papasmurfbell Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/253160/analytics-say-ravens-have-better-shot-at-top-10-pick-than-playoff-spot Baltimore (3-3) has a better shot at landing a high draft pick than reaching the postseason, according to ESPN Analytics. With 10 games remaining, the Ravens have a 35.4 percent chance of getting a top-10 draft pick and a 29.5 percent chance of earning a playoff berth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 We knew this before the season began..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Really? I was seeing 12 and 13 win seasons around here. I was seeing definitely in the POs also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2017/10/17/16485864/nfl-power-rankings-are-the-ravens-really-a-bottom-five-team NFL Power Rankings: Are the Ravens really a bottom five team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Really? I was seeing 12 and 13 win seasons around here. I was seeing definitely in the POs also. Not by me and you can't count crav, he always kids around with the record. They still "can make it", this div is up for grabs and even the Pats are not as good as many "experts" thought. But there is too much to fix; offensive line, receivers, defensive back 7, play calling, play schemes/designs and yes, Flacco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 They are not in a position to win a title. That being the case it could only be empty wins. That would put them that much further back in fixing the problem. It is time to take the cancer out and do the whole chemo thing to get better going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varaven45 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 In this National Parity League and especially this year, there's little difference between the upper and lower echelon.The winless New York Giants just blew out Denver in their house. Jax did same to Pittsburgh in their house. The league is so watered down. That said, its too bad we don't have a competitive team this year. Instead, we will grind it out with the Indys and Browns, whilebeing handled easily by the Pittsburgh and Minnesota - not that either is that good. We just stink. I'd rather end up 5-11 or 6-10 (more likely) with a top 10 pick, than go 8-8 or 7-9 and get a top 15-20 pick.If were going to tank it, tank it big time, get rid of the baggage, rebuild the offense and reprogram the FO (not in that order). The sooner we can fix the FO, GM and coaching, and stockpile young talent with 2-3 years of solid drafts (something we haven't seen in several years), the sooner we become relevant again. Its 1996 and 2008 all over again. Ugliness for a couple of years - see SF 49ers (although they've been close in a few games) but they'll turn that ship around.Watch them in about 2 years or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Drop the mic VA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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papasmurfbell Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 In this National Parity League and especially this year, there's little difference between the upper and lower echelon.The winless New York Giants just blew out Denver in their house. Jax did same to Pittsburgh in their house. The league is so watered down. That said, its too bad we don't have a competitive team this year. Instead, we will grind it out with the Indys and Browns, whilebeing handled easily by the Pittsburgh and Minnesota - not that either is that good. We just stink. I'd rather end up 5-11 or 6-10 (more likely) with a top 10 pick, than go 8-8 or 7-9 and get a top 15-20 pick.If were going to tank it, tank it big time, get rid of the baggage, rebuild the offense and reprogram the FO (not in that order). The sooner we can fix the FO, GM and coaching, and stockpile young talent with 2-3 years of solid drafts (something we haven't seen in several years), the sooner we become relevant again. Its 1996 and 2008 all over again. Ugliness for a couple of years - see SF 49ers (although they've been close in a few games) but they'll turn that ship around.Watch them in about 2 years or less. Maybe it is time to stop playing like the game like the also rans who wander about the league yr after after yr. Just bc one poorly run ten makes bad moves doesn't mean you have to follow. Stop giving poor contracts. Trade with them and take their valuable picks making them worse and you better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krf82 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Any better than average QB , in their second contract, currently absorbs a bad percentage of cap space.A team can only "accidentally" hit a good first contract with a rookie QB to avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 I disagree. There are guys that I do not think are good but teams reach for them bc they need a QB. Reaching for the position is really stupid. Better to not get the guy than use to much to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krf82 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Well, it ain't pretty, but those guys that do well always get a bunch in the second contract. By definition.What is the alternative? Sounds like a blind squirrel obfuscation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Yeah and lemmings all jump off cliffs. What you don't do is not throw money away on suspect players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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