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Baltimore Ravens: 3 Problems Other Than Marc Trestman

By Chris Schisler

Oct 2, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) pressured by Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack (52) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) pressured by Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack (52) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 21, 2014; Orchard Park, NY, USA; A general view of a penalty flag thrown by a official during a game between the Buffalo Bills and the San Diego Chargers at Ralph Wilson Stadium. San Diego beats Buffalo 22 to 10. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2014; Orchard Park, NY, USA; A general view of a penalty flag thrown by a official during a game between the Buffalo Bills and the San Diego Chargers at Ralph Wilson Stadium. San Diego beats Buffalo 22 to 10. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Penalties

The Ravens have been their own worst enemy all season long. It seems like every time the Ravens get something going, a penalty takes it away. When you shoot yourself in the foot, nobody else is to blame. The Ravens have suffered from a lack of discipline. The Ravens need to play sharper football; they need to not do the things that beat them.

When you score a touchdown and then your taunting costs the team, it’s a problem. When an offensive lineman gets a little jumpy and has a false start it’s a problem. Penalties kill drives. This is a real reason why the Ravens waste so many opportunities.

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The moral of the story here is that Marc Trestman wasn’t the Ravens only problem. The offense was horrendous for a few reasons. Trestman was an ineffective offensive coordinator. Getting rid of him was absolutely the right decision. That being said, there are other Ravens who need to be held accountable.

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