Ravens coach John Harbaugh admitted he got away from RB Ray Rice too soon in Sunday’s loss to the Texans. Harbaugh was so upset with the offense’s performance, he said the coaching staff is going to revaluate its strategy. (US Presswire)

After getting pummeled 43-13 by Houston on Sunday, coach John Harbaugh admitted the coaching staff has some decisions to mull over about how to best execute their strategy after the Ravens return from their bye week.


The Ravens switched their offense to a no-huddle look this year, which worked well in a 44-13 season-opening win over Cincinnati. Since then, it's been hit or miss, with the Ravens struggling offensively on the road.

Quarterback Joe Flacco's three lowest yardage totals have come on the road, with the Texans game being the worst. He finished 21 of 43 for 147 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

"We have everything we need," Harbaugh said. "We have all the players we need and all the scheme we need. Now what we have to do is organize it in a way that gives the players a chance to play their fastest and their best under pressure, on the road, against good teams, and at home."

One of the biggest issues following Sunday's game was the fact that RB Ray Rice received only nine carries. Three of those carries came on Baltimore's first offensive possession, which went for 27 yards. From there, Rice went without a touch for the next two possessions.

Harbaugh admitted on Monday he and the coaching staff strayed from the run too early.

"I think we could've stayed with the run a little more patiently," Harbaugh said. "Once they got the tipped-ball interception, we felt we needed to get back in there quickly because of the type of team they are. But we all say we could've been more patient with the run."

It's unclear for now whether the Ravens decide to veer from the hurry-up look it committed to this offseason. But with the defense struggling and the offense not looking as explosive in recent weeks, it's something Harbaugh and his staff appear to be considering.

"If you push the envelope to where we have, sometimes it pushes back," Harbaugh said. "To me, that's part of the growth process."

Where's Vonta Leach? Fullback Vonta Leach, who made his first Pro Bowl following the 2011 season, played just 14 snaps against Houston.

Part of this was because once the Ravens first trailed, they made a concerted effort to pass the ball. This took Leach out of the game and placed him on the sideline. Harbaugh said he and Leach talked about this on the plane ride home, and said he hopes to get Leach more playing time in the coming weeks.

"He knows he can help us and wants to be out there," Harbaugh said. "You can't really guarantee you're going to do this in one game and that in another game. But on average, Vonta Leach has to play more than that."

Reshuffling the O-line? More offensive line changes could be looming after the unit put in another suspect performance against the Texans.

The Ravens surrendered four sacks as Flacco had little time to read his progressions. Just two weeks ago, OL Ramon Harewood, who started the first five games at left guard, was benched in favor of veteran Bobbie Williams.

But Harbaugh hinted at the possibility of some of the younger linemen getting playing time. The Ravens have given up 18 sacks, which ties them for 26th in the NFL.

"I would guess we're going to roll some guys in there and see how they do," Harbaugh said. "Let's take a look at some young guys and see how they do. Let's keep the veterans available and let them play a little bit. Yes, we'd like to have five guys who are rock solid and in there working with everybody all the time. It's really just not where we're at right now."

Kindle's back, sort of: After releasing OLB Sergio Kindle to make room for Terrell Suggs on the 53-man roster, the Ravens were able to re-sign him to the practice squad after clearing waivers Monday.

Kindle was eligible for the practice squad since he hadn't accrued a total season of playing time. After being a second round draft pick in 2010, Kindle has only appeared in three games.

"We still think he has a chance," Harbaugh said. "There's a possibility he can grow into a player. We've seen glimpses in practice."

Injury update: Harbaugh said no major injuries are lingering after the Texans game. He said S Ed Reed (shoulder, ribs), DT Haloti Ngata (knee) and Kelechi Osemele (ankle) all participated in a morning walkthrough.

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