With the Orioles coming off a 12-9 loss to the Tigers in a scintillating 3-hour-and-45-minute contest, highlighted by University of Michigan alum Jake Fox's 399-foot "bomb," I can now, in my first post, do what any sane Baltimore sports fan would do and look forward to the 2010 NFL season. And, fortunately for Baltimoreans, the official start of Training Camp is only a mere 21 days away.
Expectations for the team are high with many pundits predicting 12 and 13 wins coupled with a deep playoff run.
As an eternal pessimist, and after a quick glance at the 12th-ranked schedule according to strength of schedule, I see the Ravens finishing 11-5 and on top of a relatively weak AFC North. Several other questions linger and should be answered during the team's stay at McDaniel College.
Will Terrell Suggs weigh less than 295 pounds? When will Troy Smith become a Brown or Bill? How does a player who averages 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game over a 6-year career receive a contract that guarantees him $15 million? (See: Chris Duhon)
One thing that can be said for sure is this: The Ravens will win more than three times in their first 16 attempts unlike a "professional" team that currently plays in this town. If not, then there is always October and Terps' Midnight Madness.
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