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Baltimore Ravens: The top 5 objectives for the offseason

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 01: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 01: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Center Matt Skura #68 of the Baltimore Ravens is supported by teammates before being carted off the field after an injury in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Center Matt Skura #68 of the Baltimore Ravens is supported by teammates before being carted off the field after an injury in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

4. Interior offensive linemen:

There are three positions that are not in question for the offensive line. Ronnie Stanley is an All-Pro left tackle. Orlando Brown Jr. is going to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl. Bradley Bozeman has solidified himself as the left guard of the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens just broke a record for the most rushing yards in a single season and have three spots locked up for the offensive line. That’s why this isn’t the most urgent need. That doesn’t mean the offensive line isn’t a source of offseason worry.

The Ravens don’t know whether Marshal Yanda is going to come back for another season. The Hall of Fame worthy guard could retire. If Yanda retires, the Ravens have to worry about the right guard position for the first time in a very long time. On top of that, Matt Skura is coming off of a 2019 season ending injury. Will he be ready to go? Is Patrick Mekari the answer at the center position? These are serious questions facing the Ravens this offseason.

Whether or not Yanda retires, this is a good time to find his replacement. The Ravens need to start thinking about life after Yanda’s career. Depth is also a valid concern for the offensive line. The Ravens may not feel great about a hypothetical situation where they have to depend on James Hurst. There were a lot of positives for the offensive line in the 2019 season. Baltimore has to walk into the next season ready to continue having the offensive line be a positive for them, no matter what happens.

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