Tyrod Taylor

[TDubbs]

I was shocked to say the least when we drafted him in the 6th. I did not know anything about him and figured we had Bulger coming back as the backup so why draft a QB. This was obviously a case of Best Player Available.

Ive been so impressed with the small sample that we have seen so far, the kid is dynamic. What I like most is that he looks to pass first, and has a strong accurate arm (there was a few miscues last night, but Flacco did the same,). If there is no one open to throw to he will either use his legs to create time for a pass or just take off. Its clear that he is a naturally gifted athlete.... hes had some great runs. Especially when he broke the Chiefs defenders ankle and got the touchdown.

Already I believe he is a better passer then Troy Smith ever was, If you feel the need to compare the two. I think as Tyrod progresses both mentally and physically he has huge potential. Whether he will be a starter option one day, or good trade bait its uncertain at this point. But, Im pretty excited to watch him play these next 2 games and see what he can do, he has a good future with this team.

[jimmysmith3]

Ya that Chiefs defender was rookie Justin Houston, who was a highly regarded pass rusher before the draft, so not like he was some UDFA roster filler player. I think this guy has all the tools to be a starting QB in the NFL, he'll just need time to mature and adjust like any rookie QB does. He seems like an intelligent player and I can't wait to see his progression in the coming years as he gets more time to work with coaches and against NFL defenses. I really like this guy and this he'll be able to contribute in the NFL.

[Ravensstrike4424]

i didnt follow him but i knew of him in college he played against my college team once lost but yea,seem him a few times,looks pretty good,looks good as a raven as well, I agree he has been impressive.

[Bullrush]

He looks just like a younger Anthony Wright, their style is pretty much identical. Unlike any young scrambling QB he looks very fluid and natural in the pocket, and when the pocket breaks down he buys time by rolling out. He's got a strong arm, he's pretty accurate on the move, he makes good decision (not always of course) and more importantly he never gets flustered, he always stays calm in the pocket, he doesn't panic. I've been very impressed with him, he could become a starter down the road or hopefully somebody we can use on offense in the wildcat or something like that.

[The Raven]

I really like him, but for this season, I'd rather have a seasoned backup, if one is available. However, said backup is not available.

[reediddy]

With our O-Line it isn't unrealistic to say Flacco might get hit out of a game, but I think Tyrod is more than capable, especially the longer he practices and gets acquainted with these players. But just in case, someone like Pat Ramsey or...BRETT FAVRE

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='Bullrush' timestamp='1313909303' post='758735']
He looks just like a younger Anthony Wright, their style is pretty much identical. Unlike any young scrambling QB he looks very fluid and natural in the pocket, and when the pocket breaks down he buys time by rolling out. He's got a strong arm, he's pretty accurate on the move, he makes good decision (not always of course) and more importantly he never gets flustered, he always stays calm in the pocket, he doesn't panic. I've been very impressed with him, he could become a starter down the road or hopefully somebody we can use on offense in the wildcat or something like that.
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It's funny you say that, because during both games when I saw that number 2, I though of Anthony Wright.

I was really impressed with Tyrod's progression from week 1 to week 2. Hell I was impressed with his progression from the 1st half to the 2nd half of the first game.

I was really impressed with his touch and accuracy against the Chiefs. He missed a couple balls, but overall he was on.

[joemak]

We were actually interested in drafting Justin Houston, in rd one. But when Jimmy fell, there was no way to pass him up. Now I see why nobody drafted Houston in rd 1. But that TD scarmble and Leachs hit made my night. Completely changed my pessimism about our team. I was a little scared after game 1. but the Chiefs game was a drastic improvement on all facets of our game.

[Militant X 1]

[quote name='TDubbs' timestamp='1313894341' post='758596']
I was shocked to say the least when we drafted him in the 6th. I did not know anything about him and figured we had Bulger coming back as the backup so why draft a QB. This was obviously a case of Best Player Available.

