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What Grub said, honestly, JLC has been wrong more than weather forecasters. How he still has a job in radio is beyond me. As for you being right papa, Bravo, but when other fans are right and you are wrong, old buddy, you don't give them props either. In the end, we are fans, know nothing compared to coaches or execs on a team no matter how long we spend on the net.

lol. Yep. I still can't really login unless I'm using incognito. So weird. But I'm in and I'm back!

Pretty neat!

Will never forget that play or the Mile High Miracle!

Reader of DMD - "I dread days like this. Waking up to the news of yet another member of the Baltimore Colts dynasty era that has left the field for greener pastures. Raymond was one of the few I never met personally. But I never heard anything bad about the man ever on or off the field which in life is a major accomplishment. As a player he worked hard for everything he accomplished on the gridiron. The thing about Raymond was he was in the right place at the right time in Baltimore with a QB who was an offensive visionary. The two were made for each other and became a synergistic force that seemed joined by brain waves. Watching them move down a field with time running out was like watching Baryshnikov dancing the Nutcracker. Flawless energy and execution which neutralized many a cornerback and safety. The sideline out pattern is a play that you don't see much in todays game. It has to be done to perfection or the DB jumps the route and it's a pick six. Not many guys can pull it off in a game situation because when you make the turn to the sideline the ball is already in the air and when you turn around boom it HAS to be there right in the hands then the toe tap in bounds before stopping the clock. Lets also remember that Raymond was a great head coach and made it to the Superbowl with NE but the 85 Bears defense was a force. Finally and most important he was a man of God who brought many to the Lord. RIP# 82"

Right 'tis just practice but he looks fluid with good hands. Anxious to see him up against some competition. Only 9 weeks until August pre-season games.

Well, they all looked locked in and not bored, for sure. Did see some really nice pattern runs. Flowers can cut so quick, it's unreal.

Depending on how far back we want to go, the Colts-Bills game in 1975 when Bert Jones had his breakout game is one I'll always remember. We were down 28-7 to OJ and the Bills before Jones came storming back to win the game. We were 1-4 at the time and with that victory we reeled off 9 straight wins to take the division title.

Tony should be brought in as a special guest to commemorate that game. 2 yrs to the 25th anniversary.

If is the biggest word in the dictionary, but yep, all indications are that he can place the ball. Oh and be very consistent with punts, something our last punter was not

Actually, I can't even remember Issac making a play but then, my memory ain't what it used to be.

Minter sounds pumped up and now so do I. Can't wait until the pads come on with the vets present.

Me too!

Thanks for the link!

If they drop completely out of round 1, I think they lose the opportunity to get a 5th year option on a round 1 choice. Not necessarily disabling, but should be taken into account.

Found a link to an interactive draft simulator that might be interesting...worth a look. https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mockdraft.

Well, pretty much as expected. I still don't like the kickoff from 50 yard line rule.

Sounds like a Mekari-type. Jack of all trades and master of none.

That's what I'm driving at.

I don’t think this yr is the issue. Yr 3 and further is my worry. I don’t want to trade for a guy who could be lame in a couple yrs.

That would have been hard to swallow especially since we need O line help.

Better than Falaffle

You're special papa, I don't think anyone else in the world saw every player along the offensive line regress, but you.

I just found out that WBAL-TV is streaming this on their website tomorrow rather than broadcasting it like I thought. So, if you're interested in seeing it, fire up your internet tomorrow at 11:30am and go to their website. I'm guessing that maybe the Ravens website might have it too.

Thanks, tsyl!

Jesse Minter is chosen.

If they do, just for shits & giggles, say do that, they have to fix the line completely. He is not a statue, but he would get killed behind this current line. They cant do what they did to Joe, or even Elvis when they signed him to replace Dilfer. Pocket passers need a pocket, it is what made it easier for Aikman to be in the Hall. He talks about that a lot.

I agree, very good owner, inviting Lamar to sit in on the interviews, great sense of humor. His passion for the team came through loud and clear. A great watch/listen

Like the quarterback that sets a franchise up for 5+ years of success or turmoil for 5 years. A new head coach, all new assistants, training staff, in game adjustments, clock management, could set this team up or destroy it. When Billick was fired, the same "fear", consternation, gripped players, fans alike. While Harbs had his issues, a bottomless pit of a dog house, in game management, he also brought us what 6, 7 division titles, and couple of conference championship games, several ending in heartbreaking fashion, two missed field goals, a dropped/fumbled touchdown/two point conversion. A miraculous last second 70+ yard bomb to win and go to a Super Bowl, which they won, despite a huge power "failure" just after half time. Yes, Harbs had his issues, most if not all coaches do, but hopefully the next head coach is at least as winning as Harbs.

Someone posted Flores HC/McDaniel OC and Schwartz DC..that sounded good if Flores proves not to be a headcase

Some thought he was, some thought he wasn't. Maybe I was not clear, sorry

https://www.audacy.com/stations/1057thefan/shows/inside-access-cceaf/episodes/c9f3c5b5b2cc the first 15 mins have some shocking stats.

