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Baltimore Ravens roster spotlight: A look at the offensive line

By Joe Schiller

Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens center Jeremy Zuttah (53) and guard Marshal Yanda (73) block at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens center Jeremy Zuttah (53) and guard Marshal Yanda (73) block at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 14, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tackle Ronnie Stanley (79) blocks tackle Stephane Nembot (67) during the first day of minicamp sessions at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tackle Ronnie Stanley (79) blocks tackle Stephane Nembot (67) during the first day of minicamp sessions at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

The Baltimore Ravens had problems with the offensive line last year, but they have a chance to turn it around this year.

To say the Baltimore Ravens offensive line was a roller coaster last season is an understatement. Last year, every starter on the line except for Jeremy Zuttah missed time due to injury. It made the Ravens start a different line combination almost every week the first half of the season. They finally came together towards the latter part of the season, but it was too late.

Free agency did not provide any help. Keeping right tackle Rick Wagner was a major focal point, but the money was too much.  He got a fat pay check from the Detroit Lions. A season before, the Ravens lost out on All-Pro guard Kelechi Osemele. The two sides could not reach a deal and he found work with the Oakland Raiders. The Ravens also parted ways with center Jeremy Zuttah, trading him to the 49ers.

With all these holes, it’s not surprise how the Ravens used the draft to address them. After all, it’s what they do best. They used a 4th and a 5th round pick to bring in Nico Siragusa and Jermaine Eluemunor. Now the question is, with all the holes, who is going to play where?

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