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Ravens OLB Tyus Bowser explains how he’d describe ‘Steelers Week’ to rookies like OLB Odafe Oweh

Ravens outside linebacker Tyus Bowser shared what he would tell the rookies, especially Odafe Oweh about the Ravens-Steelers rivalry

In Week 13, the Baltimore Ravens travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers in another tough AFC North matchup. Pittsburgh hasn’t played up to the standards of the Steelers of years past and they’ve been struggling this season, but you better believe that they will put up a fight against Baltimore in what has turned into one of the best rivalries in the NFL.

When speaking to the media, outside linebacker Tyus Bowser was asked how he’d explain the Ravens-Steelers rivalry to young players like rookie Odafe Oweh. Bowser gave an in-depth answer on the week.

“I would tell them, ‘It’s going to be a brawl.’ The Steelers are a great team, especially when we play them, and they’ve always been that way, and it always will be that way. For him [Odafe Oweh] going into Pittsburgh, especially with fans coming back this year, it’s going to be a whole new experience compared to last year. So, for the young guy, it’s going to be exciting for him, and I know he’s going to be ready for it.””I would tell them, ‘It’s going to be a brawl.’ The Steelers are a great team, especially when we play them, and they’ve always been that way, and it always will be that way. For him [Odafe Oweh] going into Pittsburgh, especially with fans coming back this year, it’s going to be a whole new experience compared to last year. So, for the young guy, it’s going to be exciting for him, and I know he’s going to be ready for it.”

It’s going to be fun seeing what the Baltimore defense can do to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense with hopefully the returns of defensive lineman Calais Campbell and cornerback Jimmy Smith. Without those two on Sunday night, the Ravens defense played well, so to get those players back would help the unit even more.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh comments on performance of OLB Tyus Bowser in 2021

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talked about the performance of outside linebacker Tyus Bowser in 2021

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Tyus Bowser has been stepping up his play in his last few games and it showed in the team’s 16-10 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. He finished the game with four total tackles, a sack, and a pass defended as well as a key game-winning stop on Cleveland tight end David Njoku.

Head coach John Harbaugh was asked about Bowser’s performance during the 2021 season, praising the fifth-year player for what he’s done this year in a multitude of roles.

“…He’s just been a steady, really good player all season. Then to finish the game in a different variety of ways is probably very appropriate; he’s rushed the passer, he’s played the run, he’s covered, [and] he’s been a spy. He’s doing everything, and then he finished the game for us. So, he’ll be the closer, I’m sure, in this game for the award.”

It seems like general manager Eric DeCosta made the right decision by re-signing Bowser in the offseason as opposed to paying players such as Matthew Judon or Yannick Ngakoue. Bowser’s deal looks like a steal right now, and the outside linebacker is just beginning to hit his stride in year five.

6 Ravens the Colts must game plan for in Week 5

These Ravens must be in the game plan for the Colts in Week 5.

The Indianapolis Colts return to Monday Night Football for the first time since 2019 when they got thrashed by the Saints in New Orleans. Carson Wentz and company have a tough test this time around as they head to Baltimore to take on the Ravens.

While the Ravens have looked strong in the early parts of the season, they have shown signs of weakness. If Indy wants to come away with a win, here are five Ravens they must game plan for in Week 5:

Instant analysis of Ravens’ 23-7 win over Broncos in Week 4

We dive into an instant analysis of the Ravens’ 23-7 win over the Broncos

The Baltimore Ravens made a statement in Week 4 of the 2021 season, coming out with a 20-7 win over the previously undefeated Denver Broncos. Baltimore moves to 3-1 on the season with a prime-time matchup with Indianapolis Colts on deck in Week 5.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson impressed once again, completing 22-of-37 passes for 316 yards and one touchdown. He also carried the ball seven times for 28 yards. He was effective and efficient, an even with the run game not working for most of the game (3.4 yards per carry), Jackson led Baltimore to victory with his arm.

Wide receiver Marquise Brown had a bounce-back game in Week 4 after his three drop performance against the Detroit Lions in Week 3, finishing the contest against Denver with four catches for 94 yards and an incredible 49-yard touchdown. Wide receiver James Proche II and tight end Mark Andrews also had a solid games through the air.

On defense, the Ravens held Denver to just 4.3 yards per play and 3-of-14 on third down. After struggling for much of the first quarter, the Baltimore defense stepped their game up, which helped the offense gain momentum back as well. There were still a few tackling issues that were present, but overall it was a solid performance.

Things looked bleak over the first 15 minutes of the game, but the Ravens once again showed resiliency on their way to a rather dominant showing against a team that had earned an undefeated record prior to the loss that they took at the hands of Baltimore.

8 players to watch during Ravens’ Week 1 preseason game vs. Saints

The Baltimore Ravens will soon have a great chance to see how some of their practice standouts will perform in live game action. The team will face the New Orleans Saints on Saturday in their first preseason game of the 2021 season, which is another step to figuring out who will make Baltimore’s 53-man roster.

There will be plenty of players to keep an eye on over the course of the preseason, especially those who are on the roster bubble. Through a few weeks of training camp practices there have been those who have helped their stock and those who have hurt it.

