Ravens' Offseason: Draft, Internal Options for Needs

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NFL. Ravens fans have strong opinions on the team's biggest needs this

offseason. In a recent poll, 36% call for a veteran center, while 24% wanted

another guard despite bringing back John Simpson. What the free-ager market

looks thin, and Baltimore seems set to lean on the draft and internal options

instead. Top available centers like Lloyd Kushenberry and Ethan Posick come with

three concerns and down seasons. Kushenberry had shoulder surgery, but

should be ready by fall, while Posickie's torn Achilles clouds his

future. Analysts say the team can find better value with young talent on day two

of the April draft. The Ravens are already bolstered

left guard by resigning Simpson to a three-year $30 million deal with 17.5

million. Guaranteed. Rookies like Emory Jones plus

undrafted free agent Corey Bullock and new signing Jovon Gwynn and Danny

Pinter will compete for spots this summer. Fans also miss some beloved

departures, especially Titan Isaiah likely and full-back Patrick

Ricard, who both landed with the Giants. Likely's red zone catches and blocking

will hurt, while Ricard's bruising style defined Baltimore's top rushing

attack before the team phased out. Fullbacks. Meanwhile, Titan Charlie

Kohler joined the chargers on a three-year $24 million pact and running back

Keaton Mitchell, signed a two-year $9.25 million offer in Los Angeles for a

bigger role. With additions like Durham's Smive and draft prospects ahead,

the Ravens look poised to rebuild depth without big splurges.