04-27-2009, 07:45 PM
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Year Of The Basel
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Oher confident of making early impact
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At his introductory news conference Sunday, Michael Oher showed that he is a fast learner.
"I'm going to do everything I possibly can to get them to beat Pittsburgh," the Ravens' first-round draft pick said in his first answer to Baltimore reporters.
Giving Oher (pronounced oar) a pat on the shoulder, Ravens coach John Harbaugh reiterated that the 6-foot-4, 309-pound offensive lineman will compete with Willie Anderson for the starting right tackle job.
The pressure is on Oher to uphold the Ravens' tradition of rookies making an immediate impact.
Six of the Ravens' past seven first-round picks - from Ed Reed in 2002 to quarterback Joe Flacco in 2008 - have started at least nine games their first season. The lone exception was defensive end-linebacker Terrell Suggs, who was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year as a situational pass rusher.
Oher said it is his goal to become a starter immediately.
"I got every tool I need to be a starter," he said. "I'm going to come in and compete right away. If I get the opportunity to start, I'm going to take care of my business."
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Oher confident of making early impact
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