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For all the success the Ravens had last season, it was done with a relatively young roster. For many pundits, Baltimore wasn’t even expected to really compete for a Super Bowl last season. Instead, it was the 2020 season where many saw the Ravens being their most complete.
Thanks to a core of players that are still on their rookie contracts, Baltimore’s success should be more easily sustainable. Guys like Mark Andrews, Marlon Humphrey, and Orlando Brown are set to hit free agency after the 2021 season, giving the Ravens two full seasons with cheap Pro Bowl talent. Though re-signing them all could prove easier said than done, Baltimore at least has a clearer path towards a more complete roster than many of the other teams in the league.
Having a young core led by Jackson at quarterback still on their rookie deals means the Ravens can be a little more aggressive in free agency if they wish. Through short-term deals, Baltimore could make a serious push for a Super Bowl over the next two years without having to completely explode their roster afterward.