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 Over the past week, it seems that there have been lots of words surrounding the Baltimore Ravens. For awhile, it seemed like nervous energy until the accident with Sergio Kindle.
Now, the rest of the team has to put the words aside and get into training camp and just play football. Yes, there will be quotes and press conferences during this season, but for the most part, it's what the Ravens do on the field that will really matter.
After two straight seasons of road play-off wins, the expectations of this team are pretty high. No one's saying Superbowl or bust, but this is now a team that's expected to go deep into the post-season. This team will not be judged on just getting into the post-season, but now deep into the post-season.
The Baltimore Ravens have not had a home play-off game since the disappointing 15-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Raven fans are hoping that the team's regular season productivity is good enough to bring them a play-off game at M&T Bank Stadium, and erase the bitter taste of that game as well.
There are very lofty expectations for this football team. Those expectations extend to certain individuals as well, like Joe Flacco. The third year quarterback improved from year one to year two, but showed either weaknesses due to injury or was held back based on the game plan. Either way, Joe will have to show off his arm strength that was advertised and even demonstrated at times during his short pro career.
Face it, on paper the Baltimore Ravens are a very dangerous team. However, we know games aren't played on paper. We've seen lots of teams with high expectations and great talent fall down the stretch. This team if loaded with veterans that have "been there, done that," and that could be the key in December and beyond.
For now, it's training camp time. For now, it's about preparation, and it's up to John Harbaugh and company to have his team focused on the task at hand, and that's getting to through the regular season and to the post-season. It's only been two-years, but I think I'll put my money on Harbaugh and company.
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