The Baltimore Ravens were one of the more successful NFL teams in 2008. Under the steady leadership of rookie quarterback Joe Flacco (who, despite his rookie status, showed the steady command of a seasoned veteran), the team had a successful 2008 campaign both offensively and defensively.
The Ravens ended up making the post season and while they lost, they were certainly pleased with the caliber season they'd had, and looked forward to the 2009 football season.
Entering the 2009 season, there were a few small question marks, especially those relating to the departure of defensive coordinator Rex Ryan. Ryan, who had left the Ravens to take on the head coach position with the New York Jets, was largely credited for the defensive dominance in Baltimore through the course of this decade.
Would the team be as prominent on defense without Ryan? This was a hard question to answer at this point in time, but one that is beginning to show its face in light of the first two games of the 2009 season.
2009 for the Baltimore Ravens has proven to be something of a surprise - they have a potent offense unlike in years past. RB Willis McGahee, WR Derrick Mason, WR Ray Rice and WR Todd Heap give Flacco excellent targets every Sunday.
As long as Ray Lewis is out there, you can count on the defense to always come out as one of of the most intense units in the league. In addition to Ray Lewis, Ed Reed is one of the top safeties in the game.
The running game in Baltimore is as strong as it's ever been. Willis McGahee already has four touchdowns, Ray Rice has been superb, and Le'Ron McClain is a bruiser with a great goal-line presence.
If anything, the Ravens look stronger this year than last.
The Ravens ended up making the post season and while they lost, they were certainly pleased with the caliber season they'd had, and looked forward to the 2009 football season.
Entering the 2009 season, there were a few small question marks, especially those relating to the departure of defensive coordinator Rex Ryan. Ryan, who had left the Ravens to take on the head coach position with the New York Jets, was largely credited for the defensive dominance in Baltimore through the course of this decade.
Would the team be as prominent on defense without Ryan? This was a hard question to answer at this point in time, but one that is beginning to show its face in light of the first two games of the 2009 season.
2009 for the Baltimore Ravens has proven to be something of a surprise - they have a potent offense unlike in years past. RB Willis McGahee, WR Derrick Mason, WR Ray Rice and WR Todd Heap give Flacco excellent targets every Sunday.
As long as Ray Lewis is out there, you can count on the defense to always come out as one of of the most intense units in the league. In addition to Ray Lewis, Ed Reed is one of the top safeties in the game.
The running game in Baltimore is as strong as it's ever been. Willis McGahee already has four touchdowns, Ray Rice has been superb, and Le'Ron McClain is a bruiser with a great goal-line presence.
If anything, the Ravens look stronger this year than last.
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