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Five possible landing spots for C.J. Spiller

By Dani Bostick

Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller (28) warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller (28) warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) celebrates after making a first down during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) celebrates after making a first down during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens had a lackluster run game in Week 1.  Both Justin Forsett and Terrance West struggled to get the ball moving on the ground as the team relied more on an air assault against the Buffalo Bills.

Why should the Ravens take a chance on Spiller? First, they need to improve their run game, something they have been murmuring about for months. Second, the team has had recent success with another older NFL vet who appeared past his prime. Wide receiver Mike Wallace had disappointing seasons with the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings, and in Sunday’s game, Wallace showed flashes of his former greatness, scoring a touchdown off of a tremendous 66-yard play. Two other receptions gave him a total of 91 yards in Week 1.

If there is hope for Wallace with the Ravens, there is hope for Spiller. The team only had 83 rushing yards on 28 attempts against the Bills, who were the only team in the league to have fewer yards per attempt. Spiller would love a chance to revitalize his career. Baltimore could be just the place for him to do that.

In Week 2, the Ravens take on the Cleveland Browns who lost to the Eagles in Week 1. Their other division rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, will be difficult to beat without reliable running backs and a consistent run game.

Next: 2. Washington Redskins

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