oldno82

Lack of depth and poor coaching explain most of why this season is different than last. We really miss our deceased O-lne coach and Orr can't handle the D alone, at least not yet. Right now the onus is on Harbaugh to keep up a high level of morale on the team as they swim through the next several weak opponents. And if Orr still isn't cutting it, let him go and give the job to Pags.

Saying they sucked with Lamar only applies at the very beginning of the game; he did, after all, complete 18 of 24 for 204 yds and 4 touchdowns and no INT's. What you say about the offensive line is more accurate. It needs a lot of work and Ricard didn't look ready, I agree. The defensive line is the big problem. They need a lot of help all across it. Another problem is that they'll have 20-some free agents after this year.

I dunno...the Ravens looked like they had recovered their confidence in the second half and looked a lot better. Lamar was out for 30 some days and really only had a couple of practices so he was rusty at the start but got much better as the night progressed. Henry benefits when the pass game is clicking and he showed he still has 'it'. The D survived another game by making adjustments in the 2nd half but Orr still can look lost at times and that's reflected in the defense's play. All in all, it was a nice win after a really low period. Hopefully, something to build on.

I watched the first half of the Bears game again. Huntley was impressive. He threw hard when he had to, and put air under the ball when necessary. He just might be the 'answer' for us as a backup. Vibes coming out of the Ravens' camp sound very positive. Maybe the Bears win will get them on track. The Dolphins don't have much but they're playing at home on a Thursday night. I hope we beat the crap out of them.

Like you said, anything can happen with these 2 teams on 4 days rest. Lamar will probably play so he can impress his south Florida fan base.

Rush looked like he was lost out there to me. I had high hopes for him but he just didn't pan out.

Sometimes it feels good to be wrong. I owe an apology to Huntley. He gave the Ravens just what they needed today. He played a clean game and had some good throws to boot. Kudos to Monken too. Even Orr seems to be getting it together. Still it's just one game. But it is a good first step. Stanley game back in the game and apparently played well despite the injury. If for some reason he can't go, I think the Ravens will still be able to beat the Dolphins.

And finally, do I really have to watch Huntley play again? I guess the $6 million man Rush was yet another waste of resources, though he played well enough for Dallas as a sub he's shown nada here in B-more.

Kiss the Ravens goodbye...they have gone from a paragon of an organization in the NFL to a laughingstock. All in 6 weeks. Or crying stock. Another thing...who's really in charge of this shit show, Harbs?, DeCosta?, Lamar? Or is no one? I'm inclined towards the latter. Anarchy rules at the Castle.

Dee, that is exactly how I feel. I think the team feels the same way all the way from coaches to water boy. If Lamar plays, I think we'll win but it is by no means something I'd count on.

I'm going to go with the Ravens leaving their funk behind and winning a close one. Just a gut feeling.

Well they could promote from within and make Monken HC. He's certainly earned a shot somewhere.

I fortunately won't be able to watch this game live this week. I'll probably DVR it and look at it later in the week. How much I look at it will depend on what kind of effort the team puts forth. I do expect an easy Rams win. Hard to believe we were expecting a Super Bowl run just 5 weeks ago. At least I was.

If Kyle was back practicing today, I expect he'll be a go for the Rams game.

Sure why not trade Oweh and get somebody who just might fill a need, and also get a higher pick?