For discussion’s sake, let’s say the Ravens end up fielding a playoff team this season. You won’t quibble with the thought, I’m guessing.
Not a playoff-caliber team, mind you. They were close enough to the postseason last year, basically one fourth-and-12 stop away, that I think they get credit for already being in the vicinity.
I’m talking about the next level up, being a team that earns one of the AFC’s six postseason berths. If that is, indeed, the happy fate awaiting this year’s Ravens, what combination of positives will take them there?