Marshal Yanda was the Ravens' media Most Valuable Player last year due to his omnipresence and efficiency at right guard.
But what has made the five-time Pro Bowl pick one of the best players in team history is that he has displayed the same qualities up and down the offensive line.
In 2010, when supplemental draft pick Jared Gaither incurred a training camp back injury, Yanda quietly and selflessly moved to right tackle and stayed there for 16 regular-season games and two postseason contests.
After returning to right guard the following year, he was called upon to move back to tackle for a key November game against Pittsburgh, and he again distinguished himself as the Ravens converted 14-of-21 third-down plays and won a key road game.
