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The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-10 Cheap Ronnie Stanley Jersey , and they advanced to 4-0 in the 2018 preseason. More impressively, the Ravens are 12-0 in their last 12 preseason games. The game started out as a defensive slugfest, but Baltimore’s offense began to hit its stride as the game progressed. With only one preseason remaining, the Ravens’ roster is starting to take shape. 1. WR/KR Tim White is in troubleWhite only fielded one punt return to Grant’s four while also not returning a kick. White’s path to the 53-man roster was clear — win the returner job. He fell further behind after Saturday night’s game, and despite catching three passes for 70 yards, White is facing an uphill climb to make the team. 2. S DeShon Elliott’s injury could allow Baltimore to keep a seventh receiverAccording to head coach John Harbaugh, DeShon Elliot fractured his forearm and is out indefinitely. If he were to be placed on injured reserve, like many are speculating, the Ravens would have more flexibility with their roster. They would not need to replace him in the secondary as they already have four other capable safeties, which could lead to another opening on the roster.3. QB Robert Griffin III failed against the ‘1’s’Baltimore gave Griffin III a golden opportunity against the Dolphins as they allowed him to play against their starters. Despite poor play from the offensive line, he failed to be an effective passer. Griffin III was inaccurate and made terrible decisions during his time on the field. This game served as an audition for him http://www.ravenscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-brandon-carr-jersey , and it was not an ideal performance.4. QB Lamar Jackson rebounded nicelyJackson was coming off of a terrible performance against the Indianapolis Colts, and he bounced back in a big way. Jackson looked comfortable in the pocket, and he also made plays with his legs. The key was that he used his legs on several occasions to extend plays in the passing game instead of immediately running. Jackson was more accurate throwing the football as well, and he took a huge step forward in his development on Saturday night. 5. WR Breshad Perriman was given extra opportunities, yet he failed to make the most of themPerriman received one of the first looks at wide receiver over Jordan Lasley, DeVier Posey, and Tim White, but he did not capitalize on this golden opportunity. He finished with two receptions for 13 yards off of three targets. Perriman is fighting for a roster spot, and this game did not help his case. 6. The Ravens’ have a serious issue along the offensive lineBaltimore was missing three starters along the offensive line — Marshal Yanda, James Hurst, and Ronnie Stanley — and the group struggled as a whole. Orlando Brown Jr. had his worst performance of the preseason as he allowed several pressures Brent Urban Jersey , while Matt Skura was moved to right guard after he was unable to defend the bull rush. Alex Lewis also allowed several pressures and was ineffective in run-blocking. The competition for the reserve roles on the offensive line are up for grabs. Jermaine Eluemunor had another poor performance, which could force Baltimore to look outside the roster for help along this unit. 7. Running back competition could be closer than many expectKenneth Dixon is a near-lock to make the roster, but the competition for the practice squad is beginning to heat up. De’Lance Turner had an impressive touchdown run, while Mark Thompson and Gus Edwards have consistently played well throughout the preseason. The Ravens have kept two running backs on the practice squad in previous years, but which two should they keep?8. LB Kenny Young deserves to be a starterPatrick Onwuasor’s struggles in coverage have been highlighted throughout his short NFL career, while Young’s greatest strength is in coverage. The only thing that was holding Young back from winning the job outright was his run-stopping abilities, but he has displayed the necessary instincts needed to stop the run. Young has done everything and more to win this roster competition. 9. CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste has a legitimate chance to make the 53-man rosterJean-Baptiste has recorded an interception in the last two games, and with Jimmy Smith suspended for the first four games, he could make the roster as the team’s sixth cornerback. Jean-Baptiste has an intriguing skillset, but the former second-round pick has not panned out the way many had hoped thus far. He needs to display a better ability to track the football in the air, but his shadowing ability Youth Tony Jefferson Jersey , speed, and fluid hips could propel him to the roster.10. Tony Jefferson’s coverage abilities continue to prove to be a liabilityJefferson’s struggles in coverage were on full display in Baltimore’s preseason win over the Dolphins. On third down, the Ravens ran cover zero, which usually requires the four or five defenders in coverage to be playing press-man. However, Jefferson was not in press-coverage, and it led to an easy third-down conversion for Miami. Jefferson then got away with pass interference a couple of plays later. It is only the preseason, but he needs to improve in coverage. Jefferson was one of Baltimore’s biggest disappointments last season, and it was precisely due to his poor coverable ability. Carl Nassib has been offering financial advice to his teammates. On Sunday, he got caught in the Browns' numbers crunch.Nassib and fellow veteran defensive lineman Jamie Meder were the two most notable players waived by Cleveland, which has overhauled its roster under general manager John Dorsey following a historic 0-16 season.A 2016 third-round pick, Nassib had a memorable appearance on HBO's "Hard Knocks" this summer when he gave investment tips during a meeting to teammates while using some colorful language. He started 12 games and recorded three sacks for Cleveland last season Womens Marlon Humphrey Jersey , but the Browns are rebuilding and Nassib isn't part of the transformation.Meder, too, is looking for a new team. A Cleveland-area native, Meder had been with the Browns since being signed to the practice squad. He started 16 of 43 games and made his biggest impact by blocking a field goal in the waning moment of a Christmas Eve game in 2016 against San Diego that secured the Browns' only win in the past two seasons under coach Hue Jackson.The team also waived offensive lineman Austin Reiter, linebacker Jermaine Grace and defensive back Jeremiah McKinnon.As expected, Dorsey was active on the waiver wire, claiming five players: defensive linemen Carl Davis (Baltimore) and Ifeadi Odenigbo (Minnesota), offensive lineman Aaron Neary (Los Angeles Rams) , defensive back Tavierre Thomas (Arizona) and linebacker Tanner Vallejo (Buffalo).The bottom of Cleveland's roster could be in flux all season under Dorsey, who since being hired in December has been among the league's busiest executive in free agency, draft preparation and other signings."We have actually turned the roster over 59 percent from last year's roster. That does not happen unless you have a plan http://www.ravensfootballauthentics.com/patrick-onwuasor-jersey-authentic ," Dorsey said. "That plan was developed in mid-January with the input of the coaches and the personnel staff putting this thing together. Once we identified what we needed, we used whatever resources that were available."Of course, when you are sitting in the No. 1 waiver claim position, you always go attack the final two or three claims and see what is out there. We thought that it would be best if we picked up five players who we think could help this team. At the end of the day, I think that we are a better football team on both sides of the line of scrimmage."The Browns will announce their practice squad on Monday.