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2018 NFL Draft: Breaking down the top need for each team

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 18: Cornerback Tramon Williams #22 of the Cleveland Browns tackles wide receiver Mike Wallace #17 of the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 18: Cornerback Tramon Williams #22 of the Cleveland Browns tackles wide receiver Mike Wallace #17 of the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

26. . Wide Receiver. . Baltimore Ravens. . team

One could argue the Baltimore Ravens should start thinking about a new quarterback. The veteran, Joe Flacco, ranks 31st in the league in passer rating (72.7) and has just eight passing touchdowns to 10 interceptions.

That’s bad. But the reason might be because of the lack of weapons at his disposal.

Former wide receiver Steve Smith’s retirement after last year hurt more than Baltimore imagined. Veterans Mike Wallace and Jeremy Maclin haven’t provided enough to be considered adequate replacements, and Baltimore’s offense is struggling as a result.

Oklahoma State’s James Washington should be high on the Ravens’ wish list for the NFL Draft this offseason.