Fearless Forecast
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Bucky BrooksThe Ravens’ no-huddle offense could vault Joe Flacco into the ranks of the elite, as he supplants Ray Rice as the driving force of the offense.
Prediction: 12-4, first in AFC North -
Daniel JeremiahIt sounds very weird to say it, but I'm actually a bit concerned about the Ravens' defense. Losing Terrell Suggs was a devastating blow to the pass rush. Joe Flacco has another year of valuable postseason experience under his belt, and the offense should be better.
Prediction:9-7, second in AFC North -
Adam ScheinThe Baltimore Ravens are a complete team. Ray Rice is a star. Joe Flacco proved something to critics, like me, with his performance in the AFC Title game last year. Even without Terrell Suggs for the bulk of the year, Baltimore's defense is great, anchored by star tackle Haloti Ngata.
Prediction: 11-5, first in AFC North -
Steve WycheJoe Flacco continues to improve with a big-play offense made for his big arm. No T-Sizzle hurts for awhile, but there's enough D to cover his back.
Prediction: 11-5, first in AFC North
At 37 years old and 17 years into a Hall of Fame career, Lewis isn’t being asked to do any less. If anything, the stalwart, the voice and the heartbeat of the Ravens’ defense might be asked to do more. With pass rushing demon Terrell Suggs out indefinitely after tearing his Achilles, it will be up to a leaner, svelter Lewis -- who changed his offseason workout regimen -- to make sure Baltimore still terrorizes quarterbacks.
