Joe Flacco is the man

[Tank 92]

Joe is rounding into the total package. His release is getting quicker when needed and the timing with the new group of targets is improving. He's looked pretty well coordinated and decisive when moving around. The quick stop and 180 move yesterday was a little scary, but if it were not for a great defensive play he hooks up with Doss for the score. Pretty impressive for a man his size.

 

 

 

[cursona pirate]

Joe is rounding into the total package. His release is getting quicker when needed and the timing with the new group of targets is improving. He's looked pretty well coordinated and decisive when moving around. The quick stop and 180 move yesterday was a little scary, but if it were not for a great defensive play he hooks up with Doss for the score. Pretty impressive for a man his size.

Yeah I thought he had Doss for a second pulling a Big Ben.

[TwinRivers]

I'm staying positive. Steeler defense is one of the toughest defenses to go against at home. Their offense game planned to keep the ball out of Joe's hands. A big tribute proving they were concerned about his ability. We're opening it up now. Guys are making plays, started running the ball a little better, Steelers are tough to run against for any team. It only gets better.

 We need only to put Andy Dalton on his back then TAKE the Steelers in our house. Let's open up a can of whip-azz from here on out. NO ONE wants to see the Ravens coming! I am very positive.

[Static]

Random thought I had today. Brady and Flacco are in somewhat simular situations. Bradys numbers are far worse yet they are 5-2.

 

Not sure what to make of that.

 

Edit: Nvm his defense is far better.

 

Bradys Numbers :

 

55 completion%, 26th in the league in passer rating, and an awful 5.99 YPA (31st in the league).

And before everyone says anything about drops, he's been flat out missing people. Football outsiders has him credited with 41.7% of his passes being "poor throws". Blaine Gabbert is only at 25%

[jimmypowder]

[quote name="Static" post="1638573" timestamp="1382402808"] Random thought I had today. Brady and Flacco are in somewhat simular situations. Bradys numbers are far worse yet they are 5-2. Not sure what to make of that. Bradys Numbers : [color=rgb(204,204,204)][font=verdana][size=1][background=rgb(34,34,34)] 55 completion%, 26th in the league in passer rating, and an awful 5.99 YPA (31st in the league).[/background][/size][/font][/color][color=rgb(204,204,204)][font=verdana][size=1][background=rgb(34,34,34)] And before everyone says anything about drops, he's been flat out missing people. Football outsiders has him credited with 41.7% of his passes being "poor throws". Blaine Gabbert is only at 25%[/background][/size][/font][/color][/quote] The difference IMHO is that Bellichick is a better coach then Harbaugh . We should be 5-1 or 4-2 right now .Instead we are 2-3 . The only game we would have never won is the Denver game . The Bills ,Packers and Steelers games should have been won .

[Static]

Joe Flacco is the clutchest QB in the league. His 2nd half statistics are amazing. Infact we have the 6th most pts in the 2nd half, considering we still have no running game.

 

I have no doubt in my head that once we get a running game we will get to see the '120 million dollar man' that we want to see.

[gabefergy]

Flacco was 19/20 on passes under 10 yards Sunday in Pittsburgh.

[flynismo]

Flacco was 19/20 on passes under 10 yards Sunday in Pittsburgh.

That's ridiculous. Even though they are high percentage by design, it is still awesome. And a lot of credit for that goes to Dickson and Rice for not pulling their usual stunts of letting passes bounce off their hands, and to the coaching staff for making the adjustment to using the short pass as an extension of the running game.

[flynismo]

Joe Flacco is the clutchest QB in the league. His 2nd half statistics are amazing. Infact we have the 6th most pts in the 2nd half, considering we still have no running game.

I have no doubt in my head that once we get a running game we will get to see the '120 million dollar man' that we want to see.

Either give him a running game, or strong pass protection. If either of those two things ever happen, game over.

[ravensdfan]

The difference IMHO is that Bellichick is a better coach then Harbaugh . We should be 5-1 or 4-2 right now .Instead we are 2-3 . The only game we would have never won is the Denver game . The Bills ,Packers and Steelers games should have been won .

I'm not going to argue about comparing the two coaches but that isn't why they are 5-2 and we are 3-4.

 

NE has an actual working O line and a running game. Makes all the difference in the world.

