Take-home points from first quarter of 2019 Baltimore Ravens
By Darin McCann
Four games into the 2019 season, and there are plenty of questions for the Baltimore Ravens… but also a few answers to them.
Still mad about that Brown’s game? Having visions of missed tackles, blown assignments, dropped passes and mouthy Cleveland fans? Well, fear not, Ravens faithful. Today we’re going to spend our time reviewing the first quarter of the 2019 season, which, well, does indeed include that nightmare against the Browns.
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So, sorry about that.
But there was also some good to show itself in these first four games, along with some concerns and maybe a few moments of nausea (We’re looking at you, Browns game). Without further ado, let’s take a look at some take-home points from the first quarter of the season.
• The Ravens are not 0-4. Heck, they aren’t even 1-3. They’re 2-2, which makes them the personification of “blah.” When you consider that the team with the very best record in their division is also 2-2, albeit with a tie-breaker in pocket over the Ravens, things could be much, much worse. Granted, it’s a letdown after that 2-0 start, but it’s fine. The Ravens are still in contention for a playoff spot, folks.
• That being said, this defense is offense. Make that “offensive.” There have been a few positives. Marlon Humphrey might be the best corner in the NFL at fighting through blocks to make tackles, and his man coverage has been stifling.
Matt Judon and Pernell McPhee have been solid on the edges, and the lone consistent faces in the offense’s backfield. Brandon Williams has been playing very well in the middle, but he was out of action last Sunday. That might be the end of the list at this point. There’s “a lot of meat on the bone” still for this season, so there’s plenty of time for others to step up. Now would be a good time.