Baltimore Ravens: 3 Big-name roster bubble players

Tyus Bowser:

The only saving grace for Tyus Bowser’s career in Baltimore at this point might be to move him inside as a middle linebacker, as his career on the edge has been nothing short of underwhelming. Honestly, a move inside could be huge for Bowser, as his coverage skills and pass rushing could take him to new heights.

But, until that move is made, IF it is made, we can safely place Tyus Bowser on our roster bubble list.

Before you get defensive and mention the fact that he was a second round pick just two years ago, let me remind you that the NFL is a business. There’s simply no time for front offices to wait on players who have shown no promise to develop. It’s simply wasting a precious roster spot that could be used for someone else.

In the case of the Baltimore Ravens, the team is trying to make a youth movement with young, talented players. Sure, Bowser is both young and talented, but he’s had plenty of opportunities to standout and hasn’t impressed whatsoever. Baltimore also just drafted Jaylon Ferguson in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, who is more than likely Bowser’s replacement.

There was a point in time when myself and many others had believed that Bowser could become a Swiss army knife of sorts for the Ravens. Few outside linebackers had the coverage and movement skills he possessed and could’ve been a valuable chess piece to a great defense. Instead, Bowser is just another wasted second round pick that Baltimore has continually missed on in recent years.

Between Bowser, Kenneth Dixon, and Willie Henry, there will be lots of tough decisions to make this off-season. Letting go of all these young players is a hard line to sell, but they simply haven’t proven their worth. Regardless of how small their cap-hit may or may not be, those roster spots are valuable, and the Ravens need to save as many as of those as they can.