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2024 Outlook for Ravens RBs - The King Henry era is here! (1 Viewer)

Ravens placed RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) on injured reserve.​

The IR move for Dobbins was merely a formality after the lead back underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday. The team activated RB Gus Edwards off IR in a corresponding move, who should immediately step into the mix for early-down carries in Baltimore. Fantasy managers will likely need a viable backup outside of Baltimore considering the uncertain workload split between Edwards, Justice Hill, and Kenyan Drake.
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Oct 22, 2022, 4:31 PM ET
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Gus Edwards (hamstring) is not practicing Friday.​

Not even practicing in the lead up to Saturday is a bit scary for someone who was already dealing with ACL recovery. If not for the fact that the Ravens have been aggressive at times this season with guys they really need, we'd be concerned about Edwards getting ruled out on Saturday. If Edwards sat, we'd likely see a Kenyan Drake/Justice Hill RBBC on Monday night against the Saints.
SOURCE: Jamison Hensley on Twitter
Nov 4, 2022, 2:16 PM ET
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Ravens RB Kenyan Drake on Lamar Jackson's play style: 'It creates these crazy running lanes for us'

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"It starts with eight [Lamar Jackson] he's the playmaker of the team," Drake told Wyche. "He's his own check down so anytime he has the ball in his hands, he's lined up to make a big play. Obviously, with the players we have and in that room in general, anybody could have a big day. I had mine against the Giants. Justice [Hill]had his, Gus [Edwards] had his. Mike [Davis] is going to have his. Everybody is going to have their day and we are just going to keep taking turns and try to do everything we can to help this team win games."
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It's been a team contribution all around from the Ravens running backs and Jackson. The 2019 MVP quarterback is leading the team with 75 carries for 553 yards, the most by any signal-caller in 2022. This season, Baltimore has had three different rushing leaders in eight games.
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Before he played with Jackson, Drake spent two seasons in Arizona playing with Cardinals QB Kyler Murray. When asked to compare both talented young quarterbacks, the veteran running back shared the differences between the Pro Bowlers.
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"Yeah, they definitely have similarities and differences. Kyler, he's his own kind of playmaker in a sense as well," Drake said. "[Jackson] is just a game-breaker man. I feel like anytime somebody's in the backfield and the play kind of breaks down a D-lineman or safety that has a little bit more athletic ability, he just makes people look silly and it's amazing kind of just seeing it in person. Because seeing it on TV is one thing, but seeing it in person you're kind of tapping him on the back of the helmet like 'I don't know how you made that play but let's keep going.'"
Baltimore boasts the second-ranked rushing offense in the league heading into Week 9.
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Ravens signed RB Kenyan Drake to the team’s practice squad.
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Drake, released by the Colts in August, will return to Baltimore after seeing 109 carries and scoring four touchdowns for the Ravens in spot duty last season. Drake will likely play behind Justice Hill and Gus Edwards, but could see playing time if Hill or Edwards get banged up.
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Faust said:
Alex Caruso
Melvin Gordon (99% Available)

The Top 3 RBs for the Ravens are all hurt and Gordon led the team in touches Week 3

Which gives him a shot to be the RB1 on this team for the rest of the year

Since Justice Hill and Gus Edwards have never been lead NFL RBs for a full year
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Am I rostering Keaton Mitchell in my IR spot for no reason then? I haven’t heard jack about this dude.
 
Doubles said:
Faust said:
Alex Caruso
Melvin Gordon (99% Available)

The Top 3 RBs for the Ravens are all hurt and Gordon led the team in touches Week 3

Which gives him a shot to be the RB1 on this team for the rest of the year

Since Justice Hill and Gus Edwards have never been lead NFL RBs for a full year
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Am I rostering Keaton Mitchell in my IR spot for no reason then? I haven’t heard jack about this dude.
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Could be. He does not have any snaps yet.

Edwards and Gordon had 40% of the snaps week 3 and Kenyan Drake 14%

I am not sure who Mitchel is but it looks like Gordon and Drake have jumped him for playing time.

What is the health status of Edwards and Hill?

If its only Gordon and Drake available for now maybe they need to bring another RB into the mix.
 
