BTSC 2011 Community Mock Draft Pick No. 26 -- Baltimore Ravens Select Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland

by Michael Bean on Mar 30, 2011 6:56 PM EDT in 2011 BTSC Community Mock Draft

Thanks to Josh Roberts for the pick and quick writeup. The Ravens do need some more speed on offense, but not sure I'm a big fan of this pick for Baltimore. By the way, I'm liking the way this mock is shaping up, but I'm pretty surprised that Mike Pouncey is still on the board after he tore it up at his Pro Day. Perhaps he'll be coming off the board soon. Next up: the Atlanta Falcons, represented by the philosopher Bluegrass Steeler. - Michael B. -

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MaLor is able to return to BTSC because I have indeed picked one of our beloved closet case's favorite players. I don't know whether my choice will be celebrated or attacked here due to that small fact. Anyway, onto the hardcore player analysis.

During a certain heartbreaking loss or two last season for our friends the Purple Brownies, I remember thinking to my self, why in the hell are all these WR's so damn slow? The offence currently has no sort of fire and spark to it, tending to get bogged down when it needs a big play, and this leads to added pressure on a still maturing Flacco, and well, when you add in a flying fuzzball on the blitz, it doesn't make for a happy sight for our less fortunate hard nosed brethren. Enter Torrey Smith, a blazer with decent hands and route running ability who is also electric after the catch, as well as on punt returns. I certainly don't want to see him running any punts back against our ST coverage. His impressive measurables as well as his stunning performances as a Terp will convince Ozzie Newsome to pull the trigger on the 6'1" wideout.

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I could see the Ravens revamping their receiving corps this season. No issues with the pick, good stuff. Now we need a corner to help cover him

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by Michael Hewitt on Mar 30, 2011 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Unfortunatly this would probably be a good pick for the ravens. any chance the ravens trade up to get one of the top 2 recievers? that would help flacco more than anything.

by steelerintexas on Mar 30, 2011 11:52 PM EDT reply actions

Probably not. It would cost us too much to trade up into the top 10.

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by Mr MaLoR on Mar 31, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

I think this would force our hand to get help in the defensive backfield

because we can’t afford to have Gay on Boldin, because we would have to put Ike on Smith.

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by WVPiratesfan on Mar 31, 2011 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

I'm not sold on Torrey being a stud #1

Certainly not right away. His route tree needs a lot of work and his hands are not elite. I think where he would really hurt us is on screens or in the return game.

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by John Stephens on Mar 31, 2011 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions

do you really want him blowing past BMac or Willie Gay

the only route he needs against those two is a go route

by WVPiratesfan on Mar 31, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions

That’s why we use a cover 2 =)

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by John Stephens on Mar 31, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

then he is running past Ryan Clark

by WVPiratesfan on Mar 31, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

maybe not rahim moore?

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by John Stephens on Mar 31, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

the rahim moore love seems to be dying a little bit. i still think he would be a great choice but people seem to be thinking we will go in a different direction.

by steelerintexas on Mar 31, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Free Safety in Round 1? You just dont see that anymore. Strong Safeties yes, but a lot of Free Safetys are converted from CBs. Thats why I wouldnt be high on picking Moore. Hes a solid player though

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by Michael Hewitt on Mar 31, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Torrey is a reach at 26, and I am even a Terp myself. Would have rather had Wilkerson or Sherrod here.

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by Mr MaLoR on Mar 31, 2011 10:18 AM EDT reply actions

I wouldn’t say a reach, more of a grab. A reach would be someone akin to Titus Young, who is probably exactly what you need, but is likely a mi second rounder.

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by Josh Roberts (ESGB) on Mar 31, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I would rather draft Titus Young in the 2nd than Torrey Smith in the first. BUT, if this did happen, I would absolutely love it. Definitely would have to get a #82 jersey.

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by Mr MaLoR on Mar 31, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

When you say youd want Sherrod here, are you expecting Gaither not to return?

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by Michael Hewitt on Mar 31, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I wouldn’t mind Sherrod at 26. I doubt we will know if Gaither is coming back or not within the next month leading up to the draft. But I could definitely see Ozzie taking a OL like Sherrod, Carimi, Costanzo or Solder in the first round.

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by Mr MaLoR on Mar 31, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting. I sort of had OL as an afterthought after DE and WR for you guys

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by Michael Hewitt on Apr 1, 2011 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions