Defense Comes First: The Real Danny Zane [HC 09]

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Last night's attempt at starting with the New Orleans Saints nearly made me return the game. I've decided to go a bit easier to start, until I figure everything out, then switch to a rebuilding project. So enter Danny Zane, for the second time, this time as the new Head Coach of the Baltimore Ravens. A team in transition. Struggling to find an offensive identity, and aging on defense.

Special Skills
Ambition

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2008 Coaching Staff

Head Coach
Danny Zane 12 OVR

General Manger
Oswald Newberry 79 OVR

Offensive Coordinator
Cam Cameron 52 OVR

Defensive Coordinator
Rex Ryan 99 OVR

Special Teams Coordinator
Jerry Rosburg 29 OVR

Quarterbacks Coach
Hue Jackson 40 OVR

Running Back Coach
Wilbert Montgomery 51 OVR

Wide Receiver Coach
Jim Hostler 24 OVR

Offensive Line Coach
John Matsko 35 OVR

Linebacker Coach
Greg Mattison 8 OVR

Defensive Back Coach
Mark Carrier 9 OVR

Defensive Line Coach
Clarence Brooks 50 OVR

Trainer
Steve Parker 14 OVR

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2008 Roster

Quarterbacks
Joe Flacco 77 OVR 88 POT
Troy Smith 75 OVR 82 POT
Chris Leak 59 OVR 66 POT

Running Backs
Ray Rice 79 OVR 88 POT
Willis McGahee 87 OVR 88 POT
Cory Ross 70 OVR 77 POT

Full Backs
Lorenzo Neal 89 OVR 89 POT
LaRon McClain 74 OVR 79 POT

Wide Receivers
Derrick Mason 84 OVR 84 POT
Demetrius Williams 78 OVR 88 POT
Mark Clayton 75 OVR 81 POT
Marcus Smith 59 OVR 66 POT
Yamon Figurs 52 OVR 58 POT

Tight End
Todd Heap 86 OVR 86 POT
Daniel Wilcox 66 OVR 66 POT
Kellen Davis 56 OVR 61 POT

Left Tackle
Jared Gaither 81 OVR 88 POT
Rashad Hoover 77 OVR 81 POT
Oneil Cousins 79 OVR 81 POT

Left Guard
Ben Grubbs 85 OVR 90 POT
David Hale 82 OVR 89 POT
Chris Liwienski 80 OVR 80 POT

Center
Chris Chester 82 OVR 85 POT
Jason Brown 82 OVR 84 POT

Right Guard
Marshal Yanda 84 OVR 88 POT


Right Tackle
Willie Anderson 91 OVR 91 POT
Adam Terry 82 OVR 84 POT

Left End
Trevor Pryce 83 OVR 83 POT
Marques Douglas 79 OVR 80 POT
Dwan Edwards 75 OVR 75 POT

Right End
Haloti Ngata 86 OVR 88 POT

Defensive Tackle
Kelly Gregg 82 OVR 82 POT
Lamar Divens 71 OVR 73 POT
Justin Bannan 70 OVR 70 POT

Left Outside Linebacker
Antwan Barnes 79 OVR 86 POT
Jameel McClain 75 OVR 81 POT
Jarrett Johnson 80 OVR 80 POT

Middle Linebacker
Ray Lewis 91 OVR 91 POT
Bart Scott 87 OVR 87 POT
Tavares Gooden 77 OVR 83 POT
Brendon Ayanbadejo 71 OVR 71 POT

Right Outside Linebacker
Terrell Suggs 90 OVR 90 POT
Prescott Burgess 75 OVR 81 POT
Jameel McClain 75 OVR 81 POT

Cornerback
Chris McAlister 90 OVR 90 POT
Fabian Washington 77 OVR 81 POT
Evan Oglesby 73 OVR 73 POT
Samari Rolle 71 OVR 71 POT
Corey Ivy 71 OVR 71 POT

Free Safety
Ed Reed 94 OVR 94 POT
Jim Leonhard 67 OVR 70 POT

Strong Safety
Dawan Landry 83 OVR 85 POT
Tom Zbikowski 74 OVR 78 POT

Kicker
Matt Stover 93 OVR 93 POT

Punter
Sam Koch 80 OVR 82 POT

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Steve Bisciotti's Corner

2008 Goals

Crush the Steelers in Week 4 on Monday Night Football x
Win 3 of First 4 Games x
Re-Sign Ray Lewis
Re-Sign Matt Stover
Re-Sign Bart Scott
Re-Sign Terrell Suggs
Bring Rex Ryan Back
Have An Approval of 75 or More by Season's End (89)

[Joshua1207]

From what I remember, the Ravens aren't any easier. Good luck though. But remember, you can't expect to win a lot of games especially when this is your first time playing the game

[jayenomics]

their defense is a lot better. I just dont want to see 55-49 games.

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Ravens Go 0fer in the Preseason

If the preseason was any indication of things to come, the Ravens and their fans will be in for a long season. There were a few bright spots throughout the preseason, as the offense struggled to learn a new offense. Their point totals on offense increased weekly, while the play of rookie quarterback Joe Flacco steadily improved, but in no way did it impress. Coach Zane has named Troy Smith the starter against Cincinnati, but don't be surprised to see Flacco trot onto the field.

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The roster has just been announced.