Losing Keaton Mitchell is a big blow to the Ravens offense. He provides a dimension that can’t be schemed or taught. Speed is innate. Speed kills. His loss will test the resourcefulness of offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Enter Melvin Gordon.
Gordon was the first-round pick (15th overall) of the San Diego Chargers in 2015. He’s a two-time Pro Bowler with 6,515 yards and 55 touchdowns to his credit. Over his last three full seasons, Gordon’s yards per carry have dropped from 4.6 to 4.5 to 3.5. The precipitous fall suggests that the 30-year-old former Wisconsin Badger could be washed.