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Joe and Aaron looked phenomenal, the vaunted Steeler defense not so. Are the Steelers as good as their record? 4-2? Sure, they haven't really played anyone- any good. Is Cinci as bad as their record? 3-4? They lost their starting qb at the start of the season, had a professional backup start for a couple of games and NOT look as good as he did the last time he had to start for a few games. In comes January Joe in October, 1-1 so far, a game across the pond and 1 on a short week. Their defense is still as bad as ever, but did Joe help keep hope alive in Cinci land?

Almost all of the free agent signings were bad, not counting the Henry, or even Ro trades. I love Hopkins and he still has great hands, but really, he can't get open in a timely manner any more.

I agree, Ozzie trailed off like "smoke from a distant fire"... Savage was a bigger loss than I think many realize, but, again, this team was a perenial playoff team for the two years, really the past five with a couple of blips mixed in. 2018-10-6 2019- 14-2 2020-11-5 2021-8-9 2022-10-7 2023-13-4 2024-12-5 2025? 19 is Eric's forst draft, Ozzie sees his drafts almost pay off with a great season, disappointing post season. Coach changes on offense, worked out great unless Lamar is hurt. The defense though, went steadily down hill, coach changes there were covered up, first with Ro Smith, his short forst year here after the trade was epic as was the year after, but then.... He helped to cover up the bad defensive calls by the inept coach. Secondary failed big time, sure it improved a time or two, but injuries there became a running joke for a few years. No depth on the defense, no matter how many secondary players they signed or drafted, it was like putting your finger in a leaking dike. Same for the defensive line: no depth.Eric failed in his leaps to find an edge rusher, at a bargain price. He was fooled year after year, not by undrafted players, but some were even 1st round picks. We see the fruition of Eric's drafts today: 1-5

Everyone thought he would have to he great, learning from Ozzie who drafted Hall of Famer after Hall of Famer. Problem, scouts leave, a new coach takes over and demands things his way. A big deal was made about all of the undrafted free agents the Ravens would find and sign, then into solid starters, usually on defense. But maybe, just maybe we over look all of the draft picks that are missed, giving a need for the undrafted players who maybe, should have been drafted instead of some of the others who were drafted...

He officially took over the 2019 season, meaning he pulled the trigger on the drafts from that time forward. Wanna know why this team fell off of the cliff, while teams like the Rams, cap he'll, keep winning? Look at their drafts, teams are best built by good drafts and development of players. San Fran, LA Rams, Denver, even in Kc and Buffalo, Phili, top dollar qbs, ends, wrs, missed with solid drafts and player development. How has Eric done? In 2019, only 2 players from that draft actually became decent or better players, 1st round Wr Marquis Brown (traded away) and Justice Hill draft in the 4th. 9 players were drafted by the Ravens that year, only 2 turned out, 1 still on the team. 2020 saw 10 players drafted, only 2 are still on the team, our two big defensive tackles, both on ir, one for the season who may be done for good. Six players drafted in the top 3 rounds, 2 were traded away, 1 as we said may be done, 1, Malik Harrison, was never more than a role player and has been released. 2021 saw 8 draft picks, 2 in round 1, 4 in the top 3 rounds. We have to think someone had to be a hit in those high draft picks, right? Bateman, Oweh, Cleveland, Stephens. One traded, one allowed to walk, one always in the doghouse so far away he cant see the field. And one, drafted to be a #1 wr, but barely scrapes by as a number 2. How about the other 4 players drafted in the 4fh & 5th rounds? Only 1 remains, Wallace, who is a returning guy, occasionally. 2022 a whopping 11 players drafted who should be ripening this year to blossom, right? Once again 4 picks in the top 3 rounds including 2 1st round picks, cant miss again, cant they? Well, Hamilton was a huge hit bought time if ya ask me. Lindy as well, a very good starter at center, waiting on a long term contract. Travis Jones and excellent 3rd round pick for the defensive line, he stuffs the run in two gaps, collapses the pocket when pass rushing, fantastic big man in the rotation, when he can stay healthy. Jordan Stout, an okay punter, does have a big leg when he can get a good drop on the ball.... Likely is due for a nice fat contract as the new tight end and Faalele has started at guard the past two years, badly, but hey he starts, that has to count for something right? Kolar is a good team player, blocks well for a tight end and has dependable hands when he can get open. The rest, I think are flipping burgers some where... 2023 only 6 picks in this draft, really the two previous drafts, each with 2 1st round picks were the ones that should have provides both plenty of starters TODAY, and solid depth. Flowers was taken in the 1st, a real nice wr who tries to do too much sometimes. Tavius Robinson is an excellent rotational big man on the defensive line, everyone expected him to take it to the next level this year, but he struggled so far this year until he broke his foot against the Rams. Vorhees was taken in the 7th, thought to be a steal because he would miss all of that year recovering from an injury he suffered at the combine. He is starting this year, but so far, has not been the player most envisioned. 2024 9 players drafted, 3 in the top 3. Wiggins so far is proving to be a very good corner. Rosegarden has not taken the next step, yet, in his development, but is an decent right tackle. Isaac cant seem to stay healthy so there is no good way to determine is he is a good rush end or not. What is the saying, the best ability is availability.... Tez Walker only catches touchdowns, 3 so far. He does flash on special teams but cant Crack the playing time line up on offense. Quite disappointing but some are starting to wonder if he, like Cleveland is being unfairly kept out playing time...... Tampa and Ali are only now starting to get playing time mostly due to injuries & or blow outs.... 2025 Had 11 draft picks,3 in the top 3. While it is for too early to judge it does appear that Starks is as advertised, Loop has done a decent job taking over for Tucker, the rest are barely roll players at best so far. Yeah, when you look at his drafts together, on paper, wow, he really missed, or these players didn't get good enough coaching. But then, only a couple went on to other teams and are playing well. So did he realkt miss on all of those players? Is that why this team has fallen and cant get up?

