Right tackle Roger Rosengarten is only a rookie, but his professionalism is already impressing Ronnie Stanley, the man at the opposite tackle position.
Rosengarten, the Baltimore Ravens second-round pick out of Washington, is likely the opening day starting right tackle.
While Stanley has been manning the left tackle position and thus protecting quarterback Lamar Jackson’s blind side for several years, he’s been slowed by injury and seen his effectiveness drop off these past couple of seasons.
The LT position is thought to be a wide-open competition, but Stanley will likely be the first choice. And according to him, his counterpart on the other side is very pro-ready.
“He’s going through those same things that any rookie would go through,” Stanley said after practice on Monday.
“Just adjusting to the speed, learning the new plays and what not, and as those things come along, the game will just slow down for him.”
Rosengarten is on a quick learning curve, as Stanley noted.
“All in all, Roger’s a pro,” the notable veteran continued.
“He’s a pro football player and he definitely belongs in the NFL.
“I see it in the way he prepares, thinks about the game, his IQ. Just his tenacity and the way he’s not scared to go after blocks, and he does it in a controlled way.”
If Stanley can get back to a level somewhat on par with where he was in his prime, and Rosengarten quickly lives up to his promise, then the Ravens OL could be very special.