A broad categorization of value relative to cap I did a separate assessment of value relative to cap for each offensive player that broadly groups each into one of 5 categories below. Here is my early-season assessment of the 2015 Ravens defense after 2 games. I plan to create a similar list at midseason, then again at season’s end. Key contributors on rookie deals: Carl Davis, Timmy Jernigan, Courtney Upshaw, Brandon Williams Developmental (all young players we hope will quickly emerge in the above category): Terrence Brooks, Arthur Brown, Will Davis, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Rashaan Melvin, Zach Orr, Za’Darius Smith, Tray Walker Core veterans (all paid well, but contributing at a high level): Elvis Dumervil, Lawrence Guy, Will Hill, CJ Mosley, Daryl Smith, Jimmy Smith Veteran cap value concerns: Kyle Arrington, Chris Canty, Kendrick Lewis, Lardarius Webb Transitional (role players, whose spots will always be in jeopardy): Jason Babin, Christo Bilukidi, Anthony Levine, Albert McClellan, Brynden Trawick.
Early Value Relative to Cap – Defense