Let’s dive into eight players to keep an eye on during the Ravens’ Saturday preseason game against New Orleans.

Edge rusher named Ravens’ biggest spot up for grabs during 2021 training camp by Bleacher Report

The Baltimore Ravens are able to stay competitive year in and year out due to their roster depth and talented playmakers. They can withstand unfortunate injuries at multiple positions, and how deep they are also means that they can keep their players fresh throughout games and the entire season as well.

When listing out the biggest spot up for grabs during 2021 training camp for each NFL team, Maurice Moten of Bleacher Report identified the edge rusher position as his choice for Baltimore. Moten acknowledged that the Ravens lost multiple talented pass rushers in free agency such as Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue, but highlighted players who could earn big roles during training camp at the position, including Tyus Bowser and Pernell McPhee.

“Tyus Bowser, a 2017 second-rounder, will likely line up as the strong-side linebacker. In March, the Ravens signed him to a four-year extension worth $22 million with $12 million guaranteed. Pernell McPhee could hold off a trio of developing players on the opposite side after starting in 13 contests last year.”

Moten also talked about Baltimore’s two edge rushers that they selected in the 2021 draft with Odafe Oweh and Daelin Hayes.

“The Ravens selected Odafe Oweh in the first round of this year’s draft. The rookie may take on a big role, though he could back up Bowser while developing his pass-rushing skills. As a collegian, the Penn State product recorded seven sacks…As a rookie fifth-rounder, Daelin Hayes has an outside shot to emerge, but he turned some heads during the spring with simulated sacks at practice.”

Finally, Moten mentioned Jaylon Ferguson, who with a strong training camp and preseason could earn a big role for himself.

“Jaylon Ferguson, who’s the all-time NCAA sack leader, hasn’t translated his pass-rushing potential into significant production yet. He’s recorded just 4.5 sacks in two seasons, but the Louisiana Tech product will have a prime opportunity to break out with a pathway to more snaps on the edge.”

How the edge rusher position performs for the Ravens will be a key in how successful this team can be in 2021. The group has a high ceiling, and if they can rush the passer at a high level, the sky’s the limit for Baltimore’s defense. Training camp should provide plenty of opportunities for the Ravens’ edge defenders to separate themselves from the pack, and the team will certainly get a good look at what they have at the position over the coming weeks.

Bleacher Report says loss of pass rushers should be Ravens’ biggest regret of 2021 offseason

The Baltimore Ravens lost Matthew Judon, Yannick Ngakoue and Jihad Ward during the offseason. Bleacher Report says it’s their biggest regret

The Baltimore Ravens will be relying on a plethora of talent to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks in 2021. However, a lot of that talent is relatively unproven at the edge rusher position after the team lost Matthew Judon, Yannick Ngakoue, and Jihad Ward in 2021 free agency.

Players like Tyus Bowser, Jaylon Ferguson and Odafe Oweh will most likely be asked to make up the production that the team lost during the offseason. When looking at one big regret that every NFL team should have from the 2021 offseason, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report highlighted the losses of both Judon and Ngakoue for Baltimore.

“The Baltimore Ravens did help reload their pass rush by drafting edge-defender Odafe Oweh in the first round. However, that move only came after Baltimore lost pass-rushers Matt Judon and Yannick Ngakoue in free agency.

Judon signed with the New England Patriots, while Ngakoue landed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The issue isn’t necessarily that Baltimore let either Judon or Ngakoue get away. It’s that both left. The two were responsible for nine of the Ravens’ 39 sacks in 2020. Losing Judon is particularly regrettable, though, as he was a defensive mainstay with 15.5 sacks and 63 quarterback pressures over the last two seasons.”

It probably wasn’t ideal for the Ravens to lose both pass rushers. It wasn’t likely that Baltimore was going to be able to retain either due to the fact that they were expected to demand big contracts on the open market. Both ended up signing big-money deal with their new teams, and if the Ravens were to match either contract, it would have put them in a tough spot financially. Even if the team wanted to retain one or both of Judon and Ngakoue, their contracts or even sometimes spotty production likely contributed to their departures.

Knox lays out the fact that if Baltimore struggles to pressure opposing quarterbacks, their Super Bowl aspirations will become a lot more difficult to achieve.

“Baltimore looks like a Super Bowl contender in 2021, but a title will prove difficult if the Ravens struggle to pressure opposing passers.”

The Ravens certainly believes in the pass rushers on their roster, and rightfully so. Players like Bowser, Ferguson, and Oweh can thrive if put in the right situations, and with increased roles could certainly provide plenty of pressure from the outside. However, if they don’t produce as the Ravens anticipate, it could provide unanticipated problems for their defensive unit.

Ravens left off of best edge defender list by Pro Football Focus

The Baltimore Ravens lost a trio of productive edge rushers during the 2021 offseason. They saw none of their edge rushers on a list by PFF

The Baltimore Ravens lost three edge defenders during the 2021 offseason in Matthew Judon, Yannick Ngakoue, and Jihad Ward. While the team did re-sign Tyus Bowser and Pernell McPhee, as well as draft Odafe Oweh and Daelin Hayes, the edge position is somewhat of a question mark heading into the season.

