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Did the Ravens fail to develop WR Breshad Perriman or was it merely a draft miss? The Baltimore Ravens are not well-known around the league for developing wide receivers. This has been one of the positions that they have little to no success with in regards to the draft. The Ravens have drafted 27* receivers since 1996 https://www.theravenslockerroom.com/authentic-mark-andrews-jersey , including Darren Waller who converted to a tight end, and there has been a lack of star power. Baltimore has drafted three receivers in the first-round — Breshad Perriman, Mark Clayton, and Travis Taylor. Out of those three, Breshad Perriman has been the biggest disappointment.They have selected four receivers on Day two (rounds two and three), Patrick Johnson, Torrey Smith, Yamon Figurs, and Devard Darling. Out of all 27 receivers they drafted, Torrey Smith may be the most successful receiver they drafted, and he only spent four seasons with the team. The remaining 20 receivers were drafted in rounds four through seven, and some of these selections include Brandon Stokley, Michael Campanaro, Tommy Streeter, David Reed, Chris Moore, Jermaine Lewis, Tandon Doss, Ron Johnson, Demetrius Williams, and Justin Harper among others. There is no question that drafting wide receivers has been a weakness for general manager Ozzie Newsome, but is it all his fault? Has he merely missed on talent and misidentified traits in prospects, or has he drafted high potential players, but the various coaching staffs have failed to develop these receivers?Ravens WR draft historyPlayer (draft year)Round selectedStats with RavensStats with other teamsPlayer (draft year)Round selectedStats with RavensStats with other teamsStokley excelled after leaving Baltimore, while Torrey Smith has had a worse career since departing. A significant factor in that could have been where Stokley ended up compared to Smith. Unlike Stokley Iman Marshall Baltimore Ravens Jersey , Smith did not have the luxury of joining a team with one of the best quarterbacks of all-time. While there is not much history or data to show a trend in either direction, Perriman could help bring an answer to the original question; do the Ravens need to change their wide receiver evaluation process or is it a development issue?Unlike most of the other receivers on this list, Perriman has rare size and speed. He was considered a raw prospect due to his unrefined route running and inconsistent hands. However, Perriman flashed throughout his time in Baltimore. His rookie season ended early due to a knee injury, but he bounced back the following year with 33 receptions for 499 yards and three touchdowns. It appeared as if Perriman was ready to take the next step. Unfortunately for the Ravens, he regressed in 2017 as drops plagued him, and he was a healthy scratch for four games.It was well-documented that Perriman would be fighting an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster, but he made a strong case in the preseason. He finished with 11 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown. Perriman showcased better tracking ability, route running, and hands. His biggest mistake came in the Hall of Fame Game as his first target resulted in an interception because he was unable to secure the ball.Injuries and drops will be what he will be remembered for during his time in Baltimore, but what happens if Perriman has a successful rest of his career elsewhere? If he can succeed in a different system with a different offensive coordinator and quarterback, what will the narrative be?He has yet to sign to a team, but he has had several workouts scheduled since his release. Some of those teams include the Jets, Giants, and Bills. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh expressed excitement for Perriman as he is slated to get a fresh start with a new team.“You get a chance to get a fresh start, a healthy start. He had his best camp, because he was in camp and played well [and was] very productive in the games and in practice. I’m hopeful for him. I want to see him do well. You become friends with these guys, and I want to see them be successful,” Harbaugh said, via the team’s official website. As seen in the chart above, the Ravens have a history of failing to develop receivers combined with poor scouting of proper talent. Over the course of their franchise history, they have passed over several quality receivers, which has hurt them significantly and forced them to sign aging veterans.It would be hard to blame this problem on solely one person, but it is a concerning development, and Perriman’s production with his next team could shine a necessary light on what the bigger issue is.