OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Ronnie Stanley wont have the luxury of watching from the sideline to learn how to play left tackle in the NFL.The Baltimore Ravens werent looking for an apprentice when they nabbed Stanley out of Notre Dame with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 draft. They expected the 6-foot-6, 320-pounder to start somewhere, perhaps at guard or right tackle.The recent release of Eugene Monroe, however, means Stanley now sits atop the depth chart at what is widely considered to be the most important position on the offense line.Stanleys priority will be protecting quarterback Joe Flacco, whos returning from a serious knee injury that forced him to miss the final six weeks of the 2015 season. The last thing the Ravens need is for Flacco to get struck from the blind side, and Stanley knows it.Its been going good, but definitely I feel a lot of pressure, the rookie said after practice Wednesday. Being put in such a high-valued position of blocking for a player like Joe Flacco, Im pretty much one of the five responsible for his well-being. But I think I can handle it.Fortunately for Stanley, he learned the finer points of the position within one of the most esteemed college football programs in the country.While playing with the Irish under head coach Brian Kelly and offensive line coach Harry Hiestand -- both of whom have NFL roots -- Stanley made 26 consecutive starts at left tackle over his final two seasons.I want to give a ton of credit to coach Hiestand, Stanley said. Hes done a tremendous job getting guys ready for what to expect.Two weeks into training camp, Stanley has handled every obstacle in his path -- from learning the playbook to fending off defensive ends and linebackers.Thats a premier position in the National Football League, and Ronnie continues to progress manning that job as a rookie, coach John Harbaugh said. Hes doing well. All positive so far. Up to this point, hes proven to be up to the challenge.Stanley is receiving on-the-job training from one of the best linemen in the game, five-time Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda, who is thus far impressed with what hes seen.He has the right mindset. He is a hard worker and keeps his head down, and I love a rookie like that, Yanda said. I love a rookie that stays quiet and does his job and just produces on the field. Just do what you do on the field. He is doing everything the right way, so we will see.Offensive coordinator Marc Trestman agreed.Hes had a very good start. Hes got an excellent demeanor, Trestman said. He carries himself with a quiet confidence. Hes doing good things over there, and hes just working to get better every day.Some rookies buy fancy cars and lavish homes after receiving their signing bonus. Stanley invested in items he hopes will make him a better player. Hes hired a masseuse, a nutritionist and a personal trainer.Im very blessed and fortunate to be able to afford those kinds of things, he said.Stanley was on his own when it came to performing in the annual rookie show. He was forced to wear a chicken suit while singing Ignition Remix by R Kelly for the veterans.Tough work, but he handled it like a pro.He sang his song. He got the guys singing along with him and having a great time, Harbaugh said. Its nice when you are a first-round pick, effectively kind of the leader of the rookie class, and make the statement: Well have some fun, and I can fit in.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLCheap Jordan 12 Mens .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. Air Jordan 12 Wholesale http://www.wholesalejordan12.com/discount-jordan-4-wholesale.html .J. -- Pitcher Carl Pavano is retiring after 14 major league seasons. Cheap Jordan 12 Flu Game . The Nashville Predators were glad their captain was still on their side. Weber had a goal and two assists, and Roman Josi scored the shootout winner to lift the Predators to a 4-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday night. Cheap Air Jordan 12 .Y. -- Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Wednesday that J.ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Ian Woosnam, Davis Love III, Meg Mallon and Lorena Ochoa have been selected for the World Golf Hall of Fame.Also selected Tuesday for induction was Henry Longhurst, a London Sunday Times columnist who later became a golf commentator for the BBC.The induction will be Sept. 26 in New York.The five inductees were chosen by a 16-member selection commission, led by Jack Nicklaus, Nancy Lopez, Gary Player and Annika Sorenstam, along wwith nine golf administrators and three journalists.ddddddddddddWoosnam is a former world No. 1 who won the Masters in 1991. Love is a former PGA champion with 20 career PGA Tour victories. Mallon won 18 times on the LPGA Tour, including four majors. Ochoa won 27 times and two majors when she retired at No. 1 in the world. ' ' '