Ravens' Offseason: Draft, Internal Options for Needs

0:00It's March 23rd. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in 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

1:03departures, 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.