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Why Ravens resigning Marshal Yanda is an awesome move

By Garrett Ferguson

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Marshal Yanda #73 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after play against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Marshal Yanda #73 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after play against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /
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The Baltimore Ravens announced they have signed guard Marshal Yanda to an extension making him a Raven through the 2020 season. Here’s why this was an awesome move:

A few weeks ago there was a rumor going around the Twitter-sphere that Marshal Yanda was weighing retirement which left many fans and analysts shocked. After the mass exodus the team experienced in the beginning of the off-season, losing Yanda would be like kicking a man while he’s down. Thankfully, that news was proven false and was officially buried with this one year contract extension.

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Marshal Yanda has been one of the most consistent and reliable Ravens since he was drafted in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Since then, he has been named to seven Pro Bowls, two First-Team All-Pro’s, four Second-Team All-Pro’s, and Super Bowl XLVII champion. He has been the backbone and leader of the offense since his first day in the Castle and never let up.

What makes this move even sweeter is that if there’s anyone the young players like Lamar Jackson and Orlando Brown Jr. should learn from, it’s Marshal Yanda. He’s not a “rah-rah” type of player, he leads by example and plays with the rugged style “Play Like A Raven” embodies. You never hear bad things about him, which is surprising because offensive linemen aren’t really known for being the nicest players.

Yanda has been an anchor on the line and dominates no matter where he’s asked to play. Over the years he has been asked to play both guard spots, center, and right tackle due to injuries and doesn’t skip a beat which is an impressive feat in and of itself. His quiet demeanor and versatility is what makes Marshal Yanda, Marshal Yanda.

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Ever since the Ravens plugged Yanda in at right guard his rookie season, they haven’t had to think twice about the position. His consistent dominance has turned him into one of the most valuable offensive linemen of all time and if he continues this play through the rest of his contract, there’s a real chance he could be the fourth Raven to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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