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The Baltimore Ravens have set franchise records for fewest rushing attempts the past two years.

according to Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda.,That trend is going to stop this year

'" Yanda said of the running game. "I think we’re going to be committed to
,womens Patrick Mahomes II Jersey,"The word I think of is 'commitment

it more this year than we ever have."

protecting the quarterback and
,Yanda believes winning football on offense encompasses taking care of the ball

running the ball. The Ravens have historically been at their best when they've established the run.

the Ravens produced the fifth-most rushing yards and
,womens Tanoh Kpassagnon Jersey,In coach John Harbaugh's first five seasons combined

Baltimore has ranked No. 27 in rushing
,reached the postseason each year. In the past four seasons combined

yards and has made the playoffs just once.

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was pleased to hear Yanda's comments about being more committed to the run game.


A strong ground attack controls the clock and keeps defenses fresher.

"I love that, Ravens senior offensive assistant] or Marshal out
," Suggs said. "Every time I see Greg [Roman

I'm smiling and giving them the thumbs up.",there

the Ravens are 49-11 (.817) when they
,The key for Baltimore is to reach 120 yards. In Harbaugh's nine seasons

Pittsburgh
,womens Zach Banner Jersey,reach that mark. That's the fourth-best record over the span -- it trails only New England Patriots

Steelers and Atlanta Falcons.

But Baltimore has struggled to get close to those numbers because it has gotten away from the run in recent


the fewest in the franchise's 21-year history. It was only
,Authentic Cam Robinson Jersey,years. The Ravens ran the ball 367 times last season

one year after the Ravens had set the mark for futility with 383 rushing attempts.

It's even more important for the Ravens to stay committed to the run because of their quarterback. Baltimore


can't afford to expose Joe Flacco and his injured back to more hits by throwing the ball 42 times a game (which


is what his average was last year).

who is orchestrating the ground
,womens Dawuane Smoot Jersey,The biggest change to the Ravens' rushing attack has been the addition of Roman

game.womens Leonard Fournette Jersey,' Baltimore is sticking with Terrance West as the starting running back after he averaged four yards per


and the Ravens' only addition to the offensive line was right tackle Austin Howard.,womens Dede Westbrook Jersey,carry

The question is whether the Ravens have enough cohesion up front to open holes for the ground game. Sunday's



,season opener at Cincinnati will mark the first time the starting offensive line Authentic Tanoh Kpassagnon Jersey,(left tackle Ronnie Stanley

left guard James Hurst, Yanda and Howard) will be together in a game., womens Cam Robinson Jersey,center Ryan Jensen

Yanda doesn't believe the constant changes are an excuse to lower expectations for the offense.Authentic Dede Westbrook Jersey,

"This is the National Football League, and paid to do a job at a high ,Authentic Dawuane Smoot Jersey.
," Yanda said. "We’re paid to do a job

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, if you’re injured or sick

and
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