Offseason Analysis: Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have a lot riding on this offseason. First, they lost Defensive Coordinator Rex Ryan to the Jets. They may also lose the heart and soul of their Defense if Ray Lewis jumps ship. The three biggest free agents for the Ravens come on Defense. I don’t see a scenario where Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, and Bart Scott can all come back. They’ll still have Ed Reed and several other Defensive standouts, but losing any of these three will be a blow.
Offensively the Ravens are in OK shape. They seemed to have found their QB in Joe Flacco, which is half the battle. He’ll be asked to do a little more than babysit their Offense next year, especially if the aforementioned Defensive stars leave. The Ravens found a diamond in the rough in Le’Ron McClain, who was one of the surprise stars of the NFL last year. He ran for 900 yards and ten scores. Willis McGahee battle injuries last year, and could be a cap casualty. Ray Rice should contribute more in 2009. Derrick Mason had an outstanding season for the Ravens, but he’s 35. Mark Clayton showed glimpses of greatness last year. We’ll see if he can build upon it.
Defense will be a concern for the Ravens when it comes to free agents. Don’t look for them to make a big splash this offseason.
**Update: Chris McAllister was cut. Terrell Suggs was franchised. **
| Pos | Player Name | FA Status | Previous Team | Current Team |
| QB | Kyle Boller | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| QB | Todd Bouman | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| RB | P.J. Daniels | RFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| FB | Lorenzo Neal | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| WR | Terrance Copper | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| WR | Demetrius Williams | RFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| TE | Quinn Sypniewski | RFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| TE | Daniel Wilcox | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| PK | Matt Stover | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| P | Sam Koch | RFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| C | Jason Brown | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| DL | Dwan Edwards | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| DL | Terrell Suggs | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| LB | Dan Cody | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| LB | Ray Lewis |
UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| LB | Bart Scott | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| CB | Corey Ivy | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| CB | Derrick Martin | RFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
| SS | Dawan Landry | RFA | Baltimore Ravens | Free Agent |
CK0712
February 10th, 2009 at 8:22 am #
they sure better jump on the money wagon for ray ray, they can’t “afford” to lose him!
then again, i say the same about Dawk & andy tells him, go ahead, buh bye *insert rolling eyes*
LestersLegends
February 10th, 2009 at 8:25 am #
You are correct. They need Ray. We’ll see what they do.
Crazy Canton Cuts
February 10th, 2009 at 10:51 am #
The Ravens need a WR bad
though they have 3 good TE’s
I think it also is time for them to start rebuilding the D
lots of age, FA’s, and question marks
LestersLegends
February 10th, 2009 at 10:56 am #
Agree CCC. Mason can’t do it forever. Hard to keep their FAs and rebuild that D. They are going to have to rely on the draft.