Ravens:
preseason is now over, and the dust is starting to settle on the numerous roster moves. With the starting pieces set, one can’t help but notice the 4-0 preseason record. How does that translate. Simple: It doesn’t. In the last 15 seasons, 23 teams have finished the post season undefeated. Of those, about half made the playoffs. So, our odds are the same as everyone else at this point: 50/50. Yes, some teams have better parts and pieces making their odds better or worse. SI, has predicted the stealers to go to the Super Bowl this year, but keep in mind that they also predicted the Ravens to win it all last year, so their track record isn’t that great right now.
Recent moves include the cut and re-signing of Justin Forsett, and the addition of Devin Hester as KR. Generally speaking, the Ravens don’t look much different than any other season in recent memory. Questions on offense, questions on defense, and questions on Special Team. SI put us at 8-8, but I think we are better than average, and I will go with 10-6, but we will have to inflate our early season win total. With 3 of the final 4 games on the road in NE, pit, and Cin, we could end the season with a giant *thud* if we don’t build a lot of early season confidence.