On August 12, 2010 the hardwork and game planning that has taken place all offseason will begin coming to fruition when the Ravens take on the Carolina Panthers in an ESPN televised game at home in their first 2010 preseason game.
This game is in many ways is an extension of training camp itself and holds implications only involving the roster position battles. The Ravens have been fighting against themselves on the field for months now so the eagerness to hit and showcase their ability against another football team will be visible.
The secondary has been in question this offseason and the front office has responded by signing a few older veterans, trading for an undrafted cornerback and working on developing the young talent they already had in the locker room. The solidarity of this group will be tested on a wide receiver core in the Carolina that is not as talented as the one they have faced and held their own against in training camp. Steve Smith's health is not one hundred percent after breaking his arm in a flag football game. This is the position to watch because there are many questions to be answered. How ready game action is Fabian Washington? Can Walt Harris really contribute on the field? Which safety can better secure the backfield? Which young talent will make plays and an impression on the coaching staff?
The best part about the first preseason game is the fan excitement. No there are neither playoff nor record implications but seventh month delay for live Ravens football in a stadium or on television comes to an end. It is time to cheer for our favorite teams again.
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