When you look at the rankings the national media has put out as of late, and see where they place the Ravens, it's almost comical to look at where the pundits think the team is among their peers. ESPN ranked Baltimore 11th before the draft, afterwards, 16th. If you thought the ESPN one was bad, these two might take the cake, especially Sports Illustrated's.
Let's start with NFL.com's ranking by Elliot Harrison. After free agency, the Ravens were originally ranked 17th. After the draft, a draft where they addressed such needs like pass-rush, cornerback, and offensive line, Baltimore fell four spots to No.