Nope, save face and keep the guy not matter how he plays. I get maybe CJ didn't get along given his strong personality, but he still has great talent and on vet min, cheaply

They released Gardner-Johnson in favor of the burn toast safety they traded for....

Not sure even the stounchest of critics would have had the Ravens 1-5 when the season began. Sure, the defense was still a question after the shoot out in Buffalo, but nobody would expect the collapse of the high scoring offense. Sure, we can blame injuries and one would not be completely wrong. Some would blame coaching and they too would not be very far off track. But the issues the Ravens are facing now go deeper me thinks. The lines, offense and defense, have regressed, let us start there if you will. On offense, there has been a regression on the talent side: who could have thought this? Let us go left to right, otay? Stanley: sure, no one expected him to be the youthful Stanley who had power, quickness, great balance. Some have said that they expected him to falter, but mostly due to injury and sure enough, that surgically repaired ankle has cost him plays and game. But more so, his power is gone, he can no longer drive people off of the line, especially the bigger ends. His quickness too has slipped mightily, he cant seem to get his once quick feet in the proper stance to stop those fast ends. Vorhees, he spent all of last year rehabbing an injury, had the entire offseason to get his strength back. Once the top guard in the draft before his injury, power, quickness, agility were his trademark. But this year since "winning" the competition in camp & preseason, he has shown little, if any of those traits. Lindy: well, he has been the best of the bunch, he came into this 2nd year ready to take the next step in his evolution; stronger, more experienced, quicker. However, while he has been the best of the linemen, he too seems to hwve regressed in his abilities. He has made numerous errors in blocking, he cant move defenders out of the way. In short, he looks more like a rookie this season than he did last year. Faalele; oh the big fella had everyone on the team, in the fan base excited, a monster in size and a willingness to learn. Not a good fit at tackle because of slow feet, they moved him to guard last year. He was part of a unit that helped an offense be in the top 5 in passing and rushing. Last year he was more along for rhe ride, often found standing still looking around, confused on who to block. Many though this year would be different, nope, he actually got worse. Rose; fantastic rookie year has us all, coaches and fans, thinking they not found their right tackle but made also a left tackle when Stanley retires. Smart, quick feet, instinctive blocker last year, who struggled at times with power rushers but learned how to use their power against them. This year, he had to be better, right? Wrong, he too seems to have regressed, allowing pressures, sacks, missed blocks, unable to move people consistently off of the line. So yes, if you made it this far in the long post, well done. If you skipped down to here you are smarter than you look. In summery, I feel, offensively, this line is the issue, pass and run blocking, regressed, loss of power which is why this year, they are horrible in short yardage. This team was one of the best in the league last on short yardage and especially in the redzone. Not so this year. One factor is the line coach, what other reason could there be for every player on the line, NOT progressing from last year? What are the odds that all five of them would regres? Quickly, the same can be said for the defensive line. Losing our best defensive tackle to injury, the 2nd best ro retirement sucks and is a cause. But all of the others along the line, the subs from last year, none of them has turned out; none. Let thay sink in on thos bye week. No, we should not be buyers.

