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Well.....I am proud to say that I am a Joe Flacco fan!! Am I looking thru "purple" colored glasses, drinking the "purple" kool-aide?? You betcha! You know why?? Because HE is the QB of the Baltimore Ravens!! And he ain't going nowhere....despite what many people want/say. Has his mechanics been off? Yes, they have, and so has everyone else's on that scary O-line. Missing Yanda, Stanley, Wagner has had a serious effect on the whole line. I have seen what Joe can do when he has protection, and boy , do I wish it was that way again. Hopefully with the 1st string O-line finally practicing together for the first time in weeks, and guys coming back from injury, will give the offense that much needed boost to get something going....and score in the red zone!! Say what you will. Call me a homer!!! I would much rather be called that than a fair weathered fan!!

Agreed!! Way to soon to bring out the "brown baggers"!!! Yes, that is correct.....I drink the purple kool-aid, and lot's of it!! That's just me I guess. Hopefully, the bye will give some time to heal, and adjust. Get some crucial guy's back and make a go at it!! All it not lost!! Let's go Ravens!!!!

Found this interesting article.... "So let's deal with the Flacco conversation by basing it in fact instead of opinion, shall we? A small piece of advice to those who simply bash Flacco or attempt to place the Ravens' ills on his shoulders: you're wasting your breath -- or your Twitter characters. Whatever. " "The reality for the Ravens and their quarterback is that, outside of owner Steve Bisciotti, nobody in the organization's job is safer than Flacco's. Not head coach John Harbaugh, not general manager Ozzie Newsome. No one's job is safer than the quarterback's. Based on the new contract the team and player agreed to this offseason, the earliest the Ravens would even be able to discuss the possibility of moving on from Flacco is 2019." https://www.pressboxonline.com/2016/10/18/glenn-clark-says-ravens-fans-wasting-time-with-joe-flacco-complaints Joe is not going anywhere! I for one, have seen what Flacco can do when he has a line that can protect him. I hope we can get that back. I want Joe to succeed, and for him to do that the LINE NEEDS TO PROTECT HIM!!! 0 Quote Edit Options

Found this interesting article.... "So let's deal with the Flacco conversation by basing it in fact instead of opinion, shall we? A small piece of advice to those who simply bash Flacco or attempt to place the Ravens' ills on his shoulders: you're wasting your breath -- or your Twitter characters. Whatever. " "The reality for the Ravens and their quarterback is that, outside of owner Steve Bisciotti, nobody in the organization's job is safer than Flacco's. Not head coach John Harbaugh, not general manager Ozzie Newsome. No one's job is safer than the quarterback's. Based on the new contract the team and player agreed to this offseason, the earliest the Ravens would even be able to discuss the possibility of moving on from Flacco is 2019." https://www.pressboxonline.com/2016/10/18/glenn-clark-says-ravens-fans-wasting-time-with-joe-flacco-complaints Joe is not going anywhere! I for one, have seen what Flacco can do when he has a line that can protect him. I hope we can get that back. I want Joe to succeed, and for him to do that the LINE NEEDS TO PROTECT HIM!!!

According to NFL...Flacco returned to practice today!!

Wow ....did I strike a cord or something??!! I am not fan bashing!! Just like you said...everyone has their own opinions. Mine is, "it doesn't sit well with me" when a "fan" bashes someone on the team. It's my right to say so, like it's your right to say what you say. Thanks for letting me know what a true fan is.....

I'm with you! Love my team....no matter what!! Do I get upset sometimes?? Sure I do, but the Ravens are MY home town team. I would never throw any of the team under the bus, like some so called fans do. Boggles my brain!!! Constructive criticism is fine....but the downright bashing doesn't sit well with me!! I will now just them!!!!

Saw this after 13 weeks of the season last year....Wow , look at all of those green dots!! Saw a few articles stating it was the Patriots, Green Bay for top injuries, not sure how though. " As BaltimoreRavens.com noted, the Ravens currently have 18 players out for the season (more than any other team in the NFL) including its starting quarterback, plus one more player who is probably out for the season. It all accumulates in more than $50 million in salary cap money — and a 4-9 record. " http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/12/one-picture-that-shows-how-injuries-have-destroyed-the-ravens-season

I so agree with you!!! Just look at some of B. Belichick's interview's. The guy barely says a word!!! You would be hard-pressed to get any answers from him!!

Biceps injury......bummer!!

The reason for less likes/dislikes is because not everyone takes the time to go into the forums. (I believe). Before, you could hit the like/dislike button from the home page, now we can't. Seems like a ghost town compared to what it used to be.

JFYI...It was Justin Forsett last year, not Ray Rice. Also pretty sure Mosley will not do THAT again, he said he learned his lesson!!!

Hate to see anyone lose their job........but Trestman was NOT the answer. Now lets get back playing real football....Ravens style!!!

Harbaugh said, "A guy's health is really important"! We want guys' to be healthy!! Then please, please for the love of everything football......don't have Hurst blocking Joe's blind side!!! Hurst at LT is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's all I am thinking about!!! It's going to be a fight!! Some good old smash mouth football!! " When guards like the Raiders' Kelechi Osemele sign for $58.5 million, us football analysts try to sound smart about what it all means, as if we can really break down why he's worth $19 million more thanBrandon Brooks (who signed with Philadelphia). Still, you don't need to be Brian Baldinger or Shaun O'Hara to notice that Oakland's four-pronged running game is humming this year, especially when it goes to the left side -- Osemele's side". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000710862/article/marvin-jones-sam-bradford-among-best-new-additions

I am in no way meaning our team doesn't have the talent. It will just take a little more time.....remember Joe only played like 1 qtr. in pre-season. Give it a little more time.....I have faith in them.......do you???!!!

It's not just Trestman and his play calls. Trestman basically used Kubiaks offense last year, but I am pretty sure that he has implemented his own starting this year. Kelechi Osemele is a HUGE missing link this year, not to mention that Zutta has been playing horribly!! You know something is not right when Yanda has already gotten 4 penalties against him. Is there something wrong with our running game? Yes, there sure is, but IMO it's not just play calling. Just remember what a BEAST K.O was.....he is scary good!!!

What a dedicated fan!! Girl power!!

Wow.....was not expecting to see that. Blows me away....so sad. My condolences to his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace. Fly like a Raven coach Brooks.

Perriman returns to practice!!!http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000702925/article/injuries-breshad-perriman-returns-to-ravens-practice

I am just so happy we won the opener!!! Yes, we have some work to do....but the possibilities are endless!!!! Cant' wait see our defense "eat some Quarterbacks"!!

After reading all comments...it is amazing and somewhat comical to me how differently we all see things.

Can I also add "surprising"??!! It was very surprising to see 2 penalties called against Yanda. Zuttah....not the first time he has botched a snap. Overall, offense showed some promise...just need to clean up some things. They WILL get better!!! Defense; Wow.....they are going to be a force to reckon with. J.Smith needs to step his game up! Did anyone else notice that T.Taylor stopped throwing to S.Wright's side and started passing to Smith's side.....seemed to be a step behind everyone. His last play was good though! I am excited for this team!!!

He has a $100,000 incentive!!!!

I hate the commercial brigade!!