Kickoff Primer: An instant guide to the 2016 Baltimore Ravens
AFC Previews
BUF | MIA | NE | NYJ
BAL | CIN | CLE | PIT
HOU | IND | JAX | TEN
DEN | KC | OAK | SD
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DAL | NYG | PHI | WAS
CHI | DET | GB | MIN
ATL | CAR | NO | TB
ARI | LA | SF | SEA
Baltimore Ravens
| 2015 Record | 2015 Finish |
|---|---|
| 5-11 | 3rd in AFC North |
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: John Harbaugh
Offensive Coordinator: Marc Trestman
Defensive Coordinator: Dean Pees
Key Additions
- S Eric Weddle
- WR Mike Wallace
- OT Ronnie Stanley (first round)
- CB Jerraud Powers
- LB Kamalei Correa (second round)
Key Departures
- RB Justin Forsett
- OG Kelechi Osemele
- OT Eugene Monroe
- LB Daryl Smith
- LB Arthur Brown
- LB Courtney Upshaw
- S Will Hill
- QB Matt Schaub
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Projected Starting Lineup
| Position | Starter |
|---|---|
| WR | Steve Smith |
| WR | Kamar Aiken |
| WR | Mike Wallace |
| LT | Ronnie Stanley |
| LG | John Urschel |
| C | Jeremy Zuttah |
| RG | Marshal Yanda |
| RT | Ricky Wagner |
| TE | Crockett Gilmore |
| QB | Joe Flacco |
| RB | Javorius Allen |
| Position | Starter |
|---|---|
| DT | Timmy Jernigan |
| NT | Brandon Williams |
| DE | Lawrence Guy |
| OLB | Terrell Suggs |
| ILB | C.J. Mosley |
| ILB | Zach Orr |
| OLB | Elvis Dumervil |
| CB | Shareece Wright |
| S | Eric Weddle |
| S | Lardarius Webb |
| CB | Jimmy Smith |
Questions to Answer
- Will the new-look offensive line be able to keep Joe Flacco healthy for the entire season?
- Can an influx of new and returning veterans make this defense a top-5 unit once again?
- Are head coach John Harbaugh and Flacco on the hot seat if the season flounders?
Best-case Scenario
The Ravens return to prominence on the strength of a revamped defense, and the return of Joe Flacco, who missed six games last season with a torn ACL, stabilizes a shaky offense. The return of Steve Smith and Terrell Suggs bodes well, in addition to Eric Weddle coming aboard. This will be a very different looking team in 2016 should they stay healthy.
Worst-case Scenario
The injury trend continues and the Ravens are forced to appeal to backups once again. Already losing tight end Ben Watson for the season and running back Kenneth Dixon for at least September, the Ravens need key contributors to remain on the field. This is a top-heavy roster that isn't designed to handle a barrage of injuries, and if their veterans falter and rookies continue to bust, this team will bottom out and may need a complete rebuild.