[arnie_uk]

That's ridiculous. Even though they are high percentage by design, it is still awesome. And a lot of credit for that goes to Dickson and Rice for not pulling their usual stunts of letting passes bounce off their hands, and to the coaching staff for making the adjustment to using the short pass as an extension of the running game.

funny u say that. The 1 incompletion was a rice drop

[codizzle]

funny u say that. The 1 incompletion was a rice drop

Cut him

[Tank 92]

Cut him

 

No, it was Flacco's fault.

[flynismo]

funny u say that. The 1 incompletion was a rice drop

Lol,really?? I missed part of the game, it must have happened then...thankfully I didn't see that or I would have had to start a cut Ray Rice thread haha

[izvoodoo]

The difference IMHO is that Bellichick is a better coach then Harbaugh . We should be 5-1 or 4-2 right now .Instead we are 2-3 . The only game we would have never won is the Denver game . The Bills ,Packers and Steelers games should have been won .

It's the run blocking dude.

 

New England is 10th in rushing efficiency.  We're 26th.  If you think it's something else, you're a little misguided.  Belicheck is a better coach, for sure, but don't pretend we'd be 5-1 with this kind of run offense.  Honestly it's remarkable we're only 3-4.

[3-4ravdef509]

Haters gonna hate...simple as that. Honestly, I get sick listening to Hardbaugh and others complain about him...they truly either don't watch the games or don't understand football to think Joe is anything less than extraordinary

[arnie_uk]

Lol,really?? I missed part of the game, it must have happened then...thankfully I didn't see that or I would have had to start a cut Ray Rice thread haha

im almost certain the ball travelled less than 10 yds. Tight coverage but bounced of his chest, should have caught it and got tackled immediately type play.

All in all, I'd venture to say flacco is playing the best he's played for us in he regular season although his stats don't show it. His pocket awareness and play extending ability has improved 10 fold. If only our WRs knew hoe to find the soft spot when he extends plays. So many times he's running around and ends up throwing 50 yard bombs to a guy well covered. Jacoby done it once against Pitts this week. Doss half done it but didn't finish the play and come back to the ball like the defender did.

[TSizzle00]

Good thing we didn't let Flacco go like the Flacco haters wanted. The Ravens would be 0-7 right now but hey we'd still have Boldin, that's what matters right? lol

[TSizzle00]

It's the run blocking dude.

 

New England is 10th in rushing efficiency.  We're 26th.  If you think it's something else, you're a little misguided.  Belicheck is a better coach, for sure, but don't pretend we'd be 5-1 with this kind of run offense.  Honestly it's remarkable we're only 3-4.

 

Yep

[Ravensfan23]

I've been saying all season that Flacco is having a MVP type performance this year without the production. We are starting to see his young weapons around him play much better and the encouraging news about Pitta is just great. I thought even the oline played a lot better in Pit. Monroe is proving to be an upgrade imo. I just thought the offense didn't have enough possessions. I think it was only 7?

 

I will continue to say that this team needs to realize Flacco is the driving force of this offense and put the ball in his hands. It almost seems like there is a fear that if you put the ball in Flacco's hands we'll become this finesse passing team and lose our physical style of play. I actually think becoming more of a passing team would actually help all areas with the exception of special teams. 

 

If defense is built to bend but don't break and get after the passer. Well if you allow Flacco to start fast and put up early points, how much more dominate would this defense be making other teams 1 dimensional? If you are allowing Flacco to complete high percentage passes early, it will only open up the deep ball and running game because the defense will be on their heels.

 

I think Caldwell is a much better QB coach then play caller and that's understandable. I've seen great improvement in Joe under Jim, however if you put the offense in Flacco's hands like reports in the offseason suggested, I think that makes Caldwell much more comfortable as a play caller. The reason being is because he gets to call a game that favors his QB which he does well, instead of having the pressure of trying to get your Pro Bowl RB and FB involved in the games.

 

I find myself saying the same things after every game now. Flacco is a STUD!!!! and until he shows me otherwise I guess i'll be a broken record.

[allballs]

Flacco has been hit harder than most of my golf balls, and gets up and looks for more. He is approaching John Unitas turf with his toughness.

Stats are great, but Joe looks at times, like a point guard. We have a weak o line ( the Ravens first in season trade) that needs help. Our running game is subpar, and we have one WR, and a couple of rookies learning the ropes.

Joe is putting the ball in the correct place, under near constant pressure. He gets hit by two defenders at once several times a game.

He is worth the $$$$$$, and is underrated by every one but Ron Jaworski.

