Baltimore Ravens: WR Mark Clayton on the team's offensive philosophy

“This year our attitude when we’re on the field is we’re attacking. We want to put points on the board and then let our defense pin their ears back and have at it. Steve has a year under his belt so hopefully this year we’ll be able to step it up to another level.”

Sounds like it could have been Brian Billick that spoke those words. But it wasn't. It was WR Mark Clayton, who was quoted in a recent Scout.com pay article by team beat reporter Aaron Wilson. It sounds nice, but we've been hearing the same thing from Billick for years. This is the year we're going to be aggressive. This is the year that the offense steps up to the caliber of the defense. But nearly every year it's the same story: Our defense is top-notch and our offense is bottom of the barrel.

Also reported in the article is that Clayton has lost 10 pounds, and his hamstring, which has bothered him in the past, is in much better shape. "So far, so good," he says. Knock on wood, Baltimore fans.