berad

Is it sad I looked that up and legitimately thought 1997 was 10 years ago? Getting old!

I agree with this. If the Ravens want to make impact selections (top 3-4) rounds at their areas of need: DB, pass rusher, OL, and WR they need to accumulate some more picks.

Just send the software a Christmas ham, works wonders

The random number generator program is my fourth cousin, twice removed

I'll send you mine, too, sometime today once I get a top two

Yup, and at least they're putting money into it and their own facilities. The Redskins stadium isn't even 10 years old and Danny Boy is looking for a brand new one.

+1 die hard fan

Ian Rapoport tweeting that Kyle Shanahan will not hire an actual offensive coordinator, just relying on his position coaches while he calls the plays and 'coordinates'. He's also working as the defacto GM because Lynch is way over his head. This reeks of Chip Kelly 2.0 'It's a bold strategy, Cotton, let's see if it pays off for 'em'

Please no recruiting in other threads, it could clog up the boards with off-topic stuff. But PMing or tagging back to this thread are a-okay.

You're probably right, he can spot-start in the league.

I would be a proponent of signing McCown as our backup QB, if the price was right. He's a solid veteran and we've obviously all seen he has gas in the tank.

Just making sure. I'm sure it'll be looked over at the combine, too. Everyone gets their medical checks.

Yeah, I noticed that, too. Not a lot of second contracts. There are guys they would've like to re-sign, though.

I agree with the idea that his legacy has more to lose than gain by coaching at this point. He's still a relatively young and relevant guy. He would like be squandering his opportunities elsewhere as an assistant LB coach.

Is his neck thing okay? Don't really watch much college football and only heard about that in the championship game

But would he go somewhere when he can't have significant input into players he wants to target? A set up like that would seem to hamper both sides.

Julio Jones did all he could until a 12 yard sack, a holding penalty, and an in-completion pushed them out of FG range. Not to mention the strip-sack earlier which the Patriots cashed in for 8 easy points. The Falcons #1 offense floundered down the stretch. The defense couldn't get off the field. Another play from either side and we're not talking about it today.

I appreciate that the Ravens made the plays where the Falcons could not but there was also a big difference: The Patriots ran the ball in at their final plays of the goal line, the 49ers chucked it up until the they ran out of downs. Now, in overtime, the Patriots threw a dumb fade at the goal line to Bennett (who fell over and the LB deflected it) - that was sketchy. But, unlike the 49ers and the Seahawks, they had a chance to 'atone' for that mistake and run it in. Let it be a lesson to all play callers who think they're so cute, run the ball!

I could definitely get behind this. Without trading back, I don't see how the Ravens can make legitimate selections at their areas of need. This draft covers that.

Guy and Anderson getting in spells good things for great specialists. Can't be upset with that. Maybe Stover one day. Was more surprised at Terrell Davis. He had a great 4 year run, sure, but so did Ray Rice. Their all-purpose numbers, outside of TDs, are actually pretty comparable. Ray Rice is no Hall of Famer for the same reason Davis shouldn't be - career longevity. His career numbers put him well below guys like Clinton Portis, Fred Taylor, Chris Johnson, Shaun Alexander, MJD, etc. He's not even in that class in terms of a career. Shame. Jerry Jones was fine, it just made the show jump the shark to become a Cowboys love-fest. Art Modell is equally, if not more, deserving. Dawkins should get his due soon. Faneca, too. Next years class, I fully expect Ray, Moss, and Barber to get in first time.

Really? He has some good concepts but look what he did to the Eagles when he got full control there. I know the concept is to Kelly-proof the team, similar to baby-proofing the house, but I don't think Harbaugh has ever really let someone like that on his staff.

Shanahans will Shanahan. He's getting blasted for play selection and also the fact that the Falcons were leaving time on the play clock before snapping the ball. The 3rd and 1 sack fumble was the spark that started the Patriots comeback. Matt Ryan looked shook. The Falcons choking it away was historic. Don't like the Patriots but that was a great game and performance.

You can look at the old 2016 threads from this game if you're curious. See how the bidding works, what we discuss, and stuff. The guys are comprehensive, though, if you ask questions, they'll answer.

Oh I had forgotten about that - credit to him to how he's turned his career/lifestyle around but, still, we'll see how far the 'no DV' mandate stretches.

Count me in, too. Berad #24