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Ravens report: Bryant McKinnie remains own worst enemy

OWINGS MILLS, Md.—After going through the bye week, there was speculation Bryant McKinnie, the big powerful left tackle, would regain his starting position and create a domino effect on the offensive line.

But there still are some doubts about McKinnie's character. The latest came this week in a report that McKinnie was sued for a $375,000 debt incurred at a string of Miami strip clubs.

Bryant McKinnie's alleged debt to a string of Miami strip clubs is the latest off-the-field issue for the Ravens' talented offensive tackle. (AP Photo)

McKinnie has had a troubled past and has done nothing to lift that cloud which has surrounded him in Baltimore the past two seasons. He came into the previous two training camps overweight and out of shape. He lost his starting position to Michael Oher before training camp began and later was involved in a contract dispute with the front office.

McKinnie, though, is finally in playing shape, and there's little doubt he would help the Ravens' offensive line. He's the best left tackle on the roster, and if he started, the Ravens would move Oher to the right side and current right tackle rookie Kelechi Osemele to left guard.

The move would make the Ravens more athletic and younger overall. McKinnie, though, can't seem to escape John Harbaugh's doghouse.

McKinnie has privately told media members he won't be starting Sunday against the Browns. It appears the Ravens will only use McKinnie if the offensive line continues to struggle, and that probably won't happen against Cleveland, or if a starter gets injured.

It's a shame, because he's one of the best run blockers on the roster and would help balance the offensive line, putting more muscle on the right side as well.

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