Pundit Says Ravens Shouldn’t Spend Significant Money on a Running Back
As noted in yesterday’s Late for Work, the Ravens are expected to pursue a “bell-cow” running back in free agency, whether that’s Henry, Barkley, Jacobs, Ekeler or another back.
Press Box’s Glenn Clark said he isn’t necessarily against the idea, but he believes the Ravens’ money would be better spent on other positions.
“It’s not so much that I’m opposed to the idea of Henry or Barkley. (I also happen to love Josh Jacobs AND just so happen to know that he’d truly love to be a Baltimore Raven.),” Clark wrote. “It’s just that my gut tells me that the Ravens are better suited spending the money in … any other way.
“They need edge rushers. Badly. They struck gold with Jadeveon Clowney and Kyle Van Noy this past season but are right back in the same bind this year. They need to keep Justin Madubuike, and that might require a $22 million franchise tag. They need at least a right guard on their offensive line and perhaps more than that. They probably still need one more wide receiver. And we still don’t know who else they might part ways with, although last week’s salary cap boost might limit the damage. Other issues require necessary fixes. Running back remains a luxury.”
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler appeared on Glenn Clark Radio last week and said that while the Ravens are doing their legwork on the top available running backs, price point will be a factor.
“If the running back market gets to $10 million or more (per year) they probably won’t be involved,” Fowler said.
Free-Agent Wide Receiver Darnell Mooney Named Good Fit for Ravens
Wide receiver is another position the Ravens could look to boost in free agency. Darnell Mooney of the Chicago Bears would be a good fit for Baltimore, said CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell, who ranked Mooney as the sixth-best wide receiver available.
“The Ravens…
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