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Maxx Williams likely not the answer to replacing Dennis Pitta

By Chris Schisler

Jan 3, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Maxx Williams (87) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The bengals won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Maxx Williams (87) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The bengals won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore (80) runs to the bench during the second half of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank FieldThe Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore (80) runs to the bench during the second half of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank FieldThe Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Flacco Needs a go to guy over the middle of the field:

What the Ravens need is a guy Joe Flacco can throw the football to over the middle of the field. My bet is that Gillmore will become the next go to tight end for the Ravens. Gillmore battled injuries in 2016 and Pitta locked up the job. In 2015 he had pretty similar stats to Williams. The difference is that Gillmore seemed to do more with his chances. Williams had 32 reception for 268 yards and a touchdown. Gillmore had 33 receptions for 412 yards and four touchdowns.

Like Waller, Gillmore is 6’6″. He has a bigger frame than that of Williams. While Williams is supposed to be the explosive tight end down the field, Gillmore averages almost three yards more than Williams, per catch. What Gillmore gives you is the best of both worlds. He is explosive and he can be the go to guy over the middle.

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Williams has potential. We’re talking about an open competition where there is a lot of doubt around each player. Williams, Watson and Gillmore all have injury concerns looming over them. Nick Boyle also plays a role in this equation but I foresee him being used as a fullback. The tight end position didn’t really get that much clearer with the loss of Pitta.

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