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My fellow draftniks - I like Yanda as a RT or LG, but I consider it a stretch to see him as a LT behind Ogden...any thoughts?Baltimore Ravens Overview 2007
-- William Duda, Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have managed to stay out of the limelight for quite some time. Even after finishing a solid 13-3 at the end of the 2006 season, to many onlookers it was only a matter of time before the aging black birds met their demise.
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After having dealt with injuries to Mulitalo and venerable Pro Bowler Jonathan Ogden last season, it only made sense to secure the offensive front five. Although the young replacements did an upstanding job, giving up only up 17 sacks last season, Newsome is again planning for the future.
And the future is now.
Newsome utilized the Ravens first pick to select Ben Grubbs, a 6’3”, 313 lbs. offensive guard out of Auburn. Much like Chris Chester, whom the Ravens drafted in 2006, Grubbs is a former tight end converted to offensive guard. This equates to two very quick and athletic guards who will begin to change the face of Baltimore’s traditionally bruising offensive unit.
The Ravens used their third pick to select Marshall Yanda, a 6’4”, 304 lbs. offensive guard out of Iowa. Yanda intrigued the Ravens for two reasons: His athleticism as well as his versatility. Although listed as a guard, Yanda has the ability to play tackle as well, offering relief to Ogden on an as needed basis.
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Look for the Ravens to surprise in 2007 with a much-improved offense, ala Brian Billick’s days as an offensive guru in Minnesota. If the defense can turn in a stellar performance again this season, we may have a preview of the AFC Championship game when New England rolls into Baltimore on December 3rd.