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D-constructing history.(Baltimore Ravens)
The Baltimore defense polished off an impressive season, but its proper place among the great teams can't be determined until the Ravens finish their story
Let the Ravens defenders crow and cackle.
Allow them to be swept up in the thrill of Ray Lewis' closing burst or in the beauty of Duane Starks knowing exactly where and when Giants quarterback Kerry Collins would deliver the ball.
It is their time. They were magnificent in Super Bowl 35, stunning throughout the playoffs.
But do not swallow the statement that they are the best defense ever. One of the best, without a doubt. But the best ever? Not yet.
Like the Bears of 1985, the Ravens polished their legend in the postseason, when their crowning achievement was preventing the Giants from scoring an offensive touchdown. "Awesome," Ravens linebacker Peter Boulware said after the 34-7 victory Sunday. Defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis said the Ravens saved their best performance for the Super Bowl.
Previously in the playoffs, the Ravens proved they could limit a high-powered offense by holding the Broncos to 3 points. The Ravens held their postseason opponents to an average of 5.75 points or, if you take away the Super Bowl touchdown that came on Ron Dixon's kickoff return, 4 points per game.
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