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First-Year Impact

The Ravens always expect their rookies to push for starting jobs.

That’s the nature of the business.

However, this year will be especially critical for these first-year players to make an impact.

The Ravens need some of these players to start, while others will have to provide critical depth and work their way into the rotation.

It’s not an easy task because there is a huge leap from playing college football to the NFL.

“It’s a steep learning curve in many ways,” coach John Harbaugh said “In other ways, you just tell them, ‘It’s still football.