oldno82

Well, they'll be hungry, that's for sure.

I'm calling it 9 wins. Max, did you ever think you or anyone else would say that about the Ravens receivers?? Perriman, Evans, and all the others with hands of stone. [cringe].

Yeah, Max, you're right.

There are times when I wonder if RGIII should be the starting quarterback. Most times I want Lamar to start and do great. But if Lamar doesn't pan out in year 2 I wouldn't hesitate to put Griffin in and give him a chance. From what I've seen last year, he's no slouch. Nice to know too that if Lamar goes down RG is right behind him. https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/if-he-gets-the-call-robert-griffin-iii-stays-ready-to-answer

Agree.

Huh?

'Course they also said this about the Ravens in that link. Meanwhile, the phrase “boom or bust” continues to be one used to describe Jackson. Yesterday, Pro Football Talk’s Chris Simms and Mike Florio both named Jackson as one of the top boom-or-bust players this season on “PFT Live.” “He’s at the top of the list for me,” Simms said. “I could see, the Baltimore Ravens have added more run plays, more run-game design around Lamar Jackson, and he got better at the passing game and decision-making, and more accurate and big-time throws, and I go, ‘Ooh, if that happens, the Baltimore Ravens are a Super Bowl contender.’ But I can easily go, ‘Man, what we saw last year was a lot of inconsistencies in throwing the football, and it could be just a total disaster.” Florio concurred with Simms’ assessment. “I agree with you, both on how good is he going to be and how healthy is he going to be,” Florio said. “There’s real boom-or-bust potential.”

If he does get 3300 yards passing, we'll probably be playing a January game with New England.

Sounds like some improvement but still a ways to go.

I'll have to watch him more closely this coming season. I saw him whiff on a few tackles but I don't really say he can't do it. I just don't know enough.

Yeah they shouldn't be ranked higher but all these lists of best/worst at this time of year are just devilish diversions until the pads, and the competition, come on.

Thomas will have a great season if he can stay healthy. I know Jefferson has his coverage lapses but isn't he good against the run? Love the new team speed and youth.

It is too low. Probably I'd rank him in the upper 20's. IF he develops as an effective passer his rating will soar. But he's got to improve. Can't wait until the preseason games start. Even then the jury will be out until a few games in to the regular season.

https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-minicamp-20190613-story.html

Yeah, I agree with all that. It should be a blast to watch how Roman utilizes those three. I don’t think Lamar will regress at all.

I'm really pulling for Lamar but I think we do need to go easy on his performance this year. I don't want to see the kid crucified if we don't make the playoffs. 2020 will be the year of decision. Can't wait to see the new offense in action. Should be a very interesting year.

It's true Brian wore out his message here but I do think he should go in the ROH. First Ravens Super Bowl win for the franchise gets him in.

No he's not worth it. Goes to show how desperate the D is for pass rushers.

Schmuck writes a good article about Lamar and where the Ravens stand as of now... https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-lamar-jackson-has-a-tough-act-to-follow-20190524-story.html

True, Max and I certainly hope it works out that way!

I don't think we'll get a good read until the preseason games start especially the one where the regulars play most or half of the game in week 3

Yeah, I agree with you Papa about Lamar. I hope I do see progress from him. I think Judon and Onwuasor would be the big disappointments. Most importantly for this year I want to see Lamar progress. If he does that would be great. We wouldn't even have to make the playoffs for me to be happy if he shows progress

Yep...that's bad.

Yeah, I think these latest pick-ups are just roster filler for the most part. I'm hoping Shane Ray has a comeback year. The rest, meh. BTW is Brown's injury a Lisfranc? If so I'll be surprised if he makes a training camp debut too.