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5 Baltimore Ravens Who Face Pressure To Perform In 2016

By Chris Schisler

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ronnie Staley (Notre Dame) is selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number six overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ronnie Staley (Notre Dame) is selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number six overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 1, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett (29) runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett (29) runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Justin Forsett

Justin Forsett now has more competition for the starting role than he ever has as a Raven. Forsett became a star in 2014, leading the Ravens great rushing attack. Now the Ravens have the flashy Javorious “Buck” Allen and Kenneth Dixon right behind him. Forsett has to produce, because the Ravens have plenty of talent at the running back position.

Allen stepped up in a big way last season. Starting in six games, Allen rushed for 514 yards and had 45 receptions. He showed Marc Trestman how valuable his versatility was for the Ravens offense. If Allen takes steps forward in his second season, he will make plays. If he makes plays regularly, he is going to be successful.

Forsett also has to worry about Dixon. Dixon was practically a human highlight reel at Louisiana Tech. He’s fast, elusive and a powerful runner. Lorenzo Taliaferro, Terrence West and even Trent Richardson are competing for a spot on the Ravens roster.

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