Latest SB Nation Mock Draft

by Bruce Raffel on Feb 8, 2012 8:00 PM EST

With the final draft order set now that the New York Giants are picking last after beating the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, SB Nation has put out their latest version of the 2012 Mock Draft. This Mock Draft even includes a huge trade near the top of the draft for one of the two marquee quarterbacks in the draft. SB Nation.

They figure that there wil also be two veteran free agents on the market that should have found new homes by the time the draft rolls around in late April. Free agency begins in early March and most likely both Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning and Green Bay Packers backup Matt Flynn should be wearing new uniforms that will take two of the suitors for top draft picks Andrew Luck (Stanford) and Robert Griffen III (Baylor) out of the running.

That still leaves teams such as the Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, New York Jets (what happened to the "Sanchize?") and Miami Dolphins in the mix depending on what happens in free agency. Check out who they see the Baltimore Ravens selecting with the 29th pick in the first round, which should make some fans happy while others questioning the pick.

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A lot of you would be happy with this WR

but I wouldn’t spend a first after we already just spent a second last year on one. We need the BPA from the ILB or OL position.

Of course, now we have veteran FA before the draft, so some holes may be filled before late April.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Feb 8, 2012 8:13 PM EST reply actions

I agree

I would rather have Dont’a or Peter Konz if he falls that far

by terpfan812 on Feb 8, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions

Absolutely

agree. Cannot believe Oz will pass up the ILB, much less one from ’bama if still there.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Feb 9, 2012 8:36 AM EST up reply actions

Ozzie would never reach for Sanu in the first. if floyd and Jeffrey are gone without trading up for them we will trade down

"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."

by jackmca on Feb 8, 2012 9:07 PM EST via Android app reply actions

if Floyd is really there at 22 I really think Ozzie would try hard to trade up

by jackmca on Feb 8, 2012 9:18 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

I will scream and curse until July if we draft offense in the first round

with the one exception that its on the O-line. But I believe in loading up the defensive side of the ball as a priority over the offense, not heavily, but at least with a degree of emphasis that is a historic part of the Ravens organization. Flacco has Pitta, Dickson, Smith, Evans and Boldin, not to mention Rice. We need O-linemen or outstanding defensive athletes at whatever position we find them

best tackling team in the NFL, most physical and just dominates people. When we walk out of the tunnel and out of that locker room, we expect to shut people out and play great defense - Ravens DC Chuck Pagano

by BALT21 on Feb 8, 2012 11:26 PM EST reply actions

We have no holes on defense. We don’t need to another player on D unless he is a freak. The only starters we may lose are JJ and Redding; we already have their replacements ready in Kruger and McPhee.

I hope we go OL, WR, or freak pass rusher in the first.

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by El.Dude on Feb 9, 2012 9:09 AM EST up reply actions

We might want another WR

But it is nowhere near the top of our list as far as needs.3rd, 4th round at BEST, IMO.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Feb 9, 2012 8:37 AM EST reply actions

Ozzie has already publicly said that he would like to continue to work on the WR position.

On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu

by AV23 on Feb 9, 2012 8:47 AM EST up reply actions

daytime commentator. night time ninja.

by El.Dude on Feb 9, 2012 9:10 AM EST up reply actions

Ozzie's Words

Can be interpreted in different ways. Yes, he could mean to signal that drafting yet another WR is a priority, or he could mean implementing a better route scheme and work on improving separation and defensive reads…

"A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
"God's whiskers! Your face is as hideous as the demon's in my storybook!"
"I never expected to see the day when girls would get sunburned in the places they do today."
"It's big for a reason."

For Pittsburgh fans, that's Pope, Twain, Rostand, Rogers and Megamind

by vlad755 on Feb 9, 2012 2:57 PM EST up reply actions

The only reason to draft a WR in the 1st round is Floyd and even that's a stretch.

Top priorities are O-line and linebackers. I’d prefer to get Burfict because he looks like a Raven already and is just nasty!

by fedfan64 on Feb 9, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions

Agreed we shouldn’t just use a 1st just to use it on a WR, but if a talent like Floyd drops you have to really consider him considering we do need another WR and he may have gone in the top 10 had it not been for the DUI.

On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu

by AV23 on Feb 9, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions

Who is "a lot of you"?

Drafting a WR in the first round would be beyond stupid.

Not when this team has needs on the Offensive Line and they could always use another pass rusher.

The Ravens need help in the slot at #3. How would drafting a possession receiver address that.? Do they just not like Tandon Doss?

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by Jergs on Feb 9, 2012 11:01 AM EST reply actions

He cant tackle which makes him a liability on the active 45

by jackmca on Feb 10, 2012 9:49 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

I've got a question...

Why do we pick at #29 behind San Fran? Didn’t they have a better record than us? And when just as far in the playoffs? Is it because we beat them? Sorry if this has already been explained in another thread.

by StuckInUtah on Feb 9, 2012 11:01 AM EST via mobile reply actions