New Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak said he has tremendous expectations for a running game that struggled mightily in 2013. The Ravens finished last in the NFL with an average of 3.1 yards per carry despite featuring former Pro Bowl back Ray Rice.
Kubiak, who coached a series of successful running backs when he coached in Denver, will work to restore Rice to his standing of greatness while trying to maximize the talents of Bernard Pierce as well.
"If they'll get downhill, we'll do fine," Kubiak said. "[They've had] some great running backs here that have been very successful. We told (coach John Harbaugh) we think they fit what we do very well. It's our job now to go teach our system and get them comfortable with it."