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Glad to see him make the move and I can imagine him thriving there. He has the athletic skills, the confidence and definitely the communication skills. He'll do well making the calls, of that I'm sure. And with AJ Green's TD Sunday, he didn't even seem that slow. He outran the corner (can't remember who it was at the moment, Shareece Wright?) and got at least a hit on AJ, unfortunately, too late. His speed isn't what it used to be, but safety should fit him. And he's a fan favorite of mine. Kendrick Lewis improved as season progressed, but I expect Webby to beat him up in competition. Might not always be the case in the future, but at this point in time, Webb is the better player. Matt Elam is a strong safety. (I'll refer to his rookie year and pretend year 2 didn't happen) He does well in the box, but not in free space and is a hard hitter, but not a ball-hawk. Elam can back up Hill if he can prove that year 2 was a freak year.

I think Clarence Brooks is staying. But either one of them is not a coach we want to lose. DL & LB are the two best managed units in our D.

Actually, I can clearly remember having a faint foreboding about that last summer. Just go back and watch Suggs' pressers from last August - just before the season started. Instead of his usual "August" self, he seemed definitely moody, low key, reserved, and never really answered any questions about his future and veteran leader's role directly - straight forward admitting for example, that the fact that he may be at the end of his career has crossed his mind. He definitely seemes like someone who's just realized that there may not be much more ahead for him...

You're right! I think we even talked about it. Perhaps for him, without Reed, Lewis and especially Haloti Ngata, it is not the same. Ngata's trade did not really impact our DL in any negative way, but it took some of Suggs' soul.

"Suggs is a little vulnerable right now," Smith said.

"So, I'm not going to talk to Suggs about it. He's not a ray of sunshine like he usually is." "You can ask Terrell Suggs that question." Elvis Dumervil said.

"Suggs was among the few injured players who didn't come into the locker room after attending the Ravens' season-ending team meeting," wrote Hensley. "He hasn't spoken to reporters since he suffered the season-ending injury in the opener in Denver."

I'm not sure how to feel about that. Are you trying to ease us into Suggs announcing retirement? Or is there no other news that will get people's attention? Sounds to me like you guys are trying to imply that his injury isn't healing compatible with a football career. Please tell me I'm wrong!

why is Jacksonville at 5 and us at 6 in the draft when were both 5-11 and this beat us this year.

An inconsistent job of acknowledging that Ravens won the matchup? Not enough to boost our record to 6-10 as it should have been, but accepting enough that we bet them to give them a head-start picking in the draft?

Congratulations to the league, not funny.

Pees fired yet?

Is Pees really responsible? Or is he 2013's Juan Castillo of 2015? I'm not saying anything one way or another, but people always need a scapegoat. Everyone was calling for Castillo to be sacked, even mid-season, if need be. He's still here and his OL is doing well. The difference was upgrading from Gino Gradkowski, not a coach change.

Ok, I'm going with Aiken. However, it's my running back situation that's killed me.

If you want to laugh, I played Cam Newton, KC Chiefs defense and Golden Tate, but nobody else got more than 3 points. Actually, Danny Amendola had negative points and he wasn't the only one. Still lost only by 3 points total. Damn, that burns! Really don't want to be sacko this year. I have a 10-4 record, so that would irk me to no end.

Kaelin Clay has earned the returner job in my opinion, he's explosive. A lot to learn, but I'm happy to see him back there.

On Za'Darius Smith - he's not very visible in every game he plays (yet), but he was impressive in Pittsburgh and was great to watch against Kansas City too. Since I didn't get to watch or play football until I was about 25, I'm not that great with evaluating players in any manner close to experienced, but what stands out to me is the way he uses his arms. Dude, what's your wingspan? Whenever I see him on a tackle or a sack, what I notice is, that he can take a guy down just by stretching his arms out in the right direction and he's good with using them. Of course, he'll get better as he learns to get in the right place with all of his body, so that he can wrap players up, but any tackle is better than no tackle and if he's skilled at using his length and reach to get to players, I'm down with that.

It was a tie for me between 1 & 4. Obviously, I love the black jerseys. A LOT! And grey looks impressive and I'd be glad to see it used in some combination or other (not with gold!). The fan design Sarah posted yesterday with the gray uniform was the best in my opinion. I mean the one with Sizzle's jersey. Right after that, the all white and gold combo (Steve Smith jersey) was pretty epic too. The link is here - https://twitter.com/KayoBlock/status/679071624365137921/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

I'm really happy that Sam Koch finally made it! There is no punter out there more deserving of such validation. And Yanda - he is a beast!

I think they've tried Brooks a few times, and he hasn't been any better. Just don't have any solid backup options at FS right now.

 

Definitely a position I expect them to address in the offseason.

 

As far as corner, to be honest, its possible corner doesn't change much for next season. Wright has played better, though not great, and I think the coaching staff liked Will Davis before he tore his ACL. Jimmy is locked in, and Webb I think has played well enough to stay.

 

Ideally, they could use an early draft pick on a corner, give him a year as the 3rd or 4th guy, and hope he develops to take over a spot in 2017. Otherwise, I'd focus more on getting a FS and at least 1-2 more pass rushers. Those positions are more critical to me.

I agree that Webb has played well enough to stay, but I think they will move him to free safety or nickel permanently. After all, the biggest gripe against him this season is that he doesn't have the speed for man2man on speedster outside WRs. Otherwise he's smart and sees the field well. They will need to make a call on whether they want to keep one of the CBs currently on our IR or draft a talent from the draft (understanding that many DBs take beyond rookie year to develop fully).

