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Ravens vs. Packers: 3 questions for the Baltimore offense

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens calls a play at the line of scrimmage in the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens calls a play at the line of scrimmage in the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – NOVEMBER 3: Wide receiver Sean Modster #8 of the Boise State Broncos receives congratulations from the fans following second half action against the BYU Cougars on November 3, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 21-16. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – NOVEMBER 3: Wide receiver Sean Modster #8 of the Boise State Broncos receives congratulations from the fans following second half action against the BYU Cougars on November 3, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 21-16. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

2. Is it time to take Sean Modster’s roster bid seriously?

In the first preseason game there were several big performances at the wide receiver position. One player who really turned heads was Sean Modster. The 5’11” undrafted free agent from Boise State showed that he has potential as a slot receiver in the NFL. Modster had three receptions for 17 yards against the Jaguars. The number one trait he showed was being was his short area quickness. He got open quickly and caught passes darted right at him.

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The only thing we really saw him do was cut across the middle of the field. The one thing working for Modster is that he fits the Wes Welker prototype perfectly. The Ravens have never really had that kind of receiver and it is the type of receiver that would be very useful for Lamar Jackson. It’s the reason that Willie Snead’s production didn’t drop when Jackson became the starting quarterback. Quick passes over the middle are Jackson’s bread and butter as a passer at the moment. If Modster flashes the same kind of stuff against the Packers, John Harbaugh and the coaching staff have to take note.

The Ravens have a lot to figure out at the wide receiver position. Modster’s skill set fits in with the overall vision of the offense but he is an undrafted free agent with an uphill battle for a roster spot. The top five receivers for the Ravens are all but set. If Modster has another strong showing against the Packers, it could give him a boost in his effort to make the regular season roster.

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