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I think I'm okay with them using Nick M and Warren however they need to to make him the best defense that they can be in year two for him... the answer to that seems to be missile slash battering ram, which he's taken to pretty well. They're using him like Frankie Lufu or something.
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Mullens deployed as missile/battering ram; role prioritizes team defense over QB development.

Mullens is being used as a missile/battering ram in the Ravens' offense in year two, similar to how Frankie Lufu was deployed. Brad Idzik noted that while this usage pattern may be a detriment to his long-term development as a quarterback, he is comfortable with the Ravens using Mullens however they need to in order to build the best defense possible in year two.

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