Survivor I - Baltimore Ravens Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Positives - Comments from FBG.com: The Baltimore Ravens were once again one of the better defenses in the NFL in 2004, but they continue to fall short of the loftier expectations given to the team since they won Super Bowl XXXV. However, they still were ranked sixth in the NFL last year in total defense. The Ravens promoted Rex Ryan, the defensive line coach since 1999, to Defensive Coordinator this offseason. Ryan comes from a famous football family, his father being the legendary Buddy Ryan and his twin brother Rob the defensive coordinator for the Raiders. Ryan follows Mike Nolan, who became the San Francisco 49ers head coach. There is plenty of speculation that the team will revert back to a 4-3 defensive alignment, especially after the loss of LB Edgerton Hartwell. Ryan has even commented that the '46' defense, which his dad made famous, is not out of the question. As always, LB Ray Lewis leads the defense, but he's joined by several other Pro Bowl caliber performers including CB Chris McAlister, CB Samari Rolle, LB Terrell Suggs and DT Kelly Gregg.

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