Mailbag 10/5: Who Will Be X-Factor vs. Chiefs?

What are the chances of drafting Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun? What about signing free-agent wide receiver Robby Anderson?

What is the biggest position of need beyond inside linebacker? Could the Ravens trade up to get a pass rusher?

Is it likely that Ronnie Stanley gets a contract extension this offseason? Should the Ravens concentrate more on adding interior or edge pressure?

What are the chances of signing defensive tackle Chris Jones in free agency? Who is more likely to re-sign, Michael Pierce or Patrick Onwuasor?

Plus, will Hollywood Brown make an even bigger impact in his second season, and could the Ravens go with back-to-back linebackers in the draft?

What's the status of running back Mark Ingram? What's the biggest challenge for the Ravens offense vs. the Titans defense?

Will Ravens play more starters because it's the Steelers? Will Trace McSorley see his first action of the season?

Analyzing what would happen if the Ravens' Week 17 game doesn't have playoff implications. What positions will get the most attention next offseason?

Why don't the Ravens use more no-huddle in their offense? Would the Ravens rest the starters in Week 17 if they could?

How can the Ravens slow down the Texans offense? Will we see more of the 'Heisman Package' this season?

Will the Ravens continue to use three tight end sets and will Justice Hill's role expand in the second half of the year?

How will Peanut's return change the linebacker rotation? Will Marlon Humphrey continue to shadow opponents' top wide receiver?

How will the Ravens bolster their pass rush? Who will wear the defensive communication 'green dot' helmet with Tony Jefferson out?

What were the positives to come out of Kansas City? Do the other receivers need to get involved more?

Will the Ravens start two rookies at wide receiver? Which corner is most likely to step in for Tavon Young?

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season? Where has Hayden Hurst been?

Who will have the most receptions this season? How have Jaylon Ferguson and the other pass rushers look so far?

What will be the theme of John Harbaugh's speech to the team at the start of camp? Who will be the starting center?

Plus, will rookie quarterback Trace McSorley have a role on offense this season? And what can we expect from defensive end Zach Sieler?

How do the Ravens get safety DeShon Elliott on the field? Will Justice Hill see action?

Plus, is the Ravens secondary better than the 2011 Legion of Boom? And is there more trust in the inside linebackers or centers?

Plus, how are second-year players Zach Sieler and Bradley Bozeman looking? And which position group battle should we look forward to most?

Can two undrafted rookie free agents make the team? How many defensive backs will the Ravens keep?

Who would the Ravens be willing to trade UP for to draft? Which second- or third-year player is ready for a breakout?

Would the Ravens select inside linebacker Devin Bush? Is it too much to expect a No. 1 wide receiver in the draft?