Money

owns a six-year contract that, at the time, was the richest in NFL history. It was the richest in NFL history for like a minute. By the time he is restructured (in 3 years), there will be quite a few higher paid QBs. People need to stop making it such a big deal. Everything I see from Joe tells me he won't change a bit. I mean...does this look like a guy who is going to change?

This. They have an offer out to Leach. They want him back (just at the right price). There will be a tremendous amount of versatility on the offensive side of the ball.

Rookie deals are all slotted. He will certainly have an agent before his next deal.

Blood testing is a HUGE change and that just started this year.

Exactly. Everything is usually in front of you as a FS. Webb is a playmaker pure and simple. He would be an outstanding replacement for Reed. I would have rolled with Graham and Smith at the corner positions. Corners have always come and go with the Ravens, but Reed has always been the stabilizing force in the defensive backfield. Webb can have that kind of effect for years to come as a Raven. Here's the highlight of his injury last year. He hardly does anything. I will be holding my breath on every defensive play this year. We need him on the field for the entire season this year. http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000080313/Lardarius-Webb-injured

Don't worry, there's more than enough for the Steelers.

Webb is a fantastic CB, but the CB position is much, much harder on the knees than the FS position is. He is recovering from his 2nd ACL tear (with each knee being the owner of one). Maybe I'm being too pessimistic, but I just feel like a 3rd one is simply a matter of time as long as he is playing CB.

I still wish Webby was our starting FS this year. He will be a great one when he makes the switch (in the mold of #20), I'm really nervous about those knees with him playing CB.

Are you going to start a "Flacco, it's your fault" thread on here?

You cannot do Burghy without at least thowing one "rat" and one "STEELER" in the post. The "stupid 83" was spot on though.

It's definitely going to be a different dynamic. There will absolutely be more leadership on the offensive side of the ball with Flacco, Rice and Torrey already showing it. I think Suggs and Webb will lead the defense. There's no replacing Ray. Everyone knows that. I don't think you will see Joe come out doing a chicken dance to "Hot In Herre". This team will find it's own way though.

Jameel

Couldn't be better steel! Glad to see you on here. Let's just hope the Steelers are a little more competitive this year. Would love for the Ravens to host the AFCCG against them.

I'm actually good with Brown, Smith, McClain, Bynes and McClellan. With what looks to be a dominant DL this year, our ILB's will be having a lot of fun this year.

I'm ready.

Well look who it is. Crav did not happen to mention you were posting here. What a nice surprise

If Suggs has a rebound season this year like he did in 2011, this defense will near the top of the league in sacks.

I am very optimistic about Gino. He reminds me a lot of Matt Flynn. This being said, Ozzie was very smart to bring in a guy like Shipley (go figure). That will be a very good camp competition that the Ravens will benefit greatly from (no matter who the winner is). I'm one of the few who actually does still believe in Doss and I love Thompson. I do think they will still bring in another WR. I don't think it will be Lloyd (or any other FA). It will be someone who is on another roster at present.