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Read the article three times. If not for PEDs, then what?

Would love to see 5 TEs especially if they're going to be used as Joe's primary targets. Will need depth at the position. Seems that a lot of people are counting on Pitta to play in the regular season, but he hasn't even taken a hit yet. I know it was a non contact injury, but it's still an injury. I won't feel comfortable until he gets past preseason intact. If so, then I hope we still keep Waller.

Nothing unusual about this. If we can stay away from injuries like last year, then I think we make the playoffs and possibly further. Then, all the Flacco critics will somehow fade into the shadows until the next preseason where and when they will emerge once more.

Lots of improvement all around except maybe ILB. Lots of weapons for Joe. We could go deep or use short passes to our TEs who I think will be one of the best groups in the league with or without Pitta. Running game should be better with the addition of Dixon who a lot of people considered the second best RB in the draft behind Elliott and also considered to be close in talent. Our secondary seems improved even after finishing strong the last half of the season especially with Weddle and Powers now on the team. Pass rush has a lot of potential especially with Doom and Suggs coming back. My thoughts concerning unfinished business? Let's blow the competition out of the water.

And staying that way.

Great news. Hope this starts a new turning point for Perriman after all the negativity he's gone through lately as well as a winning season for the Ravens. Go Breshad!

Disappointed for him mostly. I had just said in a previous post that I didn't think injuries were going to be as much a problem this year. So much for wishful thinking. This may come as a shock to some, but for us fans it's still just a game that we enjoy to watch as spectators or even give opinions on, which is fine. However, this game is this man's livelihood. You might even say his dream. As stated before, he has gone through so much already perhaps more than any of us at this stage in his life. If anything, we should be thinking of him. That is if we are truly fans. If anything, we should be praying for his mentality and spirit as well as his injury to get better. I will say this: things happen for a reason. It is possible that he might not play, but there's also the possibility that God has something else in mind. Something even better. Prayers to Breshad.

Injuries were the biggest factor why we didn't have a winning season last year, so I don't see why that would change. However, I don't think it will be a problem this season so I'll say good officiating (don't hold your breath), the running game or Tucker having a really good year (give that man a contract).

Wouldn't the easier question be what are you least excited about this season? So many topics to choose from. For me it's between Perriman and Waller. With Perriman, it's reliving all the excitement from last season waiting to see what he could do on the field. A big reason we lost so many games last year was we didn't have anyone to stretch the field, unless you count Givens (JMO). Now we might have at least three speedsters with Perriman, Wallace and Moore. Now concerning the TE situation, what happens if we cut Waller and then either Gilmore reinjures his shoulder, Boyle is put on the sidelines for ten games but fails another drug test or Pitta goes down again. The problem as I understood it with Waller is that he had a difficult time getting open as a wr, but he's still very young and has loads of potential. So do you take a chance on the seasoned though sometimes injured vets or maybe hope that Boyle's learned his lesson (remember he already has 2 strikes against him), or do you try and develop Waller who has shown good character and also considerable talent?

We sometimes forget just how young these guys are and expect so much when they're picked so highly in the draft, but nothing is guaranteed in this game. I think we set them up so high that it's easy for them to get down on themselves when things don't pan out unless there's someone there to properly guide them through the ups as well as the downs. Don't think he got much of that before coming here. As you said, it might take some time to develop that mindset that's needed, but I think he may be well on his way. Things happen for a reason and things sometimes don't happen for a reason as well. Maybe that's why Trent's here now.

Thanks for that. Loved how he takes responsibility although I think now that perhaps he just hasn't been put into the right situation. Not just a good o line, but coaching as well. He's had a lot toss onto his shoulders and now he needs encouragement. I think the Ravens are one of the best teams for that. Right now I see Dixon, Allen and Forsett. Maybe not in that order. As much as I loved LT, I don't think he makes the team because of his history with injuries. After him though it might be a toss up between T.R and T.W.

Watched tape of him at Indy and couldn't help notice all the excess weight. May be unrelated, but if in fact he was feeling a lack of confidence; then couldn't that also contribute to depression and in turn cause weight gain. Or am I reading too much into it? Posted that I thought he was done, but hope I'm wrong. Hate to see all that potential get wasted just because he wasn't given a fair chance to succeed.

Thinking ref's gonna find a lump a coal this Christmas for that penalty. Pretty cool Moore gave the kid some gear though. Probably something he'll keep as a memento as he gets older.

I think finding another team will be best for him where he will a have a better chance to show his talent. Looking forward to seeing some highlight film.

Stanley/Dixon. Stanley, especially if Monroe goes down again because if Stanley isn't there to fill in for Monroe, then we're probably talking about Joe being sacked more often and also losing a lot of 3rd down opportunities. Dixon because except for the butter fingers problem, he may be close to Elliott in talent and I think Elliott would have made the quickest and most impactful difference had we gotten him. The only reason I would choose Stanley over Dixon is because I believe Dixon might take awhile before he's given a starting role. Hope I'm wrong.

Ezekiel who?

He acknowledged he has a problem with alcohol. So that he means that he still has a problem with alcohol. Where's the evidence to the contrary? I also don't believe that he has as much remorse as he says. I could be wrong, but I don't care for it when someone starts out saying that they feel bad for their victim, but then right away begin talking about themselves and how they've learned from the experience. Who cares? It's more like they're just trying to put a positive spin on themselves. Not buying it.

Don't forget Ochi and Henry. I almost feel sorry for oposing qbs. I said almost.

See your point. Mine was that he should put on some muscle just through the weight training he'll get from the coaches, but yes, it'll be interesting to see if he pushes himself further than that. Like your last point about his durability. Maybe that will put some questions concerning his work ethic to rest. Like this pick more and more.

Speaking of atmosphere; wonder what it be like if the NFL brought in actual DIs and established a militaristic atmosphere for training. R. Lee Ermey types. Half the players might drop out, but I'd imagine the teams would be that much better for it, also nobody could say they weren't earning their pay checks. LOL. Just a thought. Not really serious.

Won't weight training be a part of his new regimen? I mean, won't it be mandatory? Not sure he has a whole lot of choice.

Feeling better about not getting Elliott with this pick. Not saying their on the same level, but I do think he will help our running game a lot. From what I've read, he only ran a 4.58 at the combine, but usually runs in the high 4.40s, same as Elliott. Is very good at pass protection as well. Another thing I liked about Elliott. Only concern is durability since he likes to run through people, also has had injuries. Never the less, great pick especially after strengthening the O line.

They're saying video was taken years ago. I like Tunsil's attitude. 'Things happen for a reason.' he said. Also said what he did was a mistake. Still glad we took Stanley over him though.

Heard Ravens dropped Tunsil after seeing pics of him with bong. Glad, I was so worried they weren't going to catch that. Good pick with Stanley. O line just got better.

Was Monroe there too?