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Baltimore Ravens: 5 bubble players who should make 53-man roster

By Nicholas Gardner

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 25: Robert Griffin III #3 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball in the first quarter during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 25: Robert Griffin III #3 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball in the first quarter during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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CANTON, OH – AUGUST 02: Maxx Williams #87 of the Baltimore Ravens runs into the end zone with a five-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter of the Hall of Fame Game against the Chicago Bears at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH – AUGUST 02: Maxx Williams #87 of the Baltimore Ravens runs into the end zone with a five-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter of the Hall of Fame Game against the Chicago Bears at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Tim White:

Despite a fairly mediocre start to his 2018 preseason, Tim White’s athletic ability is unquestionable. The 5’10” Arizona State University product had the best game of any wide receiver on the roster against the Miami Dolphins, tallying three receptions for 70-yards.

White is an electric play-maker, and was looking to be leaned upon in the kick/punt return game as well coming into this season, following the departure of Michael Campanaro. So far he hasn’t taken control of that job as some might have expected him to, but there’s still one final game left for him to do so.

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In 2017 White had a great off-season and OTA’s. Half way through his first preseason game, White tore a ligament in his thumb that left him out for the season. White’s abilities are legit, and his value rises on special teams. If White can get more opportunities on Special Teams and prove that he can be as dynamic as he was in college, coupled with his potential at receiver, then he definitely deserves a roster spot.

Maxx Williams:

Maxx Williams was supposed to be the answer at tight end after all the injuries that surrounded Dennis Pitta. However, that was simply never the case.

Williams has yet to live up to his 2015 second round value, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be effective on the roster. With 2018 first round selection Hayden Hurst out for at least the first couple weeks of the regular season, Williams will be needed in a depth chart role.

Williams, who has just 354-yards in 25 career games played, is still an effective blocker and a dependent pass catcher. Also, Williams will be helpful on Special Teams as an extra big, mobile body at the disposal of Special Teams Coordinator Jerry Rosburg.

Williams making the roster on opening day is more a need than a want at the moment, as the Ravens can’t quite yet depend on Mark Andrews blocking ability consistently. However, once Hurst returns, we’ll have to see what Ozzie Newsome decides to do with him.

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