{"id":27224,"date":"2025-02-19T08:14:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T08:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=27224"},"modified":"2025-02-19T08:14:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T08:14:35","slug":"ravens-urged-to-create-a-nightmare-for-opponents-with-bold-offseason-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=27224","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Ravens Urged to &#8216;Create a Nightmare&#8217; for Opponents With Bold Offseason Move!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail--body\">\n<p>The\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0are in the midst of an offseason that could shape their Super future as a\u00a0Super Bowl\u00a0contender after a strong 2024 season.<\/p>\n<p>The team&#8217;s general manager, Eric DeCosta, has been vocal about the need to address key areas, particularly the safety position.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If we can add another safety, obviously, it would be really good for us,&#8221; DeCosta said on the\u00a0team&#8217;s website. &#8220;It gives us that multiplicity on defense and the ability to do a lot of different things. 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Partnering Hufanga with standout\u00a0Kyle Hamilton\u00a0could create a nightmare for opposing offenses.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Knox suggested that Hufanga&#8217;s versatility and playmaking ability could be exactly what the Ravens need to elevate their defense to the next level.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"3\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-eb551fa875824ababf320c94e6cc1057\" data-google-query-id=\"CITIyfmkz4sDFdTeFgUdkj44IQ\" data-ad-size=\"728x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_6__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA5NDI0NzU3NjY4ODQ5MzAy\/usatsi_21937195.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA5NDI0NzU3NjY4ODQ5MzAy\/usatsi_21937195.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA5NDI0NzU3NjY4ODQ5MzAy\/usatsi_21937195.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA5NDI0NzU3NjY4ODQ5MzAy\/usatsi_21937195.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA5NDI0NzU3NjY4ODQ5MzAy\/usatsi_21937195.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA5NDI0NzU3NjY4ODQ5MzAy\/usatsi_21937195.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA5NDI0NzU3NjY4ODQ5MzAy\/usatsi_21937195.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Nov 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (center) runs after a catch against San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (right) and linebacker Fred Warner (54) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.\" width=\"6868\" height=\"4579\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA5NDI0NzU3NjY4ODQ5MzAy\/usatsi_21937195.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Nov 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (center) runs after a catch against San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (right) and linebacker Fred Warner (54) during the second quarter at Levi&#8217;s Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Currently, Hufanga is an unrestricted free agent, and his contract situation is one to watch.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, his cap hit was just over $4.9 million, but with his impressive track record, including a first-team All-Pro honor in 2022, he is expected to command a much higher salary in his next deal.<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens, with their projected cap space, could be in a position to make a competitive offer to secure his services.<\/p>\n<p>Adding Hufanga to their roster could create a &#8220;nightmare&#8221; for opposing offenses, as his ability to play both deep and in the box would give the Ravens a dynamic and unpredictable defense.<\/p>\n<p>With players like Roquan Smith and Kyle Hamilton already making significant impacts, Hufanga&#8217;s presence could be the final piece in creating a truly dominant defensive unit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0are in the midst of an offseason that could shape their Super future as a\u00a0Super Bowl\u00a0contender after a strong 2024 season. 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