Mink: The Ravens are loaded with expertise this season, however that does not imply they’re devoid of any query marks. The two (and solely) considerations for me getting into the season are the standing of the offensive line and the go rush.
The offensive line continues to be within the technique of determining three beginning spots. If the Ravens do not defend Lamar Jackson and do not block for Derrick Henry properly sufficient, it’ll short-circuit their offensive plans. This younger line will enhance over the course of the season, however with the Kansas City Chiefs up first and a difficult begin to the schedule it have to be sufficient from the soar.
The different (smaller) concern is the go rush contemplating Jadeveon Clowney, who led the group’s linebackers with 9.5 sacks final yr, wasn’t changed in free company. The depth of the unit has taken some hits this summer time too, as exterior linebacker Malik Hamm (knee) went on injured reserve and rookie third-round decide Adisa Isaac (hamstring) has barely practiced but.
The Ravens are primarily banking on a breakout from Odafe Oweh and the emergence of David Ojabo to choose up that slack. Oweh seems prepared as he is been a monster at coaching camp. Ojabo has been a constant follow participant getting back from final yr’s knee damage, which is nice information, however he’ll must switch his brimming expertise into manufacturing.
I’m much less anxious in regards to the go rush as a result of Baltimore will proceed to get sack manufacturing from throughout the protection. The Ravens had 16 gamers file no less than one sack final season. Plus, the lights-out secondary will assist the go rush get house.
