On paper, the Ravens aren’t any better than they were when their 2022 season ended with a 24-17 wild-card loss to the Bengals. In fact, they might be worse. Their wide receiver depth chart is concerning, to put it mildly. The picture isn’t much prettier at cornerback. Depth is needed along the interior of the offensive and defensive lines, and the Ravens could really use a high-impact outside linebacker, too. But none of those holes are as glaring, or as potentially damaging, as the question mark at quarterback.
Team officials insist that they were prepared for this reality as they waited out the Jackson situation.