[b]Ive been so impressed with the small sample that we have seen so far, the kid is dynamic. What I like most is that he looks to pass first, and has a strong accurate arm (there was a few miscues last night, but Flacco did the same,). If there is no one open to throw to he will either use his legs to create time for a pass or just take off. Its clear that he is a naturally gifted athlete.... hes had some great runs. Especially when he broke the Chiefs defenders ankle and got the touchdown.[/b]

Already I believe he is a better passer then Troy Smith ever was, If you feel the need to compare the two. I think as Tyrod progresses both mentally and physically he has huge potential. Whether he will be a starter option one day, [b]or good trade b[/b]ait its uncertain at this point. But, Im pretty excited to watch him play these next 2 games and see what he can do, he has a good future with this team.
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1st..as a Virginian myself, from Tyrod's and Vicks local area here in VA and as a huge Virginia Tech Hokie fan, i already know what Tyrod is about! he has been our Hokies leader for awhile now and has led us to numerous ACC Championships. this cat is the real deal! given time...he will make a great backup QB to Joe Flacco.

2nd...all of these comparisons of Tryod to troy smith are ridiculous! Tyrod is NOTHING like Troy!

3rd...why do soooo many of you cats in here keeping mentioning that Tyrod will one day be good "trade bait?" why trade him? is it a bad thing to have 2 good QBs on the Ravens roster? i think not!

Tryod is a Raven!!

~Mili

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='Militant X 1' timestamp='1313953273' post='759121']

1st..as a Virginian myself, from Tyrod's and Vicks local area here in VA and as a huge Virginia Tech Hokie fan, i already know what Tyrod is about! he has been our Hokies leader for awhile now and has led us to numerous ACC Championships. this cat is the real deal! given time...he will make a great backup QB to Joe Flacco.

2nd...all of these comparisons of Tryod to troy smith are ridiculous! Tyrod is NOTHING like Troy!

3rd...why do soooo many of you cats in here keeping mentioning that Tyrod will one day be good "trade bait?" why trade him? is it a bad thing to have 2 good QBs on the Ravens roster? i think not!

Tryod is a Raven!!

~Mili
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It's not a bad thing to have 2 great QBs, but in a QB driven league, it's tough to keep 2.

Tyrod will defintely get the urge to prove he can be a great starting QB in the NFL. When that happens, it'll be tough to re-sign him as a backup. In that case you look to trade him, to at least get something for him, instead of just letting him walk in FA.

I don't think anyone was saying it was a bad thing.

[Militant X 1]

[quote name='Ravensfan23' timestamp='1313954468' post='759140']

It's not a bad thing to have 2 great QBs, but in a QB driven league, it's tough to keep 2.

[b]Tyrod will defintely get the urge to prove he can be a great starting QB in the NFL. When that happens, it'll be tough to re-sign him as a backup. In that case you look to trade him, to at least get something for him, instead of just letting him walk in FA.[/b]

[b]I don't think anyone was saying it was a bad thing.[/b]
[/quote]

no one who has said it broke it down like that. it makes sense! thanks Ravensfan23.

~Mili

[dontbnvus]

I like this kid. I want him getting as many reps as he can possibly get. I wouldn't be against bringing in a vet, but I also wouldnt sweat Tyrod being the backup either. How many people thought we would stand a chance of making the playoffs when Joe took the field and HAD to make plays? I think Tyrod may be the real deal. He is a playmaker.

[1/28/01]

[quote name='Militant X 1' timestamp='1313953273' post='759121']


[B]1st..as a Virginian myself, from Tyrod's and Vicks local area here in VA and as a huge Virginia Tech Hokie fan[/b], i already know what Tyrod is about! he has been our Hokies leader for awhile now and has led us to numerous ACC Championships. this cat is the real deal! given time...he will make a great backup QB to Joe Flacco.

2nd...all of these comparisons of Tryod to troy smith are ridiculous! Tyrod is NOTHING like Troy!

