The Baltimore Ravens used their first-round draft pick in order to select offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, who is anticipated to be a plug-and-play starter at left tackle. That became the clear leading theory after the team subsequently released Eugene Monroe, who had been their primary starter the last couple years.
But they still found themselves with a depth problem after Monroe’s release. Kelechi Osemele had eventually moved over from guard to tackle after Monroe’s injury last year, but he signed with the Raiders in free agency. Backup James Hurst has left much to be desired when he was in the game the last few years.