The Ravens ended the season on a high and low note Sunday against the Miami. The Ravens won the game but needed some help getting into the playoffs which didn't happen. The Ravens had a little chance becauce the Broncos were going against the Colts' second team players. The day was definitly bitter sweet. Maybe next year they can get over the hump. Here is what it looked like this year and some needs for next year by position. QB: Brian Billick stuck with Kyle Boller throughout the season. Kyle Boller had a 55.6 completion %, 2559 yards 13 TDs, and 11 INTs. These numbers are not that bad for a second year QB. If he would have gotten a little help from his recievers, his numbers would be alot better. Boller did have a rough start in the beginning of the year, but he seemed to turn the corner against the Jets in a surprise victory. Boller is on a learning curve, but he does look like he getting more comfortable as the leader of this team RB: The best part of the offense. Jamal Lewis is the best big back in the league and Chester Taylor is the best backup. Jamal Lewis ran for 1006 yards, 7 TDs, and had a 4.3 average. Chester Taylor ran for 719 yards, 2 TDs, and 4.5 average. The front office did a great thing by getting Taylor a long term deal as a backup. He could start for alot of teams. Reciever: The worse part of the offense. The star of the recievers, Travis Taylor, had the most yards for 421 yards and no TDs. Kevin Johnson was brought in last offseason and only got 373 yards and 1 TD. The Ravens did try for Terrel Owens, but T.O. rejected the Ravens for Philly. What was worse, Todd Heap got hurt early in the year and by the time he came back he was ineffective. They need a lot of help. Offensive Line: The line is a strong part of the Ravens. The line proved themselves when their leader, Jonathan Ogden, went down to injury and were still able to block most of the time. Ogden never really recovered from his injury which was shown against the Colts. The rest of the team was solid and didn't get beat often. Defense: I was going to split this up too, but they are just great all the way around. The defense finished 6th in total defense. Ray Lewis had 146 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries, Ed Reed had 76 tackles with 2 fumble recoveries and 9 INTs and 1 TD. On a great defense, these two had the best year of any defensive players in the league. I don't know how they do it every year.
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