I think Clayton finally found his role when Williams went down. I would like to see his numbers before and after Williams was placed on IR because it sure seems that he is going deep a lot more often and he has shown that he cna stretch the field. I agree that the Ravens need a big WR though, but this is not the first time Clayton has put up big numbers.

Darius Heyward-Bay. DHB should be around in the late 1st round.

Now, the Ravens just have to draft two quality DB's.

Hey Mike - since it looks like Plaxico's days in NY are numbered (I'd imagine they'll cut him between now and next season), and since the Ravens don't seem to shy away from troubled players, could Plax be the big play WR the Ravens need so bad?

Clayton put up big numbers two years ago but was invisible all last year. Hopefully, he and Flacco are getting on the same page and his productivity will continue to increase. I agree about getting a big WR too as it is clear that Demetrius Williams is not going to cut it.

I think the fact that Williams went down helps, b/c it makes Clayton a more consistent downfield threat. But I think his recent production is simple. 1, he's healthy which he wasn't last year or the year prior (I believe). 2, Flacco is maturing, getting a better grasp of the playbook, and more importantly: he is starting to go through all of his progressions.
There have been plays where I've seen Clayton get open 15-20 yards down the field only to have Flacco pass to Mason underneath. Look for Clayton to continue and grow as Flacco grows himself the rest of the season.

I agree that the Bengals have soft corners. That being said the catches he made we great against any corner. Give credit where it is due. Clayton played a great game, and made plays on some difficult catches. The Ravens do need another WR or two. Hopefully that will happen this offseason.

Right this not Claytons first big game and his not a rookie anymore. That should be Clayton almost every game if you ask me I man wasnt that what they drafed him for?

I would like to see the Ravens go after Anquan Bouldin as a free agent or as a trade.

I am so sick of people saying "It's only..." or "They only beat...". The Bengals, no matter how bad they are, and bad the teams we've beaten are, THEY ARE STILL NFL CALIBER PLAYERS AND FRANCHISES! Was he supposed to get that big game playing against the Steelers this weekend,or the team he was schedualed to face? DAMN, STOP S***TING ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND LET HIM AND THE REST OF THE CITY ENJOY IT FOR ONCE!

I agree with scottb...if you can't get separation, then you need a QB who can deliver the ball right where it needs to be and a WR who will catch it...Flacco and Clayton both showed they can do that yesterday.

Well Mike the draft Is where they have to go for the young reciever.

Ok MIke, I can respect the fact that the Ravens should keep things in it's proper perspective as far as Mark Clayton's (and for that matter the teams) performance versus Cincinnati, but neither should apologize to anyone for going out there and doing what they did. Mark and the team should always strive each week to improve; besides, even if the Ravens win the Super Bowl, they still are going to seek to upgrade at certain positions- just ask Trent Dilfer?

The can Trent Dilfer, let Priest Holmes go, bring in Elvis Gerbeck brainstorm was Billick's doing!! Billick is gone!
l love the way the Ravens are playing and they seem to improve each week, but they will need to run the table to reach the playoffs because l don't see anyone else beating the G! D! Steelers!
Have you noticed? Every time The Ravens beat a team, the national media only talks about how bad the other team played! They kicked the crap out of the same Eagles team that scored 45 points on three days rest!!

If I were the coach I would have kept McGahee out of Sunday's game. Cincinnati isn't Tennessee so why use him. It is better to rest him now, not risk him getting hurt and use him later. I thought it was a great decision. Why do we always have to have negative thoughts instead of realizing it was a very good decision?

Hey Mike, I agree we should draft some young talent at wide out and let the primas pound sand.

Isn't it great we are talking about getting a great receiver and not about a quarterback problem. Idealy, the draft of a young talent is the way to go; but it is more risky drafting any skill position (ie Travis Taylor). So, let's let the Wizard of Oz do his thing. PS There are three pretty good wide outs coming out of Penn State this spring.