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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!

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

Happy Easter to you too... Maybe the Easter Bunny will bring us some interior linemen in the draft.

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

That is mostly on coaching and skill, more so than on talent. When stunts happen, some coaches teach to hand the defender off, block an area. Others say, stay with him and wash him down. Proper foot technique and hand placement help and are far more critical than power & quickness. This is where I think the line last year, fell down. The big fella never could get his feet nor hand placement right. He almost always looked lost on stunts, unsure who to block. I remember one play he actually chased the defender around Lindy, Vorhees and Lindy also struggled at times with this. One time they would hand the defender off, but one of them would not pick up the block. Middle blitzes were the worst, Lindy would have no one to block so he would help out one of the guards. Then the middle backer would blitz; every pass play. Lindy was always late in seeing it and never, ready through the game thread, never picked up the blitzes. All he had to do was fake a help block, get the backer to blitz and block him. But no, never, Lamar sacked or forced out to the defensive end, throw the ball away. I'm not sure what was worse, Lindy not picking up on this or the coaches not correcting him. You can teach technique, foot work, hand placement, so a natural power blocker is better. The big fellas problem was that they built the line to be zone blocking, quick. He was quick but too big for that, teams picked up on it and exploited him. Another head scratcher, why the coaches left him in, knowing, on film, what we all saw each game. Same for Lindy, not a power guy, so why would you use power plays against strong defensive line teams? Except to use their power against them, and slide block; pretty easy, if it is taught correctly, which, as we saw, was not. Lindy could slip those power defenders, get them off balance, but not when both guards are blocking a different way. As you see, it all goes back to the coaching, yard know, how other teams replace 3 offensive linemen in game, and don't give up sacks? Coaching, never saw that here last year, no changes, a line that went garbage after the year before when everything worked.. The Biscuit saw it, knew it, fired Harbs not because of Monken, in my opinion, but because of the line coach and defensive coordinator, whom Harbs refused to change.

That's what I'm driving at.

That's a great story. Appreciate you sharing it. In a world where people hoard money and seem to never be at peace, reading things like this bring back some humanity. Barry is still a millionaire and able to enjoy his elder years I'm assuming. Honestly, Lamar comes from poverty and he'll never worry about it again, as long as he saves/spends it right. Maybe he achieved his goals. I think he still wants a ring, but not here.

I'd rather have the two picks and an older Trey Henderson. I don't think he's as dominating as Crosby but he's pretty damned good. As for last year's production, papa is probably right. Trey and the Bengals management couldn't agree on a contract and wouldn't trade him. They forced that situation. Does his age concern me? Yes but even if we get just one or two good years out of him we get to keep our first round picks. You don't trade two firsts for anything less than a shot at a franchise quarterback in my opinion. This was a good rebound deal.

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

Thanks, tsyl!

How true. Best not to get too full of ourselves because of our limited knowledge. For the most part, all we can really do is speculate, which is 'fun' but not always factual. Now that a choice has been made, let's give Minter at least a year to get the team on his wavelength. I wanted Kubiak or Denver's DC but that didn't happen. I think Minter has just as much potential as either of them.

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.

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.

Read an article in Sports Illustrated about the new deal Harbs signed. Aside from for $100 mil deal, wowza, the author pointed out that he will have virtually the same "power over the roster that he had in Baltimore", Hmmm, maybe Eric is not to blame for the lame draft picks afterall

I thought that was a pretty refreshing conference. I think we're lucky to have Steve as our owner

If that is an answer to my question we have a winner.

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.

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.

This may be one of the most important offseasons in team history. If the Biscuit is not careful, this team can go down hill for a long time and the new name of the stadium will be Empty bank Stadium. His hopeful profit from the sale of the team will be quite reduced

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.

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

The same thought occurred to me.

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.

They are still in striking distance. Get those adjustments made.

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

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.

Jones back...Stanley and Washington still out

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.

No d will be l8ke the 2000 team. The rules are so different now.

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.

I still would rather they go back to the 'old days' ruling that you can't help a ball carrier go forward by pushing or pulling. I've seen some teams now pushing the pile ahead when it's not even 3rd or 4th and short. It's getting out of hand.

Agree about Rush. I'm pulling for him. Yeah, I saw the Starks /Mosley article. Actually, I'm hoping Starks is better than Mosely.

A nice little write up and slide show for camp thus far https://www.wbaltv.com/article/10-developing-storylines-second-week-ravens-training-camp/65566468

I know I'm really looking forward to it. I'm ready for some football!

Here it is, official: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/mike-green-rookie-contract-ravens-second-round-pick-2025. Good...one last distraction.

I don't have a good feeling about this. I like the current idea where winning the division has meaning. And, I don't like it that if team A has beaten team B that the latter could be seeded above the former.

If I were the team I’m bring catering with me.for just that reason.