I really liked what Douglas did. These picks were Parcells-like, very Ravens like too. A lot of really good football players and leaders - and they took the most athletically talented players at their respective positions with the top 2 picks. I was concerned about the Becton pick because of the character issues, but after listening to interviews with the kid, and Douglas's call with him, I feel a lot better. I think he just made a stupid mistake and Douglas will get him going on the right track.
The rest of the draft is littered with players that are going to be tough, hard-nosed leaders that can play, fit our schemes well and can contribute. Great example is the CB/S from Cal. The kid is just a good versatile football player. And don't laugh, but the Punter could be a great pick - if he is like Shane Lechler, which is the player he's compared to, that's amazing. We're going to be in a lot of close games, and field position is huge.
And Perine I think was very underrated. He's a very solid back. He will surprise people on this board.
I thought he maneuvered up and down the board well, and filled needs across the board. Chances are that not all of these guys will work out, but I would be surprised if 75% of them don't stick around for the next several years and turn out to be good pros.
It's not a draft littered with stars and big names, but it's a draft that fits the plan for this team, and that's what we need. Great job by Douglas.
