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2nd game...breathe...yeesh

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!

Forgot to renew the domain name! lol.

I am holding my thoughts on season wins until I see this offensive line. They should win 10+ games. But we also need to see other teams, will they be different than last season.

If they put him on the PS, some other team will claim him. I have more confidence in him than Huntley.

Yeah, Snoop does niot need more action, he's been around the block quite often. Let Nano start, play the 1st half with the starting line, sans maybe Stanley, can't afford to lose him.

Good to see you back Dee and Grub. Nano, my name for him to honor my late great childhood friend, is a rookie, an older rookie but a rookie. I do agree, this offense, & Lamar, are moving toward a pocket passing scheme. Snoop can do well in it if need be, we just can't expect him to throw for a lot of air yards, just run after catch yards. Im sure now that the Miami cast off has been put on ir, Nano will be the 3rd qb if he continues to shine as he did. But a pocket offense needs a great line, or at least a good line. 1st preseason game, they were average at best. While I do expect them to be better than last year, it will take a little time. Here is a pretty good look at the line, while it focuses on loane, you can focus on any of them.

Ahhhh! I'm here. Finally!

You must have read my mind. I was going to post about this myself just now. Yeah, I'm concerned about the sloppy play and pre-snap penalties. The offense hasn't yet adapted to the variable cadence that Doyle is attempting to put in. Actually, pre-snap penalties have been the bane of the offense for the last several years and that was even when the cadence was more regular. It's a simple thing but one the team just hasn't been able to get down on. This week will be interesting...what with the game coming up on Saturday against live ammunition, the offense is going to have to show signs of getting over that hump. As you said camp is half over. Time to be weeding out these problems. Good news on Loop so far, but can he do it in live situations? I thought they should have brought in a kicker to compete with him. I would have like to see him up against an average veteran to see how he did but the team elected not to do that. And our punter draft choice hasn't had an opportunity to punt out of formation against a rush?? I find that to be somewhat negligent on the coaching side of things. A lot to find out this week for sure.

I think it's still true today. By the way: here's an article I found interesting from The Athletic: "Division Previews   Justin K. Aller, Greg Fiume, Andy Lyons, Nick Cammett / Getty Images New-look AFC North This division always seemed to have a familiar vibe. Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh led gritty, defensive-minded teams. Myles Garrett anchored an imposing defense, opposite an offense that couldn't keep up. Joe Burrow had the inverse situation in Cincinnati. Then everything changed. Pittsburgh and Baltimore now have very different leaders. The Browns have a new No. 1 pass rusher. Cincinnati might even have a defense. The AFC North is where we begin our 2026 division previews, starting with the reigning division champs: Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7, wild-card loss in 2025) Big change: Mike McCarthy as HC. McCarthy isn't the most exciting hire, but offers what the Steelers need: offense. McCarthy's offenses ranked above average in yards and points scored in 14 of his 18 NFL seasons as a head coach. Pittsburgh hasn't had a top-16 offense since 2018. Here's what McCarthy's offense might look like. Subtle change: Patrick Graham as DC. Graham spent nearly a decade under Bill Belichick and has worked with Steve Spagnuolo, Brian Flores and Pete Carroll. Graham knows his stuff. He is joined by multiple additions in the Pittsburgh secondary, which should improve the league's highest-paid defense; it ranked 26th in yards against in 2025, its worst finish since 1988. The scheme got stale. It won't be this year. Lingering question: Who is the quarterback of the future? Projection: 9-8. I liked the coaching hires. I doubt they are enough for a dramatic improvement. A tough schedule and improved division make for a difficult farewell season for Aaron Rodgers, who gave The Athletic an exclusive interview. Baltimore Ravens (8-9 in 2025) Big change: Jesse Minter as HC. The entire Chargers defense improved under Minter, who established himself as one of the league's top defensive minds after just two seasons as defensive coordinator. He was hired to improve a Ravens unit that allowed the third-most points in franchise history last season. Subtle change: A pass rush. Baltimore failed to pressure opposing quarterbacks in 2025, ranking 28th in both pressure rate and sacks. Trey Hendrickson alone might solve that, as he ranks behind only Myles Garrett on a sacks-per-game basis since 2023. But the Ravens also might get back elite defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, who missed all but two games in 2025. Lingering question: Can they adequately replace Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum? Projection: 12-5. Thanks to a significantly improved pass rush and what should be a bounce-back year from Lamar Jackson, Baltimore has the talent and coaching to at least play in the AFC Championship Game. Cincinnati Bengals (6-11 in 2025) Big change: Dexter Lawrence. In 2025, the Bengals defense did what I considered impossible: got worse. Weakest against the run, Cincinnati's defense allowed opponents to drain the clock and keep Joe Burrow sidelined. That had to change. Enter Lawrence, a 6-foot-5, 350-pound defensive tackle who headlines a changed identity that's evident in camp. Subtle change: Safety Bryan Cook. Cook might be the most underrated acquisition of an expensive offseason that also included Seahawks edge Boye Mafe. Paul Dehner Jr. reported Cook could be a team captain and has "changed the entire tenor of the secondary in these practices." Lingering question: After a rough rookie season, are sophomore linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter enough? Projection: 10-7. It's easy to be optimistic: Cincinnati has an elite offense, improved defense and the league's third-easiest schedule. They should return to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. Then again, these are the Bengals. Should doesn't mean very much. Cleveland Browns (5-12 in 2025) Big change: Garrett trade. Cleveland's lone bright spot was replaced by 25-year-old defensive end Jared Verse, who had the sixth-most pressures in 2025. He pairs with linebacker Carson Schwesinger to give Cleveland a strong young core on defense. The question becomes whether rookie defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg can get as much out of this defense as Jim Schwartz did. Subtle change: Rookie wide receivers. First-rounder KC Concepcion and second-rounder Denzel Boston are immediate upgrades to one of the league's worst receiver rooms, with Boston heralded as "the most impressive player on the field in many spring practices." Lingering question: Starting quarterback? It'll be either Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders, who are splitting reps in training camp. "No decision is coming anytime soon," explains Zac Jackson. Projection: 5-12. Owner Jimmy Haslam is optimistic. I'm not. But with a bunch of young talent and two first-round picks in next year's draft, 2027 should be fun! Extra Points   Ricky Pearsall done. The 49ers third-year receiver will miss the entire 2026 season due to a PCL injury. It's a brutal update for the injury-plagued 2024 first-rounder. A man obsessed. Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is different, having posted combine numbers that rival Vernon Davis'. His mental game is just as unique. Aaron Rodgers exclusive. Linking Michael Silver's interview with Rodgers again here, as it's a rare look into the quarterback's thinking and personal life. Matt Ryan's vision. The Falcons' longtime quarterback has a vision for his team, and Jeff Howe explores how that plan was built. Most-clicked: Our pre-training camp Power Rankings.   How did we do today? Share your thoughts, and check out The Athletic's other sports newsletters. "

