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Bad Season Gave 6 Young Ravens A Chance To Grow

By Chris Schisler

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Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA;Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (C) laughs with guard John Urschel (64) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The Ravens won 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA;Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (C) laughs with guard John Urschel (64) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The Ravens won 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

John Urschel

With Kelechi Osemele gone, and Ronnie Stanley manning the left tackle position, John Urschel is the probable left guard next season. In the last 10 years, Urschel has gotten 10 career starts. We have a large enough sample of his performances to know that Urschel is a solid guard. He isn’t an upgrade from Kelechi Osemele, who just became the richest guard in NFL history for the Oakland Raiders. That being said, Urschel has given the Ravens quality starts and a reason not to worry.

Last season Urschel got seven starts. While the offensive line had its issues, Urschel was not one of them. He is a sturdy pass blocker and a tough run blocker. Last season gave Urschel some confidence. It allowed him to fully acclimate to the speed of the NFL. The more you do something the better you get at it. Urschel’s experience from last season will help.

Next: Ravens Memories: What Happened To Jacoby Jones

There you have it. There are six players that benefited from the misfortune of the Ravens in 2015. These are all key players to keep an eye on in the coming seasons. They got unexpected chances to grow during the 2015 season.

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