oldno82

So, if you're done with them why are you here?

There’s at least more coverage from the DC papers in Frederick. It’s more like a suburb of Washington. Really can’t understand your continued hatred of the team. There must be a better use of your time than posting 15000 posts on a Ravens fan site. You just get a big kick out of being argumentative and hating so much. Most posters here are strong Ravens fans so why troll this site??

That’s why they need to carry 3 quarterbacks this season. We’ll also watch Griffith in these preseason games to see if he can really play or not.

I'm excited too. The team has a lot of potential. If we can keep injuries down it will be an interesting season even if they finish under .500. Like you said, we're laying the groundwork for 2019.

Dee, I’m hoping you’ll let us know what you decide.

We'll find out in pre-season which I am impatiently awaiting.

Something I’ve noticed about Joe and Lamar is that all Flacco’s throws are tight spirals while the latter always throws a wobbly ball. Don’t know how significant that is but it definitely shows on all the videos I’ve seen since OTAs started.

I dunno, I'm starting to feel positive vibes about this year. I like the quality increases they've made on Offense and the Defense ain't bad. I'll say one thing...if they do make the playoffs, they will call Harbaugh and Newsome geniuses. And rightly so. On the other hand, if they don't, it will be plain to everybody that Harbaugh has worn out his message and Newsome ended his active career on the downside. Either way like I've said many times, it will be interesting to watch them this year.

Speaking about Joe being the starter: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/eisenberg-starting-quarterback-is-not-a-competition-joe-flacco-is-simply-superio

Staying healthy will be the key.

I didn't have any hope for the Birds this spring...not enough moves to strengthen the team At least the Ravens did make moves. I think Steve gets it but I think he also has downward loyalty.

Well, I think Steve wants to win. He impresses me as a 'can do' guy. Like I said, we'll all find out after this season. That's what makes this coming year so interesting.

Steve wants to win. Guys that build billion dollar businesses hate to lose at anything. Let’s review all this in 2019 after this season does well with the new infusion of talent or implodes due to a bad front office. We still need more data to reach a conclusion.

I definitely agree with this. It is on both the players and offensive coach. Too many passes on 3rd down that wind up 2 yards short of a first down. I’m hoping that with a healthy offense that will change this year. But we still have the same OC and QB so I think it’s unlikely. Nonetheless, I find myself strangely looking forward to the season. One way or another things will either change or there will be a massive turnover for 2019.

Didn't want him here either. BTW, Steve Smith and Mike Wallace didn't seem to have any issues catching a lot of passes from Flacco. Maclin was either hurt most of the time or didn't show the effort needed. I do think Flacco needs to go next year unless he has a successful turnaround this year. Should be interesting.

They're not going to play 'great' but they should be good enough for a break even season especially with the12 draftees coming in to help out. Of course, if the injury bug continues we'll definitely be in a hole.

The Ravens to win 8 or 9...but more importantly for this year, they'll be more entertaining to watch on offense. ESPN predicts 9-7.

Analysis of starters and teams personnel: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000931856/article/afc-north-projected-starters-browns-new-feel-joe-flaccos-test

This is beginning to sound like the National Prima Donna League: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2774796-ben-roethlisberger-and-the-rise-of-the-oversensitive-franchise-quarterback

I have made it a point to watch Joe when he has a passing play and it sure looks to me that he's looking at 2-3 receivers most of the time. I'm not a super fan of Joe but that is what I've seen.

Right now I agree though I don't think RG is the best vet that will be available. I'm hoping for some other guy to get cut and be available (but we might not be able to fit another under the cap). I don't think it would be wise to start Lamar if Joe goes south. At least not in the first half of the season. After that maybe.

RG is just happy to be getting paid again.

Should the Ravens keep 2 or 3 qbs on the roster this year?

Yep, the ‘value’ pick can be overdone. As much as I like Hayden Hurst I would have felt that Moore, Ridley, or a bit later, Washington would have been a bigger impact thing. Gotta be honest though, I think the Ravens picked several guys with real potential. I just hope we can coach them up.

...and then there's the inevitable injuries...