Comfortable Friday, Ravens Flock. In the present day we are going to talk about some under-the-radar extension candidates and a well-recognized face returning to the Ravens in Free Company.

Let’s speak extensions as a result of that’s what each Ravens desires…extra extension drama.

Joking apart, these extensions gained’t generate the excitement of Lamar’s, Queen’s, or Dobbins’s, however it’s important to debate these gamers for the roles they are going to play for the staff this yr.

They aren’t the largest of names, however they are going to each play key roles for the staff transferring ahead, and are up for extensions. These gamers are additionally in the identical place group as nicely.

I’m, after all, speaking about Justin Madubuike and Broderick Washington:

Broderick Washington or Justin Madibuike may very well be the following Ravens gamers to safe contract extensions, per @GarrettDowning.

He notes that there’s “potential” for Baltimore to work out extensions with certainly one of them. pic.twitter.com/UC4SnZjpY4

— Ravens Nation LIVE (@LIVERavenNation) July 6, 2023

Each of those guys deliver up fascinating choices for EDC. Madubuike has the higher pass-rush potential and may cease the run nicely, however Washington brings that elite run-stopping potential with little to no pass-rush. Whereas each gamers deserve extensions, a staff has to choose and select, and the choice may need already been made for them.

Madubuike has already acknowledged that he isn’t inquisitive about discussing his contract for this yr, saying he desires to give attention to the season. This might imply that he is aware of {that a} large breakout is coming, and why wouldn’t it’s? He has gotten higher and higher yearly, and this yr he has little to no competitors for his spot. Mads is breaking out on the good time for an NFL Participant, having to earn extra taking part in time and getting higher till lastly having the one large season proper earlier than it’s time to money in. Sounds acquainted, eh Flock?

The scenario turns into: the staff who pays that participant isn’t all the time the staff that develops him.

Madubuike might simply find yourself subsequent yr’s Ben Powers.

I feel it’s one, Broderick most certainly Mads is gonna worth himself out this season. https://t.co/7W5ggeSWA9

— Yuri (@MR___Yuri) July 6, 2023

If the Ravens are going to get one prolonged, my cash is on Washington. He does an important job within the trenches controlling the run and will probably be lots cheaper than Madubuike due to his lack of cross rush. Mads might be going to play himself out of Baltimore if he has an important yr, although, which is nice and unhealthy. Good in that he’ll little doubt assist the staff this yr and unhealthy in that if he breaks out, he’s practically assured to be gone.

Such is the life of getting a loaded, costly staff; not everybody can receives a commission.

Whereas speaking about extensions is enjoyable, free company remains to be occurring. A well-known title has come up within the cycle to seek out one other veteran nook.

All of us keep in mind…

Jeff Zrebiec lists former Ravens CB Anthony Averett as a reputation to look at if the Ravens determine so as to add depth to their CB room. pic.twitter.com/OFoPXuJAZ5

— Ravens Nation LIVE (@LIVERavenNation) July 6, 2023

Anthony Averett was one other title that needed to earn his taking part in time on the Ravens. He had a stable season in 2021, however a whole lot of unhealthy moments, like within the Colts sport, and he signed with the Raiders final offseason. It didn’t go nicely, as accidents and inconsistent play as soon as once more haunted him, and now he’s again searching for work. Averett wouldn’t must adapt to a brand new playstyle because the staff is aware of him and his weaknesses, which is smart.

He isn’t flashy, however at this level within the offseason, the Ravens is perhaps searching for a recognized commodity.

Averett didn’t play for Mike Macdonald after all, and it appears he performs significantly better in Man than Zone, so the match isn’t good.

He’s a stable Nook when he performs, and his sturdiness considerations are positively there.

I am glad I have been saying AA’s title for some time. Assume folks had been a bit unfair to him. He was by no means a foul participant as he was truly a superb depth piece that was progressively changing into higher on every season. Then we had that damage plagued season and everyone acquired uncovered. I’d. https://t.co/AhPpmuaCBA

— Pedro H. Rhormes (@rhormes_) July 6, 2023

No matter occurs over the following couple of weeks within the NFL information cycle, deliver it on. We’re closing in on Coaching Camp as we enter July, and it’s virtually that point, Ravens followers.