The Ravens are taking a step out on the tight rope by signing Dante Stallworth to a one year deal. The Baltimore sports world has been buzzing about how much the Ravens need a wide reciever. This signing shows that the Ravens organization recognizes that just as much as the fans do.
Stallworth was a 2002 first round draft pick by the Saints. He was a part of the potent 2007 Patriots offense. One major reason he is not considered a major addition right now is because his production has been inconsistent over the course of his career. In his best season, Stallworth caught 71 balls for 945 yards in 2005 but in the 2008 regular season he only had 17 catches for 170 yards.
Oh but there is more. Let us not forget that he was suspended from the Nfl for the entire 2009 season and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, two years of house arrest and 1000 hours of community service.
This is good move for the Ravens only if Stallworth works hard to play his best and knock off some of the rust he will come to training camp with. If he comes to Baltimore with all the baggage of his past, he will be weighed down way too much to be an asset.
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