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• Ravens Reacts Survey: predicting Baltimore’s 2026 breakout

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. On Tuesday, Baltimore Beatdown’s Frank Platko wrote about four Ravens who could break out in 2026. […]...2026
• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign CB Jaire Alexander

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Baltimore Beatdown crew react to the Baltimore Ravens signing cornerback Jaire Alexander On Wednesday, the Baltimore Ravens signed cornerback Jaire Alexander to a one-year, $4 million deal. Below are the reactions from contributors of Baltimore Beatdown. The weakest link of the Ravens’ defense was No. 3 cornerback. The addition of Alexander immediately...2025
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign WR Rashod Bateman to three-year extension

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images On Thursday, the Ravens made a surprise splash move by signing wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a new three-year, $36.75 million ($20 million guaranteed) contract extension. The Baltimore Beatdown staff provide their reactions to this move below. I am glad to see the Ravens reward Bateman for such a strong breakout season after injuries derailed the pro...2025
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens 2025 schedule released

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Baltimore Beatdown staff share their reactions to the Baltimore Ravens 2025 NFL schedule. The Baltimore Ravens’ 2025 schedule has been released and below you’ll find both the schedule and the reaction from the Beatdown staff. BALTIMORE RAVENS 2025 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE Week 1, Sept. 7 — @ Buffalo Bills, 8: 20 p.m. Sunday Night Football, NBC Week...2025
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• Roundtable Reactions: Favorite Ravens’ picks in the 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The Beatdown staff share which of the Baltimore Ravens’ draft selections was their favorite. The Baltimore Beatdown staff share who their favorite pick was of the Baltimore Ravens 2025 NFL Draft class. It’s the chalk, boring choice but my favorite draft pick from this year’s Ravens’ class is Malaki Starks. He checks off almost every box the Ravens nee...2025
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens pick OT Carson Vinson with the No. 141 pick

Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images With the No. 141 overall pick, the Baltimore Ravens select OT Carson Vinson. The Baltimore Beatdown crew give their reactions. With the No. 141 overall pick, the Baltimore Ravens select Alabama A&M OT Carson Vinson. Below are the reactions from the contributors of Baltimore Beatdown. Ravens continue building the trenches on Day 3 as they take Vinson, a five-year st...2025
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign WR Rashod Bateman to three-year extension
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens to play NFL Kickoff game vs. Chiefs

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports What the Baltimore Beatdown staff think of the Ravens vs. Chiefs Week 1 showdown for NFL Kickoff. The NFL announced on Monday that the Baltimore Ravens will play the Kansas City Chiefs for the NFL Kickoff game on Sunday Night Football on Thursday night. Below are the Beatdown staff reactions to the exciting news. Good. The Ravens get this game out of the wa...2024
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• Ravens Draft 2024: Reacting to Ravens’ Day 3 picks

Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Beatdown crew react to the Ravens’ Day 3 selections of the 2024 NFL Draft. Round 4, Pick No. 113 — Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina ‘Tez’ represents an outstanding selection at the intersection of need and value. With an impressive 9.76 relative athletic score, Walker boasts the length and deep speed to thrive as a linear receiv...2024
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• Ravens Draft 2024: Reacting to Ravens picking CB Nate Wiggins

Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports The Beatdown Staff react to the Baltimore Ravens selecting Clemson CB Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 overall pick. With the No. 30 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens have selected Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins. Baltimore Beatdown Staff’s instant reactions: General manager Eric DeCosta landed a bonafide steal with Wiggins late in the first ro...2024
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens extend WR Rashod Bateman

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Baltimore Beatdown staff react to the Baltimore Ravens extending wide receiver Rashod Bateman through the 2026 season. The Baltimore Ravens announced they’ve signed wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a contract extension through the 2026 NFL season. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff. Incredible news on the eve of the 2024 NFL Draft....2024
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens re-sign outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy

Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The Beatdown gang react to the news of outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy re-signing with the Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens announce they’ve agreed to terms with outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy on a two-year, $9 million deal. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff. Pass rusher was, in my opinion, their greatest need entering the 2024...2024
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens to sign RB Derrick Henry

