At the midpoint of the preseason, the Baltimore Ravens recent vulnerability at cornerback remains.
None of the projected starters have provided an impetus for confidence that the pass defense will improve this season. Poor play from the corners could easily derail the Ravens playoff aspirations. The 2016 schedule features many of the best receivers in the entire NFL and the Ravens pass defense will be challenged on a weekly basis.
Beginning with Jimmy Smith, the Ravens big money number one corner, the season has gotten off to a rocky start. Smith has seen limited snaps in preseason games after having foot surgery in the offseason.