Robjr83 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hensley predicts us to go 11-5. His 8-8 3rd place prediction last year was slightly off. This is as damaging as the Pitta injury. http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/73832/ravens-season-prediction-11-5 This is the most popular prediction for the defending Super Bowl champions this year: TheBaltimore Ravens will not reach the playoffs after losing Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Anquan Boldin. But that is focusing on what the Ravens have lost and not what they have added. The Ravens are not a rebuilding team. They are still very much a playoff team. Other than Boldin, you can make the argument that Ravens have either adequately filled all of their voids or improved in those spots from last season. The defense, which ranked 17th last season, upgraded its pass rush with Elvis Dumervil and its front seven with defensive lineman Chris Canty and inside linebacker Daryl Smith. There are more concerns with the offense, especially after losing tight end Dennis Pitta to a dislocated hip. Baltimore, though, still has quarterback Joe Flacco and playmakers such as running back Ray Rice and wide receiver Torrey Smith. The Ravens have been the surest bet when it comes to the playoffs. No other team has been to the postseason the past five seasons, and the Ravens have done enough this offseason to keep them as the favorites to win a third straight AFC North title. It is difficult to imagine the Ravens capturing the same magic from last season's playoff run, but they are talented and experienced enough to reach the AFC Championship Game again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 The Ravens are safe. Only crav can give the Kiss of Death. (don't do it crav)...please....don't.... 11-5 is fair...so is 10-6 because chemistry is a very important part of solid execution and the Ravens lost a lot of chemistry from last years team. That takes time to develop, so there will be ups and downs this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 We will beat the snot out of the donkeys next Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 We will beat the snot out of the donkeys next Thursday Way to resist.....but after a few beers over the weekend I can see you giving in and putting the Cravn Curse on us......please resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 No worry from me Spen, honestly I have this one penciled, in the L column. Revenge factor, they have been planning since April, I will be pleasantly surprised if we leave Mile High with a victory. I have us a 13 -3, losses at Denver, Pitt and Cinncy the last game as we will be resting starters. I have 13 weeks to throw out the curse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varaven45 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 No worry from me Spen, honestly I have this one penciled, in the L column. Revenge factor, they have been planning since April, I will be pleasantly surprised if we leave Mile High with a victory. I have us a 13 -3, losses at Denver, Pitt and Cinncy the last game as we will be resting starters. I have 13 weeks to throw out the curse You have us penciled in for an L in Denver ? Really Crav ? I guess reality is creeping in huh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Not reality, The Revenge Factor, that was my prediction in May, that we would lose to the Donkeys...I would love to be proven wrong in this one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varaven45 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Yep. The damn Flacco poster is the lynchpin. The donkeys and the fans are pumped. I don't have a good feeling about this game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado700 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I don't either, but we'll talk about it this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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