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The offensive line was supposed to be the strength of the Ravens, but tackles James Hurst and Rick Wagner were exposed Sunday by the Denver Broncos

Ravens left tackle Eugene Monroe lasted just one drive before he was forced from the game with a concussion.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec breaks down the offense, defense, special teams and intangibles heading into the Ravens' game against the Broncos in Denver.

Ravens right tackle Rick Wagner proved ill-prepared for his rookie debut as a substitute in Denver in 2013, but returns there one of the league's best young tackles.

Five stats that stand out as the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos prepare for the 2015 season opener Sunday at Sports Authority Field.

Terry Orr is the patriarch of what might be the busiest football family this fall. His oldest son, Terrance, is the wide receivers coach at DeSoto High School, a highly-touted prep team in Texas. Zachary, a backup inside linebacker for the Ravens, is entering his second NFL season. Nick is a sophomore defensive back at Texas Christian University. Their youngest son, Chris, has a chance to start at linebacker as a true freshman for the University of Wisconsin.

"To be honest, I feel like I'm a hybrid," Delaire said. "I feel like I can stand up or put my hand down. I feel like I don't have a set position."

As the Ravens (7-4) square off with the San Diego Chargers (7-4) on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, here¿s Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson¿s checklist of things to keep an eye on:

Utilizing a powerful bull rush, a crisp spin move and speed off the edge, Ravens outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil is tied for second in the NFL with seven sacks.

Georgia Tech defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu isn't working out at the NFL scouting combine due to a partially torn hamstring and hand injury suffered at the Senior Bowl.

In about a four hour span Sunday, the Denver Broncos went from offensive juggernaut to overmatched and overwhelmed against a swarming Seattle Seahawks defense that is among the best in recent memory.

While all the talk has been on Terrell Suggs' future, there are several other long-term Ravens who may have played their last games in purple.

Baltimore Sun blogger and reporter Matt Vensel gives his take on the Baltimore Ravens' loss to the Denver Broncos, including thoughts on the Ravens defense, Joe Flacco missing Dennis Pitta and John Harbaugh's decision not to challenge Wes Welker's non-catch.

Thursday's season opener against the Denver Broncos was a costly game for the Ravens' offense and special teams in terms of injuries as two key players left the game nursing ailments.

The temperature, play of the Ravens' cornerbacks and the return of Elvis Dumervil to Denver all could figure prominently tonight.

Ravens, Elvis Dumervil prove to be a good fit after messy Denver split

The Ravens have Elvis Dumervil in place as a bookend pass rusher working opposite former NFL Defensive Player of the Year outside linebacker Terrell Suggs.

Denver Broncos star pass rusher Von Miller has been officially suspended by the league for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL substance-abuse policy

Per the report, an announcement of the NFL punishment could come as soon as today and Miller may not go forward with a planned appeal.

In preseason games and training camp practices, though, it's become evident that the Ravens' plan to attack quarterbacks involves a fair amount of complexity based on disguise, positional flexibility and exploiting the talents of a diverse group of pass rushers.

In final year of rookie contract, 2009 first-round draft pick said he would 'prefer' position over left tackle

The Ravens' regular-season opener against Dumervil's old team — the Denver Broncos — was more than five months away but Suggs was already excited to know he'd be keeping good company in his quest to hit, harass and haul down quarterbacks during the 2013 season.

Dumervil said he was aware of Miller's predicament even before it became publicly known this week. Close to Miller, Dumervil struck a somber tone when asked about Miller.

Although ESPN didn't specify whether it's for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy or for the substance-abuse program, a four-game suspension is typically for the former. The report stated that Miller is currently in the appeals process, so no suspension has been levied.

The punishment was clearly appropriate given the seriousness of the trangressions even while they play out in court, but it leaves the Broncos' scouting department in disarray.

In eager anticipation of the 2013 NFL season, Matt Vensel of The Baltimore Sun will take a daily look at one of the 13 opponents on the Baltimore Ravens' schedule. Today's team is the Denver Broncos.

The Ravens and free-agent linebacker Daryl Smith have been batting their eyelashes at each other in recent days, according to our Aaron Wilson. So if they consummate this thing, what can the Ravens expect?

Even if Bryant McKinnie does not prove to be an upgrade over Michael Oher, his return to the Ravens and the left tackle position should make the Ravens stronger at both left guard and right tackle. Make no mistake, though, Oher will still be in the crosshairs of formidable NFL pass rushers over at right tackle.

As you probably know by now, the NFL will release its regular season schedule tonight at 8 p.m. on the NFL Network.

The acquisition of outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil creates questions about how the snaps will be divvied up amongst him, Terrell Suggs and Courtney Upshaw, but the Ravens' coaches will tell you that it's a good problem to have.

For Pro Bowl outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil, it took a bizarre set of circumstances involving a fax machine for him to join the Super Bowl champion Ravens and leave the Denver Broncos.

The Baltimore Ravens landed a big piece today in their quest to rebuild their defense, agreeing to terms with former Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil, according to a team source.

The Ravens are interested in free-agent pass rusher Elvis Dumervil. Considering that Dumervil has 63.5 career sacks in six NFL seasons, including a league-high 17 sacks in 2009, why wouldn't any team that is looking to boost its pass rush reach out to him?

The Baltimore Ravens conducted a meeting at the NFL scouting combine with Florida State defensive end Brandon Jenkins, a potential second-round to third-round draft target.

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle is an unrestricted free agent

Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Andy Moeller has done well since off-field issues in past, including conviction for driving under the influence

The Baltimore Ravens' offensive line thrived in the playoffs, but the San Francisco 49ers' defensive front presents the strongest test yet.

The Ravens offensive line will face another tough test in the Super Bowl on Sunday. The 49ers have one of the most physical and effective fronts in the NFL, and one of the most feared pass rushers in football in linebacker Aldon Smith, who will be chasing after Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco all evening.

How did the Ravens turn things around in time? Their postseason run can be traced back to four decisions made over the past six weeks.

This week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel looks back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next of opponent.

Every week, blogger Matt Vensel breaks down a critical play, sometimes with the help of Ravens players, from that week's game. Today, he looks at quarterback Joe Flacco's touchdown pass to wide receiver Jacoby Jones in Saturday's win over the Denver Broncos.