oldno82

Just saw a flash sports article stating the Ravens have traded for the Bears' Roquan Smith. We are giving up a 2nd and 5th round pick in next year's draft. Smith is in the final year of his rookie contact. He is the NFL's leading tackler. So how do we feel about this move, guys?

Good stuff, Tsyl! I always learn a lot from your posts. The Justice Hill story is a good one for this team, especially the way we go through running backs. Good for him. I think, now,that Lamar is just Lamar. He doesn't seem to be able progress on his reads. Its a weakness of his but he has a ton of other things to offer. I'm sticking with him. Just wish he seemed happier. Is the contract news wearing on him, I wonder?

I have to agree...but why does this happen so seldom?

Roman should go at the end of the season. He's shown an inability to adapt just as he did with his previous 2 teams. Lamar looks really down, man. He definitely ain't having fun like he used to and that seems to go hand-in-hand with how he performs. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he didn't request a trade after this season. Wouldn't that be something?

Conditioning only holds up if you keep at it. I would really like to see a breakout of weekly time spent on aerobics vs strength building and other practice activities.

Maybe the coaches wake up and begin to stress conditioning. Crap, ditch the game planning and run around the field every day for a couple of hours taking a break here and there. Geez this team is so hard to watch in the 4th quarter!

Who knows WTF Ravens team shows up? Or what Lamar? Agree with all the comments about Lamar being in a funk. He's not playing like he did in his first years here. Looks like he's been subjected to brain-washing. I seldom see the confident young guy we drafted. Instead of molding him, looks like we've practically turned him into mold! How much leash is Roman going to get ??

The quality of play is leaving a lot to be desired. Is it just me or do most players seem both less able and less motivated??

Agree Lamar has to run more and the offensive line is having cohesiveness issues. I would hope they know what they're doing with the 'rest' periods for players like Stanley but he has been back for a few games now and I would guess he's ready for more time. But then I'm no orthopedic doctor. I also think Lamar's hip is bothering him. At least Gus was back and looked real good. Here's hoping he stays healthy.

The Ravens will be fired up this Sunday and despite the injuries will prevail. Just a hunch.

So true!

I saw that on that play and was wondering 'Why? Why? Why??? I think you hit the nail on the head in that he is now fixated on being a pocket qb. C'mon Lamar, don't be a sucker for these critics who insist you have to be a pocket passer in this league. Dammit, just be yourself.

Lamar does seem to collapse in the 4th quarter but, then, do does the whole team. I think there is a conditioning issue to go along with the questionable coaching decisions. The defense seems to run out of gas and the offensive play calling, that is, Roman, seems to become timid regardless of the game situation. Where's the killer instinct on this team?

What are you smoking?

Hey D, well done and thanks!!

Agree with all you had to say, Tsyl. If we didn't have Lamar we wouldn't even be in these games. I've finally come around to saying 'pay the man' and try to shore up the D and maybe get Lamar one offensive weapon, preferably one with really good quickness and speed. The defense is mediocre and I doubt we'll ever see another series of great defenses like we had before Lamar came here. And even then we only won 2 SB's in 11 seasons. We have to maximize what we do have and supplement it where possible. But keeping Lamar here is really the key to us having a chance to win any game.

Anybody see how Travis Jones injury happened? Hate to be without him, man.

Yeah,no injuries is a win. Plus we get to see our new rookies!

I don't think they could make cap room for any other star players if they don't sign Lamar to a new contract. But, yep, it is a nice dream.

JK looks great for his first day back...just hope he/they aren't pushing it too fast.

Not only does he kick in a superior manner he also makes a good impression on camera for the franchise. That video of the Lions broadcasters is priceless!!

Good, good news about Linderbaum and JK!!! Maybe we'll avoid the injury curse this season at least to the degree compared to last season.

Good to hear about Faalele and Travis Jones. As for Proche, well we'll see how he does in the preseason. In the past he's shown a lot in practice but has disappeared in games. Now, that might be on Lamar just not feeling comfortable with him but whatever it is they need to fix it if Proche is going to have any impact here. I sure wish I could see Lamar run a series in this preseason game but I guess that will have to wait. I wonder if we'll see any of the high value proven players before the first game of the season???

I'm looking forward to that preseason game. We'll see how the rookies and newly acquired vets fare. And quarterback and receivers. Even how the backups play will be important. Isn't Harbaugh supposed to address current injuries and rehabs at a presser today?

More concerned about LT than safety.