The season is officially over for the Baltimore Ravens after they fell to 8-8 with a 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The 2016 season was a roller coaster of emotions for Baltimore, one that started with high potential then ended with heartbreak. Ultimately, the Ravens are on the outside of the post season looking in for the second straight season.

Although this season did not end with a playoff berth, it shouldn’t be viewed as a total disappointment. Baltimore was spoiled for the first five years of the John Harbaugh/Joe Flacco era with three AFC championship appearances and a Super Bowl.

In 2015, Harbaugh and Flacco suffered their first losing season together because of injuries and a lack of play-makers across the board.

This past offseason, the Ravens’ Front Officeareas, there were still weaknesses left on this team. Although the offensive line improved, the play-calling did not. The Offensive Coordinating duo of Marc Trestman/Marty Mornhinweg held Flacco’s offense back all year. The offense led the league in passing attempts, while ranking 30th in rushing attempts. Flacco is unsuccessful when he is forced to throw the ball 40+ times per game. The offense had troubles in the redzone all year, and consistently dealt with turnovers and penalties at the worst possible moments.

On defense, the lack of a pass rush was evident all year. It affected the defense late in many games and allowed many offenses to shred Baltimore’s secondary in the 4th quarter. Baltimore tied for 24th in the league with 31 sacks. Terrell Suggs led the team