Harbs said it was the plan to play both qbs, really? Put one in the 4th quarter? If you believe that, the repairs to the Key Bridge are done, go ahead and drive off, I mean, over it... As much as I hoped Wallace would turn out, clearly those two big returns were all we would get from him, time to move on. Germie Bernard, Alabama I'm not high on drafting them from Bama, but this kid is similar to Devo in body and style. 6'-1, 200 lbs, a hands catcher not a body catcher. Great with the ball in his hands, excellent vision to find lanes, twitch to make men miss. Size he uses well, and Bama uses him out of the backfield, on jet sweeps, in the slot, outside.

In his post game presser, Harbs said that the Rams wanted it more. Well, I saw more fight in this team against the Rams than Ive seen in the past few weeks. If he didn't lose the locker room yet, he surely will with ridiculous statement. I get having no answers, but some things should not be said, especially when it is not true

Finally the defense held a team under 20 pts, even with the offense giving them 3 true turnovers and a number of turnovers on downs. This was a game the Ravens had to have, could have had, even should have won. The coaches lost this one, both offensive and defensive coaches and of course the head coach who I'm sure had some input on the goal line plays to end the half where I think the game was lost. Such a shame, I sit here watching the Niners, with all of their injuries, even losing another key player during this game, 4-1 and hardly missing a beat with a back up, washed up, presumably, quarterback. The Biscuit claims to be a football fan, he has to watch other games and see what we see, teams playing well even while missing key players.

Papa, I give you your weakside middle backer (yes he could be a strong side kne as well) Aiden Fisher, lb, Indiana U. 6'-1" 233 I'm looking forward to the combine to see what his 40 and shuttle times actually are because man if you watch him play, he is everywhere. Speed and instincts to roam sideline to sideline, gets nice deep drops thanks to his speed in zone and can keep up in man coverage very well. Strong as an ox, he blitzes very well. Because of his school, while they are making a name for them selves the past 2 years with their new coach, and his position, he will likely be a 2nd round pick. He would fit nicely next to Ro, if rhe Ravens keep him, and be ready to take over for Smith when the time comes. Aiden Fisher - Indiana Hoosiers Linebacker - ESPN https://share.google/w09xuodIJDJKZG4lK

Another position we should think about, runningback. Neither Hill nor the great mystery are full time backs who can carry a franchise. No, not draft one in the 1st, papa and I agree whole heartedly on that, but late 2nd, 3rd round. A physical back who can catch out of the backfield. This coming draft or perhaps the next. I doubt Henry has more than one more season in him.

Changes to be made is what he said. The horrible line play the past 5 weeks yet today we saw no change save Stanley who went out hurt again. Flowers fumbles twice, yet he stays in the game. The guards miss blocks in the passing game, yet they stays in. Buchanan still sucks, yet he gets plenty of playing time. Rush, yes, he was not good, but had little help, replace him quickly. Why does the tush push not work? Maybe because your center is NOT a powerful run blocker, he gets no push. Andrews has no strength in his legs and stays too straight up. Yeah, sure, changes. Who said to run the push on 2nd, 3rd and goal at the end of the half? Henry ran ya down there, so you give him, a power back, 1 carry, on a stretch play using pulling guards? At the 1? That series may have cost the game. A touchdown there gives them a 10-3 lead and more so, confidence. Instead it is 3-3, then 10-3 because this defense isn't grt consistent pressure and can't cover. 14 pts in less than 2 minutes. Yet the only change you make is at quarterback? Yeah, dropping 9 into coverage and a man still gets behind the coverage, yet no changes?

