The offensive line has been the most significant talking point surrounding the Ravens after an 0-2 start to the season. The decision to replace three starting offensive linemen from a season ago is off to a shaky start for the Ravens, particularly on the right side of the line. Daniel Faalele has struggled at right guard, while veteran Patrick Mekari has had a challenging two games at right tackle.
Mekari has played most of the snaps at right tackle so far, but rookie second-round pick Roger Rosengarten has seen playing time and has been part of a rotation through the first two outings. Rosengarten’s performance in Week 2 against star defensive end Maxx Crosby turned heads, leading to many questioning why the rookie should not be the full-time starter at right tackle from now on.
One such person questioning the reluctance to start Rosengarten is former NFL defensive end Chris Long. Long remarked on The Green Light With Chris Long podcast that the rookie was able to hold his own against Crosby on passing plays compared to Mekari.
Chris Long on Ravens’ OT Roger Rosengarten
“This guy Rosengarten, he comes in and I’m like ‘Holy s*** is he blocking Maxx Crosby a little bit”…Then they yank him…When he’s in, nothing catastrophic happens…What I saw was a guy who’s ready to play” pic.twitter.com/dXy9RYlIZz
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) September 19, 2024
Check out these three 1-on-1 Roger Rosengarten reps vs. Maxx Crosby.
This is a rookie playing in his second NFL game vs. one of the league’s top defensive linemen. pic.twitter.com/ldJV1GsseO
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) September 17, 2024
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh hinted at potential changes in the starting lineup on the offensive line this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
