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Between now and the 2007 NFL Draft, THN will be taking a look at all of the NFL teams’ off-season needs. Up next is the team with the 29th overall pick in the draft, the Baltimore Ravens.<\/p>\n

2006 Results:<\/b> 13-3, 1st in AFC North
\n2007 Projected Cap Status:<\/b> $98,400.000 ($10.6 million under as of March. 10.)<\/p>\n

2006 Season Recap:<\/b><\/p>\n

The Ravens’ season seemed to turn around right about the time head coach Brian Billick fired offense coordinator and close friend Jim Fassel and took over the play-calling duties. One of the franchise\u2019s achilles heels was the lack of talent under center but that all changed with the acquisition of veteran quarterback Steve McNair. McNair seems to have been the missing piece, and his presence resulted in the Ravens’ playoff run in 2006. The Ravens defense lived up to it\u2019s usual standard and finished 1st in the NFL in total defense.<\/p>\n

Team Needs:<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Offensive Line \u2013 Unrestricted Free Agent tackle Tony Pashos, who came into his own in 2006, decided to leave for Jacksonville. Depth could also be added at guard and center.<\/p>\n

2. Outside Linebacker \u2013 Pro Bowler Adalius Thomas headed north to New England and has yet to have been replaced.<\/p>\n

3. Wide Receiver – Baltimore currently has three wide receivers still available in the free agent market. Starter Derrick Mason voiced his unhappiness towards the organization following the team’s Divisional Playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n

2007 Draft Picks<\/a>:<\/b>
\n1st Round \u2013 29th Overall
\n2nd Round \u2013 61st Overall
\n3rd Round \u2013 No Pick
\n4th Round \u2013 No Pick
\n5th Round \u2013 156th Overall
\n6th Round \u2013 188th Overall
\n7th Round \u2013 No Pick<\/p>\n

Free agency status:<\/b><\/p>\n

Players Acquired:<\/i>
\nRB Willis McGahee (Bills) – Via Trade<\/p>\n

Players Retained:<\/i>
\nRB Musa Smith
\nDE Jarret Johnson
\nOG Brian Rimpf
\nOG Ikechuku Nduwke<\/p>\n

Players Lost:<\/i>
\nRB Jamal Lews (Browns)
\nOLB Adalius Thomas (Patriots)
\nOG Edwin Mulitalo (Lions)
\nFB Ovie Mughelli (Falcons)
\nT Tony Pashos (Jaguars)
\nDT Aubrayo Franklin (49ers)<\/p>\n

UFA:<\/i>
\nILB Tim Johnson
\nFB Nick Luchey
\nDB Gerome Sapp
\nWR Alex Bannister<\/p>\n

RFA:<\/i>
\nWR Devard Darling
\nWR Clarence Moore
\nRB-RS B.J. Sams<\/p>\n

Check out more at THN’s exclusive 2007 NFL Draft section.<\/p>\n

Edit: This blog was archived in May of 2016 from our original articles database.It was originally posted by Jake Russell<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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