3rd...why do soooo many of you cats in here keeping mentioning that Tyrod will one day be good "trade bait?" why trade him? is it a bad thing to have 2 good QBs on the Ravens roster? i think not!

Tryod is a Raven!!

~Mili
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This part gets me every time


Not poking fun (this time), just find it humorous that 60% of your posts start this way. Its cool you're proud, and again not poking fun, just makes me laugh!

[Militant X 1]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1313958137' post='759196']
This part gets me every time [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png[/img]


Not poking fun (this time), just find it humorous that 60% of your posts start this way. Its cool you're proud, and again not poking fun, just makes me laugh!
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we're cool bruh! [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.png[/img]

i state that when talking about Tyrod because i've watched him since his H.S. days! those of us here from Hampton Roads or Tidewater in Virginia are VERY PROUD of all of our local prospects that do well at the next level.

Bruce Smith
Michael Vick
Tyrod Taylor
Percy Harvin
Allen Iverson
Alonzo Morning
Mike Tomlin (yes..the steelers head coach is from my area....lol)

and we are all definitely proud of Tyrod Taylor for making it to the NFL. perhaps me more so because i am a VT fan and huge Ravens fan as well. so the best of both my worlds (VT & Ravens) have come together with the Ravens signing Tyrod. Yes sirrrrrrrrr!!! lol!

~Mili

[colljb9]

This kid will be a very good and capable back up to joe. He has poise in the pocket, has the ability to throw the ball well unlike troy had coming out of college, and he is an escape artist. If we can all take a trip back in time to the orange bowl and watch tyrods first touchdown pass against stanford, i think he broke about 5 tackles and extended the play for like 10 seconds before throwing a touchdown. This kid knows how to play football and has poise in and outside of the pocket. A seasoned vet is good, but id love to see tyrod come into a pressure situation and succeed

[Ravensfan23]

To be honest I laugh when i hear people say you gotta have a veteran QB backup if you are a Super Bowl team. No one can honestly tell me that the Colts, Saints, Pats, Packers and the Chargers, don't have a great chance of winning it all, because of their backup situation. The same way I can't be convinced that the Jets are in a great position with a veteran QB backing up Sanchez.

I just think every situation is different. If you look at the list for most consecutive starts by an active QB, Flacco is 4th on that list be Peyton, Eli and Phillip. Now I'm not saying Joe can't, nor won't get hurt, but based off his first 3 years, it's unlikely. Joe's a tough dude.

Now onto Tyrod. I am honestly convinced that Tyrod would be able to come in and keep us competitive for a 4-5 game strecth without Joe.

With our defense and power/explosive running game coming back, Tyrod would just have to manage the offense. Also, Tyrod would be able to put pressure on defenses with his legs, which would make them defend our offense differently.

I'm not saying he'd lead up to the promise land and I'm not saying he couldn't, but I do believe that with out team and the seemingly weak schedule we have, Tyrod would be more then capable as our backup.

[Crabcakes&Football]

[quote name='Ravensfan23' timestamp='1313965937' post='759302']
To be honest I laugh when i hear people say you gotta have a veteran QB backup if you are a Super Bowl team. No one can honestly tell me that the Colts, Saints, Pats, Packers and the Chargers, don't have a great chance of winning it all, because of their backup situation. The same way I can't be convinced that the Jets are in a great position with a veteran QB backing up Sanchez.

I just think every situation is different. If you look at the list for most consecutive starts by an active QB, Flacco is 4th on that list be Peyton, Eli and Phillip. Now I'm not saying Joe can't, nor won't get hurt, but based off his first 3 years, it's unlikely. Joe's a tough dude.

Now onto Tyrod. I am honestly convinced that Tyrod would be able to come in and keep us competitive for a 4-5 game strecth without Joe.

With our defense and power/explosive running game coming back, Tyrod would just have to manage the offense. Also, Tyrod would be able to put pressure on defenses with his legs, which would make them defend our offense differently.

