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Identifying every NFL team’s biggest weakness in 2018

By Rucker Haringey

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 18: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) calls an audible at the line during the preseason game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Minnesota Vikings on August 18, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 18: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) calls an audible at the line during the preseason game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Minnesota Vikings on August 18, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 09: John Brown #13 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 09: John Brown #13 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Baltimore Ravens – John Brown

There’s a lot of negative attention surrounding Joe Flacco as the Ravens quarterback, but he doesn’t have a lot of help lining up on the outside. The fact that Baltimore plans to start John Brown as their No. 2 wideout illustrates just how weak the group is.

He’s a decent rotation option on a good team, but he’s not the sort of player you want to count on for consistent production. His inability to get open could lead to Lamar Jackson getting an opportunity sooner, rather than later.

Cincinnati Bengals – Nick Vigil

The Bengals have quite a few question marks on their roster, but Vigil was one of the least productive outside linebackers in the league last year. He missed 14 tackles in his 12 weeks of action in 2017. He needs to be much better this year to help the Bengals reach the playoffs.

Cleveland Browns – Joel Bitonio

The Browns should be seriously concerned about their left tackle position. Bitonio was a pretty decent guard last year, but his lack of foot speed is going to be a serious issue on the outside. Don’t be surprised if he gets moved back inside sooner, rather than later. Part of Cleveland’s hesitation to put Baker Mayfield on the field as a rookie comes down to their inability to pass protect.

Pittsburgh Steelers – Jesse James

The Steelers are blessed with a ton of offensive weaponry, but they get below average production from the tight end spot. Whether you consider Vance McDonald or Jesse James as the true starter, it’s clear Ben Roethlisberger could use more help.

It’s not as if Pittsburgh would need to add a very dynamic player at that spot. A solid blocker and pass catcher would be more than enough to give them a boost. If only they could turn back the clock on Heath Miller’s career.

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