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Baltimore Ravens: The case for and against signing Muhammad Wilkerson

By Chris Schisler

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 29: Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson #96 of the New York Jets celebrates a tackle against running back Tevin Coleman #26 (not pictured) of the Atlanta Falcons with teammate strong safety Jamal Adams #33 during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 29, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 29: Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson #96 of the New York Jets celebrates a tackle against running back Tevin Coleman #26 (not pictured) of the Atlanta Falcons with teammate strong safety Jamal Adams #33 during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 29, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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The case against signing Muhammad Wilkerson:

Speaking of investments, the Ravens pay their quarterback an awful amount of money. Shouldn’t they give Joe Flacco somebody to catch his passes? The Ravens priority has to be offense and they have to prioritize it all season long. Is the defensive line dominant? No, but it will be fine. The Ravens need a little flash. They need play-makers. They need game changers. Wilkerson is a good player but he isn’t what the Ravens desperately need.

The Ravens should also let their talent continue to grow and develop. Willie Henry went from being called a bust to a promising young player in one season. If Chris Wormley or Bronson Kaufusi makes a similar leap in performance, signing Wilkerson would prove to be an unnecessary move. The Ravens offense doesn’t just need one player to fix things. They need an entirely new set of weapons for Flacco.

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The Ravens need to consider Wilkerson. They have to at least think about it. After doing their due diligence they should probably look elsewhere in free agency. The offense has too many needs. Unless he comes to Baltimore at a really non-restricting price, he probably shouldn’t come to Baltimore at all. Wilkerson is a good player who would make the Ravens better; however the defensive line is not priority one, two or three.

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