Jason Brown and Keydrick Vincent
If the Ravens are going to run the ball, they might change up their game plan a little. This is not a powerful, straight ahead blocking offensive line, especially without left guard Edwin Mulitalo. The Ravens should take advantage of guards Jason Brown and Keydrick Vincent. Both are weak at the point of attack, but both pull and run well. The Ravens might want to add a few more sweeps, traps and tosses to get both of these guys outside and into space on linebackers and safeties.
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That, and they need to go with the hot hand. Before the Carolina game I wanted Billick to start Smith or Anderson- either to light a fire under Jamal or to show which back would be the most productive in the featured role. Both Smith and Anderson have looked better than Jamal in most of the games played this year. However, against Carolina Jamal was effective early on, and was getting better when they quit running him.
I know Billick said "the plan" was to sit Jamal after 3 quarters, but "the coach" needs to be willing the shelve "the plan" if the circumstances on the ground dictate a different approach.
Start McNair, and add variety to the running game- not just straight ahead dives into the teeth of the defense. And go with the hot hand whoever it is.
Posted by: Jason Keyes | October 24, 2006 11:52 AM