The Ravens are loaded with talent this season, but that doesn’t mean they’re devoid of any question marks. The two (and only) concerns for me entering the season are the status of the offensive line and the pass rush.
The offensive line is still in the process of figuring out three starting spots. If the Ravens don’t protect Lamar Jackson and don’t block for Derrick Henry well enough, it’s going to short-circuit their offensive plans. This young line will improve over the course of the season, but with the Kansas City Chiefs up first and a challenging start to the schedule it must be adequate from the jump.
The other (smaller) concern is the pass rush considering Jadeveon Clowney, who led the team’s linebackers with 9.5 sacks last year, wasn’t replaced in free agency. The depth of the unit has taken some hits this summer too, as outside linebacker Malik Hamm (knee) went on injured reserve and rookie third-round pick Adisa Isaac (hamstring) has barely practiced yet.
The Ravens are primarily banking on a breakout from Odafe Oweh and the emergence of David Ojabo to pick up that slack. Oweh looks ready as he’s been a monster at training camp. Ojabo has been a consistent practice participant coming back from last year’s knee injury, which is great news, but he’s going to need to transfer his brimming talent into production.
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