Entering this year’s training camp, Ravens running back Javorius “Buck” Allen was already at a crossroads in his young career.
Allen found himself firmly behind Terrance West, newly acquired Danny Woodhead, and Kenneth Dixon on the depth chart. The previous season, he had caught the ire of John Harbaugh for some costly fumbles and was inactive for the final five games.
So, Allen was faced with two choices: sulk and continue to struggle, or work harder and show the coaches he could be a playmaker. He chose the latter and the cards fell in his favor.