Now, thatÆs more like it.
Despite beginning the season with two solid victories and showing more offensive prowess than Baltimore had seen in years, there were still voices of concern.
The defense, which had been the linchpin of one of the more successful NFL franchises of the 21st century, was ranked a mediocre 17th, the secondary was giving up too many big plays, and they were missing Rex Ryan more than they thought they would.
One 34-3 demolition of the Cleveland Browns later, and that No.1 position on ESPNÆs power rankings makes that much more sense.
ôThe old coaching adage is, 'ItÆs never as good as it looks. ItÆs never as bad as it looks.ÆAnd last week, as bad as some things looked, they werenÆt ...
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Baltimore Ravens’ 3-0 Start Sets up Showdown in Foxborough
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Geoff Peckham in NFLComments Off on Baltimore Ravens’ 3-0 Start Sets up Showdown in Foxborough