Gordon McGuinness

How Combine Night One shifted the board for the Ravens at No. 14 From potential top-five locks to Day 2 risers and under-the-radar interior defenders, here’s what defensive testing in Indianapolis means for Baltimore’s draft options.

You shouldn't overreact to the NFL Combine, but here I am overreacting to the NFL Combine:

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Agreed!

🤣 This is very much a draft where positional value will be tested. 1-2 LBs (depending on if Reese is EDGE or LB) in the top 10 range, S who could go as high as 2, 1-2 Gs in the top-15 (depending on if Mauigoa is a G or T)

99th percentile broad and verts for a guy who looks that good on film?

I don't think Sonny Styles gets past the Giants at 5, regardless of positional value.

The tape is excellent, and he's proven himself to be a ridiculous athlete this afternoon/evening.

I can't not see Fred Warner when I watch his tape, and I hate when the comp is an elite player

2023 and 2024 were so good!

Yeah, that'll do.

If he tests well tonight 🥵

As someone who was previously on Woods as DT1, and someone who knows you shouldn't move too much just on measurements... this is testing me 😅

Good lord

Wild to give up Sweat with two years left on his rookie deal when he's already looked decent at worst

Jordan Schultz reporting that the Bears are getting offers for DT Gervon Dexter.

Entering final year of his rookie deal but would be a smart move by for the Ravens to get in on that. Gives them a low cost 3T while they wait to see what's next for Madubuike.

I'm guessing this is a "Saleh really likes Jermaine Johnson" deal, but I like this way more for the Jets

What the Ravens really revealed at the Combine From Tyler Linderbaum’s contract to Lamar Jackson’s extension and the trenches, what Baltimore’s leadership said in Indianapolis offers a clear roadmap for the offseason ahead.

On the surface, the Ravens didn't say much yesterday at the combine.

But reading between the lines, I think they revealed more than expected 👇

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Most encouraging thing for the Ravens from Day 1 at the combine was Jesse Minter's comments about under center, play action and bootlegs.

Feels like the best chance we've seen for Lamar to play QB on easy mode more throughout the season.

Had this in a mock draft last week, but think this is a big part of the reason why Sonny Styles is my favourite prospect in this draft right now.

He reminded me of Fred Warner on film so I compared the data and... yep!

They can clear serious cap room with a Lamar extension (but can use a restructure if needed).

Linderbaum would cost 10-12m year one even at 20m APY

Would still give them room for one of the top edge defenders and at least one of the top guards available.

Despite EDC saying otherwise (it's lying season), I think the Ravens are going to be really active in FA.

Even if they bring back Linderbaum, they need to invest some resources on the OL in March.

Also their best chance to land an EDGE better than they had on the roster at the end of 2025.

I've got 30 subscribers for this little Ravens substack which is really cool because it's just my own thing.

Thanks to everyone who has interacted so far, and if there's ever a topic you'd like to see, just let me know!

7 Round Ravens Mock Draft With the NFL Combine getting underway in Indianapolis this week, it’s time for a full seven-round mock draft for the Baltimore Ravens.

I think the Ravens should bring Tyler Linderbaum back, but how could a full seven-round mock draft look if they don't?

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I think it's probably similar either way. It's just a case of where the trade offs are. Will be interesting to see how they value pass pro vs. run blocking.

My personal preference is: Linderbaum back, vet guard at one spot, Vorhees, Jones and another rookie competing at the other spot.

Is Tyler Linderbaum worth $20 million per year? With free agency just a few short weeks away, the biggest story for the Baltimore Ravens right now is whether they will keep center Tyler Linderbaum.

Given that he's a successful former first round draft pick, hitting free agency four years into his career, Tyler Linderbaum is likely to reset the market. Is paying him the right move for the Ravens?

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I think the consensus on him is a little lower so think there's a good chance he's there at 14

Get the concerns with Bailey, but if he hits I think he can be really special.

Pre-combine, the ten best players in the draft imo

The starters the Ravens are missing on offense A few weeks ago, I looked at the defensive additions the Ravens likely need if they want to be an elite unit in 2026 and beyond, so now it’s time to turn our attention to what they currently lack on o...

Wide receiver is a bigger need for the Ravens than I think people realise:

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Is McCoy really oft-injured? He's coming off a season ending injury but played almost 700 snaps the year before. My view was that he was the best player available for them at that point

It's probably too early to tell where his range is. Have seen everything from late 1st to day three at this point

Mock Draft Monday: 3 Round Ravens Mock Draft For today’s Mock Draft Monday, I’m sharing my thoughts on the Ravens’ three selections from my most recent three-round mock draft over at PFF.

New three round Ravens Mock Draft!

I explain my thoughts for the Ravens selections in a recent full NFL three round mock draft over on pff dot com:

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