One of the needs we do need to address high in the draft in my opinion is an addition to the O-line, preferably at the tackle position. We'll have some running backs to trade for some positions as well, because we can't possibly keep Forsett, Taliaferro, Allen, West and Magee all and they are pretty decent. Not sure about Magee, but the rest. Pass rusher and/or other OLB will be another urgent need. We might lose Courtney Upshaw and both Sizzle and Doom are not a long term solution - next year for sure, but beyond that? I'd rather we train a replacement while they're playmakers and on our roster than in action as starters in rookie season.

On the Brandon Williams blow up play also notice Timmy Jernigan literally folding up the center. We are going to be so great next year after this year of adversity. So hungry now we're starving!

I love our front seven. We do miss Sizzle to help split up people between him and Doom, but apart from that, I'm happy with what I'm seeing. Jernigan is a mauler, has the power and he has some pretty neat highlights, I've noticed. He's also got the showman attitude you can love if you're a Raven at heart and will wind you up if you're an opponent. Only thing is, he has to get his temper under control, because when he doesn't, it's a flag and 15 yards. Earlier this season it was a VERY late hit on the QB and this week it was for retaliating and we all know it's generally the second guy that gets the flag - another 15 yards.

Good on Magee! He did some good things in the preseason. Mosert was a decent returner. Anyway, we'll have to be cutting some running backs next year, that's the one position we are really deep at once everyone comes back from IR - Forsett, Allen, Taliaferro, West, now Magee... I also want to see what the CBs come up with and also Webby doing well... I really like the guy and would hate to see him cut.

Webb should actually shoulder some of the responsibility, he just can't cover these receivers anymore. The only option I see or him is a move to Safety. He might not think he is at that point, but watch the tape. Constantly getting beat and not by a little bit. It is what it is.

I'm sure he will shoulder the responsibility. He doesn't have what it takes anymore to be an outside cornerback. I hope he makes a permanent move to nickel or free safety. I can see from fan comments on Webby, that it's not a popular opinion, but I would like him to stay, just in a position that he can handle. He's got the smarts and a lot of what you need in the secondary, but unfortunately, the ACLs did permanently impede his speed. Hey, even better players made the move from CB to safety, when the time was right, look at Woodson. It's either that or be cut and I want him to stay and prove that he can be an asset still.

Flexing out of primetime will make the game easier to watch for me in central Europe. I hope fans still show up at M&T Bank Stadium... how I wish I could go.. any day, any game the Ravens play.

Keep KO! He's the type of guy you want to have your back.

He was definitely an improvement! I didn't notice the left tackle, which is always a good thing on the OLine, because you generally do when things go wrong. Jimmy Clausen hasn't left the game all bashed up, bruised and messed up six ways to Sunday, so Osmele did alright. I'm definitely in favor of keeping a guy like him on our roster. If there is anything that can be done to keep him, without impairing the team drastically elsewhere, it should be done. Keep KO!

Biggest lost all season, but hell, that's why I support the Ravens - we knew going in the game, that with the roster filled up by backups and by WRs who's names I can no longer memorize before they're out again that we weren't there talent-wise, but the guys played their hearts out. Hawks played better, but Ravens haven't played halfassed, even when the score ran away. That's why I will watch every game till the end, even if we lose out. Kamar Aiken made some tough catches as well as 83 and 84. And the hair tackle was the highlight of the game for me THAT's how you don't get pick-sixes on INTs - when guys have enough presence of mind to hold onto the guy with the ball, no matter what. Ugly loss, but tremendous effort. PS: Did anyone else notice Jimmy Clausen looks a little like Jim Harbaugh in the face? Including the expressions. I had to laugh last week when I saw them side by side talking

I did. Want my guys to get in.

It's unlikely, but how awesome would it be if Ravens won? I'd really want the Ravens to get angry and prove everyone wrong. Will you let the pundits diss you?

I advise the last one to a lot of the fans.

He did (as I recall, he and Buck Allen are the only two rookies to play in each of our games this season) - he's just not there yet. He has to learn a lot. As far as I know he's making progress - but it would be unfair to expect a mid-round rookie to be an impact player in his rookie season. He'll be fine.

I like him. There were flashes, especially in the Steelers game. That's why I hope he has some more now. But exactly what you're saying, he's still developing as a player and not every outing is worth a mention. We could use the speed against a mobile QB. Also, isn't his arm length equal to the wingspan of a Boeing 747? That's what I noticed last time - you think you're beyond his reach, but too bad...

I'm with Doom on this one. Also, hoping that Za'Darius Smith manages to get some impressive highlights against Russell Wilson. Last time he impressed was against Michael Vick and Le'Veon Bell. He's fast and should do well in space. Or rather, that's the one point where he stands out. Because I haven't noticed him in several games. Did he play?

Oh can I please have a sticker too, Coach? Or maybe a gold star? Gimme a break. These are grown men playing for crazy amounts of money. Didn't know they had to get "stickers". Do they pass out participation trophies to everyone w/some cookies after the game, too?

You know that's not how I meant it. Of course they will do their best one way or another. It's the fact, that positive feedback gives confidence, which in turn results in better performance, that gets more positive feedback, etc. That's just fact. I'm not talking about players throwing tantrums because they didn't get a sticker, that would be childish.

I'm almost 28 years old and I'd still play with my hair on fire for a sticker. It's not about how old or mature you are, it's the damn sticker! (That represents validation and acknowledgment of your efforts - great motivator). What I see as a massive improvement on defense is the lack of yellow flags thrown against us.