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Baltimore Ravens: 3 ways to help offensive production

By Chris Schisler

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 /
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Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the first quarter of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Danny Woodhead would be injured on the play. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the first quarter of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Danny Woodhead would be injured on the play. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Create Mismatches In The Passing Game:

The Ravens signed Danny Woodhead to help their passing game. You don’t buy lemons to make limeade and you don’t sign Woodhead to be a workhorse in the running game. Woodhead is a weapon, because linebackers have a hard time keeping up with him. In the open field he has a bunch of moves and his quick route running is highly productive.

Woodhead will lead the charge as the Ravens receiving running back, but the other players in the backfield can chip in. Woodhead shouldn’t just be used as a safety valve. He should be used as an accomplished route runner that he is. The Ravens should go out of their way to create mismatches in the passing game with their running backs. Teams like the Patriots, Packers and Giants, orchestrate it to perfection. The Ravens need to pick up these easy yards. It’s all part of a work smarter, not harder approach.

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The Baltimore Ravens need to get things done on offense. They can’t go three and out on a consistent basis. The Ravens defense is strong, but the offense shouldn’t abuse it. The offense needs to just do enough and the Ravens will be competitive. That means the Marty Mornhinweg will have to call a smart game, week in and week out.

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