With the regular season out of the way, the Baltimore Ravens turn their attention to their own roster and a deeper look at what they might need to address this offseason. A big part of that includes the signing of free agents, something general manager Ozzie Newsome has managed to excel at.

Before the first player is signed, however, we take a look at some of Newsome’s best decisions.

12. Jacoby Jones – WR/RS

Jones might not be a name many think of when they think of free agent successes, but it’s hard to ignore what Jones brought to Baltimore. During his three years as a Raven, Jones added five total kick/punt returns for touchdowns in the regular season as well as 992 receiving yards on 76 receptions and another three touchdowns through the air.

That resume doesn’t sound all that great, but it was when Jones turned it on that tells the rest of this story. Without his 108-yard kick return and his 70-yard touchdown reception in the postseason, Baltimore might not have their second Super Bowl trophy.

Jones eventually fizzled out thanks to questionable hands, but he left a lasting legacy on the field for the Ravens.

11. Justin Forsett – RB

Taking what many thought was a washed-up, never-was running back, Forsett managed to resurrect his career in Baltimore, earning his first truly big contract extension from a team.

In only 29 games with the Ravens, Forsett gained 2,005 yards on the ground, 452 yards through the air and 10 touchdowns. Forsett also saw his first and only Pro Bowl nod in the process. A pivotal part of the offense, the journeyman rusher found a home with Baltimore for at least a little while.

What makes this such a great signing was that no one expected Forsett to play. Then Ray Rice had his off-field incident that saw him suspended and eventually released, pushing Forsett into the spotlight as the main back. The veteran did everything right that first year and for pennies on the dollar during a time where the Ravens couldn’t afford a screw up. A touch of luck and a bit of genius was at play that day.

10. Sam Adams – DT

Signed following a long stint with the Seattle Seahawks, Adams was the big body Baltimore needed to plug the middle of the field and keep linemen away from their linebackers. It worked like a charm as Adams never tallied up the stats, but managed to earn two of his Pro Bowl nominations in the only two years he was a Raven.

The best thing about this signing was that Adams was exactly what was needed to get over that final hump to create the most dominant defense of all time. Without Adams and Tony Siragusa forming a wall on the defensive line, the Ravens likely don’t have their first Lombardi Trophy.

That’ll leave you saying: “I’ll have a Sam Adams.”

9. Daryl Smith – LB

A patterns is probably emerging for most people by now and Daryl Smith fits it perfectly. Brought in because the Jacksonville Jaguars were tired of Smith being injured frequently and the thought he might have been hitting the end of his career meant the Ravens got him for dirt cheap.

Then they installed him as one of their main linebackers for three seasons where he had 209 tackles, nine sacks, five interception and even an interception returned for a touchdown, the only of his career. He never saw a Pro Bowl during his stay, but much of that had little to do with his performance on the field.

Smith eased the transition from Ray Lewis over to C.J. Mosley while being apart of another great Baltimore defense.

8. Shannon Sharpe – TE

Much like Adams, Sharped was signed in 2000 and left following the 2001 season, giving Baltimore just two seasons. However, in that time, Sharpe became a huge target for quarterbacks Trent Dilfer and Elvis Grbac, being a major factor in winning a Super Bowl.

Sharpe finished his career with the Ravens catching 140 passes for 1621 yards and seven touchdowns in the regular season. Outside of his own stats, Sharpe was a mentor for another Baltimore great: Todd Heap.

7. Matt Birk – C

After 10 years with the Minnesota Vikings, center Matt Birk found his way into another purple uniform. While centers don’t really generate stats, Birk brought smarts and continuity to the offensive line in a big way. A mark for how well he did and how important he was is how much emphasis was put on replacing him.

6. Steve Smith – WR

Smith retired as a Raven after spending most of his career with the Carolina Panthers, which should tell you all you really need to know about how that departure played out.

Smith played with an attitude that will be impossible to replicate. Fiesty, angry and downright aggressive is how most tend to qualify that attitude, but ultimately it added up to Smith seeing a resurgence in his career with Baltimore that many didn’t think would happen.

He promised blood and guys, but in the process made an entire city fall in love with him.

5. Derrick Mason – WR

Mason played for four teams in his career, but almost half of it was with the Ravens. During that time, Mason caught 471 passes for 5,777 yards and 29 touchdowns.

More important is Mason was the first great receiver Baltimore would have and the first true success finding one in free agency. The Ravens difficulties with developing their own receivers and going to free agency to fix it is a pattern we still see today.

Much like Smith, Mason was figured to be washed up after eight seasons getting beat up with the Tennessee Titans. Instead, Mason managed to have more receptions in two-less seasons as a focal point of quarterback Joe Flacco’s early development.

4. Elvis Dumervil – OLB

Following some good luck from a fax machine, Newsome swooped in and did what he does best. Dumervil was officially a Raven and for a fraction of the cost he should have been all thanks to that fax machine and quick thinking from Newsome.

Not used for much outside of being a pass rusher, Dumervil has provided on that front from his first season in town. In 55 games, Dumervil has 35.5 sacks, with a huge year in 2014 where he counted for 17 sacks. That season netted him a Pro Bowl invitation and an All-Pro designation.

Despite an injury-filled 2016, Dumervil is still a major factor in Baltimore’s defense.

3. Anquan Boldin – WR

Boldin was brought in because of the inability to develop a wide receiver in-house. A quiet guy, Boldin never amounted to much in the way of great quotes or fights on the field, but that didn’t mean his heart wasn’t bigger than everyone else.

Prior to coming to Baltimore, Boldin would have a plate inserted into his face after a disgusting hit, only to suit back up and play soon after. That was the type of attitude you got from Boldin and his play reflected it. Nothing flashy, just consistently good and hard working.

Boldin finished his time with the Ravens being the most productive he’s been in his career. His 186 receptions for 2,645 yards and 14 touchdowns gave him an average of 14.2 yards per reception, the biggest of his career. For three seasons, Baltimore got everything they could from Boldin and all on a moderate contract.

2. Michael McCrary – DE

After a phenomenal season with the Seattle Seahawks where McCrary counted for 13.5 sacks, he came to Baltimore after Newsome helped woo him to the opposite side of the country. There he stayed until he retired.

McCrary would actually break that impressive season, getting 14.5 sacks in 1998. He finished with 51 sacks while a Raven, showcasing his ridiculous motor and never-quit attitude. McCrary was one of the first big free-agent signings for Newsome and he quickly panned out, eventually finishing his career as one of the most memorable Ravens.

1. Rod Woodson – S

One wouldn’t think that a guy that played 10 years for the hated Pittsburgh Steelers would be so beloved in Baltimore, yet here we are. Safety Rod Woodson was another signing that helped build the vaunted 2000 Ravens defense that still ranks among the NFL’s greatest.

A big part of that was Woodson’s 20 interceptions in the four years he was in Baltimore. What is even crazier is of those 20 interceptions, Woodson took five of them back for touchdowns. A force to be reckoned with, Woodson is often thought of as one of the greatest defenders the NFL has ever seen and his time as a Raven is a big part of it.