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Five takeaways from Eric DeCosta’s first press conference as GM

After starting with the Ravens in 1996 at an entry-level position, Eric DeCosta wrapped up his first press conference as the team’s general manager on Wednesday. He discussed a number of important topics:

It will be an analytics-heavy approach to building Baltimore as a team

Just down the street at Camden Yards, the Orioles brought in analytical minded general manager Mike Elias. While baseball analytics are well ahead of football analytics, the NFL is modernizing how players, coaches and team personnel approach the game.

Quality-control coaches are usually staff members that break down tape and tendencies of the opponents the week prior.