[News] Ravens Waive Asa Jackson, Jeremy Ross

[RaRaRavens]

Harbaugh has made yet another shaky coaching move with the Ross cut. Yes, he made a mistake. One mistake! But he had so many great plays, both as WR and a return man. One of those great plays was neglected by Asa Jackson bonehead mistakes, which was one of his numerous bad plays.

 

Asa was a loose cannon who made great plays and then screwed everything up, so I understand the move there, you can't have such unpredictability and inconsistency. But Ross makes 1 mistake in a game which is soaked by mistakes from a lot of players, but he gets the ax? That's a hot headed move not suitable for a rational head coach.

 

Harbaugh has such a zero tolerance on mistakes, but it's completely biased policy. Flacco has had bad games this season and made mistakes even Johnny Manziel knows not to make, yet Harbs has not even called out on his 120 mil $ Super Bowl MVP QB's performance.

 

Another example, his comments on Dumerivil's game losing foul weren't even a slap on the wrist. I know some people will justify Doom by saying that he's a vet, but do you understand that exactly makes it even worse?! A vet should be aware of the situation and understand at that moment that the only thing he absolutely can not do is commit a foul. There was no time left so only an unlikely Hail Mary or a defensive penalty could have saved the Jaguars. Yet Doom made the outrageous rookie mistake. But don't worry, Harbaugh won't even say anything twice about his defensive leader, let alone bench him even for a quarter to deliver the message to his team.

 

And don't even start on the coordinators - have Trestman or Pees, who have been absolute below average coordinators, been disciplined so far this season?! The general game planning of Pees, and the specific play calling of Trestman (how about them 2 yard slants on 3rd&8, bravo Maestro QB Whisperer, what an offensive genius at work) have been embarrassing to watch. They both have called some terrible games more than once this season, yet they sit safely behind the protection of Harbaugh. 

 

I would be pleased with Harbaugh if even once he admitted that EVERYONE on this team - from players to coaches to coordinators, all the way up to himself - needed to perform better. Then he would be a leader and a true head coach who takes responsibility. A head coach who can be respected.

 

But no, he doesn't do that. He treats his players biasly, yells on players on live TV, fires decent players after a single mistake while ignoring while completely ignoring the mistakes of his other players and coordinaotrs. Ross was a solid return man, who haven't had for couple of seasons now. But now he's gone, because Harbaugh is clearly and completely clueless what to do next in this nightmare of a season.

 

But I can assure your, randomly firing players after one mistake is not going to make things better. If anything, it's going to make them worse. If it would help, we would be out of this whole already after he started cutting players months back. No, this won't help, bigger changes are needed. Coordniators need to change, not the players. And if the head coach can not realize it, then maybe the head coach needs to change, too.

 

Bottom line is, a bad season brings the worst out in everyone, but it also shows you who will rise to the occasion and lead the team when things get bad. This season, unfortunately, has shown that Harbaugh is not that guy for us. He's a heck of a HC, but I won't mistake for a second anymore that he can be the lone mental and emotional leader for this team.

 

 

*Edit:
Before someone starts saying again that we don't know what happens behind the closed doors, it's true, we don't. But if Harbs decided to deal with the shortcomings of his team behind closed doors, then he wouldn't be firing players at the get go. Also, it's quite obvious the private addressing of issues haven't worked, so it's about time for some drastic measures.

Edited November 18, 2015 by RaRaRavens

[fusuymada]

I didn't want to repost that horribly long comment that the RaRaRavens made.  He/she should start a blog if he wants to write a column. Who makes personnel decisions on this team? Do you think Harbaugh has time to deal with scouts, try out players, meet with players to discuss them being signed or released? Does anyone think these decisions weren't made without input from Ozzie or DeCosta? Does anyone want to walk into Ozzie's office and tell him the Harbaugh has usurped his power and is meeting clandestinely with players and releasing and signing them? You don't need to know what goes on behind closed doors, you clearly don't understand what is going on right in the front office with the lights on and the doors and windows open. I can not see one of the top front office guys in the league, one of the most powerful people in the NFL, long established Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsone rolling over and allowing John Harbaugh to run this club. I just don't think it is happening. All personnel decisions are coming from Ozzie's office after he has seen and heard everything and he makes the decisions.

Edited November 18, 2015 by fusuymada

[Purpleghost23]

And the couches still out there...huuummm

[Drew P]

When does the Tray Walker project commence?

[757RavensFan]

Jacoby looks pretty good now doesn't he? At least he was good on returns for us. On well Woulda coulda shoulda. Go Ravens.

 

Jacoby muffed a punt that resulted in a turnover also this weekend.  So to answer your question, no he's not looking "pretty good" now. 

[Ravensfolyfe]

Too many chances for Jackson,done with him for good i hope. Ross,i don't know what it is with these guys not stepping up and keeping there jobs. They just can't take advantage of the opportunities that's in front of them for some reason. Crazy 20th anniversary for sure.

