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Baltimore Ravens Free Agency 2017: 5 Cornerback Targets

By Joe Schiller

Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) against the New England Patriots at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) against the New England Patriots at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) makes a catch in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) makes a catch in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

I take a look at 5 cornerback targets for the Baltimore Ravens in free agency

The Baltimore Ravens defense was great last season, except for one area, and that was the corner-back position. The lack of depth in cornerbacks for the Ravens has plagued them for a number of years. Even with the great Ed Reed at the safety position, at times the team still struggled to surround him with talent.

Last season was no different. Injuries and poor play held the Ravens defense back from truly being great. Jimmy Smith’s injury took away the #1 option. Shareece Wright and Jerraud Powers were not enough to fill the void. Because of this, receivers like Odell Beckham Jr., Dez Bryant, and Antonio Browns made the Ravens pay.

If you ask any Ravens fan or football expert, they will say the team’s #1 need is a corner-back. They can accomplish this through the draft and also through free agency. If free agency is the option, here are 5 cornerbacks that the team should target.

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