Baltimore Ravens: 3 Reasons They Must Keep Dennis Pitta

Baltimore Ravens: 3 Reasons The Ravens Must Keep Dennis Pitta

Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) makes a first down reception during the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won the contest 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) shares a laugh with tight end Dennis Pitta (88) against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

3. To build around Flacco, Pitta should be included in the mix

It is no secret that Pitta and Flacco are best friends. They are very open about their friendship, both on and off the field. Over Pitta’s career, Flacco has continued to be comfortable throwing to him, even in tight spaces. Pitta was targeted 10 or more times in six games last season, which proves how much Flacco values him.

This is not necessarily the best thing for the other receivers on the team, but the Flacco & Pitta connection was a big reason why the Ravens won Super Bowl 47 four years ago.

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Back in January, we heard the Ravens’ brass tell us that they were going to build around Flacco this offseason, and give him the weapons he needs to be successful. One of those weapons should be Dennis Pitta. Pitta may not be the player that he was prior to the two hip dislocations, but the Ravens must keep him in their plans for the 2017 season.

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