The Facts: Perriman had the most impressive offseason of any Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, which is a strong step in the right direction after an up-and-down 2016 season.
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This according to ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley, who reminded readers that last year, Joe Flacco only threw 66 times to Perriman (which ranked 103rd in the NFL) and connected on just half of his passes to him, the lowest success rate among Baltimore's receivers. The Ravens know they'll need more from their 2015 first-round pick in order for the NFL's No. 17 offense to improve. How does Perriman earn Flacco's trust? "Make plays and be in the right spot," Perriman said. Of course, injuries to Perriman and Flacco kept them from being on the same field for all of the 2015 season and nearly all of the 2016 training camp. But Hensley reports that during this year's spring workouts, Perriman has taken advantage of the extended work with Flacco, making plays deep down the field, on slants and off crossing routes. He made sure he was in the right spot when running the short to intermediate routes. We'll be watching for further proof of that when training camp opens.