Mike, what is at the root of the Ravens ineffectiveness in the red zone?
Mike Preston: There are a number of things wrong with the red-zone offense, but this is nothing new. The Ravens have had problems scoring points for nearly a decade. That’s not just my opinion. It’s a fact. I can’t blame all the problems on Billick. There have been problems with execution like dropped passes and McNair not delivering the ball in a timely fashion. Willis McGahee hasn’t exactly been Larry Csonka running inside the 20, either. There have been several false starts and Ravens receivers constantly fail to go to the first-down markers. I think the Ravens should hire an offensive coordinator that isn’t a “yes guy,” one who will challenge Billick, and put some life into the playbook. I also think they have to run the ball inside the 20. It’s crucial. The field becomes condensed in the red zone, and sometimes you just have to muscle up on defenses. Right now, the Ravens can’t do that, but if they could, it would create a lot more room and opportunities to score. Chris: Hey Mike,
