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5 Baltimore Ravens Who Exceeded Expectations In 2016

By Chris Schisler

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. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
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. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Mike Wallace

The Ravens signed Mike Wallace last year to help a beleaguered group at the wide receiver position. Steve Smith was the go to guy, but Wallace was arguably the Ravens best receiver last season. After catching less than 40 passes in the 2015 season, Wallace rebounded in a big way. Wallace had 72 receptions for 1,017 yards and four touchdowns. 

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The Ravens didn’t have a ton on the line when they signed Wallace. They signed him to a pretty affordable two year deal, that really could have been a one year deal. Wallace was still fast, but there were doubts about how productive he could be. The 30 year old wide receiver had his first 1,000 yard season since 2011 when he was with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Last season, Wallace was a low risk signing that the Ravens were hoping got them a high reward. Now, their bet paid off. Wallace is the only receiver the Ravens know they can really count on at this point.

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