Ravens exploring safety choices

[Fire Wade]

The Ravens only have two pure safeties on the roster in starters Ed Reed and Dawan Landry since the team has shown little interest in re-signing unrestricted free agent backup Gerome Sapp.

Outside of University of Miami standout Kenny Phillips, no safeties are expected to be picked in the first round. Only a few are graded as first-day selections.

“I think there have been better years at the safety position,” Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said.

During the second day of the draft, there are still opportunities to acquire depth or even a prospect that could eventually challenge Landry as he enters his third season as the starter.

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[ThomasTomasz]

They need corners. Do not worry about safety. Landry and Reed are a great duo, but when the two starting cornerbacks both missed half the season and are over 30, you need to make moves there, especially in a strong year.