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Looks like we the fans aren't the only ones that would like Kubiak back, according to Aditi Kinkhabwala: If Gary Kubiak is "stepping down" and not "retiring," could he return to Baltimore as an OC? Member of Ravens says to me: I hope! 6:46 PM - 2 Jan 2017 1010 Retweets 2525 likes

You are pointing out separate instances. It would be interesting to see the percentage of plays Jimmy plays press and off. If the percentage of plays was about 50-50 and he was getting beat on them equally, then you have a point.

I don't remember anyone blaming Pees for Jimmy's mistake. The issue is, as I see it, is Pees not giving Jimmy a second chance to correct his mistakes, and going right back to playing way off, which time and again has been proven doesn't work

In theory, you might be thinking that you are giving it your all. In reality, when you don't agree with something, even subconsciously, the result is quite different

The question is not whether they care about each other. I believe they do. The question is whether they care about Pees and his scheme (and whether they care to execute it)...

Not even talking about motivation. Have you ever noticed when you care about a person, you just do more, go the extra mile, probably not even consciously?

Can you explain Ray Lewis impact? Sometimes it's not 100% the scheme. There are other factors at play, also. The fanbase wants a change from the stale situation that the D is in. Brooks is only an option that people are pointing to, because the players respect him and are excited to play for him (remember B. Williams's reaction when Brooks got the game ball?!) He might not be the savior, but it seems pretty obvious that something's got to change....

Dean Pees was a position coach on the Ravens too...so your point? A good position coach can make a bad coordinator, same as a good coordinator can make a bad head coach...apples and oranges

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iirc, most were in the playoffs threads during our SB year.

I think it's wrong to put any type of a label on Melvin after that one game. It seems that expectations of him were a bit too high or unrealistic, considering he went undrafted. Also, it's not the comparison, it's the contrast to Jimmy that should be obvious. Nobody can expect an undrafted player to start in his, what, second or third game and perform as a star.

To be fair, it took Jimmy a while to fix the same problem, and he was a first round pick. Give Melvin a chance, you might be pleasantly surprised.

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For a moment there when I read your post I thought Harbs chose Hostler..Then I read it again..Phew..lol

I would never agree to blind devotion...that's the truest way to lose yourself. However, you can't judge without being privy to everything that is going on with the team. And I'm sure that aforementioned team fans do question. Still there have to be some trust considering the results the team has accomplished the last 5 years. I get the expectations, and the frustration with not getting the results we all wish, but as I mentioned before, banging our collective heads against the wall is still not going to bring around the results we wish for...Have faith!

Let me play a devil's advocate here...not to say I completely disagree. Dumervil might be a wash with Kruger, as he disappears during games. And he just might be getting by his reputation. Yes, Webb is way better then Cary, but we had Webb until he got hurt in Cowboys game...Corey substituted for Webb..so its Corey for Cary..and I honestly can't say one is better then another. No argument from me on Monroe vs. McKinnie, although from the struggles we are seeing from the Oline, McKinnie wasn't the main problem. Ray and Birk, again, no argument there. But you could say that Pollard's and Ed's playmaking made up for the penalties and missed tackles. They complemented each other. There is always the fear factor. And finally Marlon and Q. Yes, Marlon has more TDs and I absolutely love his potential, but he doesn't have Q's instincts and abilities yet. Marlon has more TDs, but compare their 3rd down conversions...Plus with Q on the field, the same time last year, Torrey had more TDs if I'm not mistaken. We do have an amazing FO that puts us in a position to win more games then not. But nobody is perfect. The only way anyone can judge the offseason moves is at the end of the year. I have no doubt that we will be right back in the mix of things, but was this season worth sacrificing everything that we have so far just for the sake of the future...

I have to say that I'm one of those fans who prefers to read the opinions. I don't usually write them. You do have many negative posts, and while a lot of people disagree with them, I do believe your opinions have some validity to them. Elam is playing out of position, and he probably wasn't FO's first choice at safety. Others were better, but were gone by the time we had to pick.The point is, that your view of things is very much is black and white, and I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but life is most of the time is along of the shades of grey. I personally wish Q was still here. I want Reed back, and though I don't think he would play any better than "Cleats" there are many positives to have him on the squad. Still, bashing the FO and coaches...they aren't going to listen or pay attention. I do believe that bringing Ed back might have a similar effect as firing Cam and getting Ray back had last year. But I also understand that it might backfire. All we can do is trust FO and support our team. Everything else is banging our head against the wall...