J.O.14

Ohh I agree, I'm thinking the same thing. We have retained great players, but these are the same guys we went 8-8 with. But by keeping these guys we do get better. Because losing them is one more hole we would have to fill. I have said all along that whatever we do in Free Agency will depend on what we do in the draft. If we pickup a receiver, I think we will draft a FS or RT with the first pick and receiver in the second. I'm just excited about what Oz will do as well. He always has a plan in place.

I seen this as well....I think he may be returning.....

I agree, the only concern I have about losing Smith is his veteran presence in the locker room and his intelligence on the field. Guy was a really smart player. We can find someone who brings the same physical aspects to the field, I just don't know about the smarts aspect. Keeping Smith would be a luxury though. For some reason, if Rolando McClain does come back, I really hope our FO gives him a shot. I think, in the right place, the guy can be what everyone thought he would be.

We have retained guys that will make us better than an 8-8 football team. Especially if Pitta comes back 100%. Out of the guys we have lost, Art Jones is the only one that hurts a good bit. Graham hurts a little, but we an easily find a replacement. We are going to bring another receiver in, don't worry about that. The only position we NEED to upgrade right now is center. The rest we can get in the draft. Now defense, we need a FS, ad hopefully resign D. Smith. We will be fine, we are 2 days into Free Agency. We aren't falling anywhere.

I wouldn't mind us having Steve Smith, but the fact that he will be 35 is what I don't like. I would almost rather invest in a long term solution. But Smith should come cheap, since Carolina owes him 3 million this year.

I think Steve Smith would be a great pickup. Then draft another receiver in the draft to let Steve mentor. I think Steve Smith can give us a good 2 or eve 3 years maybe.

I like that we are retaining a lot of our players. If we bring back D.Smith that will be awesome. I want to see us start improving though. We need a center. If we sign a center and bring back D. Smith, that will be a great offseason already.

This is a very good deal for our football team. We didn't overspend, finally have a quality LT for the future, and have money left to spend.....I think we are just getting started. If we can retain Daryl Smith, our offseason would already be very good.

Rolando tweeted a little bit ago that he is coming back. The Ravens have to first choice to bring him back.

I think this is a great hire, his track record speaks for itself. If Houston had a QB who wasn't a turnover machine, they could have won a superbowl by now, especially in 2011. Hopefully Shanahan and Dennison come along, would be nice for Dennison to take over OL coaching. Everyone is going to be surprised if he says Jim Hostler is the OC though.....

I think the offense will improve, but we also have a lot of moves to make personnel wise with players to improve. I think we will bring in some guys to really make this offense improve, but im not expecting our offense ot be a top 5 offense right away. And to your point about 2015, a lot can change in a year. So if we struggle this upcoming year doesn't mean we will in 2015, no matter who we play. I agree about Biscotti not putting up with a bad season though, he will make some changed if we don't improve a little. Hoyer was playing good, but he also didn't really play a good team during his 3 game stint. He does have talent though.

Whos to say those teams with new coaches won't be any good? We went 11-5 and to the AFC championship game with a new coach. San Fran did the same. Just because they have a new coach doesn't mean anything. And to be honest, if the Browns can get a decent QB and a running back, they could be in contention for the division.

I wonder the same thing about a lot of these posts, especially when people say we are going to be screwed if we hire Hostler. How do they know this? Do they know how he coaches or seen him at practice? He had one year in San Fran in wwhich he had Dilfer as his QB and his receiving core was terrible. It just annoys me when people bash someone that they know ABOSLUTELY nothing about. I'm not saying we should hire him, because I don't care really. But I just can't stand when people bash that move if it were to happen. I think both are good candidates, but if someone wants to explain why Hostler is so bad, please inform me?

I wasn't trying to bash you or anything, I have just seen a lot of people complain about Hostler, and nobody gives any reason for it. I'm a die hard fan as well and respect your opinion, but I wouldn't say hiring Hostler would be a mistake yet. Give him a chance if he gets the job. Harbaugh has made some questionable decisions, but he has also been a pretty good coach. Sorry if it came across that I was bashing you, your post just caught my attention and I wanted to state my opinion on it.

I don't think drops have been a problem for us to much here recently, but poor route running may be a problem, or the fact that we just don't have that great of talent. Torrey isn't a dominate number 1 imo. He needs someone else who can really help him out. Marlon went from an undrafted FA to a starter, who got better as the season went on, so I guess coaching had nothing to do with that? Jacoby actually improved his hands if you ask me, and looked like a more polished receiver in his time here with the Ravens. So apparently he is a good position coach, and it isn't like he has a ton to work with. But I do agree with the creativity part, I would like to see that. Our offense is boring.

Apparently they didn't want Norv Turner, or Gary Kubiak. I wouldn't mind Kyle Shanahan, but why do people hate on Hostler? Please tell me what you know about him that makes him such a "bad candidate"? I'm sure you have watched this guy in practice and see how he coaches. He had one season in SF where his QB was Dilfer and his WR's were terrible. Derrick Mason gave the guy a lot of praise. I think he knows more about him than you and I both, or any other fan for that matter. He would actually be a good candidate imo, he is already accustomed to our players, knows there strengths and weaknesses, and if we get a QB coach, that will be even more help to him. But I just don't understand why people bash someone, when in reality, they know absolutely nothing about the guy. Now im not saying we hire him, because I could really care less who we hire. I will support it either way and probably complain when things go wrong.