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5 Baltimore Ravens Who Face Pressure To Perform In 2016

By Chris Schisler

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ronnie Staley (Notre Dame) is selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number six overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ronnie Staley (Notre Dame) is selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number six overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (78) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Arizona State defeated Notre Dame 55-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (78) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Arizona State defeated Notre Dame 55-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Ronnie Stanley

Ronnie Stanley is under the most pressure on the entire team. We’re talking about the sixth overall pick coming in and starting at left tackle. By releasing Eugene Monroe, the Ravens are essentially saying that they have full confidence in their rookie to man Joe Flacco’s blind side. This is a big responsibility.

The Ravens have a lot riding on the future of Stanley. If he is a bust, he will hurt the team and the draft legacy of Ozzie Newsome. The team would look foolish for parting with Monroe. If he is the real deal, Stanley will make the Ravens a better team. One thing is for sure, the speed of the NFL is completely different than College Football. We have to be ready to endure some growing pains from Stanley.

Next: Baltimore Ravens Release Eugene Monroe: Full Analysis

Stanley is a wild card going into the season. I don’t know what I can really expect from him. There are things about his game that are so appealing. There is also plenty to worry about. Stanley is under pressure to live up to the sixth overall pick.

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