Post-game ....thoughts and realities

[varaven45]

As we've discussed all season, the Ravens are an average to better than average - 7 to 9 win team. You can't ask or expect much more.

 

Yes, we might have won today with 1 or 2 breaks going our way. Instead, the Chargers who, by all accounts are a better than average team as well, made the plays and won. It's that simple. This team is good at times - last Monday night in NO , the blowout in Tampa - and other times can't seal the deal such as today. Looking ahead, this team will likely win 1 maybe 2 games and be second guessing the 2 losses to Cincy, and today's heartbreaker and wondering what might have been in this watered down NFL.

 

Let's face it: there's a fine line between the AFC Division leaders and the teams in the hunt.

In reality, as I felt going into the season, this is a 7-9 win team with holes on defense, especially in the secondary, and in need of young playmakers on the offense, particularly at Wr and TE. A good draft or two, some adjustments in coaching, and strong leadership will help right the ship.

 

Until then, we are a competitive, middle of the pack team right now which, given a few good fortunes in the next year, could become more relevant again in the AFC.

[papasmurfbell]

I think the Ravens will finish out at 9-7. If things get real bad at the end I can see them losing to Cle and going 8-8. I just can see how they lose to Jax. But I said the same thing 3 yrs ago and I missed that in a huge way. So I don't see how they finish with a losing record.