I've never seen a team, a total team, offense, defense, special teams, this inept. This is pathetic

Fire Harbs at the bye too,

9 plays 76 yards in 3 mins Kickoff is to the Ravens 8, returns Wallace returns to the 34 Play fake, Rush hits Andrews for 15, pi on Andrews for pushing off Bogus call Pass short to Flowers who dances for 16, then fumbles and recovered by the Rams I'm done

Fire Orr at the bye Green is lost out there, no pressure, does a swim move but stays in one spot? Unreal I see why Harbs west traded his safety, no cover skills deep

Rams start with the ball, kickoff is to the Rams 15 returned to the 24 Necklace and Corum back Stafford to Adams wide open for 18 Stafford over the middle short for 7 Stafford under heavy pressure, gets away, throws off target 3rd and 3 Wide receiver screen gets 5 Pass short middle for 5 At the Rave s 34 Boot leg left tosses it short for 2 Ravens fake the blitz, Ravens get away with picks, 4th down they are going for it Ravens rush 2, yes, 2 Pass deep left, complete at the Ravens 3 Unreal Fire him now Run up the middle he walks in, game over Not much pressure on that easy drive down field, only rushing 2 on 4th and 2? Guys cant cover only hold or tackle after the catch 10-3 Rams

3-3 at the half the Ravens blew another scoring opportunity

Henry left, cuts it back up the middle for 5 Henry starts right, cuts it up the middle for 10. Henry to the left to the 15, for 5 2 min warning Henry to the left end for a gain of 13 1st and goal from the 4 Henry up the middle to the 2 Time out again Rams, last time out. 1:47 left Tush push with Andrews on quick snap, no gain 3rd and goal Same play, no gain Rams take ball away but they say forward progress Stupid play calls 4th and goal time running out, Ravens call their last time out with 9 seconds left Completely boggled this goal line stand. Ravens goimg for it Henry to the left, loses 2 yards Terribke2, terrible play selections if you sre going to run outside at the goal line use speed. Use Henry for power terrible

5 mins left in the half Pass to Adams short left for 5 Run left for 2 Urban shaken up Stafford throws wide to Wittington who is wide open, cant handle it. Punt to Wester who finds a lane, gets to the 47, then fumbles Rams recover Flag down, inelligable man down field, rekick, yippie Punt is to the Ravens 33, returns 38 yards, nocked out at the Rams 32!

9:50 left in the 2nd quarter Kickoff is to the 3, Mitchell returns it to the 20 Henry to the right for 4 Hill in Rush throws to Hill for 4 3rd and 2 Rush to Andrews for 8 Stanley out, Noteboom in Play fake, Rush has no chance, just gets it away at the fert of Hill, maybe, he is likely down before the pass? Rams challenge Is failed. Rush pass to Andrews for 4 3rd and 6 Rush to Flowers who dances around for 10 From their 45 Henry left, no room, gets 2 Again to the left, stuffed 3rd and 8 Rush to pass, safety blutz Hill misses his assignment, throws it away 1st punt for either team goes into the endzone. Flag down, holding on the Rams, they start at their own 10

9:57 left in the half What a squirrely quarter Back to back tuenovers, Ravens turn it over on downs. Corum now also hurt for the Rams Crowd heard for the 1st time Rams now at the Ravens 18 Pass over the middle to Adams, broken up Field goal from 36 just squeeks in 3-3

Henry up the middle for 4 Rush over the short middle to Andrews who can't corral it 3rd and 6 Rush forces one late over the middle to Flowers, picked Brady says maybe Flowers to blame for drifting up field, allowing the db to jump the route Stafford back to pass, massive pocket collapse, Jenkins in his face forced a fumble, recovers it and refurns it, with convoy, to the Rams 41 1:23 left in 1st quarter Henry starts left, cuts up the middle for 5 Henry to the right side for 15, flags down, illegal block in the back on Lindy 2nd and 8 Spot foul Hill up the middle for 6 End of 1st quarter 3rs and 2 Audible Hill to the left guard, no where to run, loses 1 4th and 3 Going for it? No, time out Ravens.Henry with 54 yards rushing already Rush throws deep to Flowers who stopped his route, over thrown. Not on the same page Run up the left guard for 2 Stafford rolls left, pass complete for 7 3rd and 1 Empty set Ravens in man, Neku beats Tampa for 3 No huddle, quick pass deep middle, Adams can't handle it Run up the middle, bounces it outside right, Tampa takes wrong angle goes for 12 Run Up the middle for no gain Pass short middle good rush forces quick throw, Simpson breaks it up 3rd and 10 Time out Ravens, 2nd time out. Pass over the deep middle to Nekua for 13, wide open Run up the middle for no gain Pass to endzone for Nekua is almost picked by Hump, Nekua hurt on the play