Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short Podcast

One of Ozzie Newsome’s precious credos on draft day has always been, “best player available”. His argument has always been that even if you draft a player that isn’t a need position, some day that position WILL become a need. The classic example is their 2001 first round pick Todd Heap who was selected despite the presence of Shannon Sharpe.

The approach certainly has merit. Take the best player on the board.

But is there fault in the logic?

Oh and by the way the Ravens bargain basement free agent signings as of late…

Duds!

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One of Ozzie Newsome’s precious credos on draft day has always been, “best player available”. His argument has always been that even if you draft a player that isn’t a need position, some day that position WILL become a need. The classic example is their 2001 first round pick Todd Heap who was selected despite the presence of Shannon Sharpe.

The approach certainly has merit. Take the best player on the board.

But is there fault in the logic?

Oh and by the way the Ravens bargain basement free agent signings as of late…

Duds!

Press Play below for more…

Expectations are a dangerous thing, particularly high ones. Fail to reach them and criticisms are sure to follow, fast and furiously.

Enter the 2015 Baltimore Ravens, a team I no longer recognize.

Expectations are a dangerous thing, particularly high ones. Fail to reach them and criticisms are sure to follow, fast and furiously.

Enter the 2015 Baltimore Ravens, a team I no longer recognize.

Critics say that Joe Flacco can't carry a team the way other top quarterbacks can. But are these other quarterbacks forced to work with a roster that is bankrupt in terms of playmakers.

Critics say that Joe Flacco can't carry a team the way other top quarterbacks can. But are these other quarterbacks forced to work with a roster that is bankrupt in terms of playmakers.

After a (1-4) start and with no end to the team's bleeding in sight the Baltimore Ravens should manage the balance of the 2015 season in a way that allows them to take a long look at young players who may or may not contribute in 2016.

After a (1-4) start and with no end to the team's bleeding in sight the Baltimore Ravens should manage the balance of the 2015 season in a way that allows them to take a long look at young players who may or may not contribute in 2016.

Some bold predictions for the Ravens v. Browns on October 11, 2015.

Some bold predictions for the Ravens v. Browns on October 11, 2015.