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Baltimore Ravens – B+
Baltimore already had a quality team in place, so they needed help in just a few areas to put them over the top. It looks like they got what they needed. Cornerback Jimmy Smith has a ton of talent and should challenge for at least the nickel spot right away. The team got younger and faster at receiver by taking Torrey Smith and Tandon Doss. Tackle Jah Reid should help provide depth on the offensive line. A solid draft overall.

6) Cleveland Browns – A.J. Green, Wide Receiver, Georgia

With this pick, the Browns have a choice between the best receiver and defensive back in this class. Green would likely be the pick as there is barely a number three receiver on the roster, let alone a number one. Second year quarterback Colt McCoy needs a weapon and Green is it. Also, the team went with a cornerback in the first round last year so they will likely want to address other positions now.

7) San Francisco 49ers – Patrick Peterson, Cornerback, LSU

Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore is mostly set at the skill positions, but needs to address their aging defense. Linebacker Ray Lewis and safety Ed Reed are nearing the end of their careers, and three other members of the secondary are free agents so that area must be addressed. Nose tackle Haloti Ngata is also a free agent, but the team would be silly to not give him a long term deal. The offensive line may need a boost as well, with center Matt Birk a free agent and Michel Oher possibly switching to right tackle from the left side.

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots visit the Cleveland Browns this weekend in what could potentially be a more treacherous spot than many people think.

The latest NFL betting line for this contest is New England -4½ on the road, with the betting total set at 41.

Do not look now, but while the New York Jets have already been anointed AFC Champions by the media and have been constantly referred to as the best team in football, the New England Patriots now own sole possession of first place in the AFC East!

A Look Back – When GM Mike Holmgren took over the reins to the ship in Cleveland, things suddenly improved and improved drastically. From a team that was 1-11, the Browns rolled off four straight wins to end the season and enter this year with the longest winning streak in the game (tied with the Houston Texans). As a result, HC Eric Mangini kept his job, but there were other sweeping changes made in the offseason.