When ranking his top 32 edge defenders entering the 2021 season, Ben Linsey of Pro Football Focus didn’t put any Baltimore players on the list, omitting names like Bowser and Oweh. However, both Ngakoue and Judon were present. Ngakoue was ranked at No. 24, while Judon came in at No. 31. Linsey’s description of Ngakoue’s ranking is as follows.

“Ngakoue should give some new life to the pass rush under first-year defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. He has recorded at least 42 pressures in each of his first five NFL seasons, with pass-rushing grades of 74.5 or higher in each of the past four years. Ngakoue just hasn’t quite gotten back to the dominance he flashed in 2017 as a pass-rusher, nor has he graded above 60.0 in any season against the run.”

Linsey also went into detail about what made him place Judon at No. 31.

“The addition of Judon was just one piece of the puzzle to a revamped front seven in New England this offseason — a transformation that was overshadowed by some of the big moves on offense. Judon is coming off four seasons of steady contribution in Baltimore, grading between 66.0 and 69.2 on at least 600 defensive snaps in every season since 2017.”

While no Ravens edge defenders made Linsey’s list, that doesn’t mean that the team doesn’t have talent at the position. They could even add more, as it’s thought that Baltimore could sign veteran pass rusher Justin Houston. Even though the Ravens will be relying on some unproven players, their talent could shine through and surprise some people in 2021.

Bleacher Report names Tyus Bowser as Ravens’ best-kept secret

The Baltimore Ravens will be relying on Tyus Bowser for a big year in 2021. He was named as the Ravens’ best-kept secret by Bleacher Report

The Baltimore Ravens lost a few talented edge players during the 2021 offseason in Matthew Judon, Yannick Ngakoue, and Jihad Ward. In order to replace their production, the team will be relying on both new and returning players to take on big roles and make an immediate impact.

One of those players is Tyus Bowser, who returned to Baltimore on a four year, $24m contract. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report put together a list of the best-kept secrets on all 32 NFL teams, and for the Ravens, Bowser was his choice. When explaining why, Knox pointed to Bowser’s ability to contribute on both defense and on special teams.

“Fifth-year linebacker Tyus Bowser has never been to a Pro Bowl, but Ravens fans know he is still a valuable rotational piece. A second-round pick out of Houston in 2017, Bowser has played at least 40 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the past two seasons. He has also been a regular contributor on special teams.”

Knox also shed light on Bowser’s breakout 2020 season, where he was able to take a big step forward and perform extremely well.

“In 2020, Bowser finished the season with 34 total tackles, two sacks, five passes defended and three interceptions. He allowed an opposing quarterback rating of just 42.2.”

Over the course of his four year career, Bowser has accumulated 80 total tackles, 10.5 sacks, and four interceptions. His versatility is an asset for Baltimore’s defense, as he can rush the quarterback, set the edge, and drop back into coverage at a high level. He is going to be called upon to take on a much bigger role in 2021, so the Ravens’ “best-kept secret” could become much more well known over the course of the upcoming season.

Ravens’ free agent pass rushing options beginning to dwindle

The Baltimore Ravens could look to sign a veteran pass rusher in free agency. However, their options are slowly dwindling

The Baltimore Ravens lost a good amount of production from the edge position during the 2021 offseason. The team saw Matthew Judon, Yannick Ngakoue, and Jihad Ward leave in free agency, creating a huge need at pass rusher.

While the Ravens did end up re-signing edge defenders Tyus Bowser and Pernell McPhee, along with draft Odafe Oweh and Daelin Hayes, Baltimore doesn’t have a ton of pass rushing juice from the position right now. Even throwing in third-year edge Jaylon Ferguson doesn’t do much to ease some of the concerns that many have felt about the Ravens’ pass rush heading into the season.

Baltimore has explored outside options to help their ability to get to the quarterback, including visiting with former Colts edge rusher Justin Houston. However, the veteran options are slowly dwindling as players begin to find new homes after the 2021 NFL draft. Former Washington Football Team edge defender Ryan Kerrigan is the latest pass rusher to go off of the board, signing with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.

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With Kerrigan now officially off of the market, that leaves the Ravens with only a few veteran pass rusher options remaining, with the biggest names including Houston, Melvin Ingram, and Olivier Vernon. Baltimore could opt to not sign an outside free agent and roll with who they already have, especially if they feel confident that players like Bowser, Ferguson, and Oweh can provide better production than some people anticipate.

When looking at the statistics for the edge defenders that the Ravens currently have on their roster, the combination of Bowser, McPhee, and Ferguson have combined for 52 sacks in 15 seasons between the three. For comparison, Houston has 97.5 sacks in his 10 year career. Oweh and Hayes don’t factor into the equation because they both haven’t played in and NFL game.

Overall, the Ravens have plenty of talent at the edge position. However, despite having players who can set the edge and drop back into coverage, right now it doesn’t seem like the team has any pure pass rushers who can be 10-12 sack players. That’s not to say that the pass rushers currently on Baltimore’s roster can’t develop into a sack artist with increased snaps, but the safer option could be to add a veteran who has proven that they can get to the quarterback consistently.