Terrance West is building a strong case to be the starting running back for the Baltimore Ravens entering the season.

Both the Baltimore Sun and ESPN have lauded West, who slimmed down this offseason, as Baltimore's top playmaker.

West is pushing Justin Forsett and Javorius Allen for snaps.

"I just think he looks good as a football player," John Harbaugh said. "I think 'urgency' is a good word from a physical perspective. His running is urgent. He's making cuts. He's making really good reads. He's quick through the hole, he's quick into the hole. There's no hesitation.

"Also in pass protection, he's stuck it up in there and he's popping people in pass protection. He's doing really well."