The Screen Game Can Help Take Pressure Off the Offensive Line

If one were to ask The Dude how the Ravens' offensive line has played so far this preseason, he might say "ah, you know, strikes and gutters, ups and downs."

After all, the re-tooled O-line has shown improvement compared to last season... but that's also not saying very much. I do think that the run blocking has improved substantially, but unfortunately the pass blocking hasn't shown nearly as much promise.

On an individual level, Ricky Wagner is still making his way through the learning curve, and Eugene Monroe is playing well below expectation right now. Even Kelechi Osemele has made his share of mistakes. And then there's the issue of running backs trying to pass block, which hasn't been a pretty sight.

All told, the Ravens' pass blocking has looked rough this summer... and I don't anticipate them finding a miraculous fix before the start of the regular season, either.

How to get the most out of Kyle Juszczyk

After sitting behind Vonta Leach for a season, the fourth round fullback from Harvard is poised to assume a big role in the 2014 Ravens offense.

Coming out of college, fans were excited about his versatility - although many were perplexed as to why a franchise would select any fullback with the 130th pick in the draft.

In spite of this conjecture, we can assume that Juszczyk will get far more snaps this coming season compared to the four he received in 2013. That's because his skill set - if used properly - can give the Ravens offense the extra edge it needs to compete for an AFC North title.

Flacco's Interceptions: Second Interception VS Denver Broncos

Week 1 Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos

12: 26 left in 4th Quarter Baltimore 17, Denver 42

4th and 1

The play call: 

The Ravens are looking for a quick yard to pick up the first down, so Ray Rice runs a quick out route. Brandon Stokley and Torrey Smith run in routes on the other side of the field, with Dallas Clark and Marlon Brown both running go routes with outside releases.

Where does Justin Forsett fit in the Ravens offense?

Justin Forsett, the seventh year running back from California, was brought in as a veteran free agent in order to soften the transition from the Cameron/Caldwell offense to Gary Kubiak's zone blocking/West Coast attack.  We can assume he will be called upon to spell Bernard Pierce in the first two regular season games due to Ray Rice's 2-game suspension.  Can he hold up?  If so, what can he provide?

I watched the film of all of Forsett's carries and receptions that I have access to (2012-2013; 69 carries, 18 receptions) to get an idea of how he will be used during the coming season.

Do the Baltimore Ravens Really Value Their Draft Picks More Than Most NFL Teams?

It’s the puzzle-making time of year for NFL general managers as they start whittling down their 90-man rosters into a squad of just 53 players. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as choosing the 53 best men. GMs need to find the right mixture of veteran leaders, experienced contributors and youthful potential in order to build a winner—for both this season and the future.

Rookies have an interesting place in that process. Most players need a season or two before they are truly ready to become a starter or rotational player, so front offices need to decide how many roster spots they are willing to dedicate to prospects that aren’t going to play a significant role every Sunday.

The Baltimore Ravens are widely considered to be a team that places a great value on their draft picks—at least initially. That’s the party line that frequently gets tossed around by writers when they’re predicting what the final roster will look like.