With free agency set to officially begin in less than a week and the NFL draft is scheduled at the end of next month, it’s abundantly clear what fans feel the Ravens’ biggest needs are. Wide receiver and tight end dominate every discussion about who Baltimore should pursue this off-season. Inside linebacker, offensive lineman, safety, and even backup quarterback all come next. However, pass rusher is a need that is being heavily overlooked.
Sure, the Ravens upped their sack total from 2016 (31) in 2017 (41), and second-year players Matthew Judon and Willie Henry showed growth as effective pass rushers, but the Ravens still failed to generate pressure when it mattered the most.