Reader’s Mock Draft: Baltimore Ravens are On the Clock
By Coach Boss
Key Additions:
S. Smith (WR)
Jan 12, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) reacts during the second quarter of the 2013 NFC divisional playoff football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
J. Zuttah (C/G)
D. Stewart (DB)
C. Wood (RB)
J. Forsett (RB)
O. Daniels (TE)
Team Needs:
Offensive Tackle
Wide Receiver
Free Safety
Inside Linebacker
Running Back
Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome was able to sign some solid pieces to the team; Jacoby Jones, Dennis Pitta and Steve Smith to name a few. Newsome has indicated that the team’s biggest needs include wide receiver, offensive line and safety. I would also add running back and linebacker to that list. Ray Rice has faced some recent legal trouble and the team may not want to continue with his services much longer and may look for his replacement in the draft. But this is still Ozzie Newsome, the same guy who was able to draft future HOFers Ray Lewis and Jonathan Ogden in the same draft. Newsome does his homework and typically finds good value in the draft.