Sure, the Ravens are known for their tough defense. Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Terrell Suggs and others have definitely laid some pretty hard hits on players in the past. But recently the Ravens defense, as a whole, has been criticized by their fans - of all people - for not hitting hard enough, missing tackles and flat out not dominating like they use to. This jive spreads around despite the fact that the Ravens were one of the top overall defenses last season.
Perceptive Ravens fans should notice that the defense has evolved to play a more dynamic game. Ravens D goes for the ball. They are not about hitting just for show. Their style has been called as having, "high risk, high reward." The reward is hopefully a, "loose ball!" That's exciting! But the losing-end of the risk typically results with fans shouting out their frustrations, "ugh, just tackle the guy!"
Indeed a missed big play doesn't look good but this gamble is the right way to play in preparation for the future. Defensive plays focused on trying to strip the ball will replace the frequent hard hits. I believe the Ravens are one of the teams already focused on making this adjustment. #purplepride
