Jonathan Ogden Retires!

Well not yet at least, but it is widely believed that the all-world lineman will hang up the cleats before the 2009 season begins. Obviously the loss of Ogden or a player of his caliber at any position is a blow to a team, but it's not a devastating blow to the Ravens.

The Ravens have planned and plotted for this date. Though the team doesn't have the most dominating o-line in the NFL, they certainly have a better than average one. With the likes of Adam Terry, Jared Gaither, Marshal Yanda, Ben Grubbs and Chris Chester, the Ravens have the personal to produce a quality run attack this season.

Even though I hate that the line has serious trouble pass blocking, it is pretty enjoyable to watch Kyle Boller get knocked down. Its just a little tough love for a eternally frustrating QB.

Brian Brohm is our saviour?

ESPN's chess player/boy toy, Todd McShay has posted his latest mock draft. He maintains that the Ravens will most likely pick up Brian Brohm with the eighth pick.

Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: CB, QB, OLB, DE, OT Projected pick: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville Baltimore hopes this pick puts an end to its seemingly endless search for a franchise quarterback. There's no such thing as a "can't-miss" prospect in the NFL draft, especially at quarterback, and although Brohm is hardly an exception to the rule, he does possess the size, accuracy, pocket presence, intelligence and work ethic to thrive at the next level.

Though Brohm is a quality QB, he has been tainted and tarnished by the big ugly, Bobby Petrino. I like my football teams like I my women, no sloppy seconds please. Brohm is impressive, but is he that impressive? I would stick it out with Boller and Smith this year and fix the aging cornerback situation or replace the likely to retire Jonathan Ogden.