Baltimore Ravens: So Close Last Year. Can They Go All The Way in 2009?

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I am sure most of us can agree that the Baltimore Ravens did a phenomenal job this past 2008-2009 season. Even though it ended in a disappointing loss in the Playoffs. But what a turn around for the team, with terrific draft picks that were made, the right element with Coach John Harbaugh and Joe Flacco on fire his rookie season!

Once again we proved to all of those doubters out there that the Ravens aren't a team to sleep on... They are still a solid performing team. Those holes in offense were patched up and we got out of that slump, from the previous season, and back on top of playing as one of the best.

Now onto my realistic expectations for the 2009-2010 NFL season.

The Ravens can make it to the playoffs again. But how do they get there? First of all, they need to keep Joe Flacco healthy. He made a few "classic" rookie mistakes last year but he will come back playing even more impressive than his debut season.

But what gave me hope that we had finally found something special in a QB, was in the third quarter of the home opener where Flacco made a 38 yard TD run. WOW! I knew the Ravens were onto something good.

The offense still needs to acquire some more strength. Eliminate what weaknesses still may exist on that side of the fence. It can be done. Point blank, the offense needs to develop more of a bond, a trust with one another. You could see some uncertainty periodically during games. Effective communication is key.

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