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2017 Baltimore Ravens: 5 Problems That Still Face Them

By Chris Schisler

Sep 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) under pressure during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) under pressure during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-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 /

1. The Ravens Lack Play-Makers On Offense:

The hierarchy of play-makers in the Ravens offense seems to go like this: Mike Wallace, Dennis Pitta, Kenneth Dixon and Danny Woodhead. For the first four weeks of the season, the Ravens will not have Dixon. In review the Ravens have a 30 year old wide receiver, a good but nonexplosive tight end a pass catching running back, ready to go on day one. If the Ravens win with that lineup they may be the focus of a new Disney movie, it certainly would be uplifting. To be fair, the Ravens could see huge growth from Breshad Perriman. We’ll see.

The Steelers have three of the best players in the NFL on their offense. Heck, even the Bengals have A.J. Green and Tyler Eifert. The Ravens have one of the weakest wide receiving groups in the NFL. If there is one thing that should make fans of the purple and black scared, it’s a lack of real play-makers on the offense.

The 2000 Ravens won it all with a great defense. The 2015 Denver Broncos won it all with a great defense. The Ravens defense is probably going to be amazing in 2017. The offense is a real concern, despite defense proving it can still win championships in the NFL. The Ravens need to get the few dependable offensive players they do have, some help.

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