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Flacco has earned respect, but he still has work to do to match Brady's accolades

September 21, 2012|By Aaron Wilson | The Baltimore Sun


And the Ravens will try to keep pace with Brady, who's constantly facing complicated defensive coverage schemes, blitz packages and stunts in an attempt to slow down a high-octane offense.


With wide receivers Brandon Lloyd and Wes Welker and All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski, Brady doesn't lack for downfield targets.


"I think this week is about really focusing on Brady, kind of getting him off his spot, because if you let him sit in the pocket, it’s like a seven-on-seven for them," Lewis said.


Brady has completed 66.2 percent of his throws for 552 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for a 94.7 passer rating.


And Brady still has his classic throwing form and calm pocket presence working in his favor.


"He’s always right there at the elite level," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "He always plays that way. He has his own style. Every quarterback does, but nobody does it any better than he does. He’s been doing it for a long time. Anytime there’s Tom Brady playing, they’re always going to be dangerous, and they’re always going to be successful.”

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