NFL.com's Bucky Brooks Impressed with Ravens' Offense
by Bruce Raffel on Jul 12, 2010 10:11 AM EDT
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Analyst Bucky Brooks, from NFL.com, wrote a piece on the Baltimore Ravens and is obviously impressed with the off season upgrades through both free agency and the 2010 NFL Draft. He realizes that while the Ravens defense has been in the top six of the league "nine out of the last ten seasons," the offense has usually been carried by the other side of the ball. Ravens fans know this has been the rule and agree that 2010 will be the exception, with the future looking bright for QB Joe Flacco and his teammates, with offensive weapons everywhere he now looks.
Brooks thinks that WR Derrick Mason might end up benefiting more from these changes than anyone else and he sees both Anquan Boldin and Donte Stallworth being covered by the opposition's top two defensive backs, leaving the always dangerous Mason against a 3rd corner or nickel-back..
The addition of the two tight ends to support Todd Heap, plus the relentless rushing attack should allow Flacco to make the next step with dramatic improvement in 2010. Even though Brooks realizes that the Ravens defense will once again be among the top units in the league, he is not afraid to state that this team might contend for the Super Bowl on the now wide shoulders of what could be its "suddenly explosive offense."
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I could see 3-4 guys from our offense going to the Pro Bowl this year.
"Times have not become more violent. They have just become more televised."
by StuckInUtah on Jul 12, 2010 11:23 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
That works for me.
"Times have not become more violent. They have just become more televised."
by StuckInUtah on Jul 12, 2010 11:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No it’s not. Just think like I do, I am not a homer, I am a realist.
"However, the true greatness of the Ravens’ line lies in their malevolence, led by right end Haloti Ngata. Simply put, Ngata can’t be blocked by mere mortals. He is not a product of the human species. He is really a creation of a building contractor, made of cinderblocks and some type of flesh-like covering. Throw in Kelly Gregg at nose tackle and behemoth rookie Terrence Cody and you have something truly frightening."
http://www.nfl.com/videos/atlanta-falcons/09000d5d81909981/Scout-s-Take-Young-guns
More Bucky Brooks love for the Ravens. The girl doesn’t sound super high on Baltimore, but at least her dress is purple and black.
Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.
I love the bandwagon fans we're getting
i can wait until the seaosn starts
"All those who look down on me, I'm tearing down your balcony." -Eminem
I hate them, I hate them all. Best thing about this blog is that about 90% of the people here are from the Baltimore area and are true fans. Not like those Pittsburgh pansies. I rather keep it the way it always has been, just the true Baltimorans.
"However, the true greatness of the Ravens’ line lies in their malevolence, led by right end Haloti Ngata. Simply put, Ngata can’t be blocked by mere mortals. He is not a product of the human species. He is really a creation of a building contractor, made of cinderblocks and some type of flesh-like covering. Throw in Kelly Gregg at nose tackle and behemoth rookie Terrence Cody and you have something truly frightening."
by Mr MaLoR on Jul 12, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Best thing about this blog is that about 90% of the people here are from the Baltimore area and are true fans.
No worries, Mr MaLoR. I take absolutely no offense to that statement.
Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.
I grew up in Baltimore, but should I still be offended by this?
"Times have not become more violent. They have just become more televised."
by StuckInUtah on Jul 12, 2010 2:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
…should I still be offended by this?
Only if you’re stuck on this whole “true fan” thing. I’m content to watch the Ravens play from August to February, cheering when they win and entering a beer-induced catatonia when they lose. Beyond that, I think there are varying degrees of being informed amongst the fan base. Dividing us up as true fans and not true fans is just a way for some fans to feel better about themselves.
Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.
You can be a true fan all you want, and you definitely are. I base that statement off the the wagon riders all over the country, aka Steeler fans.
"However, the true greatness of the Ravens’ line lies in their malevolence, led by right end Haloti Ngata. Simply put, Ngata can’t be blocked by mere mortals. He is not a product of the human species. He is really a creation of a building contractor, made of cinderblocks and some type of flesh-like covering. Throw in Kelly Gregg at nose tackle and behemoth rookie Terrence Cody and you have something truly frightening."
That gets a rec
I just like finally getting positive media attention.
"All those who look down on me, I'm tearing down your balcony." -Eminem
by Zachary Beard on Jul 12, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I think what will be interesting to see is how our offensive identity evolves. We’ve always been a run first team but for those first three games last season, you saw a glimpse of the offensive explosion that was possible. I understand if it was versus lesser teams except maybe the Chargers which I think I recall being a bad defense at the time but feel free to correct me. Now with these new weapons and the addition of Zorn I’m really curious to see: A. The growth of Flacco. and B. If the offensive identity will shift some good/bad or become more balanced?
by purpleonblack86 on Jul 12, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
It should remain a run 1st offense
Three Pro Bowl capable running backs suggests that. Once Flacco establishes his consistentcy throwing the football inside the numbers the offenseive will become more explosive vertically and DC’s will have one more reason to stay up at night preparing to stop the Ravens balanced but potent offense. That balance will put DC’s in a quandry.
Yeah, run first should always be the core of our identity but now with the improved passing game I’m excited to see how balanced we become.
by purpleonblack86 on Jul 13, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
real fan?
I was born in Annapolis and moved to Georgia when I was 8. Both sides of my family live in Annapolis beside me, my parents and a few cousins. I grew up in a Skins house but I’ve been loyal to the Ravens since 96. Go to any sports bar in Savannah Georgia and ask them if there are any Ravens fans in the city. Bet they will say my name. I am a TRUE RAVEN’S fan NOT from BALTIMORE and spent most of my life in Georgia. So much for that “true fan” hogwash.
by Georgia Raven on Jul 12, 2010 8:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Dude, it was a joke. Man oh man.
"However, the true greatness of the Ravens’ line lies in their malevolence, led by right end Haloti Ngata. Simply put, Ngata can’t be blocked by mere mortals. He is not a product of the human species. He is really a creation of a building contractor, made of cinderblocks and some type of flesh-like covering. Throw in Kelly Gregg at nose tackle and behemoth rookie Terrence Cody and you have something truly frightening."
You're from Maryland, Hon. Yes, you are a true fan.
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That last signature was gross, Mac. -Johnny O.
The Way it is...
Our offensive game plan will surely be based on the other teams weakness…if you can’t stop the run,we are going to run over you,if you can’t stop the pass,we will pass over you,our O & D lines are smash mouth types,which helps he it simple and other teams already know one thing about THE RAVENS,your going to get beat up in the process,ask the Pats!
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