Right now, the Ravens might be the only sure commodity in the division. The Steelers face questions as Ben Roethlisberger recovers from an elbow injury that forced him to miss last season. The Bengals are expected to land Heisman Trophy quarterback Joe Burrow with the first-overall pick, but they're still rebuilding under second-year coach Zac Taylor, and the Browns have new leadership after not living up to lofty expectations last season.
"The Ravens are coming off the best regular season in franchise history, finishing 14-2 and won the AFC North crown for a second straight year," Sports Illustrated's Todd Karpovich wrote. "Baltimore also earned the top seed in the playoffs for the first time. So, there was plenty of momentum heading into this offseason despite another one-and-done performance in the playoffs."
Vic Beasley Is a Realistic Free-Agent Target
The last time the Ravens selected a pass rusher in the first-round of the draft, it was Terrell Suggs. That worked out pretty well, and now they're looking to add another talent on the edge this offseason.
"It'll be interesting to see if Baltimore can add a pass-rusher to complement its high-priced defensive backfield," ESPN's Jamison Hensley wrote.
Ideally, the Ravens want to keep Matthew Judon on a long-term deal. But whether he stays in Baltimore or not, the pass rush still needs help.
Prospects like Iowa's A.J. Epenesa have been linked to the Ravens by Hensley and other pundits. The Ravens likely won't have the cap space to pursue Jadeveon Clowney or other top free agents, but Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox thinks former Falcons pass rusher Vic Beasley would be a realistic option.
"The Ravens have enough cap space to also pursue an edge-defender in free agency," Knox wrote. "... However, the Ravens don't have enough cap space to throw money at the position. A budget option may be necessary, and Beasley, who recorded 8.0 sacks in 2019, could be an ideal choice. An opportunity to revive his career could be appealing enough for Beasley to take a lesser deal."
The Ravens added a few pass rushers through free agency last season and Beasley would make sense. He could sign a "prove-it" deal after being cut departing from Atlanta and it likely wouldn't count against the compensatory formula, something Baltimore values.
Eagles Looking to Draw Success From Ravens Offense With Marty Mornhinweg
Former Ravens Offensive Coordinator Marty Mornhinweg helped revamp Baltimore's offense around Jackson in 2018. The Eagles hired Mornhinweg as a senior offensive consultant last week, and Head Coach Doug Pederson is hoping to duplicate some of Baltimore's success next season.
"I think from that standpoint it helps from an ideas perspective – how they used Lamar, what they were doing with their tight ends," Pederson said. "The run game is a little different and unique than what ours is. From that standpoint, having that information and knowing that structure can enhance what we're doing by bringing an idea or two from that system."
It's not often that teams completely change their offense, let alone during the middle of the season. That's what the Ravens did, and they won six of their seven regular-season games to clinch the AFC North title and a playoff berth.
The Eagles too have a talented young quarterback in Carson Wentz, but they ranked 14th in total offense last season. They also fired Offensive Coordinator Mike Groh and Wide Receivers Coach Carson Walch in January.
Mornhinweg spent 10 years in Philadelphia, and pundits believe his offensive influence could help the Eagles.
"Mornhinweg is one of the most experienced coaches in the league and has certainly evolved with the changing NFL," CBS Sports' Jeff Kerr wrote. "Adding some fresh concepts from the Ravens will expand what is expected to be a new-look Eagles offense in 2020."
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