I expect and hope that too. One important part of the FA discussion is do we want to pay less, get a vet that can start right away as an upgrade, but on the downside of his career and maybe only a year or 2 stop gap player? OR Do we want to spend to get a good younger player that still has room to grow in the ILB/safety role, and will at worst end up as a quality backup? There are valid reasons why both are the correct way to go, but we can't do both.
I think for now, I like the thought of getting a younger, be here for 3+ years, type of FA at the safety role.(Ryan Clark) While at ILB, I think I want that solid vet that is going to immediately upgrade that position, but will hopefully be jumped over by a fresh rookie draft pick, and move to a quality backup role.(James Harrison)
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I agree that the Ravens do need to upgrade their skill positions, and by a lot. I just don't think they get back to where they were with Flacco, moving forward. I would not be that surprised if they grab a QB in the 2nd round.