05-17-2016, 02:11 AM
(05-17-2016, 01:25 AM)BmorePat87 Wrote: The problem is a lot of those same stats rely on the defense as well. As you admitted, the Ravens defense was shit for the first half of the season. If we use the metric used universally for ranking offenses, the Ravens ranked higher. There are metrics we can use to show the Bengals offense was better.
Point being, the Ravens had a franchise best offense in 2014 and then saw half of that offense on the IR the next year, and they still ranked higher than the Bengals with regards to total yards. In other categories they trailed, but considering that, the losses the Bengals had compared to the Ravens having a fresh squad would suggest that this is a lot more competitive than those initial rankings in the thread may suggest.
And, yea, Perriman being healthy is a maybe, but so is relying on two rookie receivers to fill the wholes great veterans left.
I agree, though, the Ravens, Bengals, and Steelers should all have competitive offenses this season.
I can see your point with the yards/gm argument, but I guess for me the eye test and the points/gm yds/drv are what I typically look at... Seems that both teams will be relying on rookie receivers (Perriman from a physical standpoint is basically a rookie - I know he has been learning the system for over a year, but playing the game will take time to adjust I imagine). Also, because I don't personally know too many Ravens fans, do you see/expect Maxx Williams breaking out this year? I'm interested to see how Max Williams/Benjamin Watson duo will work this year for you guys - It'll be nice for you to have Williams learning/playing alongside Watson. Watson has all my respect - one of the best guys in the NFL IMO.
Also, do you think your running game will step it up? I know you had OL injuries last year, but it seemed Forsett/Allen couldn't get a whole lot going - and then Forsett had the arm injury in week 11 or 12. Obviously the OL injuries/lack of production are intertwined, but do you think the Ravens have enough RB talent this year? If Forsett can come back with the same 2014 swagger it will be interesting, but as a RB 30 years old isn't exactly youthful anymore...
Curious to hear your take.
