Gunzlingr
10-08-2003, 10:30 PM
The Ravens' offensive fortunes will rest on a wishbone mentality.
One of only two teams in the league with more yards rushing than passing, the Ravens have not hidden the fact that they are dedicated to a run-oriented philosophy for the rest of the season.
While the average for NFL teams this season is to pass 55 percent of the time, the Ravens project to run close to 60 percent. According to coach Brian Billick, the optimum play selection would break down to 35 runs and 25 passes.
The Ravens' smash-mouth style has been an in-your-face as well as an in-your-ear attack. Over the past three games, every team has known Jamal Lewis would get the ball - the Cleveland Browns even received a phone call from the running back - but none has been able to slow the league's top rushing attack.
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One of only two teams in the league with more yards rushing than passing, the Ravens have not hidden the fact that they are dedicated to a run-oriented philosophy for the rest of the season.
While the average for NFL teams this season is to pass 55 percent of the time, the Ravens project to run close to 60 percent. According to coach Brian Billick, the optimum play selection would break down to 35 runs and 25 passes.
The Ravens' smash-mouth style has been an in-your-face as well as an in-your-ear attack. Over the past three games, every team has known Jamal Lewis would get the ball - the Cleveland Browns even received a phone call from the running back - but none has been able to slow the league's top rushing attack.
MORE (http://www.sunspot.net/sports/football/bal-sp.ravens07oct07001548,0,1448793.story?coll=bal-sports-football)