The Ravens' worst enemy? ... The Ravens ...
The column "Ravens are their own worst enemy" Preston identifies the team as solid, while pointing out the team's common mistakes. |
Preston begins his column by telling his audience the improvement the Baltimore Ravens have made: good defensive line, quarterback pressure, and sound offense. "The ravens weren't dynamic, but sound." Preston comments the team as being solid, but not necessarily completely sturdy and secure. Evident in his commentary, it is easy to identify his feelings towards the Ravens mistakes. Preston comments, "The ravens continue to hurt themselves," portraying the audience with examples such as dropping passes, not making the big quarterback plays, and getting penalties at crucial times. Preston also narrows his criticism to specific players, "They have cornerbacks who don't turn around and make plays." He comments on the players so that they themselves are able to see their mistakes through the eyes of one watching. Preston expresses his criticism through words in hope of building the team up so that those simple mistakes are no longer made. It is obvious that Preston by no means dislikes the team, but instead wishes to construct the team by identifying their flaws.
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