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Beatdown gang react to the NFL news of the Ravens signing DL Justin Madubuike to a 4-year contract extension According to multiple reports, the Baltimore Ravens are expected to sign running back Derrick Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff regarding the news. Dread it, run from it... Destiny arri...2024
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• 2023 Baltimore Ravens awards: Game of the Year

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Vote for the Baltimore Ravens’ Game of the Year for the 2023 season. The 2023 Baltimore Beatdown Awards continue after our fourth nominees were announced on Saturday for Coach of the Year. The Baltimore Ravens were the most dominant team in the regular season, finishing with the most wins in the league (13) and resume featured that featured blowo...2024
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• 2023 Baltimore Ravens awards: Coach of the Year

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images Vote for the Baltimore Ravens’ Coach of the Year for the 2023 season. The 2023 Baltimore Beatdown Awards continue after our third nominees were announced on Friday for Rookie of the Year. The Baltimore Ravens assembled an all-star coaching staff last offseason which was evidenced by how it got pillaged almost as soon as their 2023 campaign ended. They h...2024
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• 2023 Baltimore Ravens awards: Rookie of the Year

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Vote for the Baltimore Ravens’ Rookie of the Year for the 2023 season. The 2023 Baltimore Beatdown Awards continue after our second nominees were announced on Wednesday for Special Teams Player of the Year. The Baltimore Ravens didn’t have nearly as impactful of a rookie class in 2023 as they did in 2022 with the likes of Kyle Hamilton, Tyler Linderbaum, ...2024
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"On Tuesday, Baltimore Beatdown’s Frank Platko wrote about four Ravens who could break out in 2026."

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"— Frank Platko I love this signing for the Ravens because Clowney not only provides them with another seasoned veteran presence to their young edge depth chart but he has the versatile skill set to line up and impact the game from a multiple positions."

• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign WR Rashod Bateman to three-year extension
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• Roundtable Reactions: Favorite Ravens’ picks in the 2025 NFL Draft
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens pick OT Carson Vinson with the No. 141 pick
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens pick EDGE Mike Green with the No. 59 pick

Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the No. 59 overall pick, the Baltimore Ravens select EDGE Mike Green. The Baltimore Beatdown crew give their reactions. With the No. 59 overall pick, the Baltimore Ravens select EDGE Mike Green. Below are the reactions from the contributors of Baltimore Beatdown. Strictly football, this is a brilliant pick. The Ravens nab one of t...2025
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens pick S Malaki Starks with the No. 27 pick

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the No. 27 overall pick, the Baltimore Ravens select S Malaki Starks. The Baltimore Beatdown crew give their reactions. With the No. 27 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select Malaki Starks, safety, Georgia. Below are the reactions from the contributors of Baltimore Beatdown. All along, mock drafts believ...2025
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• Prediction: Who will the Ravens draft with the No. 27 pick?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Who does the Beatdown crew think are the favorites to get picked at No. 27 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft? The Baltimore Ravens will make their selection in the first round in just a few days. They go into the draft needing very little and wanting a lot: an elite rusher to take down the quarterback, some more top-end defensive back talent, reinforcements ...2025
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens exercise Odafe Oweh’s fifth-year option

Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports The Beatdown staff react to the Baltimore Ravens exercising the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh’s contract On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens exercised outside linebacker Odafe Oweh’s fifth-year option. Below are the Beatdown staff’s reactions to the news. Exercising the fifth-year option on \Oweh’s contract is a shrewd move. Although his...2024
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• Ravens Draft 2024: Reacting to Ravens’ Day 3 picks
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• Ravens 2024 Draft: Day 2 Predictions Roundatble

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Offensive tackle and wideout are the Ravens’ most pressing remaining needs. Baltimore Beatdown staff’s predictions for Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft: After solidifying their pass defense with talented cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round, expect the Ravens to turn their attention to the offensive side of the ball in the second and t...2024
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• Ravens Draft 2024: Reacting to Ravens picking CB Nate Wiggins
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens exercise Odafe Oweh’s fifth-year option
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens re-sign outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy
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• Staff Reactions: Lamar Jackson wins 2023 NFL MVP

