Often I've been asked why the Ravens have so much success drafting defensive players and not as much with offensive players. I can't speak for the Ravens because I haven't been in the draft room when they make their picks. But if you went from team to team in the NFL, you'd probably see similar results.

Defense allows players to use more of their raw talents. If you're a pass rushing specialists or a good cornerback, few things can happen that will not allow your raw talent to be exposed.

Offense requires more timing and cohesiveness. You can be a great receiver, but unless you have a good quarterback, you're limited. You can be a great quarterback, but if you have a poor offensive line, you're going to struggle. Simply put, it's easier to destroy on defense than it is to create on offense.

That's why the Ravens have a slew of young linebackers, but they've struggled on the offensive side of the ball, where they haven't pieced together a good, strong offense since they first moved here from Cleveland in the mid 1990's.