As the Ravens look for answers to get back into the playoffs, the team’s scouting department is one of the focuses this offseason.
Last April, General Manager Ozzie Newsome said recent draft classes have not been up to his standards – high standards considering his first two picks were Hall of Famers Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis.
But now, with Baltimore missing the postseason for the third straight year, the issue was again brought up during Friday’s press conference with Owner Steve Bisciotti.
Just how much have high-round draft misses affected the Ravens?
“It’s statistically significant, there’s no doubt about it,” Bisciotti said.