9/3/15

Last week against Washington you really had to look hard with one eye closed and your head tilted to the side to see a Ravens team that may take the field in Denver week one of the regular season.

The starting offense scored 13 points and could have had more if not but for a goal line fumble and a rare missed Justin Tucker field goal. The offense still has questions and injuries but they should be ready for week one. The defense is another story. The starters looked sloppy and had a secondary that just has not come together. Webb was the only potential starter who did not play. Are we looking at the starting defensive squad who will line up against Paton Manning week one? If so, it will be a long day for the secondary, AGAIN. We came into training camp feeling pretty good about the offense and a little worried about the defense. Nothing has changed. Lets hope the secondary can get healthy and come together as a squad because week one. They need to be ready.

The roster was cut down from 90 to 75 this week with no real surprises. Pitta went on the PUP with Elam going on injured reserve. The real work starts after tonight’s game. The coaches need to cut the roster down to the opening game 53 man roster by Saturday afternoon. What will the receiver core look like? With Perriman still not practicing no one stands out for a lock on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th spots. Watch tonight for that player who will have his dream of playing for the Ravens come true.

Ravens vs. Falcons

Tonight it’s all about the backups as only 43 players and not the whole coaching staff will travel to Atlanta. The preparation for Denver has started, 90% of the team is in place, with only a few spots left. John Harbaugh will be on the sideline in Atlanta but his head will be in Denver. The real work is done by the coordinators and the assistant coaches to pick the final players. We may see a couple of starters like Webb and Campanaro who need to knock off the rust. Who’s on the bubble? On offense watch for tight end Nick Boyle along with wide receivers Kamar Aiken, Daniel Brown, Marlon Brown, Jeremy Butler, Tom Nelson, and Darren Waller who was a long shot coming into camp but most likely to make the team. On defense we need a lineman and a linebacker to step up. Look for Brennen Beyer, Arthur Brown, Zack Orr, Nick Perry, Za’Darius Smith, Zach Thompson, and Carl Davis who has been the surprise of training camp. Lots of names and just a few spots, we find out on Saturday who we can call a 2015 Raven.

As always we hope for no injuries.

And that’s just the view from 151

GO RAVENS!!!!