Dwayne Ledford is demanding toughness from Ravens linemen

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Dwayne Ledford already knows exactly how he wants the Ravens offensive line to look this season.

During his appearance on The Lounge Podcast with Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, Ledford described the style of football he expects from the group up front, and his answer centered around effort, finish, and toughness more than any specific scheme.

Ledford said he wants the offensive line’s mentality to be obvious whenever people turn on the tape.

“I want you to notice how fast they play, how hard they play. I want you to always notice linemen down the field looking to play through the whistle. Not only that, wherever the ball carrier is, we are there with him… helping him up. I want you to see the type of effort and the finish that those guys play with. It’s the strain in everything that they’re doing. Noticeable speed off the ball. Noticeable toughness. Noticeable finish. Because if you do those three things… it’s a mindset.”

That message fits the type of culture Baltimore has consistently built in the trenches over the years. Players like Ronnie Stanley and Simpson already bring experience and physicality to the room, while younger players continue to develop to that standard.

Ledford's comments also show that the Ravens coaching staff values consistency of effort as much as talent. Baltimore wants an offensive line that competes through the whistle every snap, and that identity is already being emphasized early in the offseason program.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ledford wants Ravens offensive line finishing every play

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