RaineV1

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  1. Free Agency Targets

    RaineV1 replied to ravenz2752's topic in Ravens Talk

    If nothing else, I think Hartline could be a solid #2 for the Ravens and a work horse receiver. Having him would mean depending on SSS a bit less.

  2. Free Agency Targets

    RaineV1 replied to ravenz2752's topic in Ravens Talk

    So, Reggie Bush got cut by the Lions as a cap saving move. He's a bit past his prime, but he does have good vision and fits with what Trestman wants in a running back. If the Ravens don't resign Forsett, Bush could be a decent plan B that won't cost more than the contract being offered Forsett. Bush might even cost less if other teams aren't interested in him.

  3. Free Agency Targets

    RaineV1 replied to ravenz2752's topic in Ravens Talk

    I doubt he would mainly be blocking here. The Ravens certainly haven't keep Pitta and Owen Daniels around for their blocking ability.

  4. Free Agency Targets

    RaineV1 replied to ravenz2752's topic in Ravens Talk

    I think signing Maxwell is doable if the Ravens give up on resigning McPhee and Torrey. To me, that trade off is worth it. Maxwell and Smith would be a great tandem.

  5. Updated: Who Should Be Our Next OC? It's Trestman

    RaineV1 replied to BOLDnPurPnBlacK's topic in Ravens Talk

    Yeah, the Ravens already have a back that's really good at catching passes out of the backfield with Juice. We really wouldn't need to draft one high for that reason.
  6. I doubt the NFL acts quickly enough for any decision to effect the upcoming Superbowl. However, this being the Patriots' second major scandal during a postseason run, the punishment needs to be harsh. I'd say, give them the same punishment the Saints got for the bounty scandal. Take their top draft pick (maybe their top two draft picks) and suspend Belichick for all of next season.

  7. Updated: Who Should Be Our Next OC? It's Trestman

    RaineV1 replied to BOLDnPurPnBlacK's topic in Ravens Talk

    You really can't compare someone like Trestman to Cam. Trestman actually has a successful record as an OC, where he's improved the offense of every team he's gone to. Trestman got career highs out of Jake Plummer and made Rich Gannon into the league MVP. As opposed to Cam, where the offense always got better after he left.

  8. Updated: Who Should Be Our Next OC? It's Trestman

    RaineV1 replied to BOLDnPurPnBlacK's topic in Ravens Talk

    You realize that Kubiak runs a west coast offense too, right?

  9. Updated: Who Should Be Our Next OC? It's Trestman

    RaineV1 replied to BOLDnPurPnBlacK's topic in Ravens Talk

    One other potential bonus for hiring Gase, he might be fired up by getting fired despite having one of the highest scoring offenses in the NFL. He did his job well, and got fired. That could make him want to light up the league just as a screw you to Elway. He'll definitely have something to prove after that.

  10. Backup QB (Merged)

    RaineV1 replied to RedFire's topic in Ravens Talk

    The only way you get a backup capable of going all the way is if you pay a huge price to a recently let go starting quarterback. Which the Ravens have actually done before, giving Marc Bulger a 1 year, 1 million dollar contract. Aside from something like that though, there isn't much out there. You're better off with a mid to late round draft pick learning your system.

  11. Updated: Who Should Be Our Next OC? It's Trestman

    RaineV1 replied to BOLDnPurPnBlacK's topic in Ravens Talk

    Okay, definitely can't agree with that part. No chance in hell we would have won that Superbow if Cam was still calling the plays.

  12. Updated: Who Should Be Our Next OC? It's Trestman

    RaineV1 replied to BOLDnPurPnBlacK's topic in Ravens Talk

    To be fair, Peyton largely spoke of Caldwell's ability as a QB coach when we first signed him for that job. And, he was a pretty good QB coach, just not as good of an OC. Granted, he probably would have done better if the Raven's o-line didn't implode that season.

