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Baltimore Ravens: 2015 Running Back Grades

By Joe Serpico

Dec 27, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen (37) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen (37) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (27) carries the ball as Miami Dolphins defensive end Derrick Shelby (79) makes the tackle during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (27) carries the ball as Miami Dolphins defensive end Derrick Shelby (79) makes the tackle during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

TERRANCE WEST. D. <b>Rushing: 46 carries for 180 yards (3.9 yards per carry)<br /> Receiving: 4 receptions for 21 yards</b>. RB. Baltimore Ravens

West came to Baltimore after a failed stint with the Tennessee Titans and needed to show that he matured to be an NFL back. When he was finally given an opportunity to play, he did alright for his hometown team.

The potential is there. West was a third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns last season, but found his way to the Ravens as an insurance option. It was a good thing they did so because West was needed once Forsett went down. He had a season-high 44 yards on 14 carries in the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He hits the holes hard, but leaves a lot to be desired in an offense that likes to use their running backs out of the backfield.

The front office has an interesting decision to make with West. With Forsett and Allen due back next season, there is not much room for West. The Ravens invested a fourth-round pick in Taliaferro in 2014, which really crowds the backfield.

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