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Baltimore Ravens: 3 players who need to avoid a sophomore slump

By Joe Schiller

Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (30) runs the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (30) runs the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (30) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Dan McCullers-Sanders (93) and inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) and inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) during the third quarter of a game at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (30) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Dan McCullers-Sanders (93) and inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) and inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) during the third quarter of a game at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

Kenneth Dixon

Kenneth Dixon is already at a disadvantage to start his second season. He will miss the first four games of the season from a PED suspension. Terrance West and Danny Woodhead are set to have the workload, but the Ravens are going to need Kenneth Dixon this season more than ever. It’s important for him to be ready when week 5 hits. I would expect Harbaugh would want him to contribute as soon as he can.

At the end of last season Dixon came on strong. His ability to run downhill and catch the ball makes him the most versatile back on the roster. He’s a work horse who is very hard to bring down. It seems like his feet never stop, even when he’s got two or three defenders on him. The Ravens have said they are focused on getting back to the ground and pound run game and Dixon will be a major part of that. His production in the run game is going to help balance out the offense and help Joe Flacco and the passing game.

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