And me !

pocket presence could be better

footwork needs to improve

need to quit underthrowing number 12

needs to stop throwing 5ints, thus giving game away

needs more touch on the ball, regulate arm strength

attempt to run the read option, but pass only, dont let joe actually run it

other than that, hes typical overhyped by jaws, 6-6 , quarterback with a big arm

[ravensdfan]

pocket presence could be better

footwork needs to improve

need to quit underthrowing number 12

needs to stop throwing 5ints, thus giving game away

needs more touch on the ball, regulate arm strength

attempt to run the read option, but pass only, dont let joe actually run it

other than that, hes typical overhyped by jaws, 6-6 , quarterback with a big arm

1. What pocket? Our O line does not even create a pocket. How can you have a presence for something that simply doesn't exist.
2. What are your referring to here? Setting his feet? He certainly does NOT have happy feet. Hard to set your feet with a 300 lb dude draped on you.
3. Mostly a timing issue and something that doesn't happen that often. Sometimes, it is a case of putting the ball where only your receiver can get it (if he actually tries to make a play on it) and the defender cannot.
4. Let's see...in 6 years he's done this only once and really? Get outta here!
5. Has the best touch out there. Can throw into tight windows better than anyone. That does require receivers who actually make plays as well though.
6. Read option - gimmick offense and best way to get your QB killed.

[arnie_uk]

pocket presence could be better

footwork needs to improve

need to quit underthrowing number 12

needs to stop throwing 5ints, thus giving game away

needs more touch on the ball, regulate arm strength

attempt to run the read option, but pass only, dont let joe actually run it

other than that, hes typical overhyped by jaws, 6-6 ,quarterback with a big arm

h s pocket prescene and footwork, avoiding the rush has been the best it's ever been.

An what the hell is the point running the read option of there is zero threat the qb will run the ball? That's ridiculous.

[Speed Kills]

I've been saying all season that Flacco is having a MVP type performance this year without the production. We are starting to see his young weapons around him play much better and the encouraging news about Pitta is just great. I thought even the oline played a lot better in Pit. Monroe is proving to be an upgrade imo. I just thought the offense didn't have enough possessions. I think it was only 7?

 

Such an MVP and a stud that he leads his offense to zero production in the first half in games. Flacco has been mediocre so far this season. He is the least of the concern as far as the offensive issues go but you are delusional if you believe he has played at an MVP level. What a joke! He needs to elevate his game the second half of the season if they have any prayer of making the playoffs

[Tank 92]

What a joke! He needs to elevate his game the second half of the season if they have any prayer of making the playoffs

 

 

Yeah!  Flacco makes all of that money! He can afford a jet pack to fly up in the air when those LBs and lineman are are trying to smash him.

[ravensdfan]

Yeah!  Flacco makes all of that money! He can afford a jet pack to fly up in the air when those LBs and lineman are are trying to smash him.

 

Exactly. We just need to hide a phone booth in there so he can don his cape.

[3-4ravdef509]

pocket presence could be better

 

footwork needs to improve

 

need to quit underthrowing number 12

 

needs to stop throwing 5ints, thus giving game away

 

needs more touch on the ball, regulate arm strength

 

attempt to run the read option, but pass only, dont let joe actually run it

 

other than that, hes typical overhyped by jaws, 6-6 , white quarterback with a big arm

 

:th_padded:

[Speed Kills]

Yeah!  Flacco makes all of that money! He can afford a jet pack to fly up in the air when those LBs and lineman are are trying to smash him.

I'm not saying he is playing poorly. I am saying he is being outplayed by guys like Andy Dalton which is flat out unacceptable. I am tired of people saying he is playing great this year when its not true. His stats stink and more importantly the team is 3-4. His teammates aren't helping him much i get that, but he needs to play better than mediocre with this cast around him. That is why we pay him 20 mil, to elevate his game. I expect this to start this Sunday against the Browns

[ravensdfan]

I'm not saying he is playing poorly. I am saying he is being outplayed by guys like Andy Dalton which is flat out unacceptable. I am tired of people saying he is playing great this year when its not true. His stats stink and more importantly the team is 3-4. His teammates aren't helping him much i get that, but he needs to play better than mediocre with this cast around him. That is why we pay him 20 mil, to elevate his game. I expect this to start this Sunday against the Browns

 

We're 3-4 because we have no run game. Not because of Flacco not elevating his game.

His stats are better than Brady's right now. NE has a winning record because they have an actual run game.

[PolishRifle]

An what the hell is the point running the read option of there is zero threat the qb will run the ball? That's ridiculous.

 

Maybe he's a Tyrod Taylor fan.