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OTL: Ranking the Ravens’ Offseason Needs

Thursday, January 30, 2025 19:31
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I don’t know about you, but I’m still hurting over the screeching halt Baltimore’s 2024 season came to in Buffalo ten days ago. For some fans, it seems that the Bills’ similar fate has helped, but I’m just not there yet. Alas, here I am, and here are some early thoughts on Baltimore’s offseason needs.

I’ve provided some thoughts of my own on the Ravens’ outgoing free agents, and while I do think Ryan Mink hit the nail on the head with most needs, I don’t feel Safety would be in my top five if Ar’Darius Washington returns.

Rather, I prioritize the needs as such:

1. Left Side of OL

As Mink notes, the potential departures of Ronnie Stanley and Patrick Mekari are scary. While I do see at least one of them being brought back, they were question marks going into this past season, and may be even with the line’s play this year. Luckily, according to Ryan Fowler, a number of Tackles and Interior O-Lineman stood out in Day 1 of the Senior Bowl:

2. Cornerback

I don’t want to bury Brandon Stephens much more, but it was painfully obvious how impactful his play was. He’ll be testing the market and I expect him to land elsewhere. On the off chances he returns, the Ravens can’t rely on him on the outside.

While there are rumors of interest in Jaire Alexander, Daniel Jeremiah mocked FSU CB Azareye’h Thomas (seen here getting cooked by Oregon WR Tez Johnson) to Baltimore in his first rendition of the offseason. For me, the Ravens need another reliable, veteran corner to pair with Nate Wiggins while Marlon Humphrey mans the slot.

3. Pass Rusher

While many group this need as EDGE, I generally just feel Baltimore needs someone else to generate pressure, whether from the inside or out. Luckily, early signs from both analysts and the Senior Bowl indicate that this draft’s crop is strong:

We may have Nnamdi Madubuike and Travis Jones, but this Walker guy from Kentucky looks insane so far. Either way, getting to the QB wins games, and you can never have too many guys to help out with it.

4. Inside LB

The position isn’t considered as valuable nowadays, but unless the Ravens expect Trenton Simpson to make major strides in 2025, I don’t think Roquan Smith’s running mate should be a revolving door. That said, returning Chris Board and Malik Harrison would be okay, given their play down the stretch.

5. Wide Receiver

We saw how dire things were without Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. I’m optimistic about rookie Devontez Walker despite his lack of snaps in year one, but again, you can’t necessarily rely on him. With Nelson Agholor coming off an underwhelming year and heading into Free Agency, WR depth is the bigger need.

Alongside these needs, I do have an honorable mention (my way of making a way to mention Lamar Jackson), which would be backup QB. Josh Johnson is a great guy to have around, but I’d love to see Baltimore add a QB with the potential to win games if Jackson were to miss time.

Given playing style, likely draft position, and recent headlines, Jalen Milroe is the first that comes to mind:

The post OTL: Ranking the Ravens’ Offseason Needs appeared first on Russell Street Report.


Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2025/01/29/out-to-lunch/offseason-needs/


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