John Harbaugh says Ravens are ‘always interested in improving’
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By: Kevin Oestreicher
The Baltimore Ravens have a lot of talented young players on their roster to go along with great veteran leaders. That balance is key for any NFL team, but for Baltimore, they truly seem like they have plenty of confidence in who they’ve brought in and what they can do.
When asked about potentially adding another veteran before training camp begins for the team, head coach John Harbaugh provided an honest answer about the situation.
“Obviously, [executive vice president and general manager] Eric [DeCosta] is always … The wheels are always going with Eric, and that’s what you appreciate. I wouldn’t rule it out at all, but I also don’t rule it in as being a necessity either. Sometimes, read what’s written; I’m not too worried about any spot on our team. But if someone comes available for what we can afford and what makes sense for us, you always love to have more players, more talent [and] better players. If they’re the right kind of guys that fit into us and want to practice the way we practice, play like the way we play, then heck yes. We’re always interested in improving ourselves any way we can. So, that’s the honest answer. I know it’s not definitive, but it’s definitely the honest answer.”
If a player is available and can fit what Baltimore values both on and off of the field, then a move seems like a no-brainer. However, there are still other things to take into account, such as a contract, playing time, what their role would be, and more. Many people view Justin Houston as a seamless fit for Baltimore, but it appears that right now the two sides can’t agree on a deal that works for both parties.
As training camp approaches, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Baltimore host one or two more visits, or have a few rumors surrounding them about possible acquisitions. However, it feels likely that the team will roll into training camp with what they already have and trust that the players currently on their roster can perform at a high level during the 2021 season.
