For the first time in sixteen seasons the Ravens will enter the league year with a new name under the title of general manager. Eric DeCosta, who has been with the organization since it’s inaugural season in 1996, is set to finish putting the puzzle together for the 2019 season. But did Ozzie Newsome leave DeCosta in the right position to succeed?
The first piece to completing the puzzle was extending head coach John Harbaugh. Newsome and co were able to keep the heart of the Ravens personnel around for DeCosta. Having a reliable and respected leader in the locker room will make life easier for DeCosta giving him the ability to put his full focus on player personnel and putting the best team on the field.