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Players Who Will Create Difficult Free Agency Decisions In 2017

By Sam Beckenstein

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

The Ravens have a difficult decision to make in their backfield, Terrance West was a decent addition this offseason but they have a blossoming stud in Kenneth Dixon overtaking his carries. Dixon’s more versatile, and brings more to the table then West does, and as a restricted free agent they could gain a compensatory pick if he goes.

Baltimores would owe West $600,000 next year if they keep him around, and while it sounds like a bargain, it may not be worth it. West is on his third team in four years now, and hasn’t shown that he can be a featured back in the league, but posted his best effort yet with 774 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.

With a deep running back class in this year’s draft, and with Kenneth Dixon and Buck Allen already on the roster, it may be the end of his tenure in Baltimore. West is replaceable, and the Ravens will have a difficult decision to make. But after their decision, it may be difficult for West to find another team where he can see significant carries.

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