  13. Updated: Who Should Be Our Next OC? It's Trestman

    RaineV1 replied to BOLDnPurPnBlacK's topic in Ravens Talk

    I'm warming up to the idea of Gase. Even before he was Denver's OC, he spent time as a WR's coach and a QB coach for them. Seems like a good history to have if you're going to be a long term OC. Also, while it's true Manning doesn't really need much of an OC, if Peyton is coming out and saying how great Gase is to work with and how smart he is with schemes, I'm willing to believe it.

  14. Updated: Who Should Be Our Next OC? It's Trestman

    RaineV1 replied to BOLDnPurPnBlacK's topic in Ravens Talk

    The good thing that can come of Gase being hired though is that him and whoever the new QB coach is won't be a packaged deal, like Kubiak and Dennison were. So, if Gase does leave after a season or two, we could promote the new qb coach.

  15. Rashaan Melvin

    RaineV1 replied to PeRK82's topic in Ravens Talk

    I can't put all the blame on Melvin. It probably wasn't his idea to play ten yards back and allow the short passes constantly. That said, he's a good nickleback or depth DB but not a starter.

  16. Updated: Who Should Be Our Next OC? It's Trestman

    RaineV1 replied to BOLDnPurPnBlacK's topic in Ravens Talk

    If Dennison leaves with Kubiak (assuming he does leave) then Trestman would be the best choice.

  17. Is Matt Elam a bust?

    RaineV1 replied to theultimatefanman's topic in Ravens Talk

    I do think Elam is a bit of a bust as first round players go, especially when you compare him to some of the players that went after he did. However, that doesn't mean he can't be a useful piece to the defense, and it seems they finally found a good, consistent role for him.

  18. 2014-2015 Coaching Carousel

    RaineV1 replied to BirdWatcher's topic in Other NFL Teams

    I'm not sure if Jim Harbaugh is the long term answer for any NFL team, but I do think he can do better than most as a short term fix to help turn around a team. If I was the Raiders, I'd give him a shot. Not like you're going to get worse.

  19. 2014-2015 Coaching Carousel

    RaineV1 replied to BirdWatcher's topic in Other NFL Teams

    Yeah, hearing about other teams' GMs always make me happy that the Ravens have a guy like Ozzie.

  20. 2014-2015 Coaching Carousel

    RaineV1 replied to BirdWatcher's topic in Other NFL Teams

    Allen is likely an example of a guy who's a pretty good coordinator but not a particularly good head coach.

  21. The Vent Thread 2014 Draft

    RaineV1 replied to Moderator 2's topic in Ravens Talk

    I actually prefer Brooks over Dix. Brooks is much faster and has the higher ceiling of the two. The only safety in the draft I would have taken over Brooks is Ward.

  22. The Vent Thread 2014 Draft

    RaineV1 replied to Moderator 2's topic in Ravens Talk

    Also, it's not like the Ravens would have somehow won another Super Bowl if he was around. They might have won a game or two more, maybe snag the final wildcard spot and then lose in the first round. And then would have picked later in the draft and possibly gotten less talented players from it.

  23. The Vent Thread 2014 Draft

    RaineV1 replied to Moderator 2's topic in Ravens Talk

    Don't forget the Saints. They had a team designed to score early and put pressure on the other team's offense to make them throw a lot. And a defense specifically designed to try to get as much interceptions as possible. Their defensive backs were just about the only really good thing about their defense.

  24. The Vent Thread 2014 Draft

    RaineV1 replied to Moderator 2's topic in Ravens Talk

    For running back, there's Storm Johnson (UCF), James White (Wisconsin), and Isaiah Crowell (Alabama State). For tackle, there's Matt Patchan (Boston, he's actually one of the most athletic tackles in the draft), Seantrel Henderson (Miami), and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (McGill). For receiver, there's Coleman (Rutgers), Jared Abbrederis (Wisconsin), and TJ Jones (Notre Dame).

  25. The Vent Thread 2014 Draft

    RaineV1 replied to Moderator 2's topic in Ravens Talk

    The bad offense last year was largely due to the offensive line not being able to block anyone, particularly in the middle of the line. But they now have Zuttah and KO is back. Now the Ravens will be able to run again which changes a lot.