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Who do the Baltimore Ravens need more: Mangold or Boldin?

By Joe Schiller

Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Anquan Boldin (80) is tackled by Green Bay Packers strong safety Micah Hyde (33) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Anquan Boldin (80) is tackled by Green Bay Packers strong safety Micah Hyde (33) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Jets 28-3. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Jets 28-3. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

My take

Between Mangold and Boldin, I think the Ravens need Mangold more. I would like to see Boldin, but logistically, Mangold makes more sense right now. The offensive line has more holes to fill than the wide receivers.

The difference between these two positions is one is actually thin with players and the other is thin with experienced players. There are plenty of wide receivers, but not a ton that people are happy about. The offensive line needs depth. Especially with all the injuries last season.

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I think you need to sure up the offensive line before you worry about the wide receivers. Even though the Ravens didn’t add any receivers in the draft, they added in some intriguing undrafted free agents. Quincy Adeboyejo out of Ole Miss is a candidate to make some noise during camp. It would not surprise me to see him make the roster. There are a lot of younger receivers that have not gotten a chance to show their talents. Bringing in a veteran receiver could hinder that. At some point you have to trust the players you have on your roster.

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