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When the Ravens drafted Ronnie Stanley with the sixth overall pick this year, there was some discussion that he might start his career at guard because incumbent left tackle Eugene Monroe was still on Baltimore’s roster.

That discussion faded away as the offseason progressed and coach John Harbaugh said this month that the two players would be competing for the left tackle job. That competition came to an end on Wednesday when Monroe was released by the Ravens, leaving Stanley in position to start right away.

Stanley said that Monroe was a “great resource” and mentor during their time together, which might be part of the reason why he feels comfortable with the pressure that comes with his position on the team.

“I was talking to some people saying this is probably the first time ever that I’ve felt this kind of pressure. I’ve never really felt pressure like that before,” Stanley said, via the team’s website. “It’s something I know that I can handle and it’s just part of the transition to the NFL. It’s a production business and that’s the way it’s always going to be.”

The Ravens’ belief that Stanley can produce was strong enough for them to take him at the top of the first round. He’ll get an immediate chance to prove them right.