Ravens Must Work on The Little Things

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Published: October 12, 2009

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... that the team missed on Sunday. But the true explanation for why the Baltimore Ravens lost at home to the Cincinnati Bengals this past weekend is that the Bengals were the better team.

They had a better game plan. Their players were better prepared, and their coaches called better plays at the right time. It was evident all afternoon as they converted on third down over and over. As their defense kept forcing the previously potent Ravens offense to punt.

They’re a formidable opponent, and they proved it. The Ravens, meanwhile, proved they need to rethink their strategy going forward.

What was once a dominating defense hasn’t looked the same without Rex Ryan calling the shots. Or Chris McAlister playing shutdown corner. Or Bart Scott playing both pass rusher and run stopper.

Meanwhile, Cam Cameron has had a hard time determining how to use his suddenly effective offensive corps. Joe Flacco has gotten off to a slow start the past two games, and ...

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