I'm not saying he'd lead up to the promise land and I'm not saying he couldn't, but I do believe that with out team and the seemingly weak schedule we have, Tyrod would be more then capable as our backup.
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You make a good point, and given what is out there in free agency TT may just be the best choice.

[colljb9]

we play the bengals and browns 4 of the last 8 games and not to mention the seahawks in the mix...hopefully we're in a great position after those first 8 games having gotten pittsburgh out of the way. On our way to the playoffs would anyone ever consider maybe giving tyrod a little time against say...the Bengals just to give him a little experience and see what he can do in a regular season game? Also good point Ravensfan23, the only disagreement i have is the Chargers do have a backup who could step right in to be the starter if rivers ever got hurt, and cassle for the patriots is now a starting quarterback...so even teams with elite quarterbacks do have capable back ups. But i agree tyrod is more than capable and id love to see him get a little time if we have a big lead or late in the season to give flacco a rest

[izvoodoo]

[quote name='joemak' timestamp='1313952280' post='759104']
We were actually interested in drafting Justin Houston, in rd one. But when Jimmy fell, there was no way to pass him up. Now I see why nobody drafted Houston in rd 1. But that TD scarmble and Leachs hit made my night. Completely changed my pessimism about our team. I was a little scared after game 1. but the Chiefs game was a drastic improvement on all facets of our game.
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I don't think we were ever seriously interested in Justin Houston.

Tyrod Taylor is my favorite preseason quarterback, he's exciting.

[scrock]

I think Tyrod is better than Troy Smith...but I think he needs time to develop into more of a pocket passer, he was tutored by Mike Vick this offseason, Vick took a long time to develop into a pocket passer and he's still learning

I'm not sure if we're going with Tyrod as the backup but if we do I sure hope Joe stays healthy, honestly I dont want to see the backup in the game unless its a blowout with us on top..or its the end of the year and we're in good position resting guys

[mhead66]

Tyrod Taylor, IMO, looks very promising, with a bright future; however, I don't think he's ready to step in as our #2. And potential playoff teams [b]NEED[/b] to have a capable backup. It's NOT a waste of salary cap dollars... it's a necessity.

Indy is currently in panic mode, with Peyton out, and Dan Orlovsky and Curtis Painter in the wings. Orlovsky failed in Detroit and was behind Matt Leinart in Houston, and Painter's career passer rating is under 10.

Inevitably, the majority of teams have their starting QB miss at least a game or two. Last year, the Ravens tied the Steelers at 12-4, and lost the tiebreaker to finish as a Wild-Card. So, simply "making due" with a substandard backup QB, and allowing the team to suffer for "Just a game or two", is a mistake that could cost us a chance at the playoffs.

Last year:
1. Pittsburgh played Charlie Batch (2-0) and Dennis Dixon (1-1) during Roethlisberger's absence, and still won the North. If they'd gone .500, things would have been different.
2. Aaron Rodgers missed one start and most of a 2nd game with a concussion. The Pack lost both games, to Detroit and NE.
3. Matt Cassell missed one start; Brodie Croyle, his backup, lost 31-0 to San Diego.
4. David Garrard missed three starts, and Jacksonville lost all three games. Trent Edwards lost 30-3 to Tennessee and 34-17 to Houston, and Todd Boumann lost 42-20 to Kansas City.
5. Jay Cutler missed one start, and Todd Collins won - however, he had 32 yards passing, and beat Carolina.
6. Jason Campbell missed two starts after he won the job last season. Bruce Gradkowski relieved him, and lost 35-3 to Pittsburgh and 33-17 to Miami.

In 2008, the Pats lost Brady in Week 1, and Matt Cassell went 11-5. The fact that they had a capable backup QB saved their season.

Ozzie needs to bring someone in before Week 1. The OLine's questionable pass blocking makes this necessary, even vital, to the Ravens' 2011 season.

[757RavensFan]

[quote name='Militant X 1' timestamp='1313958716' post='759218']

we're cool bruh! [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.png[/img]

i state that when talking about Tyrod because i've watched him since his H.S. days! those of us here from Hampton Roads or Tidewater in Virginia are VERY PROUD of all of our local prospects that do well at the next level.

