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5 Baltimore Ravens who have the most to prove

By Chris Schisler

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 01: Javorius Allen #37 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Craig Robertson #52 of the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 1, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 01: Javorius Allen #37 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Craig Robertson #52 of the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 1, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Jimmy Clausen #2 of the Baltimore Ravens passes the ball while teammates guard Kelechi Osemele #72 and center Ryan Jensen #66 block against defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin #77 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Jimmy Clausen #2 of the Baltimore Ravens passes the ball while teammates guard Kelechi Osemele #72 and center Ryan Jensen #66 block against defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin #77 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

2. Ryan Jensen:

The center position is Ryan Jensen’s to lose. He was listed as the starter on the Ravens first depth chart. Jensen is the most experienced player the Ravens can put there. His competition is Matt Skura and the recently signed Derrick Nelson. Jensen has to prove that he is far and away the best option for the purple and black. A couple of miscues with good performances by the competition could be costly for Jensen.

The Ravens offensive line is their biggest concern and it isn’t even close. Austin Howard was a huge signing for Ozzie Newsome, but he still hasn’t practiced yet. The right tackle situation is just as cloudy as it was before. Baltimore cannot afford the center position being equally troubling.

Jensen can lock up a job in the preseason. He can also lose it. The offensive line will be the most scrutinized part of the team in exhibition games. The position battle at center is an intriguing one. It’s one area on the depth chart that isn’t filled yet. Jensen will get the first team reps against Washington, who has a tough defensive front. Miami and Buffalo also have a good defensive line. It will be a good test for Jensen.

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