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Baltimore Ravens: Ranking Need Level For Every Position

By Chris Schisler

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Sep 11, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

Level Of Need At Cornerback: 7.5

The Ravens have need at the cornerback position, but it is not as dire as many fans think. Jimmy Smith and Tavon Young are a good combination. The Ravens have two problems at the cornerback position. First, Smith is injury prone. Secondly, the Ravens don’t have enough quality cornerbacks. The Ravens problems in the secondary can be fixed though.

The Ravens need to sign a veteran cornerback that is good as a slot defender, and can fill in for Smith, if needed. Then the Ravens should spend a mid round draft pick on a cornerback. A veteran and a find comparable to Young. That should be the formula to the Ravens problems. They need two more corners who can help out in nickel and dime defensive sets. More than anything they need an option better than Shareece Wright if a starter goes down.

Finding a top-tier cornerback is going to be hard for the Ravens. They can realistically make the position solid with moves that go under the radar. It would be nice to have a Patrick Peterson, or a Richard Sherman like talent, but that’s not what the Ravens need. The cornerback position may seem like a desperate need, but it’s not as bleak as it may seem.

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