Bruce Smith
Michael Vick
Tyrod Taylor
Percy Harvin
Allen Iverson
Alonzo Morning
Mike Tomlin (yes..the steelers head coach is from my area....lol)

and we are all definitely proud of Tyrod Taylor for making it to the NFL. perhaps me more so because i am a VT fan and huge Ravens fan as well. so the best of both my worlds (VT & Ravens) have come together with the Ravens signing Tyrod. Yes sirrrrrrrrr!!! lol!

~Mili
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Aaron Brooks
Plaxico Burress
The Uptons and Zimmerman from MLB
Joe Smith

I'm in the 757 and I could go on.

[Militant X 1]

[quote name='757RavensFan' timestamp='1314034914' post='759880']

Aaron Brooks
Plaxico Burress
The Uptons and Zimmerman from MLB
Joe Smith

I'm in the 757 and I could go on.
[/quote]

Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker
Missy Elliott
Timberland
Pharell

757 Stand Up!

~Mili

[757RavensFan]

[quote name='Militant X 1' timestamp='1314035629' post='759901']

Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker
Missy Elliott
Timberland
Pharell

757 Stand Up!

~Mili
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Where do you go to watch the Ravens games?

[Free Agent]

Tyrod definitely has potential. Im looking forward to seeing his development over the next few seasons.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='mhead66' timestamp='1314034506' post='759870']
Tyrod Taylor, IMO, looks very promising, with a bright future; however, I don't think he's ready to step in as our #2. And potential playoff teams [b]NEED[/b] to have a capable backup. It's NOT a waste of salary cap dollars... it's a necessity.

Indy is currently in panic mode, with Peyton out, and Dan Orlovsky and Curtis Painter in the wings. Orlovsky failed in Detroit and was behind Matt Leinart in Houston, and Painter's career passer rating is under 10.

Inevitably, the majority of teams have their starting QB miss at least a game or two. Last year, the Ravens tied the Steelers at 12-4, and lost the tiebreaker to finish as a Wild-Card. So, simply "making due" with a substandard backup QB, and allowing the team to suffer for "Just a game or two", is a mistake that could cost us a chance at the playoffs.

Last year:
1. Pittsburgh played Charlie Batch (2-0) and Dennis Dixon (1-1) during Roethlisberger's absence, and still won the North. If they'd gone .500, things would have been different.
2. Aaron Rodgers missed one start and most of a 2nd game with a concussion. The Pack lost both games, to Detroit and NE.
3. Matt Cassell missed one start; Brodie Croyle, his backup, lost 31-0 to San Diego.
4. David Garrard missed three starts, and Jacksonville lost all three games. Trent Edwards lost 30-3 to Tennessee and 34-17 to Houston, and Todd Boumann lost 42-20 to Kansas City.
5. Jay Cutler missed one start, and Todd Collins won - however, he had 32 yards passing, and beat Carolina.
6. Jason Campbell missed two starts after he won the job last season. Bruce Gradkowski relieved him, and lost 35-3 to Pittsburgh and 33-17 to Miami.

In 2008, the Pats lost Brady in Week 1, and Matt Cassell went 11-5. The fact that they had a capable backup QB saved their season.

Ozzie needs to bring someone in before Week 1. The OLine's questionable pass blocking makes this necessary, even vital, to the Ravens' 2011 season.
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Matt Cassell was a career backup in College and the NFL before getting his shot. He was an unknown product, Cassell was no different then what Tyrod Taylor is.

Also, you argument, while well thought out, really doesn't hold much weight. The reason why is because, at least 2 of those teams weren't even Playoff caliber teams.

Secondly, teams like the Steelers and Patriots had really strong "TEAMS" and didn't need much production from their backup QBs. Batch just took care of the ball and handed it off to Mendenhall when he replaced Ben.

