For several weeks, Ravens coach John Harbaugh refused to concede anything. Even when the Ravens' playoff hopes hinged on winning out with an injury-depleted roster and having other contenders collapse, Harbaugh did not waver.
The Ravens still hadn't been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention and until they were, the team's focus would be on trying to salvage a terribly disappointing season.
When Harbaugh reported to the Under Armour Performance Center early Monday morning and began to study film from Sunday's "painful" 35-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, he entered a new reality.