Friday, March 5, 2010

Draft Impact: Ravens Get Boldin

Finally, Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco has his man.

The Ravens acquired former Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin Friday in exchange for picks in the third and fourth rounds. Baltimore also acquired Arizona's fifth round pick.

The teams pick back-to-back at the end of the first, with Baltimore selecting 25th and Arizona 26th. The trade does not mean, however, that the Ravens are definitely out of the receiver race.

Baltimore could use the pick to grab Illinois' Arrelious Benn or Notre Dame's Golden Tate. That would give Flacco and company a pair of playmaking receivers, an upgrade over the current group. The other option is to make a selection to bolster the secondary, with a group of talented corners available in the second half of the first round. Among the possibilities are Boise State's Kyle Wilson and Rutgers' Devin McCourty.

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