*I have placed an asterisk on 27 receivers as Keenan Reynolds was a quarterback in college Youth Iman Marshall Jersey , who switched to wide receiver in the NFL. I did not include Lamont Brightful, who played wide receiver in college, but was a defensive back and kick returner in Baltimore.Why Robert Griffin III will not make the Ravens’ 53-man roster regardless of preseason performance The Baltimore Ravens are set to play in their first of five preseason games on Thursday night, and the quarterbacks are seemingly the headliners of this game. Despite Joe Flacco likely sitting out, many are clamoring to get their first look at rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson. Aside from Jackson, Robert Griffin III will also play in his first game as a Raven, which leaves many to question his chances at making the roster.Given Baltimore’s depth at seemingly every other position, the Ravens may not be able to afford to keep a third quarterback on the roster, who would likely be inactive almost every week. Griffin III has reportedly helped Jackson in his development, but that alone is not worthy of a roster spot. With a surplus of cornerbacks, safeties, linebackers and defensive linemen, it would behoove Baltimore to keep an extra player at a different position who can make more of an impact than a third quarterback.“It is going to be all things that anybody can imagine. It’s going to be what is best for our team. How well those guys play and it will be a tough decision. Anytime you keep one player at one position extra, it’s one less player at another position you have to decide to lose,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said about Griffin III’s roster chances. Maxx Williams, Kamalei Correa, Bronson Kaufusi, Zach Sieler, Myles Humphrey, Mark Thompson, Breshad Perriman, Tim White and even Kai Nacua among others are on the roster bubble, and keeping Griffin III over any of those players could possibly hurt the Ravens later in the season. Griffin III’s career has been far from perfect. He had a sensational rookie year, but after the 2012 season, it has been one injury after another. Griffin III eventually wound up out of the league despite receiving several workouts in 2017. If he can prove that he can stay healthy Iman Marshall Baltimore Ravens Jersey , he may have some trade value, which is the best case scenario for the Ravens. Rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson has shown during training camp that he can be a capable backup, and as long as he doesn’t regress during the preseason, Griffin III should be released or traded. Below is a 53-man roster projection without Robert Griffin III, and looking who may be cut if he makes the team could be a concerning development for the Ravens. Quarterbacks (2) - Joe Flacco and Lamar JacksonRunning backs (3) - Alex Collins, Javorious Allen and Kenneth DixonFullback (1) - Patrick RicardWide receivers (7) - Michael Crabtree, John Brown, Willie Snead, Chris Moore, Jordan Lasley, Jaleel Scott and Tim WhiteTight ends (3) - Nick Boyle, Mark Andrews, and Hayden HurstOffensive line (8) - Ronnie Stanley, Alex Lewis, Matt Skura, Marshal Yanda, Orlando Brown Jr., Jermaine Eluemunor, James Hurst and Nico SiragusaDefensive line (6) - Brandon Williams, Michael Pierce, Brent Urban, Willie Henry, Carl Davis, and Chris Wormley Linebackers (9) - Terrell Suggs, Matthew Judon 2019 Iman Marshall Jersey , Za’Darius Smith, Tyus Bowser, Tim Williams, C.J. Mosley, Kenny Young, Patrick Onwuasor, and Albert McClellanSafeties (5) - DeShon Elliott, Eric Weddle, Tony Jefferson, Anthony Levine Sr. and Chuck ClarkCornerbacks (6) - Jimmy Smith, Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Carr, Tavon Young, Maurice Canady and Anthony AverettSpecial teams (3) - Sam Koch, Justin Tucker and Morgan CoxNotable omissions: Breshad Perriman, Maxx Williams, Andrew Donnal, Bronson Kaufusi, Bradley Bozeman, Kai Nacua, Kamalei Correa, Zach Sieler and Griffin IIILooking at that roster projection, who should get replaced by Griffin III? The Ravens are too deep to replace him with any of those players listed. Not to mention Maxx Williams could earn a roster spot depending on the health of Andrews. It would be a great story for the Griffin III to make the 53-man roster, but it may not be in Baltimore’s best interest.