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Ravens OC Greg Roman says it’s ‘tremendous’ to have OT Ronnie Stanley back at full health

Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said it’s “tremendous” to have offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley back at full health

The Baltimore Ravens managed to make the playoffs in spite of injuries and subpar play in certain areas that have plagued them over the course of the 2022 season. However, they are heading into their Wild Card matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals with their starting offensive line completely intact.

Offensive coordinator Greg Roman addressed the Ravens’ health up front in his comments to the media, letting it be known that having offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley back at full strength is a major plus. When asked about the impact that Stanley has on the team’s offense, he made it clear that the tackle’s presence gives his unit a major edge.

“It’s tremendous; it makes a big difference,” Roman explained. “Anytime you can have five linemen out there that you don’t have to worry about, that’s a huge deal – just ask a lot of teams – run and passing game. It can really affect it. So, we just have to get ready and play our best football this Sunday.”

While most of the talk this week has been about Lamar Jackson’s status for the Ravens’ bout against Cincinnati, Stanley’s inclusion into the starting lineup has made a serious difference ever since returning in Week 5, and he’ll look to continue his strong play against talented Bengals pass rushers.

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Notre Dame OT Eichenberg is A Top 2021 NFL Draft Prospect

Irish offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg should be hearing his named called early in next years NFL Draft.

Notre Dame offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg could have left early to the NFL this past season but opted to return for his final season with the Irish. If he had decided to leave, most likely would have been either a first-round pick or at worst a second rounder.

By staying for his redshirt senior year, Eichenberg will add on to the 26 starts under his belt this upcoming season. Viewed as the leader of the offensive line, the left tackle will lead a group that returns everyone and should be viewed as one of the best groups in the nation.

Looking ahead to the 2021 draft, Eichenberg will not a have a decision to make at the end of the year, but NFL teams will. College Football News named Eichenberg as the 15th ranked best player regardless of position who will be selected next year. The third offensive lineman on the list behind Oregon’s Penei Sewell and Standfords Walker Little, the Irish star should hear his name called early.

Pete Fuitak, the publisher of CFN, does see some issue’s NFL teams might see in Eichenberg as “he’s not as massive as some might like, and he’ll likely be just behind the prototype-looking tackles at the top of the 2021 NFL Draft.” Regardless of any nitpicking NFL teams may do regarding the tackle, Eichenberg is still in line to join the likes of Mike McGlinchey and Ronnie  as Notre Dame tackles selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.