After a win such as the Ravens drubbing of Seattle, there’s often little to criticize. This was a defensive blitzkrieg, and it’s time to take a deeper dive into what Mike Macdonald is achieving and how he does it. But I’d be remiss (and an empty vessel) if I let readers march happily into the night without showing them a goblin or two. I’ll start there, and then move into the sunlight.
It’s Not Getting Better – Ronnie Stanley is a Major Problem
I know Halloween is behind us, but it’s scary watching Stanley in pass protect. He’s going to get Lamar killed. I’m not saying we are full Alejandro Villanueva yet, but Stanley’s a lot closer to that than he is to Jonathan Ogden. There’s no need to fully rehash Ronnie’s lower body instability. It’s not getting better, nor should we expect it to at this point. Continue reading “Ravens Crush Seattle: A Deeper Dive Into the Ravens Defense”