2013 Baltimore Ravens: Expectation…
The Ravens came on strong in the playoffs at the end of the 2012 – 2013 season thanks to a defense led by Ed Reed and Ray Lewis, and the big arm and unbelievably efficient performance of quarterback Joe Flacco, ultimately beating the 49ers in the Super Bowl. After the season, the team gave Flacco a new 6-year, $120 million contract that made him the highest paid QB of all time, seemingly locking in a key piece for success in 2013 and many years to come.