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Baltimore Ravens Training Camp: 3 things the team doesn’t need to fix

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Running Back Alex Collins #34 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Running Back Alex Collins #34 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 6: Kicker Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with teammate long snapper Morgan Cox #46 after kicking a third goal field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 6: Kicker Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with teammate long snapper Morgan Cox #46 after kicking a third goal field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

3. Awesome Special Teams:

Sam Koch was one of the most underrated players in 2017, but punters often are. Koch landed 40 punts inside the 20 yard line. He punted 84 times for to relieve an offense that couldn’t get out of its own way. Koch even had two fake punt passes completed for first downs. With all of this to talk about, he is even one of the best holders for field goals in the NFL. There is no doubt about it, Koch is one of the most important players on the team.

Justin Tucker isn’t bad either, in fact he is the most accurate kicker in NFL history. Tucker gives the Ravens a lot of range as a field goal kicker and if it’s inside of 50 yards it’s a promise not an attempt. The Ravens trio of Koch, Tucker and long snapper Morgan Cox, has been one of the best parts of the team.

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Every season the Ravens seem to make plays on special teams that make a huge impact. The fake punts were two of the most memorable plays of the season. The Ravens scored a touchdown on both a punt return and a kick return. Chris Moore nearly added another kick return touchdown in the season finale. The Ravens have one of the best special teams units in football. That’s something the Ravens will always work on with John Harbaugh and Jerry Rosburg on the coaching staff. Special teams are a special advantage for the purple and black.

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