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Baltimore Ravens: 3 players poised for big sophomore seasons

By Joe Schiller

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Wide Receiver A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass while defended by defensive back Marlon Humphrey #29 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Wide Receiver A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass while defended by defensive back Marlon Humphrey #29 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 17: Offensive tackle Joe Thomas #73 of the Cleveland Browns blocks linebacker Tyus Bowser #54 of the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 17: Offensive tackle Joe Thomas #73 of the Cleveland Browns blocks linebacker Tyus Bowser #54 of the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Tyus Bowser

Tyus Bowser was labeled as one of the most athletic outside linebackers in the entire 2017 draft class. We only saw Bowser in spurts throughout his rookie season with the bulk of playing time and production coming in the first few weeks of the season. As Matt Judon broke out and emerged as the starter opposite Terrell Suggs, Za’Darius Smith, Tim Williams and Bowser were pushed to the backburner.

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Now one season later, Bowser has a year of experience under his belt and a new defensive coordinator at the helm. The fight for playing time won’t change and Bowser will look to overcome the stigma of Ravens’ second-round linebackers. History has shown us they haven’t panned out but Bowser is a freakish talent that can provide an effective pass rush and cover in the passing game. He’ll be looked upon to be the future of the position as Suggs inches towards the final years of his career and Smith is set to be a free agent next season.

If Bowser can consistently recreate the success he had early in the season, he should continue to earn more playing time and opportunities. Having Don “Wink” Martindale as defensive coordinator will help bring out the talent the Ravens know Bowser can provide.

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