The Baltimore Ravens probably aren\u2019t going to land Davante Adams, but there should be a plethora of other wide receiver options available for the team to explore. They need another playmaker to pair with Zay Flowers, as the current group of pass catchers just haven\u2019t been getting the job done.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s face it, in today\u2019s NFL, you need more than one weapon to keep defenses honest. So, who could the Ravens target to add some firepower to their offense?<\/p>\n
One potential option could be Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Christian Kirk.<\/p>\n
Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports recently put together a short list of potential trade candidates for the coming weeks, and Kirk\u2019s name surfaced. Benjamin suggests, \u201cIt seems unlikely the Jacksonville Jaguars would unload arguably their most reliable wideout at a time Trevor Lawrence and Co. are working to overturn an ugly 0-4 \u2014 now 1-4 \u2014 start.<\/p>\n
Then again, Kirk costs a lot, and Brian Thomas Jr. is bursting onto the scene. Might they prefer to reallocate resources, if another team comes calling with an offer?<\/p>\n
He could be a prime candidate to take up slot duties elsewhere.\u201d<\/p>\n
Benjamin\u2019s analysis raises some interesting points. While Kirk is a valuable asset to the Jaguars\u2019 offense, his $18 million per year salary is a hefty price to pay, especially for a team still trying to find its footing. The emergence of Brian Thomas Jr. further complicates matters, as he seems poised to take on a larger role in the passing game.<\/p>\n
From the Ravens\u2019 perspective, acquiring Kirk would be a major coup. They desperately need a reliable target opposite Zay Flowers.<\/p>\n
Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor just haven\u2019t been cutting it, and Lamar Jackson needs more weapons in the passing game to reach his full potential. Remember that AFC Championship Game last winter?<\/p>\n
The Ravens\u2019 run-first approach, while formidable with someone like Derrick Henry, needs a counterbalance.<\/p>\n
Kirk, despite not hitting the thousand-yard mark last season due to an injury (he finished with 787), has proven himself as a capable receiver. This season, through five games, he\u2019s already racked up 21 catches for 257 yards and a touchdown. He\u2019s a threat from the slot, and his presence would take some pressure off of the Ravens\u2019 other receivers.<\/p>\n
If Kirk becomes available, Baltimore should place a call to Jacksonville. It wouldn\u2019t be a blockbuster move for the ages, but it could be the kind of under-the-radar deal that pays dividends for the Ravens. And let\u2019s be honest, who wouldn\u2019t love to see what Lamar Jackson could do with another weapon at his disposal?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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