The Ravens don’t seem to be reacting as much as they have been executing a free-agency plan. But there’s no doubt that Baltimore knows what it’s up against.
The Bengals, Bills and Chiefs all looked like premier threats to challenge for the conference crown in 2022. Now add the Broncos, Browns, Chargers and Raiders to the list. Heck, even the Jaguars have gotten better through their spending spree. They probably think they’re this year’s version of last year’s Bengals.
Asked last week about the Ravens’ atypically aggressive start to free agency, DeCosta said, “I think we’re known as a team that likes to chase the comp picks, but every single season presents different challenges – other teams, players available, your roster, the salary cap, draft capital, various things.