Is Joe Flacco or Ray Rice More Important To Baltimore Ravens?
The recent injury of Dennis Pitta, a major cog in the Baltimore Ravens‘ passing game, has raised questions about the team. There was already doubt surrounding the defending Super Bowl champs due to the trade of Anquan Boldin, and Pitta’s season-ending ailment is enough for most people to agree that Baltimore is plagued by bad luck. [...]
Can Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco Break 4,000 Yards in 2013?
Joe Flacco took a big step forward in the playoffs last season and got paid for it. The question on everybody’s mind since then has been whether or not he will be able to take the next step towards elite territory. 1,140 yards, 11 touchdowns and no picks is certainly an impressive run, but four [...]
What Will the Baltimore Ravens’ Passing Attack Look Like in 2013?
With Anquan Boldin gone, the Baltimore Ravens‘ passing game is expected to look a little different in 2013. Torrey Smith is slated to be the new No. 1 receiver, while the rest of the depth chart battles it out to determine who gets more time on the field. Smith has developed quickly in the past two seasons. Whereas he [...]
Dean Pees Can Get Creative With Baltimore Ravens’ Defense in 2013
Dean Pees is known for getting creative with his defenses. He likes having versatile players on the roster who can play more than one position so he can add some dimension to his scheme. Unfortunately, his first season as the Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator was a rough one. Three of his best players never played [...]
Baltimore Ravens Could Have Best Tight End Duo in 2013
For the past two seasons, the New England Patriots have boasted arguably the best tight end duo in the NFL with Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. Both were match-up nightmares who used their size, strength, and speed to wreak havoc on opposing defenses and put points on the scoreboard. In 2011, Gronkowski and Hernandez combined for 169 receptions, [...]
Baltimore Ravens: Deep Ball Will Be Key To Victory In 2013
The one thing Joe Flacco is most known for is his cannon arm. Thought by many to be the best deep thrower in the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens rely regularly on their starting quarterback’s ability to connect with downfield targets. It always seemed hit-or-miss, though. As soon as Torrey Smith emerged as a downfield threat early in [...]
Can Baltimore Ravens’ Bernard Pierce Rush For 1,000 Yards In 2013?
Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce was a nice surprise last season. The former third-round pick had big shoes to fill when he took over for respected veteran Ricky Williams behind Ray Rice, but he rose to the challenge and etched his name on Baltimore’s heart. Pierce started off a little slow in the first half [...]