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Here’s why we’re excited about the Baltimore RavensThese past few years the Ravens have broken the hearts of their fans in the waning minutes of the season. When everything’s been on the line http://www.ravenscheapstores.com/alex-lewis-jersey-cheap , they’ve come up big, yet collapsed and missed the postseason. But the 2018 season feels different.Joe Flacco isn’t throwing to players who need to develop. He’s surrounded by big-name receivers such as Michael Crabtree, John Brown and Willie Snead IV. Since 2012, Joe’s seen a revolving receiving unit that hasn’t lived up to expectations. But now, the team spent money and draft picks to give the quarterback everything he needs to succeed.Joe’s known as a player who throws frequently to his tight ends, so the team went out and spent a first- and third-round pick signing two new capable starters. Both Hayden Hurst and Mark Andrews are looking great, which means this offense has no excuse. The weapons are there, the line looks solid and Joe’s been throwing heat in practice against a strong defense.No longer do I expect this team to lean on the run-game and hope for Alex Collins to make something from nothing. They have Crabtree, Brown and Snead IV to move the chains and score points. There’s a chance a few games will be out of reach for the opponent by the fourth quarter, which isn’t common in Ravens’ games. Rather than pray Justin Tucker can kick 12 points on the board or the defense gets a turnover in the red-zone to stave off a comeback, we can see touchdowns from receivers. We can cheer as the team leads by two or more possessions with only minutes to spare. The offense isn’t the only reason to be excited, though it’s hard not to focus only on their new additions. The defense didn’t lose anything other than their prevent-defense running coordinator, Dean Pees. In fact, they added players. Tavon Young, one of the best rookie corners back in 2016, returns with tenacity. He’s intercepted Flacco, Lamar Jackson and Robert Griffin III in practice. He’s winning everything from 1-on-1 battles to live-action play. His addition, combined with the already strong secondary featuring Jimmy Smith Youth Willie Snead IV Jersey , Eric Weddle, Marlon Humphrey, Tony Jefferson and Brandon Carr leave this team capable of covering any offense in the league.Even more exciting, to me, comes the development of the pass-rushers, namely Matt Judon and Tim Williams. Judon’s looking like the heir to the Terrell Suggs throne. His development went from a few sacks to big-time pressures and stops in both the running and passing game. Watching Tim Williams also become a threat with his moves on the outside leave this team with a possible surplus at pass-rusher, something every coach dreams of. There will be times we could see Za’Darius Smith, Suggs, Judon, Williams and even Tyus Bowser on plays to punish the quarterback. I believe this is possible because unlike Pees, Don ‘Wink’ Martindale isn’t afraid to bring the heat. He’s known as a more aggressive play-calling coordinator. If he has the secondary capable of playing man coverage, combined with a front seven with blitz-package skills, he’s going to dial up the heat against opposing offenses.I also can’t forget to mention the best kicker in NFL history, Justin Tucker. Any time this team is within forty yards of the endzone, Tucker’s in range. When the offense does stagnate, which happens to nearly all teams, they can’t score points. Meanwhile, the Ravens just need a single punt to flip the field and a turnover to add three points to their total. It’s unfair how far Tucker can kick from with the accuracy he does. Crossing mid-field is demoralizing to other defenses because they know Tucker and the wolf-pack are ready to set up and score.Yes Cheap Marshal Yanda Jersey , there are many reasons to be excited for the following years, namely Lamar Jackson and the rookies, but this season isn’t a wash. Joe looks great, the receivers can catch and the defense is improving. This is a great time to be a Baltimore Ravens fan.Ravens 53-man roster prediction: Preseason edition The Baltimore Ravens are almost halfway through the preseason, and their final 53-man roster is beginning to take shape. There are plenty of developments that could change the current roster outlook, but with two games in the rearview mirror, below is my 53-man roster projection:Quarterbacks (2)Joe FlaccoLamar JacksonAnalysis: Robert Griffin III and Josh Woodrum both miss the cut. Griffin III will not make this decision easy for Baltimore as he has strung together a solid preseason thus far, but the Ravens can not afford to keep a third quarterback on the 53-man roster.Running backs (3)Alex CollinsJavorius AllenGus EdwardsAnalysis: Kenneth Dixon has struggled to stay healthy throughout his entire NFL career, which will force Baltimore to move on. He returned to practice this week, but he did not play in their second preseason game against the Rams. Dixon is on the roster bubble at this point, and he has a ton to prove. Fullback (1)Patrick Ricard*Analysis: Ricard has without a doubt earned his spot. He has an asterisk next to his name because he is also a defensive tackle and has impressed in reps there as well. Wide receivers (7)Michael CrabtreeWillie Snead John BrownChris MooreJaleel ScottJordan LasleyTim WhiteAnalysis: It was difficult to find a way to keep seven receivers, but White is set to be the team’s primary returner, which could force Baltimore’s hand. Breshad Perriman is the most notable cut, and he could still make the roster, but at this point, he has more to prove.Tight ends (3)Mark AndrewsHayden Hurst Nick BoyleAnalysis: Maxx Williams currently finds himself on the outside looking in. Vince Mayle is primarily a special teamer, who does not provide enough value offensively to be worth considering. While Darren Waller has flashed throughout his career, he will still need time to adjust to the NFL game again Cheap Justin Tucker Jersey , and he will likely land on the practice squad.Offensive line (8)Ronnie StanleyAlex LewisMatt SkuraMarshal YandaOrlando Brown Jr.James HurstJermaine EluemunorNico SiragusaAnalysis: Bradley Bozeman is the most notable cut, but he will be stashed on Baltimore’s roster one way or another. He had an impressive game against the Rams, and he could still make the roster, however, at this point, he is on the wrong side of the roster bubble.Defensive line (6)Brandon WilliamsBrent UrbanWillie HenryMichael PierceChris WormleyZach SielerAnalysis: Bronson Kaufusi had a good showing in the Hall of Fame Game, but struggled against the Rams. He has been a disappointment for the Ravens, and although it is tough to release an early-round pick in his third year, Baltimore will have to cut the chord on him. Carl Davis could be traded, but he does not have a spot on Baltimore’s stout defensive line considering the emergence of Ricard.Linebackers (9)C.J. MosleyPatrick OnwuasorKenny YoungKamalei CorreaTim WilliamsTerrell SuggsTyus BowserMatthew JudonZa’Darius SmithAnalysis: Albert McClellan was once considered the leader of Baltimore’s special teams unit, but he has struggled defensively. The Ravens have plenty of other players who can take his role on special teams. Kamalei Correa is the last linebacker to make the team, and it is mainly because he provides more value defensively than McClellan.Cornerbacks (6)Jimmy SmithMarlon HumphreyBrandon CarrTavon YoungMaurice CanadyAnthony AverettAnalysis: Jaylen Hill is expected to start the regular season on the PUP list, which made Baltimore’s decision at cornerback rather easy. The Ravens have great depth in the secondary for the second consecutive season, which will not allow a UDFA defensive back to make the roster.Safeties (5)Eric WeddleTony JeffersonChuck ClarkDeShon ElliottAnthony Levine Sr. Analysis: Kai Nacua and Bennett Jackson have both flashed during training camp and the preseason, but Baltimore is too deep in the secondary to add another player. Special teams (3)Justin TuckerMorgan CoxSam KochAnalysis: Kaare Vedvik has been impressive, but the Ravens can’t keep two kickers on the roster.