Jeff Zrebiec, reporter: I guess the silver lining for the Ravens here is if they are able to get through the first half of their schedule with a reasonably solid record, they would be in pretty good shape for a playoff run. Otherwise, I'd imagine there weren't too many smiling faces at the Castle when team officials first glanced at the schedule. Opening in Denver when Peyton Manning should be healthy and fresh. Two straight games on the West Coast to start the season. Five of first seven on the road. A Thursday night road game.