The Baltimore Ravens must be cautious in the preseason. This is a team that cannot risk adding to their injury concerns for four exhibition games. The Ravens must instead showcase their young talent and allow competitions for roster spots to play out.
Thursday night’s game against the Carolina Panthers will probably be a Flacco free affair. There is no point in risking an injury to the franchise quarterback. Flacco may get some work in the second and third games. It’s not like the starters will sit completely for the next four weeks. The Ravens are less concerned about getting veterans reps and more concerned with preserving them.