Joe Flacco has instant chemistry with new receivers
In his sophomore season, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco limped to the finish line with nagging injuries. The difference between his first half (2,044 yards, 12 TDs) and his second half (1,569 yards, nine TDs) illustrates that.
Even so, his full season numbers of 3,613 yards and 21 touchdowns were solid, especially on a run-first team that had Mark Clayton as their second-best option at wide receiver.
This off-season, the Ravens have been universally plauded for the additions they've made via trades (Anquan Boldin), free agency (Donte' Stallworth) and the NFL Draft (David Reed and tight ends Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta) to bolster the passing attack.
Meanwhile, Flacco has developed an instant chemistry and rapport with the new receivers, according to offensive coordinator Cam Cameron.
“Probably the most impressive thing Joe was able to do was adapt to Anquan, Donte’ and the two rookie tight ends as quickly as he did,” Cameron told Mike Duffy of the team's website. “You would have felt those four guys had been around each other for at least a couple of years, and they came right off the street. That always tells you something about a guy.”
In my updated fantasy rankings, Flacco ranks ninth on my list of fantasy quarterbacks and 64th overall in our top 150 cheat sheet.
