On Friday, the Associated Press released its All-Pro roster. It’s a system in which several notable NFL analysts and reporters vote for the best players in the league to compile first-team and second-team All-Pro rosters. However, though it’s more formal and praise-worthy than the Pro Bowl, that doesn’t mean it’s perfect.
Case in point: The Baltimore Ravens. Despite having several players who should be considered at the top of their position groups, Baltimore managed to just place long snapper Morgan Cox on the first-team All-Pro roster. Kicker Justin Tucker made the cut on the second-team All-Pro roster but that’s more of a consolation prize.
While the Ravens may have had their ups and downs this season, I can’t help feel they could’ve had a few more inclusions. Instead of simply complaining about it, here’s which Ravens players got snubbed on the 2020 All-Pro roster.
TE Mark Andrews
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This is almost a no-brainer, especially given the fact that there was an empty spot left on the second-team all-pro list. While voters thought Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was a unanimous decision making the second-team roster spot vacant, there’s a strong case for Andrews nabbing that other roster spot if they opened it up.
Sure, Andrews might not have the gaudy numbers of Kelce, but you could easily argue that the Ravens’ third-round pick is one of the best tight ends in the league currently. Not only did he finish the season in the top-5 in receiving yards and yards-per-game, his efforts as the Ravens’ top target, plus as a blocker, have proven invaluable to the offense.
T Orlando Brown Jr.
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Brown has quietly had a stellar season for the Ravens, both at right tackle and left tackle. He’s stepped up when injuries and reshuffling have seemingly been a weekly occurrence this season.
Brown did get five votes, so he was at least considered by some of the panel. But given the issues Baltimore has had this season, Ronnie Stanley being the bar by which the position is measured, and how impressive Brown has been on both sides of the line, I would have expected a little more love here. I actually had Brown listed as my Ravens’ offensive MVP at midseason, which felt appropriate given that he was the only offensive player who was consistent on a weekly basis.
CB Marlon Humphrey
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The fact that I’m even writing his name in this article should have Ravens fans furious. Humphrey has been one of the best corners in the league consistently since being drafted and plays great football both inside and outside. He only received two votes from the panel. Outrageous!
He has consistently shut down the top receivers in the league and his knack for finding the football — a franchise-best 8 forced fumbles is hard to ignore — has lead to crushing momentum swings for opposing offenses.
While Humphrey may not have standout numbers in categories like passes defended or interceptions, there’s probably a good reason why — opposing offenses know where he is on the field and avoid him at all costs. Because when they don’t, disaster has been known to happen for them.
With back-to-back Pro Bowl nods, and a first-team all-pro mention last year, Humphrey not making the All-Pro roster feels like a huge miss. Regardless, his consistent play and game-changing abilities should continue to impress anyone else who’s watching.
LB Patrick Queen
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Queen might’ve been a longshot to make this list, but he certainly deserves consideration. With stats worthy of Defensive Rookie of the Year talk, Queen has been an immediate fixture on Baltimore’s defense this season, living up to his first-round pick expectations and following in the footsteps of other Ravens’ linebackers before him.
Sure, this one may have been the longest shot of the group but Queen has been noteworthy nevertheless. And if his play continues to improve, I have no doubt we’ll be seeing his name on All-Pro rosters to come.
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