2011 NFL Draft: Baltimore Ravens analysis and predictions

Wednesday, 27 April 2011 05:48

WHERE THEY NEED HELP: Offensive tackle, wide receiver, outside linebacker

ANALYSIS: They need someone on the other side of Michael Oher to protect the Blind Side of Joe Flacco (Get the reference?) This would also improve the running game for former Rutgers star Ray Rice. The Ravens offensive line has three starters entering free agency so this is a chance to get younger, as well as get someone under contract long term. The other needs are wide receiver to play on the other side of Anquan Boldin as Derrick Mason is 37 years old, and T.J. Houshmandzadeh is a free agent. . Linebacker is not a position of weakness with Terrell Suggs and Ray Lewis, but last year's second round selection Sergio Kindle of Texas missed the season due to a skull fracture. General Manager Ozzie Newsome, one of the best general managers in the NFL may look to build up some depth at this position since Ray Lewis is 36 years old.

WHAT THEY SHOULD DO: If drafting an offensive tackle OT Derrick Sherrod Mississippi State or Nate Solder OT of Colorado. If drafting a wide receiver, look for Torrey smith of Maryland, or Hankerson of Miami

WHERE THEY ARE EXPECTED TO USE THE FIRST PICK: Derrick Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State

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