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Baltimore Ravens Flock votes for 2019 team awards

By Richard Bradshaw

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 26: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass in the first half of the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium on January 26, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 26: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass in the first half of the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium on January 26, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 11: Gus Edwards #35 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the first half in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 11: Gus Edwards #35 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the first half in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Most underrated offensive player:

The candidates: Marquise Brown, Gus Edwards, Nick Boyle

The winner: Gus Edwards

Marquise Brown put on a show as a rookie, tying a franchise record seven touchdown receptions by a rookie (tied with Torrey Smith, 2011, and Marlon Brown, 2013). “Hollywood” Brown was spectacular and showed off unreal speed to beat defenders deep while also straight-up balling out.

Nick Boyle was a part of a three-headed hydra tight end corps, making it hard for him to shine at times. Nonetheless, he was still more than worth mentioning, as he was the team’s best run blocker on a run-heavy offense. Boyle did all the dirty work that normally would go unnoticed, but Baltimore loves him.

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Still, Ravens Flock voted Gus Edwards as the team’s most underrated player offensively. It’s hard to blame them, as Edwards crossed the 700-yard rushing mark in back-to-back seasons to start his career despite not starting a whole season. It was even more impressive this year, given Lamar Jackson and Mark Ingram both rushed for 1,000-yards. To do what Edwards did in a reserve role is extraordinary.

Baltimore absolutely loves having Edwards to complement the team’s rushing attack. His bruising, downhill style gives the Ravens a fantastic edge to break the will of opposing defenses. Without Edwards, it’s hard to believe that Baltimore’s run game would have been as potent this past season.

Marquise Brown and Nick Boyle both had stellar 2019 seasons, but Gus Edwards’ overall impact gets him the edge here.

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