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Beatdown gang reacts to the news of Lamar Jackson winning MVP,,, AGAIN! For the second time in his illustrious career, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has won league MVP. Below are the reactions from the Beatdown staff. Many questioned if he could return to his 2019 form. To being the best in the NFL ever again. After some slumping seasons and...2024
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• Staff Reactions: Seahawks hire Ravens DC Mike Macdonald as new head coach

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images The Beatdown gang share their reactions the loss of Mike Macdonald On Wednesday, multiple reports announced the Seattle Seahawks have hired Ravens Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff. It felt inevitable. Macdonald is too brilliant a coordinator to not earn a head coaching opportunity elsewhere...2024
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• Staff Reactions to the Ravens 33-31 loss against the Cleveland Browns

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports An ugly fall-apart game sees the Ravens unable to take command of the AFC North The Ravens, a week after throttling the Seattle Seahawks by 34 points stumble and let up a 14-point lead to succumb to the Cleveland Browns, 33-31. It was all going so well. The Ravens defense had punished those coming into The Bank the past couple games. They started off doing ...2023
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• Staff Reactions to the Ravens’ 31-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images What the Beatdown crew thought on the Ravens’ Sunday performance The Ravens are now tied for the lead in the AFC, sitting at 6-2 as they’re tied with the three other division leaders for the best record. They did so after winning a sloppy, 31-24 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff. Ugly foot...2023
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• Ravens Roundtable: Coach of the First Quarter

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images At 3-1 and in control of the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens are off to a strong start to their 2023 campaign. Baltimore Beatdown staff identifies the coach of the first quarter: Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald Preseason concerns about potential defensive regression were warranted. Offseason attrition robbed the Ravens of roughly 40-percent of the...2023
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• Ravens Roundtable: Defensive MVP of the First Quarter

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports At 3-1 and in control of the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens are off to a strong start. Baltimore Beatdown staff’s Defensive MVPs through the first four games of the 2023 season: OLB Jadeveon Clowney As the face of the defense, Roquan Smith is the natural choice. But the majority of the inside linebacker’s production could likely be replaced by the backups ...2023
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens to sign RB Derrick Henry
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• 2023 Baltimore Ravens awards: Special Teams Player of the Year

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Vote for the Baltimore Ravens’ Breakout Player of the Year for the 2023 season The 2023 Baltimore Beatdown Awards continue after our first nominees were announced on Tuesday for Breakout Player of the Year. Special teams is near and dear to my heart, as noted with my annual NFL Kicking Crown. It’s also of high importance for the Baltimore Ravens, with He...2024
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• Staff Reactions to the Ravens 33-31 loss against the Cleveland Browns
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• Ravens Roundtable: Offensive MVP of the First Quarter

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports At 3-1 and in control of the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens are off to a strong start. Baltimore Beatdown staff’s Offensive MVPs through the first four games of the 2023 season: Quarterback Lamar Jackson Despite injuries to his supporting cast, including many of his best receivers and offensive lineman, Jackson has regained his league MVP form. Lamar has ac...2023
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• Ravens vs. Texans: Bold Predictions

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Baltimore Ravens host the Houston Texans this Sunday in a Week 1 showdown to begin the 2023 campaign. Here are a few bold predictions for the regular season opener from the Baltimore Beatdown staff. Lamar Jackson opens the season with a bang in the form of five touchdown passes, with all three of his new targets, Odell Beckham Jr., Nelson Agholor, ...2023
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The Beatdown gang share their reactions to the Ravens’ signing of pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney On Friday, reports announced the Baltimore Ravens are signing veteran outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal. Below are the reactions from Beatdown contributors. To win on defense in the NFL a team must be capable of rushing four defenders and gene...2023
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• Ravens 2023 Draft: Staff Reactions to the Ravens’ Day 3 picks
Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Baltimore Beatdown crew share their opinion on the latest Ravens draft pick With the 124th pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Ravens have selected Mississippi outside linebacker Tavius Robinson: With Justin Houston and Jason Pierre-Paul unsigned, rotational edge defender was an immediate need. At 6’6, 258, Robinson could off...2023
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• Ravens 2023 Draft: Staff Reactions to the Ravens’ Day 3 picks
Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Baltimore Beatdown crew share their opinion on the latest Ravens draft pick With the 124th pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Ravens have selected Mississippi outside linebacker Tavius Robinson: With Justin Houston and Jason Pierre-Paul unsigned, rotational edge defender was an immediate need. At 6’6, 258, Robinson could off...2023
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• Roundtable Reactions: QB Lamar Jackson requests a trade from the Baltimore Ravens
Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports The Beatdown gang share their thoughts on the news of Lamar Jackson requesting a trade Quarterback Lamar Jackson has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens. Below, you’ll find the reactions of those here at Baltimore Beatdown. It’s been two years of negotiations and conflict for the Ravens and Jackson. At no point did it ever feel they were close to agre...2023
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• 2023 Baltimore Ravens awards: Special Teams Player of the Year
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens hire Zach Orr as new defensive coordinator

