Baltimore Ravens: Breaking down the 2019 rushing attack

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hands the ball off to Gus Edwards #35 against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hands the ball off to Gus Edwards #35 against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – NOVEMBER 24: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes for his second touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – NOVEMBER 24: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes for his second touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

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The Ravens offense has a ton of dangerous weapons outside of the running backs. All three quarterbacks on the roster are capable of carrying the rock. I said I would leave Lamar Jackson out of this, but what about the other two quarterbacks?

Robert Griffin III has always been a threat with the ball in his hands and is an option in the wildcat. His ability to throw will keep defenses on their toes. Having two quarterbacks on the field at the same time is always tricky, but it is realistic for Baltimore. Both Jackson and Griffin can run the ball well while presenting a strong arm.

Trace McSorley was selected in the sixth round back in April’s draft. He can be a versatile piece within Baltimore’s offense. Many have deemed him the next Taysom Hill, the do-it-all player for the Saints. McSorley rushed for nearly 1,700 yards at Penn State in four seasons and the plan is to get him on the field as much as possible.

Finally, Marquise Brown has a chance to impact the rushing attack. First and foremost, Brown’s speed should keep defenses honest and can pull a safety out of the box to open the run game. However, he can be a menace as a runner himself.

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He did not carry the ball much at Oklahoma, but he played in a pass-heavy offense where it was not necessary. In Baltimore, his speed should be maximized. Brown should get looks on sweeps, end-arounds and out of the backfield. His explosiveness with the ball in his hands should make him a focal point.