I'm starting this blog late in the season, so let's dive right in.
Before the season began, I decided that 5 things needed to happen in order for 2008 to be declared a successful season. Obviously the Ravens' success to this point has changed expectations --- with a 7-4 record and five very winnable games remaining, not to make the playoffs would be a real disappointment. And yet, for all the success we've had, this is still a rebuilding year, with a rookie QB and a rookie head coach. So whatever happens over the next five weeks, and wherever this team ends up, the focus has to remain on the future (even if that future has come much earlier than anyone in Baltimore dared hope).
With that said, here are my 5 keys to a successful season, which I will revisit after each game. By the end of 2008:
