Starting Offensive Line Is Still Not Etched in Stone
Andrew Vorhees (left guard), Daniel Faalele (right guard) and Roger Rosengarten (right tackle) started and saw significant action. That may indicate that they are the favorites to start Week 1, however Head Coach John Harbaugh wanted to evaluate the film before making any declarations.
Vorhees was beaten for a third-down sack on the Ravens’ opening drive. The Ravens averaged just 2.4 yards per carry on the ground, and starting running back Owen Wright had eight carries for nine yards.
Patrick Mekari started at center with Pro Bowler Tyler Linderbaum not playing. However, Ben Cleveland made a major mistake when he sent an errant snap past Johnson, who wasn’t expecting the ball to be snapped, and resulted in a turnover.
Cleveland may still be the favorite to be the backup center, but Harbaugh, new Offensive Line Coach George Warhop, and the entire staff will have plenty to weigh as they decide on the offensive line pecking order.
“You’ve got to go back and watch the tape,” Harbaugh said. “There were some good plays and some bad plays.”
Undrafted Rookies Are Shining
It was a strong game for three undrafted rookies – quarterback Emory Jones, wide receiver Dayton Wade and safety Beau Brade.
Wade and Jones hooked up for a third-quarter touchdown they’ll long remember. After a stop-and-go move that froze Falcons cornerback Anthony Johnson, Wade exploded downfield and hauled in a beautiful toss from Wade. While Wade has made himself noticed during training camp, he and Jones are both longshots to make the 53-man roster.
However, Wade (two catches, 67 yards) has led the Ravens in receiving yards in both preseason games. If he continues to make plays, it will only help his chances to find a landing spot in the NFL somewhere.
Meanwhile, Brade led the defense with eight tackles and nearly made a diving…
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