I enjoy listening to podcasts that include interviews with team leadership and in particular the Ravens put their front line leaders in front of the press more than any team in the AFC North. The Browns are by far the most secretive, the Ravens are by far the most transparent.
I understand that the Browns might still be in recovery mode from the era when Joe Banner and Mike Lombardi made Berea "leak central" but the Browns focus on being discreet appears overdone when contrasted with the Ravens relative openness.
Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh are a breath of fresh air for this Browns fan, and speaking of the Browns, it's obvious that Ozzie Newsome built a culture in Baltimore and that culture in particular is what stands out about their 2024 draft.
As I listened to interviews with their drafted players, they all sound very similar. In particular Nate Wiggins stood out. I could tell by listening to him speak how competitive, knowledgeable and motivated he is and those traits stood out in every single athlete drafted by Baltimore. Mind blowing.
Here is the list - 9 athletes and if attitude counts, I could see 8 of them contributing in 2024. Even if 5 of them get regular snaps, this 2024 Ravens draft feels like yet another big win.
Round 1 – CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson - This gentleman feels like an all-pro in the making - year 1
Round 2 – OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington - I loved Rosengarten's knowledge of the game, you can tell he is a huge fan, he knew the names and backgrounds both of current players and past. A true student of the game but again his competitive nature stood out
Round 3 – EDGE Adisa Isaac, Penn State - How did Baltimore get this guy in round 3
Round 4 – WR Devontez Walker, North Carolina - another very fearless sounding player
Round 4 – CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa State - Steal of the draft?
Round 5 – RB Rasheen Ali, Marshall
Round 6 – QB Devin Leary, Kentucky
Round 7 – C Nick Samac, Michigan State - year one contributor on kick returns for sure
Round 7 – S Sanoussi Kane, Purdue
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