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Last weekend I was counting the hours until kickoff with a good feeling. Something in the air felt like a revolution was about to begin. This weekend I'm planning to attend a work barbeque and check in on my phone for a good portion of the game. It doesn't look good.
Credit to the Ravens, but they have rebuilt their defense from the outside in. Marlon Humphrey has emerged as an impact cornerback in his second year, Tavon Young is a playmaker in the secondary, and they have two talented safeties between Eric Weddle and Tony Jefferson. Veteran Brandon Carr has been a consistently positive presence for the Ravens’ defensive backfield as well. Just when you think you have a chance,stud cornerback Jimmy Smith will be back in Week 5 from suspension, further boosting their pass defense. Add to all this the Ravens struck gold with 4th round linebacker Kenny Young out of UCLA because of course they did. They are the Ravens. They were created to make Browns fans punch cinder blocks.
On offense, they have some weaknesses on the line, but the receivers have taken a huge step forward. Crabtree and John Brown are a pair of underappreciated veterans who have formed the best group Baltimore has seen since the Super Bowl run. Browns will need to take advantage of the Ravens biggest weakness: Flacco can't move and their offensive line is their weakest position. James Hurst at right tackle has been a turnstyle in protection, so Ogbah will have opportunities.
Gotta hand it to Ozzie Newsome, he is going out on a high note. Overall this is a good Ravens team.
Prediction
Ravens 26, Browns 20
Credit to the Ravens, but they have rebuilt their defense from the outside in. Marlon Humphrey has emerged as an impact cornerback in his second year, Tavon Young is a playmaker in the secondary, and they have two talented safeties between Eric Weddle and Tony Jefferson. Veteran Brandon Carr has been a consistently positive presence for the Ravens’ defensive backfield as well. Just when you think you have a chance,stud cornerback Jimmy Smith will be back in Week 5 from suspension, further boosting their pass defense. Add to all this the Ravens struck gold with 4th round linebacker Kenny Young out of UCLA because of course they did. They are the Ravens. They were created to make Browns fans punch cinder blocks.
On offense, they have some weaknesses on the line, but the receivers have taken a huge step forward. Crabtree and John Brown are a pair of underappreciated veterans who have formed the best group Baltimore has seen since the Super Bowl run. Browns will need to take advantage of the Ravens biggest weakness: Flacco can't move and their offensive line is their weakest position. James Hurst at right tackle has been a turnstyle in protection, so Ogbah will have opportunities.
Gotta hand it to Ozzie Newsome, he is going out on a high note. Overall this is a good Ravens team.
Prediction
Ravens 26, Browns 20