The Baltimore Ravens run a 3-4 base defense, meaning they start two inside linebackers. One of these starting spots is locked up by the exciting C.J. Mosley. The other is much more of a question mark.
Ever since 2013 the Ravens have leaned on Darryl Smith. In a cap space-saving measure, the Ravens parted ways with Smith. The Ravens did not address the inside linebacker position in the 2016 NFL Draft; meaning it’s up to Arthur Brown or Zach Orr to fill the position.
Typically in position battles, the nod goes to whom the Ravens have made the biggest investment.