The Baltimore Ravens have a big decision to make on defensive lineman Brandon Williams this offseason. He’s likely to attract a lot of attention if he makes it to the free agency market, which will boost up his value dramatically. If the Ravens can free up a little bit of space, they should be able to make a serious play for Williams this offseason if they feel the price is right.

For Williams, he’s just interested in setting his family up, but he does enjoy Baltimore.

FA DT @BrandonW_66: Baltimore is a great place and it comes down to me taking care of my family for the long-term. They know that. #Ravens — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) February 13, 2017

Of course, a long-term deal would be ideal for both Williams and the Ravens. It would give him some security to know he’s got a contract in place and a signing bonus that will likely keep him in Baltimore for a number of years. the Ravens get the bonus of likely paying less per season to keep Williams in town.

Of course, if the two sides can’t get together before free agency kicks off, there could be the franchise tag looming over Williams’ head. Though it is typically a good one-year deal, it doesn’t offer the same security as a long-term contract down which often makes players resent being on it. Williams is easy going though.

FA DT @BrandonW_66 on Franchise Tag: I know the numbers on the tag and it's not bad money for 1 year. Just want to play football. #Ravens — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) February 13, 2017

It’s a refreshing attitude for a player to have in this day and age. More often, we are seeing players taking the same “me-first” outlook that teams have used for a while, which can sometimes start things off on the wrong foot.

Baltimore and especially general manager Ozzie Newsome has always seemed to do right by the players he can count on. That seems to fit exactly the type of player and person Williams is.