oldno82 Posted September 7 Posted September 7 OK, everyone. Sunday is the start of a new NFL season for the Ravens. So, how do they stack up against the Colts, this week's opponent? And, what do you foresee: easy win, hard fought win, or a loss? And, any predictions for the record this season? Quote
tsylvester Posted September 7 Posted September 7 Hard to tell, is Daniel Jones the one from the Giants or has he really turned the corner? Even with the terribly called defenses the past 2 years, the Ravens were pretty good at stopping the run, & with a depleted defensive line. This year, with a real defensive play caller and a stocked/stacked defensive line, they can make the Colts 1 dimensional. Which bodes well for Trey Hendrickson & company. Now, the real question: is the offensive line fixed or atleast better than last season? If so, Henry can run, Lamar can throw and the Ravens can pull away. Quote
oldno82 Posted September 8 Author Posted September 8 I see a close game. We won't know if the O-line is fixed or better until we see it with our own eyes. It may be hard to run against the Colts who had the best run defense in the league last year. I also think Daniel Jones has turned the corner and the Colts have fleet receivers and Taylor as RB. I don't know how good/bad their O-line is though and our defense is solid. Close game. Lamar has to put the offense on his shoulders. Hendrickson and company close out the deal. Quote
oldno82 Posted September 8 Author Posted September 8 I said the game would be close---hopefully it doesn't come down to us having to make a FG. Quote
tsylvester Posted September 8 Posted September 8 Baker Mayfield just signed his extension, 3 years for "The deal is reportedly worth $165 million, which works out to $55 million a year." Per Espn Picture how much more Lamar will want/get Quote
oldno82 Posted September 8 Author Posted September 8 I think if Lamar has a very good season, he'll want more than Mahomes. I'm thinking he'll go for $70mil. If he has a just decent season, probably about $60mil. Meanwhile, I'm looking at the Ravens winning 11 or 12 games this year, depending on injuries. If they can win that many, do you think they'll make it to the AFC championship game? Quote
papasmurfbell Posted September 9 Posted September 9 There is no afcc. Lamar can’t string 2 wins in the playoffs. Quote
tsylvester Posted September 9 Posted September 9 12 hours ago, oldno82 said: I think if Lamar has a very good season, he'll want more than Mahomes. I'm thinking he'll go for $70mil. If he has a just decent season, probably about $60mil. Meanwhile, I'm looking at the Ravens winning 11 or 12 games this year, depending on injuries. If they can win that many, do you think they'll make it to the AFC championship game? I am holding my thoughts on season wins until I see this offensive line. They should win 10+ games. But we also need to see other teams, will they be different than last season. 1 Quote
oldno82 Posted September 10 Author Posted September 10 On 9/9/2026 at 7:24 AM, tsylvester said: I am holding my thoughts on season wins until I see this offensive line. They should win 10+ games. But we also need to see other teams, will they be different than last season. Well, it all begins this Sunday though I don't think we're going to know all the answers until about 5-6 games in. Right now there's so many unknowns for us fans, we can only guess. That's what I consider my 11-12 victories to be: very much a guess for now. Quote
tsylvester Posted September 11 Posted September 11 I just hope that the offense works better than the 2 teams last night. Quote
oldno82 Posted September 11 Author Posted September 11 It may not, Tsyl. It's gonna be brand new and the first time on a road trip against a pretty damn good defense. I'm sure we'd like to come out smokin' hot but methinks we're going to have trouble running the ball. Saw a blurb today that Flowers is playing but haven't been able to confirm it. Quote
tsylvester Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Yeah, he might have gone back too soon after getting the charlie horse, er um quad contusion. They can be tricky... Quote
oldno82 Posted September 11 Author Posted September 11 Man, did you see what happened to the Rams last night? Just goes to show you how the pundits can be so wrong! Quote
krf82 Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Since Henry came to the Ravens, they used him sparingly in the first few games. Is this decision given his best required use in a long season ahead, or was it just the previous administration's program? Quote
tsylvester Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Hey krf, good to see yiu back. I'm guessing that was Harbs decision to try and keep him fresh. If anything, Henry has shown that he gets stronger or, I suppose, defenders get more tired, with more work he gets... Oldno, yeah, seems the Rams were believing the hype around them. Quote
krf82 Posted September 11 Posted September 11 The '49ers got a Kangaroo (jump) going down under a week ahead as opposed to the Rams just 28 hours b4 kickoff. Quote
tsylvester Posted September 11 Posted September 11 That could be part of it, I didnt see the game, but articles I've read pretty much agree saying the Rams looked sluggish, lack of power etc Quote
oldno82 Posted September 11 Author Posted September 11 Could be. Jet lag on a trip that long and in a timezone that different is a bitch. And with all that talent on defense and hype they've been getting, they might have also been overconfident. Quote
oldno82 Posted September 11 Author Posted September 11 From the Ravens' website: "Last season, Jones and the Colts scored 38 points in a win over the Chargers, whose defense was coached by now Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter. It was the most points the Chargers allowed all season, and Indy was the only team to cross 400 yards of offense against Minter's unit." Quote
tsylvester Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Beeks ia ready but not going to play according to Minter in his presser today, Beeks also took questions https://www.youtube.com/live/ypldj-7MN80?is=HIPIlO1MJ3PNRJjs Quote
oldno82 Posted September 11 Author Posted September 11 We'll need him if and when he can safely play at his pre-injury level. Quote
oldno82 Posted September 11 Author Posted September 11 5 hours ago, tsylvester said: Different players this time around True. We'll know a lot more on Sunday. Quote
tsylvester Posted September 12 Posted September 12 11 hours ago, oldno82 said: We'll need him if and when he can safely play at his pre-injury level. I just don't understand the secrecy around his injury. It's his right, I have no issue with that, but it is quite curious. Players get stenosis, cervical, and blown discs, it happens, some rstire, some play with it, others get surgery, Manning the most notable, but rarely do they "hide" from it Quote
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