NFL news about Baltimore Ravens need of a capable receiver is the subject of online debates. Some believed that they are only one receiver short of making it to playoffs last season. Now, one potential target that is said to be can fill this hole is former New York Jets wider receiver Brandon Marshall.

The New York Jets are moving on after releasing Brandon Marshall last Friday. The 32-year old wide receiver has played for the Jets for two seasons and recorded 168 excellent reception, 17 touchdowns and a total 2,290 receiving yards. And now that he is a free agent, one former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver thinks that Marshall could be the Ravens are just looking for.

According to CBSSports, newly retired Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith believed that Brandon Marshall would be a 'good fit' for the Ravens. Aside from being a good receiver, Smith considers Marshall a better playmaker which could give a big advantage for the Ravens.

Steve Smith, who played for the league for sixteen seasons, just recently announced his retirement. With Smith's departure, the Baltimore Ravens are down with one high caliber receiver who have an illustrious career as a football player. And Smith believes that Brandon Marshall could be an ideal replacement for him to the team.

Brandon Marshall has been to four teams in 11 years as a football player and seeking for at least a playoff experience could somehow give him satisfaction as a player. Marshall is also a six-time Pro Bowler and it's not surprising to get the attention of many teams.

NFL.com further narrated that Brandon Marshall is seeking to join a team who can contend for a Super Bowl title. Marshall has never been to the playoffs and the Baltimore Ravens, who've been in the playoffs in six out of nine seasons, could be the team to give him the first taste of the postseason.

The report also says that the Baltimore Ravens is still a competitive team despite not making the playoffs last season. It will also be interesting to see how will Brandon Marshall work on the Ravens coach John Harbaugh system and jell with steady quarterback Joe Flacco.

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