Jarret Johnson
The idea of Jarret Johnson filling in for middle linebacker Ray Lewis Sunday is intriguing. Of course he's not Lewis, but to have a 270-pound inside linebacker is impressive. Johnson runs well and is relentless in pursuit. He'll only be used on running downs. Even with Johnson in the lineup, the Ravens still have a lot of speed on the outside with Bart Scott and Adalius Thomas, and I know defensive coordinator Rex Ryan will move Johnson around enough so he won't become a sitting target. With no Lewis and Mike Smith, the Ravens are making the best of a bad situation. The Ravens have a habit of drafting athletes who are good football players, and this might work out for them again in Johnson's case.
Mike Preston has been with The Baltimore Sun since 1983. Prior to becoming a columnist in 2000, he covered the Ravens for four years. Preston is a native of Essex and a graduate of Towson State University, where he played football. 
Jamison Hensley covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun. 
Comments
Could someone tell me what is going on with Dan Cody. The guy was a 2nd round pick, missed all of last year with an injury, and is a complete ghost this year. We could us a little help at linebacker and this guy remians inactive. What gives?
Posted by: Jim | November 16, 2006 5:20 PM
Hey Mr. preston
I think Coach Billick should put bart scott or adulias thomas in as middle linebacker and put in the new guys on the corners. We need experience in the middle not some new
where is the leadership
Posted by: mo | November 16, 2006 6:10 PM
Dan Cody is expected to make his first start this weekend and will play, according to Jamison Hensley of The Sun, on special teams and some passing situations. So maybe we'll have a Cody coming out party this weekend. And I agree with MO that Adulias Thomas should move towards the middle if Ray's not going to be playing. We need a fast guy in the middle to spy Vick.
Posted by: Brad Layman | November 16, 2006 11:16 PM