Published 11/24/2008
by Isaac Barrow
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Last year, the Baltimore Ravens were a very depressing team to watch, finishing with five wins and eleven losses. This year, they are one of the true surprises of the NFL.
They are 7-4, one game behind the Steelers in the AFC North and tied with New England and Indianapolis for the AFC Wild Card spot.
But this was no easy road. The Ravens have rookies all over the place. They have a rookie quarterback and have a completely new coaching staff. They also have the youngest offensive line and one of the oldest defenses. It didn't get any older when third year safety Dawan Landry was sidelined with a concussion in week three.
But the play of Joe Flacco, Ray Lewis, Derrick Mason and the occasional play of others had led the Ravens to 7-4. One can only guess what they will finish. And that is exactly what I am here to do. The Ravens have five games left. They could finish 12-4, they could finish 7-9. But neither one is likely.
Yesterday, the Ravens rebounded from a humiliating 30-10 loss to the New ...
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