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JoeyFlex5

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I would say that, pending some sort of surge in the late fall, it's going to be pretty difficult for States to justify capacity restrictions at outdoor sporting events come September.

You've already got multiple States allowing capacity seating at outdoor events, with no notable "surges" or issues to be found. At some point, even the most liberal of States are going to have to look at themselves and be like "do we really want to turn down all this economic revenue, when the science isn't really supporting it".
That’s what I’m hoping for
 

JoeyFlex5

Hall of Famer
Have you guys gave the Eric Decosta interview on The Lounge Podcast a listen? Some interesting stuff on there... something I think @rossihunter2 would find interesting is: the trade back and missing our targeted player bit.

After some research, my assumption is we lucked into your guy Justin Madubuike lol
I’m dying to know who we had over madubuike

I feel very strongly that it was either ashtyn Davis or Damien lewis
 

rossihunter2

Staff Member
Moderator
EDC draft podcast notes
  • Bigger focus last couple of years on big school players - partly down to covid (easier acclimation period) - emphasis perhaps on earlier impact - but more about risk mitigation
  • Draft younger players - clearly buying into breakout year type stats - ascending players with room to develop - and follows the general idea that better players play sooner and leave college earlier
  • Player we missed that was high on our board in 2020... got to be Damien Lewis
  • Ultimately doesn’t regret it - the analytics and science suggest even if you covet a guy, it’s far more valuable to stand pat or move back in the draft - have to be so sure about any player you move up for
  • Also we got one our best picks by not moving - madubuike (just like with Ed Reed and others... by staying calm and sticking to the board and not panicking you likely end up in a better situation anyway than if you spend the picks to get a guy)
  • EDC being really honest about the fact that it’s unlikely you see us move up in the future
 
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JO_75

Hall of Famer
LOL.... Oakland about to lose 3 sports teams within 5 years(Raiders to Vegas, Warriors built a new arena in San Fran and now the A's) and just maybe they can take Nashville so all the rumors about the Orioles relocating to Nashville can finally die.

 

RavensMania

Staff Member
Administrator
EDC draft podcast notes
  • Bigger focus last couple of years on big school players - partly down to covid (easier acclimation period) - emphasis perhaps on earlier impact - but more about risk mitigation
  • Draft younger players - clearly buying into breakout year type stats - ascending players with room to develop - and follows the general idea that better players play sooner and leave college earlier
  • Player we missed that was high on our board in 2020... got to be Damien Lewis
  • Ultimately doesn’t regret it - the analytics and science suggest even if you covet a guy, it’s far more valuable to stand pat or move back in the draft - have to be so sure about any player you move up for
  • Also we got one our best picks by not moving - madubuike (just like with Ed Reed and others... by staying calm and sticking to the board and not panicking you likely end up in a better situation anyway than if you spend the picks to get a guy)
  • EDC being really honest about the fact that it’s unlikely you see us move up in the future
EDC also mentioned they were high on T.Y. Hilton and were picking high in the 6th round. Well Indy traded into the latter part of the 5th round and stole him out from under their nose. EDC had a feeling they new exactly who they were targeting.
 

rossihunter2

Staff Member
Moderator
EDC also mentioned they were high on T.Y. Hilton and were picking high in the 6th round. Well Indy traded into the latter part of the 5th round and stole him out from under their nose. EDC had a feeling they new exactly who they were targeting.

4th round and 3rd round - but i thought that was interesting too
was interesting especially as a roundabout response to not liking anyone knowing anything about our draft board hence the desire for such an airtight draft room
 

RavensMania

Staff Member
Administrator
4th round and 3rd round - but i thought that was interesting too
was interesting especially as a roundabout response to not liking anyone knowing anything about our draft board hence the desire for such an airtight draft room
that's what happens when you are doing too many things at once. lol Thanks for the correction
 

Dom McRaven

Hall of Famer
I saw someone quote tweeting this saying All-Pro Selection. And quite frankly, I don't think that's enough. I'm thinking more of Ravens Ring of Honor.

 
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