Tank 92

lol....yes, something definitely clicked, like O line, run game and sure handed receivers. Don't get me wrong as I think Ryan is a great talent, but it took the pieces coming together for things to "click". Let's see what he and the Falcons do with their tournament opportunity as they get to play indoors throughout, couldn't be set up any better for them.

Sorry, now see this was already being discussed. Spears was $1.5 guaranteed and Huff $600k. Not really big screw ups in the big scheme of things. Canty? While he didn't contribute on the level of Daryl Smith or Doom he was still a solid contributor and far from being a bust. D. Smith was arguably a top 5 LB in 2013/2014 and Dumerville had stellar seasons as well. Looking at those two alone certainly justifies letting Q walk, especially when you consider the holes they fillled.

Not sure how you could say this. Thinking the only two that didn't pan out were Spears and Huff, neither of which really were huge $ hits. Daryl Smith, Dumervil, Ihegdibo, Canty were all solid contributors. No way could we have signed those guys and also paid Q.

Don't buy them. Ravens had a great draft in 2016. They talked about a more balanced attack.

We weren't committed to the run because despite the stats, we haven't been good at it for some time. Even in 2014 when Forsett ran the ball well think of how many times we were stuffed at the goal line, or in 3rd and short situations and had to pass. What we need to commit to is improving the O line and the running game in general.

It's not about protecting Joe, it's more protecting the uninformed from the nonsense people like you post in here about Flacco. If you are going to criticize someone at least do it in a factual way, not by making things up. Anybody with eyes and sense can watch other teams and tell that the Ravens lack the quality of O line and receiver play that other successful offenses have. It's really not hard to see or recognize, if you watch other teams that is.

And the same system and OC for the majority of his career. It matters.

I think there's many that don't. To be frank, I often wonder if a few of the posters here even watch the Ravens play.

.....as is their O line.

LMAO!!!! I didn't think to proof read a copy and pasted quote from Forbes. smh

LMAO!!!! Have you even watched the Packers play?

excerpt....... "The Ravens must have defined value in greater depth. I am quite sure they included the following in the Flacco value calculation and salary conclusion: Flacco is not blessed with Pro-Bowl receivers. The Ravens’ top receiver does not consistently get separation and catches of 50-50 balls. The current top receiver is Mike Wallace. He, at 30 years old, has caught more than 70 passes just twice in his career. By contrast, the Falcons’ Julio Jones caught 136 last season. The Steelers have Antonio Brown. Brady has had his “Gronk” among others. Flacco has endured five different offensive coordinators since 2012.Yes, since 2012! The extra half-seconds to think instead of react costs the quarterback and the team. New schemes bring new grinding thoughts before throws. Flacco still completed 61.3% of his passes with 177 touchdowns, and when the team was in high gear, he had enough stuff do his part in the team Super Bowl victory in 2000 2012. Flacco is only 31 years old, with plenty of tread on his tires; And at 6’6”, 245 pounds, he may have a long useful life, into this late 30’s. All of that certainly led the Ravens to a fundamental economic method used by sophisticated businesses in valuing assets. It should be readily apparent that NFL billionaires do not pay millions to their assets for past performance. For the past, they may give six-figure performance bonuses. But when it comes to paying millions in salary, they develop capitalization rates to develop a current value based on anticipated future income and benefits. It’s all about future performance, and the anticipated return therefrom. If the other pieces of the Ravens’ puzzle come together like in 2000 2012, which are items outside Flacco’s control or responsibility, the return may be worth Flacco’s current salary."

Yep, no more gints. I have a friend who is a fan and that was for him.

I fully endorse this post. Time for a liar sandwich with Clooney/Marcellus bread! Go Texans!

Well that was 4 sorry games.

lol

Having that much time to throw will make any offense look good.

Lol.......not sure if you commenting on my post biput I was being sarcastic. That O line is arguably the best in football no matter who would be the QB. Maybe our O line will be a that good next year!

He is making his O line better though.

If Flacco took three sacks with all that time in the pocket he'd be crucified. Rodgers threw short to a wide open Nelson as well, not looking so hot.

lol

Not going to debate this, but just say that you should watch the playoffs and then see if you still have the same opinion on the relevance of needing "weapons". ALL of the playoff teams have playmakers in addition to a franchise QB.

A Giants - KC Super Bowl would be cool.

Anybody playing ne.

WR.......huge need.