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Brandon Carr: The case for and against the Ravens keeping him

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Wide receiver Tyler Boyd #83 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes with the ball after making a catch in front of cornerback Brandon Carr #24 and free safety Eric Weddle #32 of the Baltimore Ravens to score the game winning touchdown at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Wide receiver Tyler Boyd #83 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes with the ball after making a catch in front of cornerback Brandon Carr #24 and free safety Eric Weddle #32 of the Baltimore Ravens to score the game winning touchdown at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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Brandon Carr is an interesting player to look at going into the heart of the offseason. There is a strong case for his return, but an interesting argument could be made for the Baltimore Ravens to cut him:

Brandon Carr had a decent first season with the Baltimore Ravens. It started incredibly well but Carr faltered later in the season.Carr recorded four interceptions in the 2017 season.  Carr looked foolish trying to cover Antonio Brown in Pittsburgh; it’s a sight no Ravens fan really wants to see again. There are two questions that the Ravens must get out of Carr. The first question is: How much can the Ravens get out of Carr in 2018. The second question is: Does that justify bringing him back?

The Ravens have to make a choice on the 31-year-old cornerback. His age and his contract work against him this offseason. That being said, Carr could be viewed as a needed piece to the puzzle. The Ravens have some uncertainty brewing at the cornerback position and the Ravens know what they have with Carr. This is one of those things that could go either way.

So that’s the synopsis of the problem; let’s dive into the two possible solutions. When the offseason started, we knew these tough conversations were underway. The NFL is a business with a salary cap and the Ravens are up against that cap. The case for not picking his option up him requires a leap of faith in the young talent at the position. The case for keeping him has to do more with fear of regretting the decision.

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