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Ravens' winners and losers from the 2017 draft
We’ve had a little bit of time now to digest the Ravens’ performance in the 2017 draft. Below is a look at the winners and losers for the Ravens:
WINNERS
Dean Pees: The veteran defensive coordinator was beaming at Friday’s news conference for first-round pick Marlon Humphrey as he discussed how relieved he was to add another talented cover man and how hamstrung the defense was because of the revolving door at the position in recent years. And that was before general manager Ozzie Newsome spent day two of the draft selecting pass rushers Tyus Bowser and Tim Williams, and five-technique defensive end Chris Wormley. The Ravens should now...
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Ravens' winners and losers from the 2017 draft
We’ve had a little bit of time now to digest the Ravens’ performance in the 2017 draft. Below is a look at the winners and losers for the Ravens:
WINNERS
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With this draft, Ravens are getting back to their hard-hitting, defensive ways
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Ravens add more defense in third round of NFL draft
The Ravens were serious about wanting to improve their pass rush.
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Preston: Ravens make right picks to improve pass defense
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No offense, but Ravens load up on defense during second day of draft
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Ravens draft position-by-position breakdown: Defensive linemen
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Schmuck: Jimmy Smith could be the key for Ravens secondary in 2017
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Legendary Navy football coach Wayne Hardin dies at 91
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Ravens' first-round choice could come down to pass rusher vs. wide receiver
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What this week’s NFL meetings mean for the Ravens
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Ravens re-sign backup quarterback Ryan Mallett
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