Russell Street Recap Pass Rush is Priority No. 1

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Pass Rush at The Top of DeCosta’s List

One of the areas of focus for Ravens GM Eric DeCosta this offseason – arguably his biggest area of need, is the team’s pass rush. Plain and simple, Wink Martindale’s defense lacks the ability to pressure the quarterback without blitzing and that places added pressure on a talented secondary. It also could catch the back end of the defense with their pants down if forced to defend a delayed run or screen.

Edge rushers are costly. Whether it’s draft capital or cap dollars, acquiring talented players whose primary job is to make the lives of opposing quarterbacks a living hell is steep. Even keeping on of their…