Slowly, but surely, the Ravens are movin’ on up.
Overhauling the secondary, retaining their top free agent and adding a pass-catching safety valve for quarterback Joe Flacco moved Baltimore to No. 11 in ESPN’s power rankings.
“What does $63 million in guaranteed money buy you? Apparently, it's six quality players and two spots up on ESPN's post-free agency power rankings,” wrote Jamison Hensley.
Climbing two spots from the post-Super Bowl rankings doesn’t sound like much, but the team’s overall position is a positive sign with the initial moves of free agency in the books:
Key Offseason Losses:
RT Rick Wagner
FB Kyle Juszczyk
WR Steve Smith Sr.