yes he was moved around the formation and I believe that is part of the reason he slid in the draft. I'm not worried about his clocked 40 time because his playtime is fast.
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2022 NFL Draft Gameday Thread
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SaltyDog
MVP
Day one picks were surprising but I’m not disappointed. The Hamilton pick was the biggest surprise because I thought the safety position was not a priority. But he was the best player available for EDC so just followed playbook. Also Hamilton was rated as top five by many so I like the pick a lot.
The Linderbaum pick was a bit puzzling in that his physical measurables are not what you might expect for the center position as a first rounder, although he is highly rated by some. That one is a “wait and see” pick for me.
The Brown trade was definitely a shocker for me, but honestly I think it was a good move for EDC. Brown wanted to be reunited with his boy in Arizona and his contract was gonna be a big problem for the Ravens. I have been a critic of his lack of physicality but he was productive so there’s that.
Cant wait to see how the rest unfolds.
The Linderbaum pick was a bit puzzling in that his physical measurables are not what you might expect for the center position as a first rounder, although he is highly rated by some. That one is a “wait and see” pick for me.
The Brown trade was definitely a shocker for me, but honestly I think it was a good move for EDC. Brown wanted to be reunited with his boy in Arizona and his contract was gonna be a big problem for the Ravens. I have been a critic of his lack of physicality but he was productive so there’s that.
Cant wait to see how the rest unfolds.
BoredMarine13
Ravens Ring of Honor
That's what I heard as well. Which is why I think Lamar's reactions are strange. Of course he should be upset, Hollywood was his boy. Just not publicly
his wtf moment was regarding seeing Hollywood at a cardinals draft party 5 minutes after the trade. He's been fine on twitter. Actually funny for the most part
it could be written out as a backup or a just in case there are issues also.
The board we saw was last years draft written out. I believe EDC did a video in the last couple of years saying they leave it up throughout the draft and the current draft gets written on another board. Gets erased after the draft and the process starts all over again. So in 2023 they’ll air footage with the 2022 draft being written out and we’ll have this conversation again lol
Michael M.
Pro Bowler
If Davis was still on the board, who do you think we would have taken?
Hamilton. I think EDC made it clear that he had a significant grade on him… potentially top 5ish.
gtalk12
Ravens Ring of Honor
I loved Hollywood Brown here. I am glad that this was handled in a way that appears to be beneficial for both parties. He was a bit inconsistent and even with his struggles he was on pace for a big year before Lamar went down.
I am sure that there was more at play then just being paid (thanks Jags)
I am sure that there was more at play then just being paid (thanks Jags)
drjohnnyfever
Pro Bowler
Personally, I don't see that happening. Why trade away a big contract in Hollywood, just to gain another big contract in DK? I mean, unless it is merely that the Ravens value a DK type WR over a Hollywood type and were always willing to pay a big contract on a WR. I just don't see it. I think when all those trades were made for WR's this year and the pay scale increased so sharply that teams like the Ravens are gonna try to utilize draftee WR's that aren't going to cost as much.
I would imagine that the money saved is for OL or DL FA's that might be released after the draft. Maybe LB too.
Michael M.
Pro Bowler
Agree-I think the biggest issue was despite being somewhat of a fan favorite, Hollywood was unhappy here. I remember him tweeting his frustration with the play calling. I think once he realized Roman was staying, he wanted out.
ravenslord
Ravens Ring of Honor
Unhappy and very close to Lamar. so he must have been REALLY unhappy to want a trade.
UPennChem
Hall of Famer
EDGE will be depleted by RD2. You've gotta get one of Ojabo, Ebiketie, Mafe, or Paschal. There are 12 picks before we go. Obviously see how the board plays out. If you can get your guy without trading up then great. If you can't fucking move up and get him.
Also I really think we want to make 2 picks in RD2. You might be able to get away with a CB on RD3 but idk
Also I really think we want to make 2 picks in RD2. You might be able to get away with a CB on RD3 but idk
maybe we were targeting a WR at 14 but they were all gone and Hamilton was still there so we pivoted?
UPennChem
Hall of Famer
Quite possibly!! Maybe none of the receivers wowed us enough to trade up for but we honestly thought we could get one at 14 and then send off Hollywood. Just didn't work that way at all
look at that board and how it's set up
we saw this last year (from the previous year too) - it's last year's board as the guys were selected - so it's not a big board but where guys were actually selected - look at the shape of it with comp picks etc. on it too
that's not the big board, it's the picks from 2021... you can see tylan wallace's name in the 4th round where we took him and demetric felton where he was taken too
marklar
Pro Bowler
Admittedly, I don't have twitter and all I see is what you guys repost here, but Lamar stuff usually makes *me* go WTF
Maybe I don't get the context of how people express themselves on twitter, but I consider his stuff somewhere between strange and immature
... but again I am the last person who should judge this, my post was partially tongue in cheek.