Fans and analysts are already marking Matt Elam as a bust, which is foolish if you look into his few years in Baltimore and the success that the Ravens have had with their draft picks.
Of course, the Ravens have a great track record of having their early draft picks contribute immediately and eventually growing into stars. However, we only need to look at fellow Ravens to get a good glimpse at why the dreaded "b" word is not needed yet.
Cornerback Jimmy Smith just signed a fat extension this offseason and is already looking to improve from an injury filled 2014 season that could have had him in the Pro Bowl otherwise.