Baltimore Beatdown
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The Ravens are entering a pivotal season. Owner Steve Bisciotti made it clear earlier this year that he is running out of patience for the team to win another Super Bowl, which would be his second and their first with Lamar Jackson.
Baltimore is trying to transition into a new era of stars on both sides of the ball. Their offense is still dominated by veteran talent except for a receiver room that has just two players with over 200 career receiving yards. On defense, a slew of recent Day 1 and 2 draft investments have not yielded the young core the Ravens envisioned.
The new offense coaching staff is expected to bring along the young pass-catchers they handpicked in April – including two tight ends and a converted WR in the backfield. But they will be counting on veterans like Roger Rosengarten and Rashod Bateman to bounce back from their regression in 2025 to provide a solid floor for the unit.
On defense, head coach Jesse Minter’s background in the secondary and the expertise of his highly-touted assistants have raised expectations for players like Malaki Starks and Nate Wiggins especially. But the pass rush is just as important, and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver made it clear last week that he has high hopes for second-year edge rusher Mike Green.
So, which player on the Ravens’ offense and defense has the most to prove in 2026? Answer in the survey below, and let us know your additional thoughts!
