Baltimore Ravens: Scouting the Enemy Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 7, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Logan Mankins (70) blocks against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Offensive Line: Anthony Collins, Logan Mankins, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Patrick Omameh, Demar Dotson, Kevin Pamphile, Kadeem Edwards, Garrett Gilkey, Oniel Cousins
Not an impressive group of linemen in Tampa Bay, as only right tackle Demar Dotson has been anything better than mediocre. The stability on the line has been pretty good though, as three starters have played every single rep for the Bucs, while Patrick Omameh and Logan Mankins have played nearly every rep.
After acquiring Logan Mankins in a trade from the New England Patriots, the Bucs have not seen much return from their investment. He has been somewhat of a liability, especially in pass protection.
Left tackle Anthony Collins, meanwhile, can be picked on in pass protection. The Ravens should enjoy throwing their talented rush linebackers at him.
The line is slightly better in run blocking, but not much. They are still sub par, and the Ravens should have little problem shutting down the Tampa Bay ground game.