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Ravens rookie suddenly performing like a Pro Bowl player after shaky start

As football fans, we can often be a bit too reactive. A rookie has a few bad games, and we slap the "bust" label on them. They impress in their debut, and they're suddenly a superstar. More often than not, it's best to give first-year players some time to breathe in the NFL before an official judgment is made. Baltimore Ravens fans are quickly learning that at this very moment.

That seems to be the case with Ravens rookie safety Malaki Starks. The first-round draft pick struggled early in the season, causing fans to worry about his long-term outlook.