How can the Ravens help Lamar Jackson? Build a wall in front of him – Baltimore Ravens Blog

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens are unsure when a contract extension will get completed with quarterback Lamar Jackson, saying talks will take place at his pace.

But the Ravens made it clear what’s in their control: a plan to get their Pro Bowl quarterback and offense back on track.

In their season-ending news conferences, both general manager Eric DeCosta and coach John Harbaugh stressed the offense line is a “point of emphasis” this offseason — and for good reason. When Jackson was the NFL’s unanimous NFL MVP in 2019, Baltimore had the league’s second-best offensive line, according to Pro Football Focus. When Jackson produced his most disappointing season last year, the Ravens had the NFL’s 21st-ranked offensive line.

“For us to be the very best offense we can be, we have to have a strong, commanding offensive line that can control people at the point of attack,” DeCosta said.

In 2019, Jackson led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes and set the NFL record for rushing yards by a quarterback (1,206) behind an offensive line that featured two Pro Bowl tackles (Ronnie Stanley and Orlando Brown Jr.) and a potential Hall of Fame guard (Marshal Yanda).

Last season, Jackson totaled career worsts in interceptions (13) and sacks (38) while working with an offensive line that included the league’s worst pass-protecting left tackle (Alejandro Villanueva), pedestrian play at left guard and a rotation at right tackle.

DeCosta said it’s possible Baltimore will add two offensive linemen this offseason. Although DeCosta didn’t specifically name positions, it’s presumed the Ravens will bring in a center and offensive tackle. He mentioned the Ravens are open to bringing in offensive linemen in a variety of ways, whether it’s selecting one with the No. 14…