The Ravens are revolutionizing their offense with “The Joker” — a versatile hybrid role blending receiver, fullback, and tight end duties. Rookie OC Declan Doyle is pushing this experiment hard, especially as the line struggles and young tight ends take on wider roles. Rookie Smythe, known for blocking, is thriving in this new position — lining up everywhere from the backfield to the slot, even leading blocks on touchdown runs. With key receivers sidelined and the team running the ball more, this flexible “Jumbo” look lets them keep multiple receivers on the field while solving personnel woes — and it’s here to stay.
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