Tag: 2024 Baltimore Ravens

It’s not rocket-science, Ravens HB Derrick Henry is just unstoppable

It’s not rocket-science, a heavy dosage of run with HB Derrick Henry gives the Baltimore Ravens the best chance of win games.

Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry is and should remain the primary weapon in offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s attack.

The Buffalo Bills are probably still having traumatic flashbacks from Henry, who finished week 4 with 199 rushing yards. Henry’s dominance allows tight-ends Isaiah Likely, Mark Andrews, and wide receiver Zay Flowers to thrive in the play-action pass game.

Henry has always been difficult to stop, but now he has a reputable reserve in Justice Hill to back him, and the best quarterback he’s ever played with in the NFL is Lamar Jackson. The endless weaponry with the  Ravens’ offensive personnel makes Henry even more dangerous.

It’s not rocket science. The Ravens’ use of 22 personnel and a heavy dosage of runs with Henry gives them the best chance of winning games.

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Are Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely the best TE duo in the NFL?

Not enough is said about the talents of all-pro Baltimore Ravens tight-end Mark Andrews and his reserve Isaiah Likely.

Not enough is said about the talents of all-pro Baltimore Ravens tight-end Mark Andrews and his reserve Isaiah Likely.

Last season, Likely stepped up big in the absence of Andrews, who sat out multiple weeks with a leg injury. Both tight-ends are sizable pass-catchers with the strength to do damage as run-blockers.


All logic suggests that offensive coordinator Todd Monken should opt for 12 personnel this season. With newly acquired running back Derrick Henry, Monken should think of ways to force the opposing defense into 3-4 and 4-3 and away from nickel-and-dime packages.

Likely, Andrews combined for 81 receptions and 11 touchdowns last season. These stats may have inflated had Andrews not missed eight regular season games. Both players fit ideally into the structure of the Ravens offense constructed around the running and play-action pass game.

With height, athleticism, and run-blocking physicality, Likely and Andrews are undoubtedly the best tight-end tandem in the NFL.

Ravens RB Justice Hill is still a vital component for offensive coordinator Todd Monken

The Baltimore Ravens have Derrick Henry but hat doesn’t mean Justice Hill won’t be a vital component to the offense this season.

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill produced four touchdowns under offensive coordinator Todd Monken last season. How will Monken deploy Hill with all-pro Derrick Henry now on the roster this season?

Monken will likely defer to quarterback Lamar Jackson when Henry isn’t getting his expected high-volume carries. However, that doesn’t mean Hill won’t be a vital component to the Ravens on offense.

Hill can be used deceptively in 21 personnel, operating as a pass catcher on short routes and screenplays. Moreover, Hill may be the best option for the Ravens on third down, especially in obvious passing situations.

Too fast for most opposing defensive linebackers, Hill will only improve by getting reps in training camp behind Henry. He’ll also be sharpened by lining up versus all-pro linebacker Roquan Smith.

Having played under numerous offensive coordinators, Hill will get a 2nd straight season with Monken, a coach well aware of his attributes. At age 26, Hill understands his role and is enthusiastic about a chance to get back to it this fall.

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely should see more snaps in 2024

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely may be the x-factor for the offense in 2024.

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely may be the x-factor for the offense in 2024.

Likely plays behind All-pro tight end Mark Andrews on the team depth chart but has a big-play ability that cannot be overstated. Considering this, should the Ravens frequent more two tight-end sets on offense this season?

With running back Derrick Henry acquired, offensive coordinator Todd Monken may deploy the usage of more play-action and 12 personnel.

Andrews missed eight games due to injury last season and Likely was excellent in his absence. With Monken already aiming to get Henry 300-plus carries this season, it would be sensible to use two tight-end sets that include Likely.

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Likely made 30 receptions on 40 targets last year and played all 17 games. Likely deserves credit for his run blocking on an offense that ranked No. 1 in the NFL In rush yards per game.

Ultimately, Andrews and Likely should spend more time on the field as a tandem and not separately. 12 personnel would create play-action opportunities and assure physical run-blocking for quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Henry.

Ravens’ rookie CB Nate Wiggins has great NFL potential

Can the Baltimore Ravens turn rookie defensive back Nate Wiggins into an NFL tstar?

The Baltimore Ravens have a history of developing all-pro defensive players in the NFL. Hopefully, the team can bring the potential of rookie defensive back Nate Wiggins into full fruition

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With safety Geno Stone having departed to the Cincinnati Bengals and defensive back Ronald Darby signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Ravens need Wiggins to complement by playing the opposite side of defensive back Marlon Humphrey. Wiggins has the speed, youth, and length needed to compete at the NFL level but will need to hit the weight room as he prepares to face some very physical wide receivers in the NFL.

Wiggins had an exceptional NCAA season in 2024, producing 28 total tackles and six pass deflections. Wiggins’ slim build and huge wingspan allow him to play as a pest in jump ball situations. He is already fairly tall at six-foot-two and will get a chance to bulk up with the aid of the Ravens’ strength and conditioning staff.

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Wiggins should be motivated to play for a franchise known for having a history of defensive success. Wiggins will have all off-season to condition himself for play on the biggest stage of his young promising career this fall.

Ravens select Iowa State CB T.J. Tampa with pick No. 130 overall in 2024 NFL draft

Ravens select Iowa State CB T.J. Tampa with pick No. 130 overall in 2024 NFL draft

The Ravens have added multiple cornerbacks in the NFL draft after selecting Iowa State cornerback T.J. Tampa with pick No. 130 overall.

Mel Kiper Jr. called this “one of the steals of the draft,” Tampa is already familiar with Nate Wiggins after they were roommates at the NFL scouting combine.

Tampa was the sixth-ranked cornerback on Kiper’s final rankings and was the 38th-best prospect overall.

Tampa and Wiggins bring speed, depth, and athleticism to a secondary, with Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Stephens, and Arthur Maulet as the top cornerbacks on the depth chart. Last season, Tampa allowed one touchdown on nearly 400 coverage snaps, and he exits Iowa State with 24 career pass breakups.