After avoiding disaster in contract talks with superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson during this NFL offseason, the Baltimore Ravens were able to put together an intimidating offense that might be the best in the league once the season gets underway.
Jackson is obviously the star of the show as he provides a dynamic that no other quarterback in the league can match with his mobility and speed to go along with his passing skills.
The addition of superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and rookie wideout Zay Flowers will be a welcome addition to the offense, which will make the Ravens that much more dangerous offensively.
However, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson believes that star tight end Mark Andrews is arguably the most important player in the offense after Jackson, as he said on NFL Total Access.
Who is the most important Ravens offensive playmaker not named Lamar Jackson?@LT_21 is going with @Mandrews_81#RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/SWNHHRI7aA
— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) August 2, 2023
Tomlinson might actually have a point about Andrews, especially with Beckham and Flowers expected to draw a lot of attention during the upcoming season.
Andrews might be more wide open than he’s ever been during the 2023 campaign, with the Ravens having so many weapons in the passing game and a lot of attention given to the passing game as well as the run game.
Along with the additions at wide receiver, the Ravens added veteran running back Melvin Gordon into the mix to join J.K. Dobbins in the backfield, which only makes this offense that much better moving forward.
In 15 games last season, Andrews caught 73 passes for 847 yards and five touchdowns, which are solid numbers for any tight end in the NFL today.
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