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2018 Baltimore Ravens: The good, the bad and the ugly

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens walks off the field after being defeated but the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Chargers defeated the Ravens with a score of 23 to 17. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens walks off the field after being defeated but the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Chargers defeated the Ravens with a score of 23 to 17. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens fumbles the ball as he attempts a touchdown in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens fumbles the ball as he attempts a touchdown in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

The Ugly:

Lamar Jackson had an incredible start to his career but there were some real bumps along the way. Fumbles were a huge problem in all eight games he started, and a fumble ended the season. It seemed like Jackson found a new way to fumble each week. One week it was a poor hand off exchange, the next it was on the run or reaching out for a touchdown. The playoff game was a huge eye opener, even for his most steadfast supporters. Late into the game the Ravens were down three scores with Jackson having negative two passing yards. It was the ugliest performance by a Ravens quarterback since Joe Flacco had 28 yards against the Jaguars. Jackson showed a ton of promise, but he also showed that he has a ton of work to do.

The Ravens were one and done in the playoffs and they gave their fans a very emotional day at M&T Bank Stadium. The fact that the Ravens wasted one of their best defensive performances (not only for this season but in their history) is just ugly. Marty Mornhinweg called the worst game of his career. That’s not hyperbole. The Ravens’ offensive coordinator showed why he needs to be fired. He was inflexible and the Chargers adapted to the Ravens attack. Days after the game, with emotion strained out of my thinking, I can objectively say that Mornhinweg had a horrible performance as the offensive coordinator.

The playoff game was more frustrating than watching Eric Weddle against the Chiefs. Weddle looked like he lost a step this season. Despite his very important leadership, Weddle’s coverage skills were problematic. While we’re on the subject, C.J. Mosley also struggled in pass coverage this season. The Ravens now have to decide if they can give Mosley a big pay day following an up and down season.

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The playoff game was also a frustrating example of the offensive line playing horribly. The Ravens have their tackles locked up with Ronnie Stanley and Orlando Brown Jr. more than looking the part. In between the tackles the Ravens have major concerns.

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