the draft next month Stitched Tony Jefferson Jersey , I wanted to cover the current roster structure and analyze where the Ravens need the most help and which position groups are ready for action in 2019.QuarterbackLamar JacksonRobert Griffin IIIAnalysis: I’m in complete support of these two going forward. Lamar is the starting quarterback with room to grow and Griffin supplies the franchise with quality play and a mentor to further Jackson’s development. No qualms here.Conclusion: Not much that I didn’t already say. Great work by DeCosta keeping the best backup for the position.Running BackMark IngramGus EdwardsKenneth DixonAnalysis: I’m thrilled with this trio. Ingram is a great three-down caliber tailback with a lot of tread left on his tires. I’m also excited to see Edwards’ & Dixon’s return after a dominating end-of-the-year stretch. The duo, paired with Jackson, found gaps behind the offensive line with ease and trucked across the field until they found pay-dirt.Conclusion: Keep the talent you have, find an undrafted player for training camp and let them attempt to usurp the three above. If somebody proves they are better than Edwards or Dixon, make room for the new man. If not, you may have a practice squad candidate for 2019.TackleRonnie StanleyOrlando Brown Jr.Greg SenatAnalysis: I’m liking the starting tandem of Stanley and Zeus Jr. It’s uncommon for a team to possess two solid tackles. It’s often only one tackle while they build the rest of the line around this player. Fortunately, Baltimore landed the Sooner after a terrible NFL Combine and now reap the rewards. I would prefer more depth here but I’m curious to see what Senat will bring after a second set of workouts and another training camp under his belt. He demonstrated some good things and I hope both Offensive Line coach Joe D’Alessandris and Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman can develop Senat into a swing tackle or better for the future.Conclusion: I’m a huge fan of drafting big guys in the middle rounds. With the team not looking for immediate starting talent, the Ravens can find some high-upside big guys to learn from the coaches who teach great technique. Half-jokingly, draft anybody from Iowa or Wisconsin as they seem to produce O-line talent like the Ravens churn out linebackers.GuardMarshal YandaJames HurstAlex LewisJermaine EluemunorAnalysis: This group is a bit worrisome for the future. Hurst, at times, dominated in the run game and blew the doors off gaps in the first and second levels for big gains. At other times, namely the Wildcard game against the Chargers, Hurst was fed to the wolves. I’m not saying that was an easy task as Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn concocted the perfect counter to the Ravens game plan with an already great defense, but Hurst was outplayed. Also, Yanda hasn’t found the Fountain of Youth and eventually, he won’t be the best in the NFL.Conclusion: Early to middle rounds would be a great idea for some interior blockers. While the Ravens have a few other holes, it’s a great idea to supply their sophomore quarterback with protection. If the Ravens can avoid hanging Jackson out to dry like the Seahawks have done with Russell Wilson, they should do so. I do like the idea of finding tackles who fall a bit in the draft and bringing them in to play guard at the NFL level. It’s often an easier transition and the Ravens already have two starting tackles, therefore they can build off the ends and work to beef up the middle.CenterMatt SkuraBradley BozemanAnalysis: According to PFF, Skura is ranked 23 among centers. There is room for improvement here and I’m assuming the Ravens will seek out a player in the draft to spark competition. I also think they’re hoping Bozeman develops and is capable of either taking the starting role or pushing Skura to better his overall quality of play.Conclusion: Unless Bozeman or Skura have taken a big step forward during the offseason, I suspect DeCosta is looking for a prospect in the NFL Draft. I think they’ll go after somebody who is capable of playing both guard and center to give themselves a little flexibility along the interior.Wide ReceiverWillie Snead IVChris MooreJordan LasleyJaleel ScottAnalysis: This is less than ideal. Snead, to me Youth Tony Jefferson Jersey , is not a number one receiver. He’s an excellent player and produced the most on the team last year, but he’s not what I would call a number one. I’m interested in seeing Chris Moore receive more playing time but the Ravens need more talent in this group.Conclusion: Find a receiver, somehow, someway. The teams’ first pick of the draft should be after a receiver. Baltimore desperately needs a receiver who can be relied upon. Somebody for Jackson to lean on, to make his life a bit easier.Tight EndHayden HurstMark AndrewsNick BoyleAnalysis: Lamar Jackson has a surplus of tight end talent. All three will only grow as Hurst, Andrews and Jackson build something together in their sophomore season and beyond. The