Then you used Aarron Rodgers and the Packers. That was a team that was full of injuries and even Aaron Rodgers struggled at times during the regular season. However the one game that Matt Flynn started was against the Pats and he gave the Pats every opportunity to win that game. Last year Flynn was just as inexperienced at Tyrod will be this year.

So the whole, you gotta have a experience QB if you are a Super Bowl caliber team just isn't accurate imo. Other then Tom Brady and Ben, what other backup QBs have led their teams to the Super Bowl in the past 8 years?

If Joe goes down for a long period of time, we are probably screwed with or without a veteran QB. Do you really think a guy like Patrick Ramsey would lead us to the super bowl. People don't even think Flacco can do it and a backup is supposed to be able to do it? I don't think so.

If we only need a QB for a couple of games, I strongly believe that Tyrod is more then capable of riding our defense and running game to a couple of victories.

Less people forget we made the playoffs with Kyle Boller and Anthony Wright before. We can certainly get by with Tyrod.

If Flacco goes down during the first 5 games with Pit, NYJ and HOU on the schedule, there will probably be cause for concern. If he does down week 9 vs Pit, or during the 2 week period of INDY and SD, there will be cause for concern.

However during any other time, I don't think it'd be a big deal. Ten, Jax, Stl, Cle, Cincy, Ari, Sea and SF In all 10 of those games, I think our running game and defense can carry us. Tyrod would just have to protect the ball and just his feet when needed.

[Militant X 1]

[quote name='757RavensFan' timestamp='1314040288' post='759995']

Where do you go to watch the Ravens games?
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i don't go anywhere to watch the games. of course i catch them on the national networks (NBC, CBS ABC etc.) when they play on them but i also watch them on Comcast SportsNet or MASN on my FIOS televison. i am able to watch RaveTV, The John Harbuagh Show, I Winning Drive and all the other Ravens oriented shows. when i can't catch them there, i actually watch them LIVE online.

~Mili

[RLewis52]

I think Tyrod has great potential not as much as Troy Smith. Look at collage, but still Tyrod Taylor has the the potential be be a pretty decent QB i

[mhead66]

[quote name='Ravensfan23' timestamp='1314051848' post='760227']

Matt Cassell was a career backup in College and the NFL before getting his shot. He was an unknown product, Cassell was no different then what Tyrod Taylor is.

Also, you argument, while well thought out, really doesn't hold much weight. The reason why is because, at least 2 of those teams weren't even Playoff caliber teams.

Secondly, teams like the Steelers and Patriots had really strong "TEAMS" and didn't need much production from their backup QBs. Batch just took care of the ball and handed it off to Mendenhall when he replaced Ben.

Then you used Aarron Rodgers and the Packers. That was a team that was full of injuries and even Aaron Rodgers struggled at times during the regular season. However the one game that Matt Flynn started was against the Pats and he gave the Pats every opportunity to win that game. Last year Flynn was just as inexperienced at Tyrod will be this year.

So the whole, you gotta have a experience QB if you are a Super Bowl caliber team just isn't accurate imo. Other then Tom Brady and Ben, what other backup QBs have led their teams to the Super Bowl in the past 8 years?

If Joe goes down for a long period of time, we are probably screwed with or without a veteran QB. Do you really think a guy like Patrick Ramsey would lead us to the super bowl. People don't even think Flacco can do it and a backup is supposed to be able to do it? I don't think so.

If we only need a QB for a couple of games, I strongly believe that Tyrod is more then capable of riding our defense and running game to a couple of victories.

Less people forget we made the playoffs with Kyle Boller and Anthony Wright before. We can certainly get by with Tyrod.

If Flacco goes down during the first 5 games with Pit, NYJ and HOU on the schedule, there will probably be cause for concern. If he does down week 9 vs Pit, or during the 2 week period of INDY and SD, there will be cause for concern.

