Haruki last year. Maybe in the first couple rounds if they expect someone to start right away. I definitely feel the team should be focusing on the defense (everywhere except CB basically) and the offensive line. Those would be my target areas.

[NewMarketSean]

If you guys let Anquan go, I'm putting money on DET gobbling him up. Boldin and Megatron on the outside?? Man.

Boldin said he'd retire if the Ravens don't bring him back.

My guess is he'll sign at a lower cost.

[Chris B]

I think you all will enjoy my friends' mock draft, especially his analysis for the Broncos' pick at 28.

http://mocksandlocks.com/