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Baltimore Ravens Have Potential In Both Directions

By Chris Schisler

Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws the ball in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws the ball in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws the ball in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws the ball in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

The Baltimore Ravens have shown plenty of signs for a great season in their 3-1 start. However If we’re being honest with ourselves, they’ve given just as much reason for concern:

The 3-1 Baltimore Ravens remain a mystery in 2016. A deep playoff run wouldn’t be shocking after a highly ranked defense lifted them to three straight wins to start the season. Missing the playoffs also wouldn’t be completely shocking after ranking 20th in points scored and 20th in yards earned per game. Who are the Ravens?

When the Ravens were undefeated it was easy to feel good about the team. When the Ravens won three close games, we justified it by saying “A win is a win.” However the Ravens have not had a complete performance all season. The Ravens will prove that they are contenders only when they can put it all together.

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This season feels a little like the 2000 season did. A dominant defense is responsible for carrying the entire team to a winning record. The Ravens offense was horrible in their first Super Bowl run, but at least they had an excuse. The 2016 Ravens offense has talent and is led by a Super Bowl MVP quarterback. On paper the offense should not be as bad as it is in actuality.

If you want to jump on the defense after the Raiders game, I’m not going to stand in line with you. The Ravens defense did it’s job, it really did. They held Derek Carr under 200 yards passing. The four touchdowns hurt, but a good team is going to capitalize on short fields. The defense stayed strong, the dam broke after being put in unfair situations. I don’t know how much more you can really expect from Dean Pees and company. It seems like we’re asking too much from one part of the team.

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