OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- There's no question that tight end Nick Boyle is replacing Dennis Pitta for the Baltimore Ravens at the upcoming mandatory minicamp.
That's by default. Boyle is the only healthy, experienced tight end on the Ravens' roster right now.
But, come the Sept. 10 season opener in Cincinnati, Boyle is the sleeper pick to take over for Pitta, who was released this past week after re-injuring his right hip.
He's got size. He's got good hands. He's the best tight end on the Ravens who few outside of Baltimore know about.