The Ravens Report
Off-season Round Up
Welcome back to another edition of The Ravens Report we will fill you guys in the rumblings around Ravens HQ.Before we get into this season we have to discuss last season.The Ravens finished 2016 at 11-5 and made it back to the post season an improvement over there 9-7 2015 season.Finishing in the top ten in offense and defense last season shows that there is a championship formula in place.The Ravens fell in the playoffs to a tough Browns squad leaving a bitter taste in the mouth of Joe Flacco and the Ravens.The Ravens have made moves in the off season to fill wholes and solidify the squad to make a run at the super bowl.With the draft in the wraps the team has started to show signs of what they will look like and its not looking bad.
Coming into the off season the Ravens lacking a play maker on the outside that command a double team so in the first round the Ravens took
Jabbar Dukes (77ovr) out of Michigan St.The Ravens made a last minute trade with the Redskins to move up to grab Dukes who has put his first round talent on display thus far in the preseason.The Ravens grabbed a gem in the fourth round in
Jyhe Murphy (74ovr) it will be interesting to see how coach Harbaugh fits him in on a deep defensive front.It will be a long seasons so it may take some time to see if these young guys can find there role and excel. With preseason in full swing there will be free agents coming and going thus far the Ravens have added a few guys to see if they will stick.Adding QB depth the Ravens brought in veteran
Josh Freeman (66ovr) and blocking TE
Craig Stevens (80ovr). Both are a asset to the locker room and will be able to fill in if needed without missing a beat.The Ravens also signed two rookies to add some developmental depth with MLB
Adric Dennard (68ovr) and S
Dixon Rowland (66ovr). We looking forward to the on coming season with hopes of playoff and super bowl dreams.
DRAFT REVIEW
Jabbar Dukes #11 WR
17th Pick in the 1st round
Michigan St
At 6'4" 236 Dukes is a definite red zone threat but on tape you see that he
is not afraid to go across the middle.He still needs to work on his strength
and yards after the catch he has a high upside and just enough speed to create
space.
Qudarius Donnelly #70 LT
23rd Pick in the 2nd round
Notre Dame
Donnelly is 6'4" 325 run blocking machine with a high IQ a third round talent
that went in the second so he will need extra time to reach potential the he displayed at
Notre Dame
Jyhe Murphy #95 LE
17th Pick in the 4th round
Boise State
Murphy 6'3 261 LE with a high motor and above average speed
Murphy has the speed to keep mobile QB's contained and too drop in too
coverage but the speed really shows when in pursuit of the QB.
Jalston Perry #27 SS
23rd Pick in the 5th round
Virginia
Jalston is a quick safety who has enough speed to play deep Perry
at 6'0" 213 Jalston is not afraid to lay the boom.Perry needs to get into the
playbook as he has issues with being in the rite place on the field.
Cedric Todd #29 HB
23rd Pick in the 6th round
W.Kentucky
At 5'10" 201 Cedric is a quick back who is good with the ball in his hands though his hands
are not what you would want Todd is perfect for third downs as he stands out
at pass protection
Kasey Poteat #67 LG
23rd Pick in the 7th round
Kent State
Kasey is 6'3" 305 decent at run blocking but needs help in the pass protection
Poteat is a project for the ravens coaching staff but he will have to earn his spot
on the roster
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