A year ago at this time, running back Terrance West stood squarely on the Ravens' roster bubble, fighting to earn a spot on his hometown team and to validate himself as an NFL player after a rocky start to his career.
A year later, West will arrive at Ravens training camp as the presumptive starter after leading the team in rushing last year and easing any organizational concerns that might have followed him from his tumultuous time with the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is reluctant to anoint starters in the spring, preferring to keep competition open and players motivated through training camp. But in March Harbaugh said, "Terrance is the No. 1 guy on the depth chart, but you've got to have more than one back. Terrance has done a great job. I'm really excited. I know he's working hard, and I'm excited to see how he does."
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