The time before that was in 2004 with a draft composed of Dwan Edwards, Devard Darling, Roderick Green, Josh Harris, Clarence Moore, Derek Abney and BrianRimpf. They weren't exactly household names, and neither were the players the Ravens ...
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) If the Baltimore Ravens defense is to maintain its unwavering standard of excellence in 2012, the unit must mesh with a new coordinator and operate without several key components - most notably injured All-Pro linebacker Terrell Suggs.
Now that the 2012 NFL draft is in the can, it's time to take the Shutdown 50 scouting format forward and get a closer look at some of the surprising and fascinating selections from this year's draft -- the guys we missed in the original 50, but who could be impact players now or down the road. Our next entry: Delaware guard Gino Gradkowski, selected with the third pick of the fourth round (98th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens.
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WR Jacoby Jones’ skill set fits the Ravens in multiple ways. Given his good speed, he could be an asset to a passing game that likes to stretch the field. Jones is unlikely to be one of the two primary wideouts in Baltimore, but he’s the most proven of the options behind Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin. With Jones in the mix, Boldin, who has lost a step, could see more time in the slot, one rival evaluator suggested to PFW.
Baltimore Ravens star free safety Ed Reed indicated once again that he's not completely committed to playing football, a recurring theme for the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Clarence Moore plays for the Ravens. He is a wide reciever and has been a professional football player for 3 seasons. Follow him in the news and in the blogosphere, or share your opinions and predicitions about the Baltimore Ravens.