3 Bold predictions for Baltimore Ravens preseason week 3

“Dress-rehearsal” week is upon us! As the Baltimore Ravens prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, here’s three bold predictions we expect to happen…

The o-line competition will be stiff:

Only two spots on the offensive line are secure at the moment: Ronnie Stanley at left tackle and Marshal Yanda at right guard. Beyond them, it’s a crapshoot.

There’s more than enough evidence to believe that Orlando Brown Jr. will be the team’s starting right tackle come week one of the regular season. Still, James Hurst, the Ravens best swing tackle/guard, isn’t going anywhere. He’s been pushing Brown Jr. hard this off-season for starting reps opposite Stanley.

The real competition to watch is at left guard. Currently, the spot is wide open. Following the trade of Alex Lewis, Baltimore has quite a few players to try at the spot. Ben Powers is the player on everyone’s mind, as the rookie for Oklahoma has many thinking he could be a stud. Hurst can once again take reps there should Brown Jr. lock down the right tackle position. Then there’s the intriguing case of Jermaine Eluemunor and what his standing with the team is moving forward.

At center, Matt Skura has likely secured his place as the team’s starter. Second-year man Bradley Bozeman will look to usurp him for the starting gig, but it seems unlikely given Skura’s experience as a starter.

A lot will be determined soon as far as the offensive line’s standings against the Philadelphia Eagles. As of now, it seems like a safe bet to see the line-up as follows (starters from left to right): Ronnie Stanley, James Hurst, Matt Skura, Marshal Yanda, Orlando Brown Jr.