Why There's Still Ample Reason for Optimism About Ravens This Season

Flock Nation had a whole day to ruminate, agonize, and stew over the Ravens' 38-30 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night.

Is there cause for concern? Of course. The Ravens have issues on both sides of the ball – especially on defense – that need to be corrected.

However, there's still plenty of football to be played and ample reason for Ravens fans to be optimistic about the team's fortunes this season.

For starters, The Baltimore Banner’s Childs Walker said Monday night's defeat could actually be beneficial.

"Maybe that's what this team needs after two seasons of feeling that only the Ravens could beat the Ravens," Walker wrote. "Maybe it's healthy for them to look within and conclude, 'We're not good enough t

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