| Written by Jeremy Ormins,
on 02-15-2008 17:56
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Tags : brian brohm, brian billick, fantasy owner, todd heap, moving in the right direction, spectacular season, willis mcgahee, coach jim, playmakers, talented team, mcnair, suggs, ravens, good chance, rebound, disappointment, touchdown, starters, afc, remainder |
Well with Brian Billick fired it will be interesting to see former Bear Jim Harbaugh try his hand. He inherits a great defense that greatly showed its age last year and a very stagnant offense. Besides Willis McGahee there really wasn't much to celebrate during Ravens games. As a fantasy owner of their D I was dissappointed for a good part of the season before benching them for great defenses such as the Lions and other terrible D's that had more fantasy value last year. Trying not to sound too bitter, I think the Ravens have a good chance of a rebound back to their success of old if Harbaugh can get this talented team moving in the right direction. McGahee is still one of the best backs in the league and they still have some great playmakers on defense. With some help they could contend in the AFC and perhaps even make it to the playoffs if their defense looks like the defense it was a few years ago (before I drafted them).
The Ravens have a big hole at quarterback so it is surmised they will take a risk on QB prospect out of Louisville Brian Brohm. If Ryan were still available here he would be perfect but I doubt it. Brohm is definitely looked at as the 2nd best QB in this draft but might fit nicely with this system and new coach Jim Harbaugh. He would also have McNair there to help prepare him before his annual injury kicks in. Hopefully the Ravens use the remainder of the draft to fortify the defense as injuries were the main reason this defense failed to perform. If they can get a little deeper in some key positions it looks like most of their starters will be back (Suggs will have to be franchised).
Fantasy Top 5
1. Willis McGahee RB- Not a spectacular season but 1200+ yards and 7 touchdowns isn't bad at all. If the Ravens improve next year as I think they will so will McGahees touchdown numbers.
2. Todd Heap TE- Another big disappointment last year mainly due to injuries. When he returns healthy he should be a major receiving threat and scoring touchdowns again.
3. Derrick Mason WR- This possession receiver led the league in receptions for a good part of last year. While only scoring 5 touchdowns that number might improve with a new arm in there.
4. Ravens Defense- With their veterans returning and some upgrades from the draft I see this unit performing much better this upcoming season (plus the fact I probably will not draft them again). Suggs will get hit with the franchise tag but hopefully keeps a good attitude and plays hard.
5. Mark Clayton WR- This is one of the teams where I almost want to cut them off at about 3 but Clayton has some potential left, he should also be available very late in the draft so you shouldn't have to spend much to line him up as your #6 fantasy receiver.
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