Not enough is said about the talents of all-pro Baltimore Ravens tight-end Mark Andrews and his reserve Isaiah Likely.
“Just hungry.” @Mandrews_81’s mindset going into the season: pic.twitter.com/lnEbStRCoH
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 28, 2024
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.
Isaiah Likely 🟰 Baller pic.twitter.com/ZNlI2P6k3n
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) June 4, 2024
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.
Still thinking about the ball placement on this Lamar Jackson touchdown to Mark Andrews when the Ravens last played the Browns pic.twitter.com/uaw5QVbWGg
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) November 12, 2023
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.
