I am reading a lot of these predictions, what will the Ravens do kind of things. One positive is that the Ravens do not have a lot of players they are unsure about - Depending on how you rank them, Lewis and Thomas are the "big names". Ogden is considering retirement, but that is a personal decision.
Everyone is predicting Lewis will be out. Most are predicting Thomas gets the franchise tag. Based on what is common, it would be in the best interest of the team to give him a contract before the season (anyone Jamal running at less then 100% so he doesn't get injured?). Players just don't give it their all when they get franchised.
Lewis is due a large bonus next month, so expect a decision on his future to come over the next few weeks. Musa Smith and Mughelli are both free agents, and the team is sending mixed signals about Mike Anderson. The possibility exists that the Ravens could start an entire new backfield next season.
Derrick Mason publicly complained at the end of the season, but it looks like the team is willing to work with him, and Newsome said he "has a future with the team".
There are other Ravens with uncertain futures, as previously posted too.
The one problem holding the team back, and forcing them to "look young" is their salary cap issues. They will almost have to restructure some of the veterans to be able to keep some of the young rising stars like Thomas. This will also keep them from getting too wild in the free agent market.
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