Mel Gordon is 30 years old

Terrific run from 2016-2018 with the Chargers when he was healthy
His 1st 2 seasons in Denver he had about 1,100 yds and 10 TD
Until '22 when he had 5 fumbles and just 500 yds/2 TD

He had 10 carries for 32 yds last week, in redraft leagues you cannot be projecting him to a lot of production.
Not sure what Kenyan Drake has left in the tank either.
Ravens are in big trouble right now, they've lost their RB1, RB2, RB3
Who have the Ravens beaten so far that shows they are strong football team?

Started 2-0, could be headed for about .500 over the next month, I wouldn't be that scared of them if I were an opposing NFL team.
 
SAL VETRI
1. Keaton Mitchell

The undrafted rookie broke out in Week 9.

Mitchell earned 138 yards and a score on 9 carries.

Here’s what you need to know…
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His production wasn’t just in the blowout.

Mitchell split 1st half usage with Edwards andHill.

He posted over 1700 total yards last year at Eastern Carolina.

The one concern is his size at 180 pounds, but his elite 4.37 speed make up for this…
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Copying and pasting what I wrote in the Keaton Mitchell thread…

1st Qtr
Justice Hill - 3 carries for 10 yards
Gus Edwards - 2 carries for 3 yards
End of 1st score: BAL 0, SEA 0

2nd Qtr
Keaton Mitchell - 4 carries for 37 yards
Gus Edwards - 2 carries for 7 yards & 2 touchdowns
Justice Hill - 1 carry for 3 yards
Halftime score: BAL 17, SEA 3

3rd Qtr
Keaton Mitchell - 3 carries for 41 yards & 1 touchdown
Justice Hill - 3 carries for 7 yards
Gus Edwards - 1 carry for 42 yards
End of 3rd score: BAL 30, SEA 3

4th Qtr
Justice Hill - 6 carries for 20 yards
Keaton Mitchell - 2 carries for 60 yards
Final score: BAL 37, SEA 3
 
I picked him up in a dynasty league while he was still on IR based on what I perceived as his upside. To me, Hill is fine, but he isn't much more than a JAG who has had trouble staying healthy. Edwards is better than JAG, but really doesn't seem suited for a feature RB role, but rather as the Thunder part of a Thunder and Lightning committee. So I figured Mitchell could assume that Lightning role sooner or later. Didn't really expect a breakout this week, but I'd like to think that's what it was and he will soon surpass Hill in the pecking order.
 
Gus Edwards drops a bold Keaton Mitchell declaration for Week 11 clash vs. Bengals


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Gus Edwards is hoping to see Mitchell be more involved in Baltimore’s offense beginning in the team’s upcoming home matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

"[Keaton Mitchell] is doing great," Edwards said after Baltimore’s loss to Cleveland. "He’s playing great football right now. Next week, I know we’re going to keep getting him more involved in the offense."

On Edwards’ part, he is looking to bounce back from a 2.2 yards per rush attempt outing.

"We've just got to play better — me included," Edwards said. "I’ve got to make more plays on the ground."
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Which Ravens RB is getting the most carries against the Steelers in the meaningless (for the Ravens) week 18 contest?
 
Hot Sauce Guy said:
Regarding the topic title, Keston Mitchell is still there, and is a weapon the Ravens will likely continue to utilize.

I would humbly suggest that it may well be a RBBC since the two back compliment each other well.
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Good call on Mitchell. He may not be ready at the start of the season though, so perhaps they Hill in that change-of-pace role at first.
 
zamboni said:
Hot Sauce Guy said:
Regarding the topic title, Keston Mitchell is still there, and is a weapon the Ravens will likely continue to utilize.

I would humbly suggest that it may well be a RBBC since the two back compliment each other well.
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Good call on Mitchell. He may not be ready at the start of the season though, so perhaps they Hill in that change-of-pace role at first.
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Oh yeah, forgot about Justice Hill.
 
BoltNlava said:
kface said:
Faust said:
Derrick Henry Fits Into, but Will Not Transform, the Ravens’ Title Pursuit
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I like henry as much as the next guy - but he's over 30 and his ypc has dropped every year for the last 4 years.

I like the guy and maybe even the signing but he isn't a bell cow anymore or transformative
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IDK. Last year he was pretty ok and when he got into the open showed he still had wheels. This coupling should show what's what though.
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OK is the word for it...he came out gang busters week 1 but only had 3 100 yard games after that. Tons of duds and lots of games with less than 15 carries. Mostly less than 15 carries
 
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