However during any other time, I don't think it'd be a big deal. Ten, Jax, Stl, Cle, Cincy, Ari, Sea and SF In all 10 of those games, I think our running game and defense can carry us. Tyrod would just have to protect the ball and just his feet when needed.
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If Flacco goes down for an extended period, I think the Ravens' playoff hopes - or at least, AFCN division hopes - go down with him. In that case, playing Tyrod wouldn't matter much, vs. playing a retread from another team. Neither situation saves the season, if we're talking 4+ games.

But I think if Flacco misses one or two games, a capable backup - like a Delhomme... could stem the bleeding. After the cutdown, from 90 to 53, there will be a little more talent available.

But I don't think Tyrod is capable at this point. Towards the end of the year, and into next year, sure. He has the talent.

But the teams you listed - had experienced backups, within their systems. Not necessarily at starting, or at playing at this level extensively - but in their systems.

Flynn had 2 seasons with GB before starting for Rodgers last year. Cassell had 3 years on the bench before he sat in for Brady. And Batch has been in the Steelers' system for seven years.

I'm not meaning to disparage Tyrod's abilities, I just think that, for at least half the season, the Ravens shouldn't gamble their Super Bowl hopes on an extremely raw, new player, in case he's needed.

Flacco has developed into a top 10 QB, but his first 5 games, as a rookie, he went 2-3, had 1 TD and 7 interceptions, and had a QB rating of 60.1.

You're right, we could beat Cleveland, San Fran, Arizona... maybe half our schedule, with Taylor + our defense. Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to pick when Flacco got injured, and - like I said earlier - we tied Pittsburgh at 12-4 last year. I have no doubt it will be that close again. One game may be the difference between winning the division and going to Pittsburgh for the playoffs, again.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='mhead66' timestamp='1314056442' post='760301']
If Flacco goes down for an extended period, I think the Ravens' playoff hopes - or at least, AFCN division hopes - go down with him. In that case, playing Tyrod wouldn't matter much, vs. playing a retread from another team. Neither situation saves the season, if we're talking 4+ games.

But I think if Flacco misses one or two games, a capable backup - like a Delhomme... could stem the bleeding. After the cutdown, from 90 to 53, there will be a little more talent available.

But I don't think Tyrod is capable at this point. Towards the end of the year, and into next year, sure. He has the talent.

But the teams you listed - had experienced backups, within their systems. Not necessarily at starting, or at playing at this level extensively - but in their systems.

Flynn had 2 seasons with GB before starting for Rodgers last year. Cassell had 3 years on the bench before he sat in for Brady. And Batch has been in the Steelers' system for seven years.

I'm not meaning to disparage Tyrod's abilities, I just think that, for at least half the season, the Ravens shouldn't gamble their Super Bowl hopes on an extremely raw, new player, in case he's needed.

Flacco has developed into a top 10 QB, but his first 5 games, as a rookie, he went 2-3, had 1 TD and 7 interceptions, and had a QB rating of 60.1.

You're right, we could beat Cleveland, San Fran, Arizona... maybe half our schedule, with Taylor + our defense. Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to pick when Flacco got injured, and - like I said earlier - we tied Pittsburgh at 12-4 last year. I have no doubt it will be that close again. One game may be the difference between winning the division and going to Pittsburgh for the playoffs, again.
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And how much experience would a guy from another team have in our System?

So it goes both ways. Experience doesn't make you a better option all the time. The only reason Tyrod isn't viewed as capable is because he hasn't been put into a position to prove he can be capable.

What made Flacco capable in 2008, him being a first rounder? No, he was a great talent, and this "Team" allowed him to just make plays when needed.

That is the same approach the Ravens would take with Tyrod "IF" he needed to spell Flacco for a game or two.

I don't think either of us are wrong, because you just don't know how anyone would perform under the circumstances.

Cam has a very complex system and any guy that brought in over the next few weeks would get zero reps with the WR/TEs he'd be throwing to in a real game, because we have already started gameplaning. So the training camp style is over.

I just think at this point, Tyrod wouldn't be a terrible option. If we bring a vet in, great, If we don't, great. Lets get Tyrod as many reps as possible and ride out.