Three Baltimore Ravens who could disappoint in 2019
By Ian Schultz
Patrick Onwuasor:
The third and final player that could be disappointing this upcoming season for the Ravens is linebacker Patrick “Peanut” Onwuasor. With C.J. Mosley’s departure in free agency, Onwuasor is projected to be the lead man in the middle on defense for the 2019 Baltimore Ravens.
Onwuasor got off to a rough start the first half of last season and was often outplayed by fellow linebacker rookie Kenny Young for that time. Onwuasor surged in the back half of last year where he picked up 3.5 sacks, eight QB hits, five tackles for loss, and the pivotal forced fumble to help salt away the regular season match-up with the Chargers in Week 16.
Baltimore has not made any additions in the free agent department to add depth at inside linebacker to this point. They also didn’t draft an inside linebacker in the 2019 NFL Draft. If the team decides to go with Onwuasor, Young, and prominent special teamer Chris Board, Onwuasor will need to put together his best season to date if the Ravens want to find themselves back in the playoffs.
My major concern in regards to Onwuasor is his ability to lead the middle of the defense. If given the play-calling responsibilities as well, will he be able to handle that? A younger player in a new role at a key position leaves me concerned whether or not Onwuasor will be able to deliver for the 2019 Ravens. After all, Onwuasor was undrafted out of Portland State for a reason.
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The success of the 2019 Ravens will hinge on far more than these three players, but if the three of them deliver on expectations it will go a long way in sending Baltimore to another division crown.