[News] Late For Work 8/28: Joe Flacco Refuses To Watch His Own Amazing Commercial

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Ravens show faith in Hill, but allow flexibility. No Perriman at all this preseason? RGIII cleared to play.

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[salamander]

Beyond my "homer" bias, Joe's Pepsi commercial is the best (and funniest) I have seen by any sports celebrity, ever, bar none. Also, must be Joe's new hair this year or something, but Tom Brady just got knocked off his throne as the best looking QB in the league, not to mention that Cool Joe wouldn't be caught dead wearing Uggs. A tall order, but I believe Joe could also have a better year than Brady on the field as well.

Edited August 28, 2015 by salamander

[RaRaRavens]

If Perriman's long recovery of a pretty irrelevant collision is due to Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, then I'm afraid we blew it with this pick. In the NFL where WR-s and DB-s knees collide in every game, some knees are bound to be bruised. If it'll take Perriman 1-2 months to heal every time, it was a waste of a 1st rounder. 

But we'll have to live and see. I hope all the best for the pal.

Edited August 28, 2015 by RaRaRavens

[fusuymada]

We have 12 receivers of which probably 10 will end up on someone's roster this year. With Perriman and Campanaro tying up two spots and both with a history of missing games due to injuries, does it make sense to waste roster spots. The only other option is to put 7 wide receivers on the roster because before the season even starts we are down to 5. We have 4 wide receiver sets which means if just one guy gets injured, we are playing every available wide receiver we have. Two injuries and that takes away a huge part of our 3rd and long offense. I don't think either of them can go on PUP because they practiced during training camp and my understanding is if you even play one down you cant go on the PUP list. One of them can go on IR scheduled to return which is where I put Perriman until he shows me otherwise. Right now, they don't know when he will be back, if he will be back. When you start at missing one day and it goes to five weeks, who knows when he will be back.  Add to that the Osgood-Schlatter information that just came out and I would sit his butt for awhile until I am sure he is ok.  Now there is a surgery to help that but the recovery time is 12 weeks which means he would miss most of the season but if not, we waste a first rounder everytime he bumps his knee.  DrBobbyE says the injury is not related to OS but he should recheck his information because my research has shown that it is a possibility that stretching damage to the patellar tendon as a result of the growth spurts that is the cause of OS can carry over to adulthood depending on how damaged the knee was during the time that OS was an issue.  In addition, spiky growth damage to the back of the patella injuring soft tissue like the synovial sac as well can cause damage later in life.

Edited August 28, 2015 by fusuymada

[DrBobbyE]

Too many Ravens fans are still under the impression that Perriman's injury is related to having Osgood-Schlatter's disease. It is not related at all and is 100% a non-issue.

[dhartm2]

Too many Ravens fans are still under the impression that Perriman's injury is related to having Osgood-Schlatter's disease. It is not related at all and is 100% a non-issue.

Oh, well thanks for that random message board commenter.  Now I feel much better.

[TXRavensFan]

Oh, well thanks for that random message board commenter.  Now I feel much better.

 

That random "commenter" is Dr. Bobby Esbrandt, a rehabilitation specialist and the doctor "on staff" at the Ravens SB Nation blog Baltimore Beatdown. If it would make you feel better to read a more in depth analysis, here is the article he wrote on the subject: http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/21/9182471/perrimans-injury-and-past-medical-history-is-there-cause-for-concern

[ksk316]

If Perriman's long recovery of a pretty irrelevant collision is due to Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, then I'm afraid we blew it with this pick. In the NFL where WR-s and DB-s knees collide in every game, some knees are bound to be bruised. If it'll take Perriman 1-2 months to heal every time, it was a waste of a 1st rounder. 

But we'll have to live and see. I hope all the best for the pal.

Don't you think he collided with DB's in college or in practice? At this point we can only speculate. I admit it is frustrating not to see him on the field. I was excited when we drafted him. Perriman must be a future superstar with great hands, great speed and Harbs might have realized we drafted Megatron Jr. So the Ravens want to conceal his secret superpower until  November when the games really matter.

[RavenManiac#7]

It's really frustrating to fan like me who thinks that Perriman and Campanaro could very well be our most productive receivers this season if only they could get on the field and stay there. And, yes, I'm including SSS when I say the first two could, potentially, be our best. I love SSS, but he IS 36 and in his last season. I think that Camp has the most ability to gain separation of All our receiver, and has the best hands. And, Perriman, with his incredible speed and much better hands than given credit for, can really be special. I long for, pray for, and hope for these two guys to somehow find a way to get themselves back on the field and STAY there!

[stixfix69]

My take on Perriman is this.....He got injured, and at this point it doesn;t appear to be a season ending one, so when he gets back it will be a bonus, as the other guys are getting plenty of reps, and are more than qualified to hold the fort down....I know Marlon, Aiken, Butler, and Waller were either undrafted or high picks don't make them as sexy as a number 1 pick, but they can ball...We run the WC offense so most of the routes are short quick routes, and every once in a while we go deep...The above mentioned are all 6ft or taller, which also gives them a advantage over the smaller CB's in the league...Don't sleep on the others as they can play....

[salamander]

I hope the unexpected claim from the person who says he did not outgrow OS and that all of his knee problems have been related to OS as an adult is exceedingly rare. I believe the reports that Perriman's injury are unrelated are accurate. If there are some rare instances of people with OS problems in adulthood, I am hoping that the genetic history of Perriman's father playing 10 years in the NFL is the best indicator that Perriman will also outgrow OS problems to carve out a successful career of his own.

