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Too soon to say. Let's see who practices this week and what vibes come out of practice. I'm inclined to say we'll be pissed, especially the D. But will we have a pass rush? Will the O-line hold up? Can Monken make magic in attacking that Cleveland defense? We do have a lot of weapons but they have a strong shield.

It would really be a travesty if Lamar was suspended over this. Fined maybe, but I think even that is unfair.

Look...this team played solid football until very late in the game against a very good team. They fell apart I agree because their conditioning looked poor. Maybe they should have played the regulars some in pre-season though I understand the reluctance to get a good player injured. The defense ran out of gas again, I agree. Roquan seems to have become lost and I don't know why. The secondary played well enough to win but the D-line got no pressure on Allen all game. Did Green play more than a few downs? He was not a factor but then there was no pressure from anybody. That sounds like a defensive coaching deficiency. Meanwhile the O skill players were on fire. Henry, Lamar, Flowers, Bateman all played very well. But when they had the ball for the last series, they attempted to run out the clock and couldn't do it. Sometimes you've just got to pass to get another first down even when you're trying to run out the clock. But in the end, the Defense lost this game big time. When your team scores 40 points, you should come away a winner. Instead the Defense caved in and the offense went too conservative too early. Most of the blame I have to put on Orr, our DC. We just didn't stop them when we had too and when we were up 15 points.

Rodgers is doing OK as is Metcalf but something does look wrong with their defense.

Ricard is out. I'd like to see them promote Lucas from the practice squad to take his place in this game. Scott had a super TC and pre-season. Likely is also out, but we knew that. He's coming along nicely, though, and I'm hoping he's ready to practice next week or the following week.

I really miss the times he was the color man on Colts' preseason TV. I'll never forget him referring to a LB prospect named Tony Bertucca and saying his name as Tony Bazooka.

That was a riot and really reminds me of the old, old Colts! Something else that was funny was watching the closed captioning trying to interpret what Artie was saying!

Ever since he was drafted, Lamar has been focused on getting the Ravens a Super Bowl win. He's more mature now but his desire is even more intense. This could very well be the year he gets it done. He has a plethora of weapons, an outstanding OC, and a solid defense.

I'm on the Ravens' bandwagon this year, starting with a 'W' next Sunday. There's no reason we can't run and pass on them, control the clock, and make them one dimensional. Our offense and defense are both better than last year.

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.

I was astonished to see CBS Sports rate Huntley #1 of 10 best available quarterbacks as of today. I guess we should just be glad we have Cooper Rush and leave it at that.

Comings and goings: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-roster-cuts-53-man-rumor-mill-2025 3 signed by other teams...several more including Urban and Lucas on our practice team.

Great news!

Yeah...I'm afraid someone else will pick up JAD.

I do agree with most of it. Bullock is, I think, likely to be our starting C next year as Linderbaum heads for free agency. Cleveland can play in a pinch as can Noteboom though neither is a potential starter longer term. We could have used more depth in the OL for sure, but if Stanley remains healthy, and I think he will due to his new eating and workout practices, the line should hold together for this year. It is no doubt our weakest link, but as Tsyl says, Lamar can make up for some of their shortcomings too. Next year I hope we can bring in some younger depth guys who have starting potenital. Maybe Jones gets through his shoulder injury and works out during the off-season at the castle to come in ready to practice and play next year. We'll see.

True.

I don't think the offensive line is as deep as it has been in the past...there's no Mekari this year...but if they can avoid injuries to 2 at the same time, it'll be alright. It's a good O-line for running the ball, but I think it could be better against the pass rush.

I think this team has the most difficult decisions to make regarding cuts than they've had in a long time. Maybe ever. There are a lot of guys I'd like to see them keep but it's impossible to keep them all when the current roster is so stacked. We could use more depth on the O-line but other than at C there doesn't seem to be any candidates. The defensive backfield is filled but there are several who could break in there. Running back is stacked but we've got to find a way to keep Ali in case of injury. Decisions, decisions, decisions! Too many to list them all.

That was satisfying win. Loop is impressive. We'll see how he holds up in the regular season but so far so good. Rush looked better today as well.

OK...I can buy that.

I would like an injury free game as well. Also, I'd like to see improvement continue with Cooper Rush. He and Walker teamed up well last week but he's still throwing too many INT's.

The Sun says X-rays on the foot were negative but nothing about his wrist.

Yeah, something smells fishy.

I agree with that move. Glad we kept Andrews.