What About the Other Offseason Needs?
It's been just over a week since the start of the offseason for the Ravens, and we've already begun to discuss some of their biggest needs. But outside of wide receiver and edge rusher, what are their biggest needs?
That's what Baltimore Beatdown's Vasilis Lericos looked at, sorting it into primary needs, depth needs, and luxury needs. In the primary needs (besides receiver and edge rusher) were interior offensive line, safety, and tight end.
Interior Offensive Line
"Adding a veteran center or rookie mauler could bring stability to a group that has been pushed around during big games in recent seasons," Lericos wrote. "For dominant rushing and passing offenses alike, success starts up front."
"Coordinator [Wink] Martindale navigated the 2020 season with only two viable safeties, perhaps explaining their regression in pass defense efficiency," Lericos wrote. "The dime package logged more snaps than the base alignment in 2019, producing outstanding results in sacks and takeaways. Drafting a rangy safety to complement starters Chuck Clark and DeShon Elliott would allow use of the dime defense and help the defense to match-up better against the NFL's prolific passing offenses."
"Coordinator [Greg] Roman's 12-personnel package was one of the main drivers behind the record-setting 2019 offense," Lericos wrote. "… Surrounding Jackson with ample playmakers, including another receiving tight end, would be beneficial for his development as a passer."
Lericos highlighted defensive line and offensive tackle as potential depth needs for the Ravens. With Calais Campbell and Brandon Williams above 30, the Ravens could add more depth alongside Justin Madubuike and a young group of players. On the other side, Lericos believes adding a third tackle behind Ronnie Stanley and Orlando Brown Jr. is key.
Luxury needs like cornerback, quarterback, inside linebacker, and running back were seen as a position of strength for the Ravens this season, but areas they could continue to add to.
January 25, 2021 at 09:45PM
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