Ebony Bird Podcast Episode 27: NFL rule changes send mixed signals

Welcome to the 27’th episode of Ebony Bird, a Baltimore Ravens podcast brought to you by Ebony Bird and FanSided.

On this week’s episode, site experts Chris Schisler and Joe Schiller join contributor Jake McDonnell to break down the a few topics. The original Ebony Bird Podcast trio is back for the first time in a while, but they didn’t miss a beat. Here are the topics you will hear discussed on the show:

 NFL rule changes: What to make of the new rules involving helmet hits and catches

Chris about loses it with one of the new rules. This is a lively conversation about how the new rules will affect the NFL next season. While the guys like the catch rule being cleaned up, they can pretty much all agree the new “targeting rule” is going to be problematic.

Potential moves the Ravens could still make in free agency

The guys talk about what is left on the free agent market and they discuss the best options. Who are the Ravens still in on?

Breakdown of the state of the Ravens’ offensive line following John Harbaugh’s comments at the NFL Owner’s Meetings

How will the offensive line shape up? How much weight should the Ravens Flock put into the idea Harbaugh presented that James Hurst will be the right tackle?

Gut feelings for the Ravens at pick #16

Next: Ravens pick RB: Ebony Bird experts take on the 1st round

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