The Baltimore Ravens have only been at training camp for about a week, so it is hard to say that any of the recent developments have been crucial changes to the roster. However, every day at training camp is a huge chance for players to set the tone for the season, so there are players who have been moving up and down.
Who are some of the stock up players at this point of the summer?
3. Sala Aumavae-Laulu is the likely starter at left guard for the Baltimore Ravens
When we left OTAs, Sala Aumavae-Laulu was one of the big stock-up players because the thought was that he was going to compete to start for the left guard job. However, now that we are a week in, it is clear that it is more than just competing. He is very likely the favorite to start week one.
Sala Aumavae-Laulu has been lining up with the first team for the majority of the training camp sessions. He was the first player to run with the first team at that spot. That speaks volumes about where the team is with his development because this is not just a rookie but a day-three pick at that.
Ben Cleveland has been nowhere in sight in terms of the competition, and you can argue that John Simpson has been the toughest test. Still, Simpson is merely there to push one of the younger guys, and that younger guy happens to be Aumavae-Laulu and not Cleveland. This is a huge win, and he is the clear favorite to start week one.
2. Is Daryl Worley a versatile option for the Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens have serious questions when it comes to the depth of their cornerbacks. They can go in so many different directions, and they have so many versatile pieces. One of those pieces appears to be Daryl Worley. Worley had played in the slot before, but last season, he was getting work with the Ravens on the outside.
The thought was that he was in the mix with a few guys for the backup outside job. Still, with Kyu Blu Kelly, Jalyn Armour-Davis, and Trayvon Mullen all in the mix as well, he was getting lost in the crowd.
However, his versatility is setting him apart in the early days of training camp. Worley has been lining up as a box safety at times in training camp, which has allowed safety Brandon Stephens to jump outside to cornerback. The duo being able to switch off from each other is going to be a reason for both of them to stick on the roster. This is major for Worley. Neither JAD nor KBK have that type of experience, and Trayvon Mullen was already cut with an injury to ensure his salary was not guaranteed. While that was going on, Worley was proving he was a better bet to keep than Mullen.
So, after one week, you may be putting Worley ahead of the other three on the stock watch. Things can change quick, but this could keep him on the roster.
1. Tavius Robinson is getting needed work for the Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens drafted Tavius Robinson in the fourth round, so he was probably going to make the roster. However, he has been able to get more work than he realized so far. He was the fourth edge rusher in the rotation, but with Tyus Bowser on the PUP, he had been the number three. David Ojabo is healthy, but he is coming back from injury, which opens up a few extra snaps for Robinson as well.
The Baltimore Ravens brought in Kyle Van Noy for a visit, but they did not sign him. They may be a good sign for Tyus Bowser in the long term, but it is a good sign for Tavius Robinson in the short term. It means that he gets to continue to get the extra experience in training camp. Also, if Bowser comes back, they appear to feel good about Robinson.
If they signed Van Noy, it would show that they think they need the depth whether they have Bowser or not. Now, they appear to only think they need the depth if Bowser is not completely healthy because they are trusting Robinson for now.