{"id":137843,"date":"2023-01-28T14:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T19:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=137843"},"modified":"2023-01-28T07:57:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-28T12:57:30","slug":"keys-baltimore-ravens-offense-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/01\/28\/keys-baltimore-ravens-offense-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Keys to Unlocking the Baltimore Ravens Offense in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is no beating around the bush. The Baltimore Ravens had a bad offense<\/a> in 2022. Despite a strong start, injuries, bad schemes, and, generally, poor execution meant that the Ravens offense reversed into the playoffs on the back of their elite defense. The offensive unit turned what was a comfortable path to the playoffs<\/a> into a much harder one<\/a>, fumbling the AFC North title<\/a> in the process.<\/p>\n

In a bid to revolutionize their offense<\/a> once again, Greg Roman was relieved of his duties after four seasons calling the shots. There are a lot of good candidates<\/a> to succeed him. Appointing a good offensive coordinator will be fundamental to Baltimore\u2019s offensive success (and overall record) in 2023. Thankfully for the incoming coordinator, they will not be short of talent. What they must work out is how best to put their players in a position to succeed. While Roman is a well-respected coordinator in the league, it was his inability to scheme up an effective passing game that was ultimately the downfall of the Baltimore offense.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some features of Baltimore\u2019s offense that the new coordinator must look to improve in 2023.<\/p>\n

How to Improve the Baltimore Ravens Offense In 2023<\/h2>\n

Utilizing Lamar Jackson\u2019s Dual-Threat Ability<\/h3>\n

Without a doubt, effectively utilizing Lamar Jackson\u2019s rushing ability is key to unlocking Baltimore\u2019s offense. His rushing ability gets the Ravens out of tight spots and facilitates other aspects of the offense to open up. His rushing ability was something that Roman was good at honing. Having worked with a few mobile quarterbacks before, Roman had a decent way of maximizing Jackson\u2019s running threat.<\/p>\n

Jackson\u2019s rushing must be balanced with his passing, however. There is a common narrative that Jackson is a below-average thrower. While Jackson has a tendency to miss some throws, his accuracy is no worse than any of the other top quarterbacks in the league. His improved deep ball was particularly evident at the start of the season. The new offensive coordinator will need to find a way to fully maximize Jackson\u2019s legs while also ensuring that the defense is kept humble by Jackson\u2019s passing threat. Enhancing the unpredictability of the Ravens offense, through Jackson, is essential.<\/p>\n

Putting a Stronger Emphasis on the Run-to-Finish Games<\/h3>\n

Part of the Ravens\u2019 struggles in 2022 was down to the inconsistency of the run game. With J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards<\/a> both healthy and available, the team looked much better. However, Roman was still ineffective at managing the game with the run. This was perhaps most evident in the Wild Card Round<\/a>. Against the Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>, with the season on the line, the Ravens opted for a quarterback sneak on the goal line. The play was botched, and Tyler Huntley fumbled the ball, resulting in a scoop-and-score. Dobbins was particularly vocal about the matter, saying that he believed he should be the primary goal line handler.<\/p>\n

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SCOOP AND SCORE \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n

Bengals big man Sam Hubbard recovers the Tyler Huntley fumble and returns it 98 yards TO THE HOUSE!!!<\/p>\n

(via @NFL<\/a>)pic.twitter.com\/DaO2QryCdz<\/a><\/p>\n

— FanDuel Sports Network (@FanDuelSN) January 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n