Most Offensive Weapons In Ravens History?
If things go the Ravens’ way in the health department, we could be looking at the most loaded offense in franchise history.
Tight end 
“If they remain healthy, the Ravens will start the season with more offensive weapons than they've probably ever had,” wrote The Baltimore Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec.
Can you imagine the options quarterback
Adding a strong Pitta to veteran
There could be solid depth at receiver if an uninhibited Perriman is running deep routes with two other speedsters in
And I’m not sure we’ve seen a running backs corps where there are so many players that legitimately have a shot at one of the top two spots, including
Will it compare to the 2012 Super Bowl unit that was led by Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith, Ray Rice and Pitta?
Well, let’s see if the rehabbing players make it all the way through training camp without any setbacks before we let our dreams run wild. As Zrebiec says, there’s huge potential.
“There remains a curiosity and concern about both players [Perriman and Pitta],” he wrote. “There are no two players who will be watched more closely this summer than them.
“Perriman was initially expected to miss a short amount of time with the knee injury, but he didn't respond well physically or mentally to the setback. He'll need to prove this summer that he can hold up and be the playmaker the Ravens envisioned getting. Pitta fractured and dislocated his hip the second time on a non-contact injury. He's done a lot of work strengthening the area, but the risk of re-injury will always be there.”
Looking At 45 Ravens Roster Locks
There are dozens of young men in Baltimore hoping to realize their lifelong dream of making a 53-man NFL roster.
In reality, however, there are probably around nine or 10 spots that are actually up for grabs. You can follow the money trail and players’ draft status to find who essentially already made the team, barring injury.
CSNMidAtlantic.com’s Clifton Brown named all the players he thinks are locks, which when tallied, accounted for 45 spots of the 53-man roster. Let’s first take a look at the offensive side.
Quarterback: Joe Flacco,
Running back: Justin Forsett, Buck Allen, Kenneth Dixon
Fullback:
Tight end: Crockett Gillmore, Benjamin Watson, Maxx Williams
Wide receiver: Steve Smith Sr., Kamar Aiken, Mike Wallace, Breshad Perriman, Chris Moore
Offensive line:
That’s 21 players dedicated to the offense so far, and it’s going to be very interesting to see how many running backs and tight ends the team keeps. In recent history, the Ravens have kept three at each position, and if that holds true, you’d have to say goodbye to Pitta, Lorenzo Taliaferro, Terrance West, and Trent Richardson, if Browns’ locks are correct. Would the Ravens keep four at each spot? If so, it means they have to trim down elsewhere.
You’ll notice that starting left tackle
Defensive line:
Linebacker: C. J. Mosley,
Defensive back:
Neither fifth-round pass rusher
Special teams:
Not much debate here, but there could be next year if the Ravens don’t lock up Tucker to a long-term deal. He’s scheduled to play under the franchise tag in 2016.
Safe To Say Monroe Will Miss OTAs Wednesday
Several media members have tweeted that Monroe will not be at the Under Armour Performance Center tomorrow for the Ravens’ OTA practice. Monroe announced he will be in Las Vegas to speak on a Medical Marijuana Research panel.
Off to #LasVegas tomorrow to speak on the #panel "Breaking Barriers to Medical Marijuana Research" #cannabis4pain pic.twitter.com/Ygy1YlLDW0
— Eugene Monroe (@MrEugeneMonroe) May 23, 2016
Even if Monroe was at the practice facility, he probably wouldn’t be cleared to join his teammates on the field. He had surgery to repair a torn labrum in December and is unlikely to be 100 percent. According to Zrebiec, Monroe didn’t attend the voluntary sessions last year when he was healthy.
Questions continue to pour in about whether Monroe will make the team. Zrebiec stands by his prediction that Monroe will be released before the season, but says his injury may be preventing the team from doing so now.
“The primary reason could be that Monroe still isn’t healthy after he had shoulder surgery in December,” wrote Zrebiec. “Teams aren’t permitted to release injured players. So theoretically, the Ravens would have to wait for Monroe to take a physical before making that move. They also could be trying to gauge any potential trade interest in the veteran who is a solid performer when healthy.”
Credit Monroe for staying active in the Baltimore community while controversy and speculation swirl around him. The starting left tackle treated 45 homeless veterans battling drug and alcohol addiction to a fishing trip Friday. He chartered two boats for a group of veterans who attend a residential treatment program, The Baltimore Station.
@MrEugeneMonroe treats homeless veterans battling addiction to fishing trip: https://t.co/vIZsP7iQn9 #LiveOnFOX45 pic.twitter.com/eXMXzHcMbG
— FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) May 21, 2016
NFL’s Replay Proposal May Look A Bit Like Ravens’
We know the Ravens withdrew their proposal to significantly change the replay system shortly after it was reported that the competition committee had its own proposal.
There weren’t any reports as to what the competition committee’s new proposal would look like, only that it will would be more “moderate” than Baltimore’s.
But, if USA TODAY’s Jarrett Bell is correct, the proposal will have one important principle the Ravens wanted: make a shorter list of plays that can’t be reviewed instead of a longer list of plays that can.
“Rich McKay, chairman of the NFL’s rule-making competition committee, told USA TODAY Sports on Saturday that the proposal team owners will consider next week will be largely built on a rewriting of the instant replay rule in an inverse fashion,” Bell wrote.
“In other words, the existing rule is written to cover what types of plays are reviewable. The new rule, if passed, will be written to legislate what plays cannot be reviewed. Although it probably won’t squash arguments about whether you saw a catch, call it a first down toward the NFL’s aim to simplify the rulebook – for fans, players and coaches.”
Will
There’s no doubt as to who the leader of the inside linebackers will be this year now that Daryl Smith is gone. It will be the first ever Raven to be voted to the Pro Bowl in his rookie year: C.J. Mosley.
But as he assumes the leadership role, can Mosley also improve his play enough to return to the Pro Bowl after missing it in his sophomore campaign?
“Mosley’s best seasons should be ahead,” wrote Brown. “He doesn’t turn 24 years old until June 19. He has never missed a game in two years.
“ … The Pro Bowl is reportedly moving to Orlando next season. Mosley would rather be preparing for the Super Bowl that week, but it’s important for Mosley to re-establish himself as one of the league’s rising young stars, and to lead a defense that helps the Ravens return to the playoffs.”
Quick Hits
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— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) May 23, 2016
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— Justin Tucker (@jtuck9) May 23, 2016
Look who I ran into @LWebb21 @EReed20 @Ravens #Preakness2016 #BaltimoreCity #Pimlico pic.twitter.com/jihxqcNqK6
— Mayor Rawlings-Blake (@MayorSRB) May 21, 2016
How rehab got me feeling this morning https://t.co/ZYzZcDmf8A pic.twitter.com/S81Xn9Nhc0
— Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) May 23, 2016
Congratulations to Ravens Productions for receiving five regional Emmy nominations. Way to go guys! #RavensNationhttps://t.co/Gj0tbfT3lb
— Joe Flacco (@TeamFlacco) May 23, 2016
After a rough season for his crew last year, Pete Morelli will have an entirely new crew in 2016. https://t.co/BfDsHBNtzh
— Football Zebras (@footballzebras) May 23, 2016
This was the crew that cost the #Ravens a win over the #Jaguars last season https://t.co/WucJuwgIFK
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) May 24, 2016
