4. Do the Ravens plan to sign any of their own free agents?
There is no sense of urgency in retaining any of their free agents. The list is one of the weakest in recent memory: running back Musa Smith, receiver Devard Darling, linebacker Nick Greisen, return specialist B.J. Sams and safety Gerome Sapp.
The most likely to return would be Smith and Darling. The Ravens re-signed Smith last season and consider him dependable on special teams and on third-down plays.
Darling, a disappointment in his first three seasons, showed some flashes last season. He would provide much-needed size, which is something coordinator Cam Cameron has always used in his offenses.
5. What are the Ravens' plans at quarterback?
The Ravens have not officially committed to McNair as their starting quarterback, but it's likely his job to lose.
It doesn't make sense that the Ravens would hand a veteran team to a rookie quarterback as they did in 2003, and it's not looking as if they are searching for a new starter in free agency or by trade.
By not naming a starter now, the Ravens aren't tipping their hand to their opponents, and they are giving McNair some motivation. If he works hard this offseason and comes into training camp weighing less, it seems the team will be ready to give McNair another shot as the starter.
jamison.hensley@baltsun.com
