Ravens GM makes funny admission about team’s offseason

“It’s encouraging to have so much depth. I will say this — this is the first year that other teams called us looking for receivers,” DeCosta said. “I asked if that was a joke at first. So, that’s kind of cool.”

The Ravens signed veterans Odell Beckham Jr. and Nelson Agholor this offseason. They also drafted former Boston College star receiver Zay Flowers in the first round. Baltimore still has Rashod Bateman, whom they drafted in the first round two years ago, and former third-round pick Devin Duvernay.

DeCosta was asked earlier this offseason about the issues the Ravens have had drafting and developing receivers. He gave a very honest response and said the team “would have some better receivers” if they had the answer to that question. The comments did not sit well with Bateman, who blasted DeCosta.

In addition to some new receivers, the Ravens also have a new offensive coordinator in Todd Monken. You can understand why they are excited about the direction of their offense. Those teams that called about the availability of some of Baltimore’s wideouts apparently feel there is good reason for all the hype.