With the New England Patriots release of Joey Galloway on Tuesday, rumors have been flying that the Ravens may be interested. I say they shouldn’t be at all.
Galloway is 37 years old, and will be 38 next month. His production has decline big time this season. Galloway has been active for just three games this season, catching only seven balls for 67 yards. He also doesn’t have the speed he used to. This would be a bad move all around for Baltimore.
I think the Baltimore Ravens receiving corps is fine. Kelley Washington, Derrick Mason and Mark Clayton have all been productive this season. Even when Demetrius Williams had to be in the game Sunday he produced. Quarterback Joe Flacco is comfortable throwing to anybody. My evidence for that statement is in the 1,674 yards that Flacco has racked up this season.
The real problem with the Ravens in the defensive backfield. All season the secondary has been getting burned badly. Of course, it’s not all on the secondary. The defensive line hasn’t gotten that much pressure on the opposing quarterbacks. Terrell Suggs hasn’t been successful this season, but part of that is the lack of scheming to get him free from blockers. One way I think the Ravens could free up Suggs is to put Trevor Pryce on the same side. That may confuse the defense on who to account for and, in turn, help the secondary.
What do you think the Ravens should do about the secondary? Should they patch it up? Use Lardarius Webb more? Get more of a pass rush? I think these are all viable options. Whatever they do, they shouldn’t sign Galloway though.
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