(Ed Note: This piece is a counterpoint to Tyler Beard’s piece, which can be found here)
Next man up is a term that’s used often in the NFL. Injuries are a part of the game, and a team’s depth is as big a factor as any when it comes to postseason aspirations. Unfortunately for the Ravens the depth of their outside linebackers will be tested early on with yesterday’s season ending injury to Terrell Suggs. And while next man up is the right, and only, attitude any team can have, there is no sugarcoating that the Suggs injury is a devastating blow for the Ravens.