The Ravens are currently pretty sickening to watch. I have to think it's time to take stock as you said and see what is needed to turn the team around. In my estimation, they need a new LT (I think Stanley is gone), RT(Rosengarten is mediocre at best), LG, RG, and, if Linderbaum leaves, a new C. They don't need any additional skill players at this point. On defense, I'd say they need 2 pass rushers, and I don't mean injured guys trying to make a comeback or old retreads. And I don't mean guys having a great year from lower rated colleges. I think it's impossible to do all this in one off-season. They need at least 2. Interestingly, that's the time Lamar's contract will end unless he renegotiates. Take that for what it's worth, but it could very well mean we need a new franchise QB in 2028. Preferably, a pocket passer who's mobile and not a mobile passer who needs training as a pocket passer. So that's pretty much a major teardown and rebuild. Oh, and let's not forget, we need a new coaching staff. What we fans will need: some patience. This won't result in a sudden, major turnaround.

That was a pathetic game on both sides. Neither team wanted to win.

Last chance at the OK Corral this week. You are so right about their inconsistency. You never know which version of the Ravens will show up. I have no clue about who will win this game. I do know that we will see the same mistakes being made as before but I am hoping there just won't be as many. If there are, the Steelers win ugly. It's either that or we win ugly. I'm hoping the negative press in Pitts regarding Lamar of late, gets under his skin and we eke out a victory. As you have said before though, is that what we should really want? This team needs a club-wide shakeup at the end of this season.

Let's consider our current problem. We have an injured QB with declining running skills but competent passing skills at worst. We have an O-line that could use a massive infusion of new talent. We have an aging RB who seems to have both lost a step and who is suffering from the O-line's inability to create holes. Our receivers are damned good. The D is already a work in progress with a good secondary but with limited talent at LB and D-line. Finally, our franchise QB is about to hit the last 2 years of his contract with a massive cap hit unless it's re-worked or he's traded or he realizes the effect that the 2 years big outlay keeps the team from improving and thus renegotiates his contract. I'd say the optimal solution is to get Lamar to stay here with a renegotiated deal/extension. The trick here is that he needs to be agreeable to that goal. If he is not, then we have to hope we can trade him. Whether he stays or goes we still need a lot of resources poured into the O-line and D-line pass rush. We won't be able to do that quickly if he stays unless he gets a new more cap friendly contract. No new contract means the team will just wilt away and die over the next 2 years. If Lamar stays with a more cap friendly contract, we can actively go about re-doing the O-line and D-line/pass rush and stay competitive for several more seasons. If he leaves we've got to find a new franchise QB and as Tsyl points out, that could be a long and frustrating task. And we still have to re-build the O-line and D-line/pass rush anyway. So the key to me is, does Lamar, and his Mom, really want to put us in cap hell and be a losing team for the next 2+ years? Or, does he sign up for lower cap hits and we can start grooving again sooner? The answer to that is all in Lamar and his Mom's hands.

That’s the issue now. These guys who barely play in college don’t get to show enough. Look at the kid in Indy.

Guards, Bullock and Jones, already on the team, question marks? Sure, but all indications are they can be really good. Why neither has seen the field is anyone's guess. Same reason maybe why Cleveland, who has shown he can be a real good guard & or center; Harbs/oc coach. Smith at mlb may be slowing but he still one of the better ones. Weak side backer yes, maybe Buchanan, but Im not sold on him. Still, the draft can help there. Left tackle, draft, some good ones in this comimg draft lower in the round, even better ones in the 27 draft which is expected to be one of the best drafts in a while. You forget, this same team, minus a player or two, had one of the top offenses in the league last year. The only major change was at guard, one guard spot. Wven with the weak play of Faalele, I might add. The biggest issue I surmise is the ol coach. Last year he said he wouldnt change much when he took over early in the season. But this year clearly he has changed something because it is no longer a top running line, nor pass protecting. The offense as a result, no longer tops in the league. Sure, the injury to Lamar missing 3 games didnt help. But aside from the Bills game, they cant or haven't run consistently nor extended drives. Remember last yesr they lead the league in 90+ yard drives. So not so far away, change the ol coach

Well, he's been injured for 22 games over the last 2 years and has only 3 sacks so far this year, so I dunno.

At least the defense mostly showed up today.

A total farce. The Ravens are a walking SNAFU.

I expect more of Bullock & or Cleveland in this game, should open holes even you could run through

I have issues with him. But I questions Turdy's outsized influence on personnel. I have seen to many harbaugh nepo fixer upper picks. That is all John. That screams he has huge influence on who is brought in. The scouts have been undermined.

But you will get coach speak about how proud he is of them and how everyone is accountable.

I don’t think he is leaving now at all. Feinbaum and co made this a media issue. The agent would have said jump or not. This kid will make more in nil in school than dropping out of the 1st.

Yes. He said he wasn’t leaving the team to his kids. He negotiated the renovations that will produce a lot more revenue. He is maximizing value now. The only reason is to get the largest return on a sale.

No no no. Then you lose a shootout with Lamar, the goal is to keep Lamar off the field with the run. It also exhausts the d. In the 2nd half go play action for the kill.

Looks like I’m actually going to see the game. I was going to the Willie Nelson show so was going to miss watching.

Nobody has told me what he did to win that sb. As always along for the ride. if a mouse is on a bullet train that travels at 350 mph between cities is it the fastest mouse in the world? No. If that train derails did the mouse just sitting in the corner make it happen? No. The mouse was along for the ride and whatever happens happens.