drillem

Depends on what we are "contending" for. If its for a playoff spot, we're already there. If its for a SB, then yes, probably at least a year or two away. I look at it this way... 1. I don't see any team in our division, outside of maybe Cleveland, who has significantly upgraded their roster from the previous year. Pittsburgh did basically nothing in FA, and while they made some draft picks I liked, I still think their defense is a significant liability. Cincinnati is going to be a lot worse than people think they are, mostly because they're not very good defensively anymore and their Oline is atrocious. And while Cleveland is doing a lot of things I like, we obviously know they aren't contenders next season. 2. If you make the case that our offense is still bad, we at least on paper upgraded the defense, or particularly, upgraded the secondary. I can't see a version of this team being worse on defense this year than last year. In theory I suppose we could be even worse on offense, but that's hard to see based on how badly we looked at times. Not likely this season that the Ravens will be playoff team. Too many new players trying to gel together. I do see it next year with all the new talent from this season and an improvement on the offensive side. Remember we got a qb that can be like hot and cold running water. And that means that unless we replace him (not likely) the defense is going to have to be on their game most of the time...

While it's true the team doesn't yet have all it needs to make a run this year, these players are building blocks for the future. It's going to be a multi-year program that brings success.

I would like to hear how they screwed the pooch? They got really, really good picks at every level. Even this one for ST. Just because they didn't get the players that many thought we needed, doesn't mean everything is doomed. I love this time of year because it is exciting but we have so many people calling it this coming season over before we even have had a practice. This stuff gets old fast. Yes, I too would have liked earlier round offensive picks but we have a good amount of TEs and speedy WRs. Maybe they plan to run a 3 TE set, who knows. Maybe they can have pitta go out to slot WR/TE while 2 of the others boyle/williams/gilmore are at the line. Maybe they want to go ground and pound AFC North football again. Maybe Waller will go back to WR his more natural position. There is many possibilities that can happen in which we would be okay. So give it time and lets see what happens before sticking our hands in the air saying I surrender. If you want to do that go be a Browns fan. I particularly liked our picks. We got great value at every pick IMO. Also everyone riding Joe Flacco, yes he needs to elevate his game no doubt but name me a QB we can get who would be able to replace him right now? He is our guy and we have to support him and hope for the best. LETS GO RAVENS!!! The net effect of this draft is that this is another year of 'rebuilding' the team for the future. Some may be impatient and want it all right away, but that rarely happens.

Now that they traded Flacco we can get a real qb....just checking to see who's reading:)

Such a good man. For this to happen to you and your family makes no sense. We know your heart. This tragedy defies all logic. May you find comfort during this time.

Our prayers go out for the Heap family during this tragic time.

Good scouting beats good draft position. Take a look at some of the best draft picks (Brady comes to mind right off the top of my head). I'll be interested to see how good our scouting is this year.

Sherman, no. But if we could make a deal for their qb...now, that would be of interest to me....

Perriman is probably on his last season with this team unless he can come to life. His performance has been quite a bit less than stellar. And I hope he reads this and adjusts.

I'd really like to see our team develop another qb along side Flacco for the future. Why fall off a cliff when Flacco retires. Get someone who can actually replace him if necessary both now, if he gets injured and in the future when he is out of football.

Jernigan 16 solo tackles 15 assisted tackles. Pierce 19 solo tackles 16 assisted tackles. Let another team over pay TJ in the FA Market. Why bother reply to people like that.... they clearly don't get it no i don't get how you give up a 2nd round player from 2014 and a 3rd round pick for a 3rd round pick I'm siding with most people saying the eagles got the better of this trade by a long shot What part of ''we weren't going to resign him'' don't you get? #1 he wasent even that good... #2 yea he was a 2rd draft so be it... your point? #3 saved us some money(even if its little) , its giving our young kids a chance(henry kafusi davis)which none of them played last year...and moved up 25 spots.. its like going from 4th to 3rd round (comp pick).. so I see it as a WIN WIN.. we could have kept him.. but what the benefit? getting comp pick for 2019?... just let OZ do what OZ does best and stop acting like you know whats best for the team... I cant believe half of you call yourselves RAVENS FANS but god forbid they make a move YOU personally don't agree with.. they are dumb and losing their touch? I believe their record over the last several seasons speaks loud and clear. Moves designed to be "win-win" haven't worked out all that well. So I can see an argument for the other side, too. Fans who question shouldn't have their 'fan-ship' called to question.

All we need now is a good quarterback. And going by ship for that game in GB is similar to staying in Calif for a week between games a few years back. We all saw how that went. You get in a plane, you get there quick. You get on a ship and you just float for days. Who is making these decisions?

I remember Irsay telling then Mayor Schaefer that he'd never leave so what did he do he left in the middle of the night in the the snow. I hated him ever since and wish the Colts nothing but the worse of times. Irsay was a pure liar. And one that would sell his soul for some money.

Another one bites the dust...

Keeping Williams is on par with having Haloti Ngata back in his prime. Too often the team loses it's best and brightest to free agency and never progresses. Quality players go towards teams that have a nucleus. Look at how acquiring Weddle has paid off that way. In past seasons we became known as the team that lost good players each year. You cannot rely completely on players who are near retirement for stamina and health.