Ravens to pick up pace in title chase

[papasmurfbell]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/ravens/story/2012-08-21/ravens-no-huddle-offense/57196162/1

[vmax]

The Super Bowl window is a thing of the past.

That was from the day when teams would build themsdelves up and then spend in the Free agent market to put themselves over the top. They would mortgage their future to "win it all now". Then they end up in Cap Jail, blow up the team and start over.

The Ravens did that in 2000.

Ozzie doesn't want to do that again. Neither does Steve. They believe they can be competetive every year.

Just because Ray and Ed are at the retirement point does not mean the window is closing. This is one deep talented team.

[yagersports]

I couldn't agree with you more Max. If a team is consistently building through quality drafts then there is no reason a team can't stay competitive every year. With coaches that change and adapt keeping their message fresh, we can stay competitive. I think this is the year you see this Ravens team become Joe's team.

 

Think about that Ravens fans. Since 99 this has been Ray Lewis' team. That's a lonnnnnnnnng time. Especially for a MLB. I'm sure Ray's heart and passion will shine through, but this will become Joe Flacco's team.