AFC Draft In ReviewBaltimore Ravens Picks: QB Joe Flacco(1), RB Ray Rice(2), ILB Tavares Gooden(3), S Tom Zbikowski(3), OG Oniel Cousins(3), WR Marcus Smith(4), OT David Hale(4), S Haruki Nakamura(6), WR Justin Harper(7), RB Allen Patrick(7) Best Pick: QB Joe Flacco Analysis: B: Some may question whether or not the Ravens paniced a bit when the Falcons sleected Matt Ryan #3. The move down with Jacksonville was a shred one for Ozzie Newsome, but to give most of it away to get back in the Top-20 for Flacco had some scratching their heads. It is obvious the Ravens had Flacco graded significantly higher than Brian Brohm and Chad Henne. Flacco does possess the best "NFL-Arm" in the draft, but time will tell whether or not playing at Delaware prepared him for the rigors of the AFC North. The Ravens also took advantage of having 7 total picks in the Top 4 rounds, with Rice, Gooden and Zbikowski set to play significant roles as early as 2008. For a team desparate for a shot in the arm after the Brian Billeck era, John Harbaugh and Co. did a solid job. more... ![]() Have an opinion? Comment now. It gets better. The top articles, photos and videos are on our homepage. Interested? Read more about Yardbarker
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