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Ravens load up on defense, but what are they doing at wide receiver?

Here are the biggest post-draft questions still to be answered by the Baltimore Ravens:

What are the Ravens doing at wide receiver? The Ravens still have yet to add a wide receiver since Steve Smith Sr. retired and Kamar Aiken went to the Colts. In the draft, Baltimore watched the top three wide receivers (Corey Davis, Mike Williams and John Ross) go in the first nine picks, and in the second round, they decided to select Houston pass-rusher Tyus Bowser over USC wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. There were 32 receivers drafted, and the Ravens didn't get one of them. What's next? General manager Ozzie Newsome said he will look into adding a wide receiver -- the Ravens have expressed interest in reuniting with Anquan Boldin -- but he wants to give the younger players (Chris Moore and Michael Campanaro) a chance to compete. The Ravens have to be careful because this is starting to look like 2013, when quarterback Joe Flacco threw a career-worst 22 interceptions after Baltimore failed to replace Boldin.

What will the starting offensive line look like? The only spots that appear set are Ronnie Stanley at left tackle and Marshal Yanda at right guard. The Ravens have to determine whether they want to sign free-agent center Nick Mangold or let John Urschel and Ryan Jensen compete for the job. Baltimore has to figure out whether fourth-round pick Nico Siragusa can start at left guard, which would allow Alex Lewis to move from that spot to right tackle. If Siragusa isn't ready, the Ravens can go with Lewis at left guard and decide to fill the right-tackle void with either a free agent such as King Dunlap or Ryan Clady, backup James Hurst or fifth-round pick Jermaine Eluemunor.

What if Kamalei Correa can't replace Zach Orr at inside linebacker? The Ravens passed on inside linebacker Reuben Foster in the first round and didn't draft another inside linebacker. That's a possible vote of confidence for Correa, a second-round pick in 2016 who managed just three tackles as a rookie. If Correa can't start at inside linebacker, Baltimore can turn to Albert McClellan or sign a free agent such as D'Qwell Jackson or Rey Maualuga.

Where will the big plays come from in the offensive backfield? The Ravens were one of seven teams that didn't draft a running back this year. That leaves the Ravens with Terrance West, the incumbent starter, Kenneth Dixon and free-agent signing Danny Woodhead. Last season, Baltimore running backs produced 20 or more yards on six touches (rushes and catches); there were 13 individual running backs across the NFL who totaled more. With no additional backs taken in the draft, Baltimore has to be hoping that the combination of assistant coach Greg Roman, a stronger commitment to the run and a more physical offensive line can produce more explosive plays.

Will the Ravens regret passing on tight end O.J. Howard? The Ravens didn't take an offensive skill position player for the first time in their 22-year draft history. The one decision that will get scrutinized is choosing cornerback Marlon Humphrey at No. 16 overall instead of Howard. Although Baltimore is deep at that position, all of the Ravens' tight ends have dealt with injury or suspension the past two seasons. Howard is a big and athletic target with the speed to stretch the vertical seams. He was the No. 5 prospect in Mel Kiper Jr.'s rankings and No. 7 on Todd McShay's board. Howard was taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers three picks after the Ravens passed on him.