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Breshad Perriman is still an important player for the Baltimore Ravens

By Chris Schisler

Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman (18) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman (18) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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The addition of Jeremy Maclin doesn’t mean that the Baltimore Ravens don’t believe in Breshad Perriman. It means they know Perriman can’t do it alone:

Breshad Perriman is a player that has the potential to change the Ravens offense completely. He has top end speed that most players in the NFL can’t compete with. He has a big frame. We’ve been over this before, Perriman’s potential is off the charts. The Ravens have been patient with their first round pick from 2015; the organization wants him to succeed badly.

Before the Ravens added Maclin, the receiver position looked pretty thin. Even if Perriman managed to be a 70 catch guy, even if he gained 1,000 yards this season, he wouldn’t have had a lot of help around him. Before Maclin, it was Perriman, Wallace and players to be named later. If Perriman did have a breakout performance, defensive coordinators would center their game-plan around stopping him.

The addition of Maclin rounds out a respectable trio at wide receiver. Maclin, Perriman and Wallace all have speed. When healthy, Maclin is a superstar wide receiver and a go to weapon. Wallace is coming off a good season, he just needs to keep that going in 2017. When Perriman gets the ball in the open field, he’s gone. Each receiver has a big play threat. Now the Ravens have three speedy options in the passing game.

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Maclin is going to be the top target of the passing game if everything adds up the way it’s supposed to. Look for Maclin to have 70-85 receptions, somewhere between 1,000-1,200 receiving yards and six touchdowns. If Perriman can become the number two option and range anywhere from 60-70 grabs, and Wallace can be productive out of the slot, the Ravens offense could advance greatly.

The Bottom Line:

When Perriman reaches his full potential, the Ravens will look like a different team. When he started to figure it out last season, he played pretty impressively. If the Ravens get a full season of great play from Perriman, he could more than double his numbers.

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If Perriman is as good as we think he can be, the Ravens will have two star receivers. Even if Perriman just takes a small step forward, the Ravens receiving group will be better than it was last season. The Ravens first round pick from 2015 has taken his time to have a breakout season. The Ravens patience will pay off in 2017.

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