Ravens also re-signed Nick Boyle with a solid contract which works for both sides. Boyle is a blocking machine and he’s also known to convert big catches and gain extra yards through stiff-arms and hurdles.Conclusion: The Ravens have all three tight ends under contract through 2021, with a fifth-year option on Hurst for 2022, if need be. With the tight end unit secure, it’s time to go after other pass catchers to improve the offense. The talented center from Denver appears to be hitting the free agent market this offseason."WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Could Matt Paradis be a free agent option for the Ravens? New,24commentsThe talented center from Denver appears to be hitting the free agent market this offseason. ESTShareTweetShareShareCould Matt Paradis be a free agent option for the Ravens? Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsThe Ravens offensive line held up relatively well last season. Still, entering the draft and free agency, center and guard appear to be two of the team’s biggest offseason needs. In their 23-17 playoff loss to the Chargers, Baltimore’s offensive line was manhandled and the entire offense struggled as a result.Ever since Matt Birk retired following the Ravens Super Bowl victory, the center position has been a bit of a revolving door. Baltimore has experimented with several different players like Gino Gradkowski, Jeremy Zuttah, Ryan Jensen, and most recently, Matt Skura. Gradkowski and Zuttah were inconsistent and failed to stick around for more than two seasons. While Jensen was talented but played his way out of the Ravens price range after a career-best season in 2017. For the past two seasons, undrafted free agent Matt Skura has held down a starting job along the offensive line. Based on his performance, it is fair to say that the Ravens could stand to upgrade at the center position heading into next year. Skura struggled in 2017-18, and this past season he earned a 58.2 grade on PFF, which ranked 23rd among all centers in the NFL. Skura does not possess any great qualities that you want in a center Stitched Willie Snead Jersey , as he lacks physicality and discipline. His inconsistencies can be masked if surrounded by a strong supporting cast, but the performance at the left guard position, where Alex Lewis and James Hurst saw the majority of action, also left much to be desired. As the Ravens retool their offensive towards a run-centric scheme in Lamar Jackson’s first full year as the starting quarterback, recently-promoted offensive coordinator Greg Roman recognizes the need to bolster the offensive line. “We have to have a strong, powerful offensive line,” said Roman in a recent press conference. “That’s where it all starts, domination up front.”The Ravens could look to draft an interior offensive lineman with their first-round pick or with one of their two third-round selections, but they could also explore the free agent market for some offensive line help. Luckily, there are quite a few strong options, including Matt Paradis. Paradis, 29, is currently recovering from a fractured fibula injury he suffered early in November. Prior to this injury, however, Paradis boasted an impressive streak of playing 3,850 consecutive snaps. Paradis has played the past five seasons in Denver, but the Broncos are reportedly unlikely to resign him. The longtime Bronco has elevated his play in recent seasons and has become one of the more consistent, well-rounded centers in the league since earning a starting role in 2015. Before suffering an injury last season, Paradis graded out as the second-best center in the league with a 79.0 grade. His run-blocking ability was instrumental in the emergence of undrafted rookie running back Phillip Lindsay, as well as the strong play of former Broncos back C.J. Anderson, who rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2017. Spotrac isn’t currently projecting Paradis’ market value Youth Willie Snead Jersey , but he figures to see a substantial raise over his currently salary of just below $3 million dollars. For reference, here are the highest paid centers in the league by annual salary: Ryan Jensen - $10,500,000Brandon Linder - $10,340,600Weston Richburg - $9,500,000Travis Frederick - $9,400,00Alex Mack - $9,000,000 His recent fibula injury could potentially affect his market value, but given his consistency and strong play in recent years, Paradis has an argument to earn somewhere in the ballpark of the above top earning centers. The Ravens were not willing to empty their pocket books to keep Ryan Jensen in town when he hit the free agent market, but the circumstances are different now. Baltimore has more cap space and flexibility than the have in quite some time, and the offensive line appears to be more important than ever to the team’s success.Upgrading the center position should be high on the Ravens offseason to-do list, and if Eric DeCosta is serious about doing so, then Matt Paradis makes for a good target in free agency.