Phil Macek treats every aspect of the Ravens--from the preseason to the last snap of the game--as if it's fourth and inches and the game's tied late in the fourth quarter. He'll keep you up to speed on all things Ravens.
Some Ravens fans have asked me, When are you going to post something about Rex Ryan and his plans to be a head coach?" Well, funny you should ask...
It might be the worst kept secret in Baltimore that Rex Ryan wants to be--and deserves to be--a head coach in the NFL one day. He is the brains behind the defense. And defense, as everyone knows, is the trademark of the Ravens. The offense might stumble, bumble, and be more inept than a pimply-faced teenager on his first date, but the defense is usually belligerent and assured. Remember that they nearly beat the Patriots--the closest any team came during the regular season--by playing masterful defense. That being said, there are a number of teams out there that Ryan could improve. Miami just made some wholesale changes, so the Dolphins aren't a possibility, but the Jets, Lions, or Raiders, just to name a few, could use Ryan's ability.
Ryan will get his chance sooner rather than later.
And he deserves some love for sticking with the team, even though he was denied the head spot. I like Harbaugh. I think he'll do well, but I'm curious about what kind of squad Ryan would put on the field.
What do you think? Where do you think Ryan will land as a head coach? Let me know.
For more info: Can't wait to see what the '08 season brings? Be sure to mark your calendar for July 21st--the day preseason camp starts.
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