It is no surprise that the Ravens need a wide receiver. Whether it comes through the draft or free agency, Baltimore must find a way to land a dynamic receiving threat. The Chicago Bears at the eighth overall pick appear to be a prime candidate to select Alabama’s Calvin Ridley, the consensus top receiver in the draft. If that does happen, the Ravens won’t have a receiver worth a selection at the 16th pick, and they’ll have to wait to get a lower tier player in a later round.
Considering the Ravens struggles in recent years to develop wide receivers, signing a proven player has strong appeal.