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Baltimore Ravens: 5 potential replacements for Dennis Pitta

By Adrian Andrew

Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) makes a first down reception during the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won the contest 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) makes a first down reception during the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won the contest 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 31, 2016; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson (82) speaks with tight end Nick Boyle (86) on the field during the morning session of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Benjamin Watson

The 6-foot-3 tight end and new Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson took steps last week to secure his a roster spot on the Baltimore Ravens by restructuring his contract and taking a $1.25 million pay cut, per ProFootballTalk.com

Benjamin Watson has what all Ravens tight ends lack. Experience. Watson who is entering his 13th season was a rookie when Maxx Williams was only ten. This makes him a team leader and a great player to have around for emerging prospects.

Watson was signed by the Ravens in 2016. But unfortunately, missed the entire season after he tore his Achilles. The year before Watson signed with the Ravens he had his best season yet. So that goes to show that there is still gas left in the tank.

At, every fault of the others on the list Watson succeeds in. Darren Waller lacks experience. Watson has the most on the team. Williams and Gillmore can’t seem to stay healthy. Beside the Achilles injury last year Watson only missed one game in the previous four seasons. Barnidge isn’t on the team as simple as it sounds so Watson beats him there.

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That is why Benjamin Watson seems the most likely and best replacement for Dennis Pitta.

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