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Ravens Are Wise to Work on Contingency Plans, While Hoping for the Best

Ravens Are Wise to Work on Contingency Plans, While Hoping for the Best


Harbaugh made clear what we all assumed. “We’re going to draft a receiver,” he said at the Owners Meetings. Harbaugh said he’s personally watched tape of about 40 receivers in this year’s class and saw “there’s a lot of guys that fit the way we play.” Read: big-play potential.

One consistent clue we keep getting about what Todd Monken’s offense will look like is that the pace will be turned up. Harbaugh again mentioned more up-tempo and no-huddle in his latest meeting with reporters. The play clock should no longer be a frequent concern for Ravens fans in 2023.

I hadn’t thought about the possibility of Daniel Faalele playing left guard. While I expect right tackle is his ultimate landing spot, I’m intrigued. However, keep an eye on veteran John Simpson. He has extensive starting experience and great size. Harbaugh said he expects Simpson will “surprise some people.”

Orioles opening day is a holiday around Baltimore, as it should be. Good to see a talented, young team ready to contend for the playoffs and hopefully a championship. Rebuilds are painful, but the patience paid off. The Ravens, however, have been clear they don’t want to follow that script.

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