TheCity5
MVP
Well, The Ravens are sitting at 3-4 and currently it looks like things are not going according to plan. We thought that our safety duo would be up there with Seattle(Not even close), our DL would wreck havoc, our LBs would be flying side-line to side-line, and that we would have the best receiving corp that Joe has ever had, well, none of that has came to fruition and the Ravens are left wondering what on Earth went wrong. With that said, I really would like to know which unit you believe has let you, or the Ravens down the most?
The Safeties: Eric Weddle and Tony Jefferson have not come close to the type of play they produced last season. Weddle was one of the three best safeties in the NFL and Tony Jefferson was a stud in Arizona. These two apparently have forgot the art of tackling and have let up in coverage numerous times.
The Wide Receivers: Breshad Perriman has failed to take the next step and has a problem when it comes to catching the Football. His future here looks very bleak at the moment. After that Jeremy Maclin has produced 159 in 7 games for the Ravens, not close to the type of production the Ravens envisioned when they signed him. Mike Wallace has produced 248 yards, nothing close to what he's done last season.
Defensive Line: We talked highly about this unit as one of the most talented and deepest unit in the league. As of now they're the 30th ranked run defense and has allowed a league high 1,017 yards through 7 games, that's simply appalling for the Ravens and something they have never seen. The Ravens depth, that was seen as a strength apparently is a weakness.
Offensive Line: This unit was supposed to be a strength of the team. With Howard and Stanley sealing the edges. Stanley was man-handled, absolutely taken to school by Everyone Griffen as he allowed two sacks and multiple pressure against the should be, All-Pro DE Everson Griffen. Howard looks like he has regressed a bit but has been solid at RT. Sadly, injuries has shredded this OL as losing All Pro Marshall Yanda has been detrimental for this season, after that Hurst has been decent but I'm sure we would like to have Alex Lewis at that LG spot preferably. It's unfortunate when you lose your starting OG and back ups. That's a situation no one can plan for. This unit has been a surprise run blocking wise, but has been a problem in terms of pass blocking. Strength turned to weakness and weakness turned in strength. It's unfortunate the year the Ravens can open up holes in the run game, that they all the sudden can't pass block anymore.
For me, it's the safeties. No one could predict Weddle falling off this badly, he not only has been allowing plays in coverage, but he has regressed mightily in run stopping. Jefferson, who was Brought in a allow Weddle to play a traditional safety role and be a force in run stopping has not done either. I think the safeties not only has been a weak link on our defense but have not been close to the type of play anticipated.
The Safeties: Eric Weddle and Tony Jefferson have not come close to the type of play they produced last season. Weddle was one of the three best safeties in the NFL and Tony Jefferson was a stud in Arizona. These two apparently have forgot the art of tackling and have let up in coverage numerous times.
The Wide Receivers: Breshad Perriman has failed to take the next step and has a problem when it comes to catching the Football. His future here looks very bleak at the moment. After that Jeremy Maclin has produced 159 in 7 games for the Ravens, not close to the type of production the Ravens envisioned when they signed him. Mike Wallace has produced 248 yards, nothing close to what he's done last season.
Defensive Line: We talked highly about this unit as one of the most talented and deepest unit in the league. As of now they're the 30th ranked run defense and has allowed a league high 1,017 yards through 7 games, that's simply appalling for the Ravens and something they have never seen. The Ravens depth, that was seen as a strength apparently is a weakness.
Offensive Line: This unit was supposed to be a strength of the team. With Howard and Stanley sealing the edges. Stanley was man-handled, absolutely taken to school by Everyone Griffen as he allowed two sacks and multiple pressure against the should be, All-Pro DE Everson Griffen. Howard looks like he has regressed a bit but has been solid at RT. Sadly, injuries has shredded this OL as losing All Pro Marshall Yanda has been detrimental for this season, after that Hurst has been decent but I'm sure we would like to have Alex Lewis at that LG spot preferably. It's unfortunate when you lose your starting OG and back ups. That's a situation no one can plan for. This unit has been a surprise run blocking wise, but has been a problem in terms of pass blocking. Strength turned to weakness and weakness turned in strength. It's unfortunate the year the Ravens can open up holes in the run game, that they all the sudden can't pass block anymore.
For me, it's the safeties. No one could predict Weddle falling off this badly, he not only has been allowing plays in coverage, but he has regressed mightily in run stopping. Jefferson, who was Brought in a allow Weddle to play a traditional safety role and be a force in run stopping has not done either. I think the safeties not only has been a weak link on our defense but have not been close to the type of play anticipated.
