Ray Lewis Gets "Picked On" In Coverage?

[Ed_Reed20]

Just saw Ray's name among the best players regardless of position in [url="http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/07/28/2011-route-efficiency-hitches-and-comebacks/"]defending hitch and comeback routes[/url] last season:

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The Ravens’ defensive captain was targeted eight times on hitch routes last time conceding only four completions for 29 yards, a yards-per-attempt mark of 3.6 that was third-best in the league and just clear of James Laurinaitis and Brian Urlacher among linebackers. Lewis may have “lost a step” but don’t be fooled into thinking he’s an easy target in coverage, he may no longer be elite there, but he can still more than hold his own in his zone.
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[JohnnyBoy8102]

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Just saw Ray's name among the best players regardless of position in [url="http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/07/28/2011-route-efficiency-hitches-and-comebacks/"]defending hitch and comeback routes[/url] last season:
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Great pull man.

[scrock]

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Outside of Ray, the other ILBs are terrible against pass coverage. Considering the way that receivers are no longer scared to go across the middle and how the TE is becoming a primary target, the Ravens should invest in an ILB who is really good in coverage skills to adjust to the new passing league.
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that's why you see more DBs on the field but these bigger TEs are making it more difficult...that LB is out there Im sure but they dont grow on trees, I'm sure the Ravens would love to draft one

[Ed_Reed_Pick_Six]

Enjoyed the thorough analysis. Was glad to see Ray has dropped some weight heading into this season too, should help him keep adequately mobile as the body slows.