Early thoughts on the Ravens' selection of Sergio Kindle with their first pick:
Mike Preston: Is Ozzie Newsome sleeping at the wheel? The Ravens should have made a move for Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski like the Patriots did at No. 42 in the second round. Instead, the Ravens settled with Texas LB Sergio Kindle, and there are questions about his knee and character.
Peter Schmuck: The Ravens shrugged off concerns about Sergio Kindle's dicey knee and sketchy reputation to add him to their linebacker corps. Nice touch, having all-time linebacker Ray Lewis announce the pick in New York.
Ken Murray: After possibly losing tight end Rob Gronkowski when the Patriots jumped in front of them, the Ravens went for pass rusher Sergio Kindle from Texas. Kindle comes with caution flags -- he's got a knee condition and a rap sheet. Obviously, the Ravens passed him on the physical.
Ron Fritz: With needs at corner and tight end, the Ravens are stuck with another tweener who has a possible knee condition. Huh? Guess he was the highest guy on their board.
Edward Lee: Few people might expected this defensive end to fall into the Ravens' lap, and while he possesses great potential, four knee operations raises a bit of a red flag.