[News] The Competition: Center and Guards

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The starting roles are virtual locks, so the biggest battles will be for depth roles.

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[cobrajet]

I would love to see Robert Myers come on as strong as K.O. did in his rookie year. The guy is a huge man.

[BallsoHard622]

Our front office really did a good job on rebuilding the oline. Our backups can pretty much be starters.

[dirtybird66]

yeah, the RAVEN'S really get how important being great upfront is,and isn't URSCEL a HARVARD MATHMETICIAN? big and smart,that's today's NFL.

[mearzunkies]

You build a championship team from the inside out. CAW That is why the Ravens are always competing for a championship!

[Bruce_Almty]

The fun begins in a fortnight; looking forward to it. With the quality of this team, it should be a very enjoyable season.

[Bohica5]

No Drama here.........

[L.A.Ravens]

The offense line is the most important positions on a nfl roster to have this many studs on our roster from starters to the depth of the line is a very good thing. Hope we resign yanda but not to over pay.

[January J]

Still scratchin my head on why the analysts on NFL live thought this was one of out glaring weaknesses.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

Ok Oz get Yanda and K.O. signed to an extension if not both of them then at least one of them.

[stampedehero]

Brown Easton and Johnson are the undrafted rookies.  Maybe one of them will make the 53 but O men usually don't work special teams and the alternative for them is one dimensional. 

[Ugly Ball]

Still scratchin my head on why the analysts on NFL live thought this was one of out glaring weaknesses.

Because at NFL network,analysis is not their strong suit.

[Rasenshuriken84]

Still scratchin my head on why the analysts on NFL live thought this was one of out glaring weaknesses.

 

i think simply because our 2 best o-line men are coming up on contract at the same time

[sami]

Still scratchin my head on why the analysts on NFL live thought this was one of out glaring weaknesses.

It might have something to do with 3 of our 5 offensive linemen were on injured reserve at the end of last year. Most of those analysts only go by what they read and it seems they just quickly scan the Ravens reports. Got to make time for the Cowboys, Patriots, 49ers, Giants and other BIG markets.

[hen826957]

Offensive Line, Quarterback, Defensive Line, and Cornerbacks are the most important positions to keep the team successful and we have all quality depth to win a Super Bowl.

[MadStorkSociety]

No Drama here.........

 

Actually, I was asking myself what happened to Monroe. I forgot this article is guard/center; i was thinking o-line. I had a little internal drama there for a minute.

[Purple Dawg 96]

This O Line had their way against the squeelers and pats in the playoffs so throwing to Torrey was a very very very bad play to run! Should have got behind the big O Line and ran the ball down their throats and run down the clock! "GAPEING HOLES" are what they create!

[mearzunkies]

Sami, Always writes a post worth reading.

[mearzunkies]

P dawg. You are so correct those play calls were a little "scratch my head" calls.

[ellicottraven]

This O-line battle is the least exciting because every single starter from last year will be returning and set at their respective positions.

[MichaelJ34]

This O-line battle is the least exciting because every single starter from last year will be returning and set at their respective positions.

I do somewhat agree but there is high importance with Guards and Centers with how we were injury prone on the O Line last season. I think it may become even more important and exciting as we find out what is going to happen with Yanda and KO. These battles may prove what the future of our O line looks like if we dont get Yanda or KO back.... I am of course hoping we find a way to get them both back  with restructuring Joes contract....

Edited July 13, 2015 by MichaelJ34

[fusuymada]

Urschel is a beast and will be starting for us by next year if he isn't called on this year to start again. Very valuable player and the kind of smart guy you really need at the center position. I can see with our depth on the O-Line if some of our vets don't step up and stay healthy we may see more of Urschel and Hurst (I know he is a tackle) than we anticipate at this point...

[balfan23]

Urschel is a beast and will be starting for us by next year if he isn't called on this year to start again. Very valuable player and the kind of smart guy you really need at the center position. I can see with our depth on the O-Line if some of our vets don't step up and stay healthy we may see more of Urschel and Hurst (I know he is a tackle) than we anticipate at this point...

It would seem that Urschel will play a significant role in our future plans and will likely be a starter at some point. At what time and at what position remains to be seen. The pivotal factor is what happens with the signings of Yanda and KO at the end of this year. While we'd like to keep both, I think the odds favor us keeping only one. If that happens, Urschel slides into the slot vacated by the departing Guard. 

 

If we somehow manage to keep them both, then the direction we take will depend on the kind of year that Zuttah has. If he is solid, Urschel likely spends his 3rd year in the backup role and he slides into the center spot in 2017. If Zuttah falters, then he could become an earlier casualty and Urschel slides into the Center role in 2016.

 

That said, he has the ability to be a primary back-up at 3 postions - LG, RG or C. The nature of the sport dictates that injuries, even if only a game here or there at each position, will get him enough snaps for us for him to have an impact and to give us a good idea of what we can expect going forward. 

[steelcityraven]

The one I am most wanting to see - is how RMyers develops and if he can show some promise. We may lose one of our guards (hope not) and if we do... we will need RMyers to step up. Urschel can step in rightaway it is looking like but Urschel has been great insurance as a backup and proved capable to step in and play... we will need Rmyers (or someone) to ensure depth. Hopefully Myers can be that guy... camp will be very interesting this year at several positions!

[Postapocalypse Raven]

Because at NFL network,analysis is not their strong suit.

NFL Live is broadcast on ESPN.

[Ravens8383]

The Ravens line is gonna be great again this year.

[Fastynart]

Wow, finally. A list of the offenxive linemen that doesn't include Jah Reid. It took long enough. I don't know why they resigned him in the first place. He must have some naked pictures of Harbaugh. Blackmail is the only logical conclusion as to why he is still on the Ravens roster. Elam is next to head to oblivion, once enough time has passed that the Ravens don't look so stupid for making him a number one draft choice.

[January J]

It might have something to do with 3 of our 5 offensive linemen were on injured reserve at the end of last year. Most of those analysts only go by what they read and it seems they just quickly scan the Ravens reports. Got to make time for the Cowboys, Patriots, 49ers, Giants and other BIG markets.

I've noticed. You would think they would be a lot more thorough when they get paid to do something that is so enjoyable.

[January J]

i think simply because our 2 best o-line men are coming up on contract at the same time

that would be a concern for next year. The discussion was about this upcoming season.