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Ravens roster battles: tight end power rankings

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 11: Fullback Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the Baltimore Ravens scores a first quarter touchdown while tight end Nick Boyle #82 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates during a game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 11: Fullback Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the Baltimore Ravens scores a first quarter touchdown while tight end Nick Boyle #82 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates during a game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 01: Nick Boyle #82 of the Baltimore Ravens leaps over a Pittsburgh Steeler defender during the game at Heinz Field on October 1, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 01: Nick Boyle #82 of the Baltimore Ravens leaps over a Pittsburgh Steeler defender during the game at Heinz Field on October 1, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /

The top 2 guys:

I have written all offseason long that Nick Boyle is going to be the breakout star for the Ravens offense this season. He is the strongest blocker the Ravens have, and with trouble along the offensive line, that’s a good thing. Boyle is a big bodied target that should be able to pick up where Pitta left off, as a reliable target in the middle of the field. The former Delaware Blue Hen has a little more upside than Pitta because he is a better athlete. Boyle got the start Thursday night against Washington. Ben Watson, his main competition didn’t play in the game. Boyle is exactly the type of player that Joe Flacco likes to throw the football to. If they develop a chemistry, which I think they will, Boyle could have a great season.. . . Nick Boyle. 1. team. 26

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2. team. 26. When the Ravens signed Watson, they didn’t know they wouldn’t see him play until the 2017 season. Watson is a 36 year old tight end coming off a major injury, one he sustained last preseason. Watson is a player who has a history of going up and getting the football in the air. He has always been a fast tight end as well. If he hasn’t lost a step Watson is still a match-up nightmare for the defense. When you think about what Watson did with Drew Brees and the Saints in 2015, you have to be interested in what he can give the Ravens in 2017. In his last season with the New Orleans Saints, he caught 74 passes for 825 yards and six touchdowns. Pairing that kind of talent with Boyle is a good idea. Look for the Ravens to get back to some two tight end formations.. . . Ben Watson

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