In an effort to strengthen their offensive line, the Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for a significant rebuild this offseason. With three starting positions to fill - right tackle and both guard spots - the team will be looking to draft and develop new talent to maintain their offensive prowess.

This isn't the first time the Ravens have faced such a challenge. In the past, they successfully rebuilt their offensive line, culminating in a unit that played a pivotal role in the team's Super Bowl run in 2012. However, finding the right replacements for key players has proven to be a complex task.

One of the trickiest positions to fill has been left tackle, especially after the retirement of future Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden in 2008. At the time, the Ravens focused on acquiring a quarterback first and had to settle for mid-round linemen, Oniel Cousins and David Hale. While they didn't become full-time starters, the team found success with their 2007 draft picks Ben Grubbs, Marshal Yanda, and Jared Gaither. Gaither stepped in for Ogden as a rookie, Grubbs anchored the left guard spot, and Yanda became a perennial Pro Bowler, playing guard and tackle as needed.

The center position was solidified in 2009 when the Ravens signed veteran Matt Birk. The team also added tackle Michael Oher in the first round of the draft that year, although he primarily played right tackle throughout his career. The Ravens found their left tackle solution in Bryant McKinnie, a free-agent signing in 2011. McKinnie's arrival shuffled the offensive line, unlocking its full potential. Additionally, the second-round draft pick Kelechi Osemele in 2012 proved crucial to the Super Bowl-winning line.

Replacing left tackle Eugene Monroe in 2013 proved challenging as injuries plagued his time with the Ravens. Undrafted tackle James Hurst filled the role temporarily. The team also let go of Michael Oher after the 2013 season and put their faith in right tackle Ricky Wagner, who excelled in the next few years before signing with the Lions. The Ravens' efforts to find a suitable center resulted in mixed success, with Gino Gradkowski struggling to fill Matt Birk's shoes and Jeremy Zuttah being acquired through a trade.

In recent years, the Ravens have found stability with left tackle Ronnie Stanley, whom they drafted in 2016. Stanley quickly emerged as one of the league's best at his position. The team also drafted Alex Lewis in 2016, solidifying the left guard spot. Ryan Jensen took over as the starting center in 2017 and enjoyed success before leaving for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Ravens patched the right tackle position with Austin Howard in 2017 before drafting Orlando Brown Jr. in 2018, who became a reliable starter. Bradley Bozeman, a sixth-round pick in 2018, excelled at left guard before transitioning back to center.

Despite recent successes, the Ravens faced challenges in 2020, struggling to replace the retired Marshal Yanda at right guard. Additionally, injuries hindered Ronnie Stanley's performance, leading to the signing of veteran Alejandro Villanueva. The team addressed the tackle issue in 2022 by signing Morgan Moses. Their center of the future, Tyler Linderbaum, was acquired through the first-round draft pick in 2022.

As the Ravens embark on another offensive line rebuild, they remain aware of the lesson learned from their past experiences. The team plans to stockpile Day 3 offensive linemen who have the potential to develop into reliable starters. The importance of finding the right player at the right price is also emphasized, as past experiences with free-agent signings have shown mixed results.

With the draft approaching and the knowledge gained from previous rebuilds, the Ravens are confident in their ability to bolster their offensive line once again. Priority number one for the team is to ensure they have a strong offensive line that paves the way for a high-performing offense.