I'm just not sold on Brown as a LT. I don't wanna give up that #25 pick for someone I'm not all in on. This is a very good draft class and I don't wanna pass up a chance to get a very good potential "star player" with that #25 selection, so we can trade for a guy that may or may not be a good LT and if he fails, doesn't want to move back to the right side.

What is it about Brown that bothers you? I thought he played well for the Ravens last year.

The dude is on his 4th and final year of his rookie contract (drafting in 3rd round 2018).  As such, he'll be demanding big $$ next year as a free agent.  Basically a 1-year rental unless you levy the franchise tag on him.   Our focus needs to be primarily on 2022 and beyond since this year (2021) is more about gaining experience and building a good foundation of players on their rookie contracts that will carry through until the end of 2024 and 2025.

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What is it about Brown that bothers you? I thought he played well for the Ravens last year.

It's a small sample size and he was playing in a fairly unique and very run-centric offense.  We don't know if he would do as well in a pass oriented offense.

And me personally, I don't have any interest in getting a guy who is forcing his way off of a good team because he doesn't want to play right tackle.

All valid points.

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