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Ravens history lesson says Zachary Orr can beat out second-rounder

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- When Zachary Orr joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2014, linebackers coach Don "Wink" Martindale told him: "Know your history here."

The Ravens have built a reputation for developing undrafted rookie inside linebackers into starters, from Bart Scott to Jameel McClain to Dannell Ellerbe.

"He pretty much asked me, ‘What are you going to do about it?’," Orr said. "He’s challenged me every day since I’ve been here. He’s challenged me every day with what I am going to do. Am I going to be the next one?