papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/14/joe-flacco-wants-to-push-tempo-with-more-no-huddle-offense/ Just what people have been saying about him for about 2 yrs now. Maybe Cam will let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 More like....Maybe Cam will "be" let go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 They are not going to fire now. It would have been done this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yagersports Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I hope this is true because Joe seems so comfortable with that role. It should also help the deficiencies of the offensive line. I'm still not overly worried about them. I think the group will get their stuff together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Just wishful thinking Papa. I like the quicker tempo but like yager said unless the line improves we'll just have quicker 3 and outs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 With Joe not having to dropback he will have an extra 1.5 secs or so. Quick passes with the ball coming out in 2.5-3 secs the OL shouldn't be a big issue. The ball would be gone before the D could get to Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 The D got to Joe a lot in ATL. I think most of that was on Williams and Gino. With Birk coming back I think the gaps wont be so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Well I have little faith in Birk doe to his age. But if the ball is gobe quickly it should not matter to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yagersports Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Birk was very good the 1st half of last year. He should be good for half of this year as well. That should be long enough to get Gino up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 So you are planning on a line change midseason to get to the promise land. Fantastic concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yagersports Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 It happens all the time in the NFL. Injuries occur, guys have to step up. It's about the only way a rookie center gets playing time. Gino is athletically capable and Birk will wear down. The Super Bowl is always paved with overcoming adversity. You wouldn't know much about that, so I won't bother you with the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Actually I can not think of a rookie center starting except an elite one their first yr. Please furnish me with examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I don't think he's saying Gino's starting from day 1. Only if Birk gets injured or obviously cant physically handle it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yagersports Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I don't think he's saying Gino's starting from day 1. Only if Birk gets injured or obviously cant physically handle it anymore. Exactly, he only reads what he wants to read. I wouldn't advocate starting Gino from Day 1. My hope is that he can improve his knowledge of the position so that he can takeover by mid-season or so. I think Gino has the athleticism and smarts to do it. Only time will tell. Perhaps if we get some blowouts this year he can get some reps with Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 No I get you saying Gino not starting day 1. I am looking for an example of a rookie that is not highly drafted being a starter in his rookie yr. I can't think of any. I can think of rookie guards and tackles starting that were drafted in the 4th or later. OC with the line calls I just can't think of any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 So if Birk gets hurt (say week 9 or so) and Gino is the only other center on the roster what do they do. Go get a FA and have him start on less than a weeks notice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 They also have Borun. He is not as good an athlete but he has been in the system since last yr. They could go out for a FA. They might make due as well as they can until that guy is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Actually I can not think of a rookie center starting except an elite one their first yr. Please furnish me with examples. Pouncey. And hes far from elite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varaven45 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Wanting and doing are 2 different things. If the FO wants joe to push tempo they better unleash Bazooka Joe now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yagersports Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 So if Birk gets hurt (say week 9 or so) and Gino is the only other center on the roster what do they do. Go get a FA and have him start on less than a weeks notice? Exactly, unless they have zero faith in Gino and he's just absorbed nothing I don't see the Ravens doing anything like that. Gino is expected to be the man here one day. Who knows, if Evans catches that pass Birk is snapping in the Super Bowl. Maybe Gino can just give him a few games off so he can stay fresh. I'm sure the coaching staff is considering all those angles. Can't do something like that if the teams we are facing provide huge mismatches etc. But, if things go well maybe we'll have some favorable matches that Gino can handle. In any case, this team is going to be good......very, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Pouncey. And hes far from elite He was drafted in the 1st round and was hands down the best center in that draft. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82921d5e/article/young-guns-top-10-nfl-players-under-the-age-of-25 He is also on this list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Sorry hes mot elite. Hasnt played a full season..injury proned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 OK. You would be in the minority that think that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 U and stealer fans are the only ones that think it..watch how many times jen gets sacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 And most generally objective NFL observers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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