Does Ray Rice Have a Long-Term Spot on the Baltimore Ravens’ Roster?

June 20, 2012   ·   John Jenkins   ·   Jump to comments


How important is running back Ray Rice to the Baltimore Ravens?  In the 2011 season, the Ravens finished 12-4.  Rice averaged only nine carries during those four losses, which includes an inexplicable five carries against the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars. 
To say that Rice is an important part of the Baltimore Ravens' offense may be a slight understatement.
Rice has had a marvelous career thus far.  The 2008 second-round pick has 4,377 rushing yards and 24 rushing touchdowns in 959 attempts.  Considered to be one of the best all-purpose backs in the NFL, he also has 250 catches and 2,235 receiving yards to go along with five receiving touchdowns. 
With all that said, how much of an investment should the Ravens make in one of the NFL's most dynamic running backs?
According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Rice wants a contract similar to Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson's.  Johnson received a six-year...

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