The reality is that we need to calm ourselves, in regard to the missing pieces of the passing offense. The difference in the passing offense, between the regular season and the postseason, was not Dennis Pitta. It was not Anquan Boldin.

It was Jim Caldwell and the offensive line. That remains intact.

For the record, on the outside, Torrey Smith is the key piece to the passing offense. Torrey faced double teams almost all of last season and, his doing so allowed for one on one opportunities for both Boldin and Pitta. Torrey also, almost exclusively, took the top CB with him, which left Boldin to deal with nicklebacks and safeties, playing from the slot, as well as Pitta.

As long as Torrey is in place, one on one opportunities will continue. As long as Flacco is throwing the ball, it will be delivered to the intended WR. As long as the offensive line is protecting him, he will continue to successfully throw the ball. As long as Jim Caldwell is calling plays, it will all come together.

Until one of those pieces falls out of place, dare I say that there is no reason to panic about the passing offense.