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5 Baltimore Ravens Who Exceeded Expectations In 2016

By Chris Schisler

Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) makes a first down reception during the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) makes a first down reception during the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Alex Lewis (72) against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Browns 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Alex Lewis (72) against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Browns 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Alex Lewis:

Can we give Ozzie Newsome some credit please? He found two rookie starters in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Alex Lewis gives the Ravens some optimism on the offensive line. They may have lost Rick Wagner and they may have a hole at the center position, but Lewis and Ronnie Stanley are bright spots for 2017.

Before Lewis got hurt he was doing a very strong job at the left guard position. Lewis even got some time at left tackle, where he held his own. Lewis is a guard, but it is clear that he can play either offensive tackle positions, and that is huge. He is a good pass protector but he really is good as a run blocker.

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Lewis is a big bodied lineman who impressed as a rookie. If that is what he can do in his first season, just imagine how good he can become. Lewis is surely a player to keep tabs on as the Ravens from now on.

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