The 2021 NFL Draft has finally come to an end. It is safe to say that the Baltimore Ravens are a better team now than they were a week ago. They addressed needs and added playmakers. Let’s breakdown the Ravens draft picks. Baltimore Ravens Draft Picks | 2021 NFL Draft Round 1: No. 27 – Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota The Ravens started their night by drafting Rashod Bateman. The first-round wide receiver is 6-1,193 pounds. He is an outside receiver, but he can also play the slot. Bateman is a good route runner and he does a good job selling…
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The Baltimore Ravens partially addressed their issues at wide receiver. This was reflected in the latest CBS Sports mock draft. The NFL Mock Draft had the Ravens selecting Gregory Rousseau, an edge rusher from Miami. Rousseau is a 6-7, 265-pound redshirt sophomore coming off winning the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year. NFL Mock Draft Predicts Ravens Draft Gregory Rousseau Positives He’s an explosive pass rusher and a great athlete. Rousseau can play out of a three-point stance or standing. He is quick on his feet and he can bend the edge. Rousseau has a great work ethic and is…
A year ago, the Baltimore Ravens pulled the trigger on a surprising trade, which is sent tight end Hayden Hurst to the Atlanta Falcons. Hurst was getting overlooked in the Ravens system because of stud Mark Andrews. The Ravens weren’t able to replace Hurst. The Ravens are in the market for another tight end in NFL Free Agency. They need another pass-catcher who can complement Mark Andrews. The Ravens did just resign Eric Tomlinson, but Tomlinson is primarily a blocker and he was not featured in the Ravens passing game this year. The Ravens will add a pass-catching tight end…
The Ravens suffered a big loss on their offensive line last offseason when future Hall of Famer Marshal Yanda retired. Obviously, you can’t replace a Hall of Famer, and the difference showed. The Ravens gave up 23 sacks in 2019, then 37 this season. Along with the offensive line issues without Yanda, Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. has recently spoken out to add to the chaos. Orlando Brown Takes to Twitter The Ravens are facing more speculation and worries about their offensive line. Orlando Brown posted a tweet stating “I’m a LEFT tackle.” Brown got numerous reps at left…
The Detroit Lions are in the process of rebuilding their organization. They brought in new general manager Brad Holmes and a new head coach in Dan Campbell. The Lions also announced they will be fielding Matthew Stafford trade offers. With Stafford on the trade block, the asking price for the former No. 1 overall draft pick is rumored to include a first-round pick. With that in mind, these are three teams that could and should pull off a Matthew Stafford trade. Most Likely Matthew Stafford Trade Destinations Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are dealing with uncertainty at quarterback, following the…
It was an action-packed NFL Week 15, with many important matchups on the slate. Now, we have an exciting week of football with four straight days of NFL ahead. But first, let’s take a look at 10 things from NFL Week 15. 1. Bills Take The Division The Bills dominated the Broncos on Saturday. Josh Allen had a four-touchdown game on the road. Stefon Diggs had a huge game, reeling in 11 receptions for 147 yards. With the win, the Bills clinched the AFC East. This is the first time since 1995 that the Bills will take the top spot…
There was a lot of important football today. We now have a much clearer picture of what January will look like. We also have a much murkier picture of what January will look like. While there was important football, most of the games were blowouts and there was almost no drama. 1. Jalen Hurts Wins in First Start Jalen Hurts got the start and win for the Philadelphia Eagles against the former top-seeded New Orleans Saints. Hurts threw for 167 yards and a touchdown off of 17 completions. He also ran for 106 yards. Miles Sanders also had a big…
There was plenty of action in NFL Week 13, as the playoffs loom closer. In case you were wondering, the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Chargers were officially eliminated from the playoffs. Here are the other storylines from Sunday football in NFL Week 13. 1. Raiders Get Last-Second Win The New York Jets were involved in a dramatic game. The Jets took a late fourth quarter lead over the Las Vegas Raiders. They also made a goal line stand, before punting the ball to Derek Carr with 35 seconds left in the game. After a 15-yard pass and a spike,…
A bunch of really exciting games took place today, including many that came down to the final two minutes or overtime. Here are the top 10 moments from NFL Week 11. 1. Henry Ends it in Baltimore In a great game in Baltimore, the Titans came back from an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter. They took a three-point lead, which Lamar Jackson cutaway, leading the Ravens down the field and evening the score. In overtime, Derrick Henry ended the game on a 29-yard rushing touchdown. The Ravens did a good job slowing down Henry, but his physical running wore…
On Sunday, home teams were 10-1 heading into the SNF game. This comes in a year where there is virtually no home-field advantage due to the lack of fans. In other words, NFL Week 10 continued with the craziness. 1. Hail Murray! Josh Allen led the Bills to a 14-point lead, but Kyler Murray led the Cardinals back, going on a 17-point run. Allen put together a three-minute touchdown drive to take the lead with 34 seconds left. Three plays later, Murray brought the Cardinals to the Bills’ 43. Murray was flushed to his left and threw up a Hail…