As is tradition for Ebony Bird, it’s time once again to look at all things Baltimore Ravens. Here’s the good, the bad and the ugly from Monday night’s game against the Colts.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a classic western movie that has become a pop-culture staple because of the brilliance it displayed for it’s time. Because of this, the movie title itself has become a staple in modern day society and is referenced all the time. At Ebony Bird, we have a good time taking this idea and breaking down each game the Ravens play.
As the title suggests, we will take a look at three facets from the Ravens games each week. Without any further explaining the obviousness of this post, let’s just dive right into this week’s addition of “The good, the bad and the ugly” for the Baltimore Ravens victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
The good:
Joe Flacco continues to look sharp during the 2018 preseason. Through two preseason games, Flacco is completing 75.0% of his passes for 143-yards and two touchdowns. Flacco has yet to turn the ball over this preseason, and has shown flashes of his old-self.
Monday night against the Colts, Flacco attempted to stretch the field with his arm and even though the pass was incomplete, it was a sight for sore eyes to see the Ravens going deep again. Flacco has been poised, accurate, and determined to have his best season yet.
The pass rush is also living up to the hype. Just about every single edge rusher has made an impact throughout the preseason. Guys who needed to step up, a la Kamalei Correa, have had huge preseasons. Meanwhile, stalwarts like Terrell Suggs and Matt Judon have continued to look impressive. Tim Williams is a man possessed, and Tyus Bowser made an impact in his first preseason action versus the Colts.
Seeing the edge rushers collectively dominate is big news for the Ravens. Don Martindale is looking to leave an impact in his first season as the team’s Defensive Coordinator, and he’s certainly off to a good start. A new, aggressive defense is something Ravens fans have all been waiting for, and could be the final piece needed to complete an elite defense.