Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston will answer fans’ questions throughout the Ravens’ offseason. Here’s Preston’s take on a handful of questions from readers:

Editor’s note: Questions have been edited for length and clarity.

There have been three times this offseason in which Eric DeCosta has addressed Mark Andrews’ status and talked about him being a warrior and the contributions he’s made to the team during his time in Baltimore, but he’s never definitively declared “he’ll be in a Ravens uniform for 2025.” Do you believe a draft-day trade is already in the works? Or is this just EDC posturing to see if any team will tempt them enough? — Paul in Orlando

Paul, I wouldn’t say a draft-day trade is already in the works, but most opposing teams know Andrews is available if the price is right.

It makes sense, especially with young tight ends like Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar waiting to take over and replace Andrews.

Likely’s hands are just as good, and he has more ability to juke defenders and gain yards after the catch. Kolar is a big body who helps in the running game, but he showed on occasion last year that he can become a target in the passing game.

DeCosta has been honest about Andrews. I’ve written and recorded it several times that the only player I knew in team history who practiced and played harder than Andrews was Hall of Fame middle linebacker Ray Lewis. Andrews is still an integral part of the offense and he is quarterback Lamar Jackson’s favorite target inside the red zone. But if the Ravens can get a good offer, they will make the deal.

In the words of former Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome, “right player, right price.”

Sold.

Where do you anticipate the Ravens could draft multiple players at the same position? It wouldn’t shock me if we took multiple defensive linemen, multiple secondary players or multiple defensive ends/outside linebackers. — Drew K

Drew, multiple players being chosen can happen at almost any position. I am not familiar with the team’s draft board and where they have certain players ranked, but the Ravens have needs in the secondary, linebacker positions and on the defensive line.

Certain situations can dictate certain scenarios. You can pick up quality offensive linemen almost anywhere in the draft. Newsome always believed — something he learned from former New England coach Bill Belichick during his time in Cleveland — that a team can never have enough defensive linemen. DeCosta has said the same thing about cornerbacks.

Also, there can be a run on positions, especially in the first round.

If that happens, some teams opt to pick a player if it doesn’t believe there will be enough quality talent around, and then they double down at that position later in the draft. So yes, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Ravens take multiple players at any position.

The Eagles demonstrated what I’ve heard you say before: “You win if your fat guys beat the other team’s fat guys.” Do the Ravens have the right fat guys? — Clarke

Clarke, they have the right fat guys, but only if Jackson remains healthy and is the starting quarterback for the entire 2025 season. He makes this offense go.

The Ravens are limited along the offensive line, which isn’t strong at pass blocking. In fact, this line has only gotten better athletically as far as running screens and getting blocks downfield in the past two years with Todd Monken as the offensive coordinator.

But if the Ravens can’t run the ball, they have Jackson to bail them out. He makes this offensive line better because of his evasiveness and ability to adjust on the fly. With that said, the same thing can be said about Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Buffalo’s Josh Allen or Washington’s Jayden Daniels.

If you are asking if the Ravens’ offensive line reminds me in any way of Philadelphia’s as far as being a dominant group, I would say no.

Make that a heck no.

What do you think about a mini realignment for the 2026 NFL season that involves the Ravens swapping with the Colts? The divisions would look like this:

AFC East: Ravens, Bills, Jets, Patriots

AFC North: Colts, Browns, Steelers, Bengals

AFC South: Dolphins, Jaguars, Titans, Texans

AFC West: Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos, Raiders

NFC East: Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Panthers

NFC South: Cowboys, Falcons, Buccaneers, Saints

NFC North: Lions, Vikings, Packers, Bears

NFC West: Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals, 49ers

— George

Sorry, George, no thanks. I like the AFC North the way it is. It’s still one of the best, if not the best, division in the NFL. All the teams are similar as far as relying on strong defenses and good running games.

While the Steelers and Browns have struggled recently to find a quarterback, Joe Burrow and Jackson can light it up with Burrow in the air and Jackson as a dual-threat.

I like the competition between the Browns’ Myles Garrett and the Steelers’ T.J. Watt as the top two pass rushers in the NFL, and all four cities are easy to travel to for home and away games.

In other words, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

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