Edited August 28, 2015 by salamander

[steelcityraven]

.Perriman will be fine... (like I said before) Odell Beckham missed all of camp last year and had a pretty good season. THe Panthers are relying on Devin Funchess to relapce Kelvin Benjamin (and they sound confident that he will) and he has missed both preseason games so far and nearly all of camp. Perriman has the raw skills to take the top off of a defense. (That is what we need him to do) and he will do that. As the season progresses he may grow in his ability to gain separation, shed defenders, utilize speed variation, hand fight and develop his routes... and he will produce more... but for what we need he is ready to do...use his speed to take the top off of a defense! Keeping those safties honest will open up our running game and underneath passing game. The biggest thing he needs for that is speed and a QB with a big arm (and an accurate long ball). Joe has done half of the work for him... Breshard I think can handle the other part of the equation (Speed)!

[RavensFootballFan]

Napkins? LOL Oh man, I can't stop laughing. I also like the part where Joe suddenly goes into QB mode. How many of us have done that at one time or another? So funny!!! Well done! 

Edited August 28, 2015 by RavensFootballFan

[757RavensFan]

Too many Ravens fans are still under the impression that Perriman's injury is related to having Osgood-Schlatter's disease. It is not related at all and is 100% a non-issue.

 

 

That random "commenter" is Dr. Bobby Esbrandt, a rehabilitation specialist and the doctor "on staff" at the Ravens SB Nation blog Baltimore Beatdown. If it would make you feel better to read a more in depth analysis, here is the article he wrote on the subject: http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/21/9182471/perrimans-injury-and-past-medical-history-is-there-cause-for-concern

 

 

Good to know and thanks for your input DrBobbyE!  Much appreciated!

[jravens13]

Perriman and Camp being injured might just be a blessing in disguise. It has, and could continue to give Waller more of an opportunity to show off his ability and get better. He could have been stuck running with the 3rd string and never getting a real look at playing time. Now it is looking more and more likely that he will be involved in the offense. I'm excited to see what he can bring to our team.

[RaveNC]

I really, really doubt Perriman's injury has any relation at all to OSD. I haven't ever heard about or seen anyone that is still affected by OSD as an adult. It just sounds like really bad luck/timing.

FWIW, I'm a Physical Therapist and had terrible OSD in my early teens due to large growth spurts and playing a lot of tennis at the time. I was on crutches off-on for months. I still have small calcified bumps below my knee-caps, but have had zero issues or pain since 9-10th grade despite playing soccer and basketball in HS.

[CQ1]

Why am I suddenly thinking of lemon-laws !

Joe- re 'perfection' its not possible; continue to just do the BEST you can do !

You have to prove nothing

[NorthDakotaRaven]

Get em Stink!

[salamander]

If Harbaugh shows Joe's commercial at the next team meeting, Joe is going to be forced to watch it. One thing for sure, with Joe's brilliant comedic, straight faced performance, that room full of players and coaches will be booming with raucous laughter.

Edited August 28, 2015 by salamander

[OriolesMagicPlease]

I watched the commercial and I will say this: Joe's hair is elite!

[TXRavensFan]

I watched the commercial and I will say this: Joe's hair is elite!

 

[RavensFootballFan]

The Ravens clearly stated in an article that Perriman suffered from a knee bruise/sprain one day before Dr. Bobby Esbrandt made his statement. http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Late-For-Work-820-Steve-Smith-Grumpy-After-Missing-Wifes-Birthday-Schools-Eagles-Rookie-/20076fb3-8a33-4143-9723-4c4a494b13e6  I understand on why Ravens fans thought OS was the main issue including myself because the knee bruise/sprain got little mentioned because a bigger emphasis/headlines was made on OS. I did a little more research on OS this morning. Major symptoms from Osgood-Schlatter disease typically go away before age 18 which most of us already knew. However, I also found out that in the years after recovery, about 60% of adults who once experienced Osgood-Schlatter disease have some pain with kneeling so who knows for sure but the Ravens/Perriman and those closely associated with his injury knows 100% what the problem is. We can only go by what is reported officially and take it from there. 

[SoCalRaven]

Love the clip of Stover tackling Randle El.

[Corvus]

So is Hill's extension added to the RFA tender he was playing on or replacing it? I guess what I'm asking is, will he be set to be a free agent after 2016 or 2017?

[roamingcharges]

Thank you Mark Schlereth! There, Chip Kelly, your response...? Silence.

[MissRay27]

jravens13 point well taken. Waller could be the real surprise of camp. I am excited to see him on Saturday against that team from D.C.  GO RAVENS!!

[The Mom Gene]

 

Move Over Pretty Boy Br*dy....  My Man Joe is on his way.

[January J]

So is Hill's extension added to the RFA tender he was playing on or replacing it? I guess what I'm asking is, will he be set to be a free agent after 2016 or 2017?

the contract is for this season and next season.

[RRRRRavens]

Perriman and Camp being injured might just be a blessing in disguise. It has, and could continue to give Waller more of an opportunity to show off his ability and get better. He could have been stuck running with the 3rd string and never getting a real look at playing time. Now it is looking more and more likely that he will be involved in the offense. I'm excited to see what he can bring to our team.

You might be right.  In the latter part of the season I'd like to see an experienced Waller and Perriman on the field along with SSS and Campinaro in the same play.  With the right passing routes I wonder how you could guard all of them.  Anyway, it'd be fun to watch.

[RRRRRavens]

Why am I suddenly thinking of lemon-laws ! Joe- re 'perfection' its not possible; continue to just do the BEST you can do ! You have to prove nothing

Agreed.  Remember, the perfect is the enemy of the good.