Ravens weakness comes into sharper focus with NFL draft approaching
A revealing take on the Ravens' pass rush highlights just how urgent Baltimore’s problem at EDGE has become.
The Baltimore Ravens aren't often discussed for carrying glaring weaknesses into an offseason as of late. This time, they are, and two of the most obvious have been discussed ad nauseam. A recent note from an NFL writer put things into perspective in a way that's hard to ignore.
ESPN's Ben Solak recently offered his theory on 'how all 32 teams can ace their picks and needs . ' He details a troubled Ravens area, two of them actually. We're all well aware of the holes along the interior of the offensive line.
That leaves much to be desired, but Baltimore's pass rush may have been worse. Pressure rate wasn't just inconsistent last season. It was dangerously close to being the worst in football.
If not for the Carolina Panthers , the Ravens would have finished dead last in pressure rate. That's not just a flaw. That's a problem, and Solak put that idea into the proper context.