The commentary and coverage was good. We will start to really get a feel for the team when the pads come on Monday and when they have that first pre-season game against the Eagles.

OK here's the deal: I called wbal-tv and they are not showing it but did say that ESPN and the NFL Network are broadcasting 'look-ins' during the 11am to 1pm practice. I imagine that's about all we'll see live.

Yes...I'm excited about this draft class too, especially Vega and the 4 receivers. We have to remember that the year we got Ogden and Ray we had two first round picks and were picking high because we stunk the year before. I also think the running back pick in this year's draft may turn out to be a sleeper. Concerned about O-line meshing but the new line coach has a good reputation and coaching could well have been the downfall for us last year as well as Lamar's injuries. We are looking good, so far, in the skill positions so it will be interesting to watch how the whole team evolves. It's good our opening schedule is a little soft because it will give the team time to develop the new additions and draft picks. We'll start to see how things are going in just a couple more weeks. Seems to me like it's been a long off-season and I'm ready for some football!

I remember that song vividly! I told you I was old. Happy 4th!

And the whole line played well coordinated football. D'Allesandris was the coach back then and after they got his replacement, the line was never the same.

Pretty neat!

Will never forget that play or the Mile High Miracle!

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.

Interesting reading on our ease of schedule. A break for the new coaches and schemes: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-schedule-release-biggest-winners-late-for-work-ota-storylines-top-games

I heard that on the way home.

I like it...reminds of the days of 'screaming like a banshee when you enter the Lions den with a spear!'

No. You do that to get over the top. We are not at that place.

The injuries went up the moment the players negotiated softer practice schedules.

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

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.

Good post. Got to hear from all the guys I wanted to for now.

By the way, just read that a 'source' says Kliff is 'not high on Minter's list of potential OCs'. Take that for what it's worth.

Jesse Minter is chosen.

Do you recall yrs ago I said he had outsized control over the roster. There has to be a reason we kept grabbing Jim’s broken toys Al, the time.

Curious to see, providing Eric stays, how his draft picks change, was Harbs behind drafting those injured draft duds? Will the Ravens change how they prioritize picks?

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

Wonder what deacon jones whould have if they kept the stat.

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

I'd hate to see Monken go. I don't think he is the problem. And, not to add fuel to the fire, but I thought Harbaugh threw Monken under the bus several weeks ago during the 1-5 run and I didn't like it. I got the impression Harbs was saying it was the offensive coaches fault that the offense was having such a difficult time. It pissed me off at the time especially since wtf gives a guy with only a special teams background the balls to dump on his OC when that OC had created the best offense this franchise has had in all of its existence? I really thought it was a cheap shot and showed a lack of class by Harbs. Accountability is just a word to him.

It is put up or shut up time for the Ravens. Oh, they are saying the right things simce their five game winning streak came to a crashing end at the hand of the dismal Bengals. The problem is, they have been saying the same things all season and the results are always the same. From the abismal play of the offensive line where on one play they open a gaping hole for Henry to run untouched for 20 yards, only for him to be tackled for a loss the very next play. Or maybe the time they give to Lamar who stands back there and threads a pass 20 yards down field between two defenders, only for him to be sacked on the very next play, as soon as he receives the snap. Well, it isn't just the line, Lamar has not been consistent either. He fails to secure the ball when fleeing the oncoming rush, leading to a sack fumble as he cannot seem to decide to take off and run, or throw the ball. But wait, the recievers are also a culprit in this inconsistent offense, to out it mildly. They fail to gain seperation in a timely manner and drop passes that are perfectly thrown. To make a long story short, the defense is also inconsistent, so which team takes the field against a hated division rival in a game that will likely lead to either the Ravens winning the division or the Steelers. So, who ya got?

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.

I'm OK. Thanks for asking. Just been taking a break from dealing with how this team wins so ugh-ly for the last 5 games. I can only stand to read/talk about them so much because they look like they're a lost team. No emotion or energy from either the players or coaching staff. I can only blame Harbs but my better half says his wife is ill though I haven't been able to confirm that. I also think Lamar's banged up body coupled with the lousy O-line play makes the offense, well, offensive.

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

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

Joe getting hurt made the call for him. Like I have said along for the ride. No decisions that make the team win or lose.

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.

Let’s trade a coach.