oldno82

Good article by Eisenberg: http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Eisenberg-Impact-Of-Joe-Flaccos-Contract-Has-Been-Overrated-Until-Now/c5ff9fdb-84c4-4d70-b322-cf2816cd2440

With our cap mess they'd have to settle for a bag of chips and a coke to play here.

Has our cap specialist been replaced? And what's with Oz and Steve when it comes to approving these deals? Talent and cap management used to be our forte. Now it's a blatant weakness.

It's all about blowing smoke until about a week or two before the draft.

A good reason to be wary of the big money free agents: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-former-ravens-dot-list-of-nfls-worst-contracts-20160217-story.html

Thanks, Cleetz for the PFF data!

Well, that was sobering. I'd love to know PFF's ranking of all the WR's coming out of college this year but I guess you've got to subscribe to get that.

If I remember right, Looney used to like sleeping in cemeterys too.

Well, I sure was bummed when he left.

He did and it worked well for Joe. He concentrated mainly on getting the ball out quickly along with some roll outs and bootlegs. That and the Castillo zone blocking scheme gave us our franchise record-breaking offense. Oh, and no major injuries on offense!

Kubiak had to make his offense simpler for Peyton...That's what I've been saying. That's good coaching. Gee, I guess we'll have to agree to agree! Good night.

I don't know Papa. I keep writing about coaching and you're talking quarterbacks.

I didn't say Manning was why they won. He wasn't. But Kubes knew to reduce Manning's role while still letting him manage the game. That's why I give a ton of credit to Kubiak. And Wade Phillips. And you might not like him but Elway bolstered that defense.

I concur T. The MASN contract to the O's was part of the deal when the Expos moved next door. Angelos should never have given that up and I don't think he will as long as he's alive.

On the contrary, Kubiak adjusted by placing more emphasis on the ground game and defense during the season. And Kubes realized Manning was about done so he limited his throwing to safer, shorter patterns Then he topped it off with a Super Bowl win. I'd say that's pretty good head coaching.

Broncos 17 Carolina 16 Manning's swan song. Plus they have Kubiak who has shown with us that he can adjust on the fly. Just a hunch.

If it meant keeping KO I would trade Monroe for anything we can get for him.

That's the scenario I favor. Osemele is worth keeping. But what happens to the cap if we do? I can't see right now how they could fit KO in under the cap. Unless...they trade Monroe for draft pick(s). I'd like to see that happen.

Ranking the M&T experience: http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/MT-Bank-Stadium-Experience-Ranked-No-2/c78517a4-554f-4c15-a2f0-58ee209ef8c4

All I can say is ?????????????????????????????????!!!!!!

Yeah I heard that too. I think it's pretty definite.

Actually, while I'd like to see a dome, I have the feeling that the cost would be a non-starter with the Stadium Authority unless there was a major contribution from Bisciotti or the NFL. And that's the way it should be.

It sounded that way to me too.

Some owners may be loyal. But I think even those stadiums you mentioned have been massively renovated. The Ravens lease expires in 5 years. Any thoughts on what Bisciotti will do, if anything?