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Beatdown gang share their thoughts on the Ravens’ promotion of Zach Orr to defensive coordinator On Thursday, the Baltimore Ravens announced Head Coach John Harbaugh has promoted inside linebackers coach Zach Orr to become their new defensive coordinator. Below are the thoughts from the Beatdown staff on the move. I’m a bit surprised by the move. Not ...2024
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens re-sign outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy
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• 2023 Baltimore Ravens awards: Breakout Player of the Year

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Vote for the Baltimore Ravens’ Breakout Player of the Year for the 2023 season The 2023-2024 NFL season is complete and before the chapter is closed, we want a final look at the joys that came from the Baltimore Ravens season. So, let’s celebrate the successes by handing out our 2023 Baltimore Beatdown Awards. Below, we’ll hand out the awards for the followi...2024
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney
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• Ravens Roundtable: Breakout Player of the First Quarter

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images At 3-1 and in control of the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens are off to a strong start to their 2023 campaign. Baltimore Beatdown staff’s breakout player of the first quarter: WR Zay Flowers Selected in the first round of the draft, he was expected to serve as the third or fourth receiving option during his rookie season. Yet injuries to Mark Andrews, Odell ...2023
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens to sign RB Derrick Henry
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• Roundtable Reactions: QB Lamar Jackson requests a trade from the Baltimore Ravens
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• Ravens roundtable: Predicting 2023 stat leaders

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Which Ravens will lead the team in each category? Following a long and tumultuous offseason for the Baltimore Ravens, the time has finally come to return to the field of play with real stakes on the line for another season. With multiple new additions to the team, the Ravens have the possibility for several new leaders in various stat categories compared...2023
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• What kind of contender are the Ravens if they acquired WR DeAndre Hopkins?
Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK The Beatdown gang considers what impact WR DeAndre Hopkins would make to the Ravens’ roster Ties between the Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been mentioned this week, with Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones twice reporting there is a “strong possibility” of the Ravens making a move for the veteran star. With this in min...2023
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign CB Jaire Alexander
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign WR Rashod Bateman to three-year extension
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens 2025 schedule released
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens pick OT Carson Vinson with the No. 141 pick
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens to play NFL Kickoff game vs. Chiefs
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• Ravens 2024 Draft: Day 1 Predictions Roundtable

Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports Baltimore Beatdown staff’s Day 1 predictions for the 2024 NFL Draft: Considering rumors of an extended run on offensive lineman that could decimate the first round board, perhaps the Ravens will employ their zig-zag strategy to land a tremendous value at another premium position of need with pick 30. Surely mammoth offensive tackles Amarius Mims and Tyler G...2024
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• Roundtable Reactions: Ravens pick EDGE Mike Green with the No. 59 pick
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• Staff Reactions: Lamar Jackson wins 2023 NFL MVP
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• Staff Reactions: Seahawks hire Ravens DC Mike Macdonald as new head coach
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• Ravens 2023 Draft: Day 2 Instant Reactions
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images With the 86th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens selected Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson: While Simpson boasts projectable traits, it is fair to question the choice of an inside linebacker at this juncture of the offseason, with our without Patrick Queen in purple. Upgrading the pass defense must be the priority between now and Week 1, ...2023
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• Roundtable reacts: Lamar Jackson agrees to a five-year, $260 million deal
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Beatdown gang reacts to the Ravens and Lamar Jackson agreeing to a long-term deal The Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson have agreed in principle to a five year, $260 million deal. Below, you’ll find the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown crew. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta and quarterback Lamar Jackson may now remove the Atlas-sized weig...2023
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