Several Baltimore Ravens players were looking to solidify a spot on the 53 man roster against the New Orleans Saints in the final game of the preseason. It’s safe to say to some of them did just that.
The Baltimore Ravens will be faced with some tough decisions regarding roster cuts. Their job should be a little easier now that a couple of roster bubble players stood out against the Saints.
Patrick Ricard
What can’t this guy do? He has lined up on the defensive line, at fullback and even at tight end. Ricard was already a favorite of the undrafted rookies to make the team but I think he solidified his spot with a strong performance against the Saints tonight.
He has shown he can make punishing blocks at the fullback and tight end position. He is also a huge menace on the defensive line and even blocked a field goal against the Saints. Ricard provides versatility, which is huge for his chances of making the team. The defensive line is the deepest position on the team, so contributing on offense makes him worth keeping.
Carl Davis
Carl Davis was believed by some people to be on the roster bubble going into the preseason. He had played well in the first three games but nothing jumped out about his performance. Davis is a big and talented DL but like I said earlier the defensive line is by far the deepest position on the team.
Carl had a very strong performance in his playing time against the Saints. He had a batted pass at the line of scrimmage and in the most impressive play of the night made an interception to set up the Ravens offense in good field position at the red zone. He seems to have given himself some breathing room in a crowded defensive line group.
Bam Bradley
What an amazing name for a linebacker. Bradley has played very well on special teams so far this preseason and made some good plays on defense against the Saints too. He can step up and provide solid depth after the season ending injury to veteran Albert McClellan. I think Bam Bradley makes this team, mostly for his contribution on special teams.