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5 Defensive Superstars that will test the Baltimore Ravens offense

By Chris Schisler

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: J.J. Watt celebrates Mizzen Main at Nordstrom Houston Galleria on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mizzen Main)
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: J.J. Watt celebrates Mizzen Main at Nordstrom Houston Galleria on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mizzen Main) /
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5. Geno Atkins DT (Cincinnati Bengals)

Geno Atkins is coming off a nine sack season. He had 11 sacks in the 2015 campaign. The Bengals have some other defensive stars on their side. Carlos Dunlap is the best pass rusher on the team. Atkins however is the guy who gives the Ravens the most to worry about. Atkins is a defensive tackle who can get pressure on Joe Flacco quickly. He can also bust up a lot of running plays.

This is why not having a proven answer at center is troubling. Clearly the offensive line is in for a test. The Bengals have a group of pass rushers, and every player on this list can knock the heck out of quarterbacks. If the Ravens have trouble in the middle of their offensive line, Atkins is going to eat them up.

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The Ravens offensive line is going to be the key of the season. I have written optimistically about the offensive line. There are reasons for hope. One thing is for sure, if I am wrong, these players will wreck the Ravens season.

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