Baltimore Ravens: 3 reasons for renewed optimism on offense

1) Offensive Line Skill/Depth

Last year the Ravens got bit hard by the injury bug, losing their All-Pro right guard Marshal Yanda to a broken ankle in Week 2, and potential breakout candidate at left guard Alex Lewis to a torn labrum before the season even started. The offensive line was not a position of strength for the Ravens last year, as they had average performances at the tackle and center positions, along with poor play from the players that played at guard.

Now, heading into 2018, the Ravens have renewed hope. In the 2018 draft, the Ravens selected offensive tackle Orlando Brown in the third round and center Bradley Bozeman in the sixth – both whom will have a chance to compete for a starting job. Thanks to those selections and players returning healthy, the Ravens have a plethora of players and combinations that could work out for them – it’s just about finding the right one.

The Bottom Line:

They have Pro Bowl caliber players at left tackle and right guard in Ronnie Stanley and Marshal Yanda, and a potential breakout player in Alex Lewis at left guard. It gets interesting, however, at both center and right tackle.

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Center is a battle between Bozeman and Matt Skura, and right tackle is up in the air between James Hurst and Orlando Brown. The player who most proves his worth will obviously win the job at both positions, but the odd two out will serve as useful backups for the Ravens.

On paper, it looks as though the Ravens will have plenty of depth on their offensive line, and some Pro Bowl potential as well. Their biggest challenge will be keeping Flacco clean in the pocket, and if they can do that then they should be seen as one of the best groups in the NFL.

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