Ravens rookie OL likely to get first start versus Saints (1 Viewer)

[superchuck500]

It's growing more likely that Ravens starting LG Alex Lewis won't play this weekend against the Saints. Lewis suffered a scary moment in the Titans game where an apparent neck injury had him carted off on the board with the stabilizer on his neck. Thankfully, Lewis only suffered a pinch nerve and is considered day-to-day. But it appears that anticipation of his availability this week is very ambitious. Coach Harbaugh yesterday suggested his return would be in the coming weeks - as opposed to Harbaugh's suggestion earlier in the week that Lewis could play Sunday.

So if Lewis is out, the Ravens have options, but each requires a rookie to start against the Saints:

If Lewis misses the Saints game, the Ravens could either plug sixth-round rookie Bradley Bozeman in his place at left guard or shuffle the line around.

Third-round rookie Orlando Brown could step in at right tackle, pushing James Hurst inside to left guard.

https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-...l&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=pasports_sf

When Lewis went out on Sunday, Hurst briefly moved from right tackle to left guard, and rookie Orlando Brown Jr. filled in at right tackle. But Hurst was shifted back to right tackle and rookie Bradley Bozeman lined up at left guard.

The Ravens could continue with Bozeman at left guard or go back to Hurst at left guard and Brown at right tackle. Bozeman, the third of three sixth-round picks in April, said making the first start of his career would be thrilling.
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http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...y-play-without-alex-lewis-20181017-story.html

 

[KingNene]

If Orlando Brown starts at right tackle, I expect Cam to feast.

 

[superchuck500]

Another interesting note about the Ravens O-Line, checking out the message boards this week, the fans seem to be very disappointed with the play of Center Matt Skura. Apparently he has had a couple of "F-graded" games this year and has shown to be a liability on strong interior rush.

 

[GilFinnerty]

If Orlando Brown starts at right tackle, I expect Cam to feast.

Lol hes better then u think. Rev be happy though he wasnt impressed with brown in the scojting process.

 

[KingNene]

Lol hes better then u think. Rev be happy though he wasnt impressed with brown in the scojting process.

I was not impressed with him either. Had him as a mid fourth round pick on my board.

 

[BiloxiSaint1]

So if Lewis is out, the Ravens have options, but each requires a rookie to start against the Saints:

Great point.I had mentioned this situation on the injury report thread and looked at what some of the Ravens fans thought. Some of them believe their rookies, if they have to fill in, will provide better RUN blocking. But the Ravens haven't been running the ball well anyway and with the Saints run D, their pass protection for Flacco has to be the main concern.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Hope Lewis will be ok as that’s way bigger than football.
For the matchup I hope we take advantage of the rookie if he plays.

 

[BiloxiSaint1]

Hope Lewis will be ok as that’s way bigger than football.
For the matchup I hope we take advantage of the rookie if he plays.

He will be ok - so they say. A pinched nerve.

 

[St.Fury]

Another interesting note about the Ravens O-Line, checking out the message boards this week, the fans seem to be very disappointed with the play of Center Matt Skura. Apparently he has had a couple of "F-graded" games this year and has shown to be a liability on strong interior rush.

Oooooo. Rankins gonna eat!

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

He will be ok - so they say. A pinched nerve.

Good. ?
Hope we abuse his back up to the tune of 4 sacks.

 

[BiloxiSaint1]

Update on this issue:

Lewis is OUT.

 

[Alaina]

They aren't gonna get anywhere with the run.

 

[abnrgr]

I doubt they start Brown at RT. He is terrible. Slow and soft. He’s all size. Baltimore yanked him in the Titans game.