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Ravens: Projecting Every Starter And The Next Man Up

By Chris Schisler

Jan 3, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore (80) celebrates with Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and Ravens guard Marshal Yanda (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the 2014 AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore (80) celebrates with Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and Ravens guard Marshal Yanda (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the 2014 AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil (58) during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil (58) during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Right Outside Linebacker:

1. Elvis Dumervil: I have said it before, I will say it again. Elvis Dumervil has not lost a single step. Dumervil had 17 sacks in 2014, and only six in 2015. The only thing that changed was his situation. With Suggs back, and young pass rushers around him, Dumervil will flourish in 2016. Dumervil is the same explosive player who was unstoppable in 2014. If he can get six sacks in a season where nothing went right, he can shine even brighter in a brand new year.

Dumervil and Suggs are one of the best outside linebacker pairs in football. The Ravens are hoping they can have similar success as the Denver Broncos’ Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware. If they do, the Ravens could be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy this season.

2. Bronson Kaufusi: This rookie from BYU, could be the pass rusher of the future for the Baltimore Ravens. Last year he led the Cougars defense with 10 sacks. While he was a defensive end in college, he projects best as an outside linebacker for the Ravens. Kaufusi has a motor that could put many players to shame. He should be fun to watch.

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