Dev Panchwagh is a versatile analyst who breaks down the Xs and Os of the game and has been a columnist/analyst for Ravens24x7.com since the summer of 2004. In his regular season column Battle Plans, Dev highlights the Ravens' keys to success against each opponent they face.
Dev's start as a sports journalist started modestly, when his contributions to sports talk radio were noticed, leading to duties as a regular columnist for the Scouts.com network before joining Ravens24x7.com. It would be very difficult to find his rare combination of youthfulness, knowledge and insight in all facets of football anywhere else. Fortunately, Dev brings it here each and every week.
Offense
1. Ball Control
Offense
To
beat Brady, you might be better off not facing him at all. For the Ravens, the
mission will be to hog the ball to win the time of possession (TOP) battle and
keep the Golden Boy off the field.
Much
has bee...
Offense
1. Isolate the outside backers
Although much of the focus of Houston’s pass rush has turned to their down linemen, the edge rushers – Connor Barwin and Brooks Reed – can’t be overlooked....
Offense
1. Pass from power sets
It’s clear that without receiver Anquan Boldin in the lineup, the Baltimore passing game is in a state of flux. Moreover, with the potential loss of guard Marsha...
Offense
1. Motion Evans
With the impending loss of receiver Anquan Boldin, it’s time for offensive coordinator Cam Cameron to dust off Lee Evans and put him to work. The burner from Buffalo has yet to make...
Battle Plans: Ravens vs. Chargers
Offense
1. Misdirection running game
Over the past four games, the Ravens have built the type of complete ground attack that the front office wanted to see on the field since the off...
Offense
1. Double down
Regardless of their record, the Indianapolis pass-rushing duo of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis is still lethal. The offensive game plan should begin with devising effective blocki...
Offense
1. Don’t press
Quarterback Joe Flacco’s patience will be tested on Sunday. The Browns play a more conservative scheme than what Flacco has seen from other defenses this season. They are not nearly...
Offense
1. Quick screens and draws
The Ravens were able to tap back into their screen game against the Bengals, with varying success. However, when they were able to hit on a play, it went for a first down.
Ag...
Offense
1. Return of the jump ball
Against the giant Seattle cornerbacks, the Baltimore receivers were mostly ineffective. The same high-traffic catches that receivers Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith have made all year...
Offense
1. Fast start
After two big wins against the Steelers and the Texans, the Ravens took to the road against inferior opponents and fell apart. Now, with a third such opportunity looming in Seattle, it’s im...