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Baltimore Ravens: 3 Reasons Backfield Could Use Upgrade

By Chris Schisler

Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) celebrates with quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) celebrates with quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Big Plays Needed:

The Ravens didn’t have a ton of big plays in 2016. The offense scored 32 touchdowns in a 16 game season. Sam Koch was one active punter and the Ravens leaned on Justin Tucker hard. The Ravens should go into the offseason looking for play-makers. It doesn’t matter what position, the Ravens need play-makers.

West and Dixon combined for only six rushing attempts over 20 yards. The Ravens could surely use some big plays in the running game. Back when Ray Rice was with the Ravens the running back contributed a ton of offensive production The Ravens need big plays and history says they should look to the backfield for those big plays.

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There you have it. There is plenty of justification to add to the Ravens running back position. Let’s see what they do. Remember to follow Ebony Bird top get your fix during free agency and the draft.

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