Ravens: My AFC Superbowl Sleeper

The Baltimore Ravens have been known for their stout defense led by veteran Ray Lewis. When playing the ravens, you didn't know exactly what to expect from their offense but you knew that defense was going to put points up. The running game was the only thing they had going for them. Flacco has been mediocre at best, especially when compared to other QB's in the league such as the Manning, Rivers, Brady. It probably didn't help that their best WR was Mark Clayton who is two inches away from kissing his career goodbye. Despite the lack there of, the ravens made it to the playoffs the past two seasons. They have an amazing offensive line led by the Blind Side's Michael Oher. During this off season they knew their biggest need was at the WR position, at the same time, it's been their need for the past couple seasons. This year they did something about it. Unhappy Antwan Boldin had been hinting he wanted out of arizona and he finally got his wishes signing with the ravens. We all know the kind of talent Boldin brings to the table. He seems hungrier than ever before joining a playoff caliber team. This very well could be the missing puzzle the ravens had which kept them from getting to the promise land. Flacco, average and all has shown to be capable of handling the pressure making the necessary plays to give his team a winning chance. Defense wins championships, the ravens have had that. What they were lacking was the ability to throw the ball down field allowing other areas to open like their double headed monster of a running game led by Ray Rice. Rice had a career year this past season and he's on track to deliver a stellar performance knowing McGahee is nipping at his heals to take over the starting role. The ravens seem dangerous, loaded at the RB position, the defense scores more points than some offenses in the NFL, their QB is average but continues to improve and now with their sick WR they're destined to go far. Superbowl? I don't know, but i know they're in a better position than the team they battle to the end with every year (Steelers) so they just might have an easier time getting to the promise land.