Baltimore Ravens Record Prediction 2020
Baltimore Ravens Record Prediction 2020
2019-20 Season
I was one of the people skeptical about Lamar Jackson as a passer going into last season. I still think he has a lot of work when it comes to accuracy in the short to intermediate game, he is so far and away the best running Quarterback that it makes up for it.
In 2018, they were a much more run dependent with Lamar as a rookie. Last season he was given more responsibility and an MVP season was the result.
Offense
Going into the 2020 season, Greg Roman has talked about a more balanced approach by utilizing their running back. In the NFL draft they double downed on that statement by drafting J.K. Dobbins in the 2nd round. Expect an extremely effective two-headed monster approach with both Ingram and Dobbins.
I am a little worried with how this offensive line will respond to Marshall Yanda retiring. He was one of the best interior lineman ever and I don’t think a couple of mid-round drafted linemen can fill the void fully.
That being said they still have all of their main weapons back with the inclusion of Devin Duvernay who I can see taking over as the starting slot receiver over Willie Snead.
Defense
Defensively, they used what little cap they had to retain all of their key pieces mostly on short term deals. They also drafted Patrick Queen who I thought was the best linebacker in a very deep draft.
The defense of the Ravens is still their strength. When Greg Roman talks about a more run heavy approach, I buy it considering this is a top 5 defense in the NFL.
Final Thoughts
I’m sure there are plenty of teams who would misuse the lethal threat that is Lamar Jackson. Not the Ravens. John Harbaugh and Greg Roman are two of the most gifted minds in the NFL and have developed an offense that is truly revolutionary. With a defense that is good as it is, they are given the freedom to control the clock and momentum.
I’m as sure as it gets for the Ravens making the playoffs, but they have been notorious for falling apart in the biggest moments. Another one and done in the playoffs will not cut it for this Ravens team.
Other record predictions for the 2020-21 season:
Buffalo Bills
Denver Broncos
Jacksonville Jaguars
New England Patriots
New Orleans Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