[griffrb]

There are some other players I can think of that should be cut: Aiken along with some of our DBs who have blown assignments and missed tackles all season (technique issues - right; they're just dumb players who can't understand the defense scheme). Possibly a couple of coaching changes too! That will send the proper message of what is acceptable for Ravens Football.

[Ravensfansince03]

I didn't want to repost that horribly long comment that the RaRaRavens made.  He/she should start a blog if he wants to write a column. Who makes personnel decisions on this team? Do you think Harbaugh has time to deal with scouts, try out players, meet with players to discuss them being signed or released? Does anyone think these decisions weren't made without input from Ozzie or DeCosta? Does anyone want to walk into Ozzie's office and tell him the Harbaugh has usurped his power and is meeting clandestinely with players and releasing and signing them? You don't need to know what goes on behind closed doors, you clearly don't understand what is going on right in the front office with the lights on and the doors and windows open. I can not see one of the top front office guys in the league, one of the most powerful people in the NFL, long established Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsone rolling over and allowing John Harbaugh to run this club. I just don't think it is happening. All personnel decisions are coming from Ozzie's office after he has seen and heard everything and he makes the decisions.

 

Sooo, your giving Ozzie and HArbaugh an excuse for this team being 2-7, by saying that "Harbaugh doesn't have time to deal with scouts" and that Ozzie is to great or something?

 

IMO, I think that Harbaugh is partially to blame. He is the one in charge of roster moves and the ultimate player evaluation. I personally think that without Ray Lewis here to guide these young men, they are lost under Harbaugh.

 

In that 2014 season we still had some vets around to keep our guys focused, but now we are seeing a glimpse of how things will be with Harbaugh as the leader of this team, because unfortunately, nobody else on this team is capable of picking up the slack.

[gabrielgrissom]

If we really wanted to do something we would let go of trawick holding someone on every single punt return in every single game... He cant play special team not to even bring up defense... i dont know why he still has a job.

[Crusader]

Two years from now Asa might be a good player.... when he grows up!.

[Crusader]

The 2 interceptions and fumble by Flacco didn't help much either, Coach.

In fairness to Joe if the receiver caught the ball and number 60 did not get beat. again

[catgirl54]

I'm hoping it's a sign of Harbs' frustration that he had to single out these two young players publicly. There was plenty of blame to go around. He's dumping on the two most expendable, the weakest links in the chain...I've never heard him do this before. He won't say anything about Flacco's three interceptions...he needs him. I'm kind of disappointed in him.

[xCDx Disciple]

despite his muffed punts, he was a decent returner and receiver, I don't like the move to cut him, not at all.

I don't like the move either.  In fact he only had ONE muffed punt.  The other "fumble" wasn't even a fumble.  The refs screwed that up too.  Ross was already down by contact, when the Arizona Cardinal stripped him of the ball.  So even if it was a fumble, which it wasn't, then it definitely wasn't a muffed punt.

[JayRaven82]

This team is like 19-21 since the Super Bowl and retirement of Ray and Ed Reed leaving. We have a losing record. I want that to sink in. I don't think we are a good football team anymore.

[verified]

Blame ozzie and his terrible draft picks

[RavenManiac#7]

Perriman to IR is overdue and expected but I am surprised by the Ross cut. Unless there is a history of drops before his arrival to the team, his cut may be an overreaction. I thought I saw some good things during a few of his returns.

Actually, Ross DID have problems with fumbles on returns. That's almost Certainly the reason that Detroit got themselves someone more reliable and made Ross available. Now, with the lack of quality in our receiving corps, I do believe that Ross did show a little bit there that could help us. But, nothing really major. Heck, nobody we have as a receiver is anything special. Givens might just be the best we've got right now. Aiken is Never going to be a #1 receiver and the fact that he's Our #1 says all that needs to be said about the quality of our receiving corps. Poor Joe. He's got Nobody.

[RavenManiac#7]

So, we sign another TE? Why?

Because Boyle is walking around in a boot right now.

[thieverycorporation]

Now Rosberg is taking ownership as he must feel a little safer because of the accolades bestowed upon him. But I don't think Rosberg failed him. I think Harbaugh fails this team with some of the knee jerk reactions. Ross should have been given a chance to redeem himself in that last game. Crushing a mans dreams without a opportunity doesn't sit well. Sure I'd be angry but not to his degree. Unless it was happening in practices also, I don't get the doghouse BS. We knew full well that he maybe prone to it when he was brought in. Coach'em up coach. Rosberg turned quite a few players into talents. Why dismiss someone who has shown flashes. Funny (Not really) how he has his picks.  Come On Man !

Edited November 20, 2015 by thieverycorporation

[HoldingCall]

Actually, Ross DID have problems with fumbles on returns. That's almost Certainly the reason that Detroit got themselves someone more reliable and made Ross available. Now, with the lack of quality in our receiving corps, I do believe that Ross did show a little bit there that could help us. But, nothing really major. Heck, nobody we have as a receiver is anything special. Givens might just be the best we've got right now. Aiken is Never going to be a #1 receiver and the fact that he's Our #1 says all that needs to be said about the quality of our receiving corps. Poor Joe. He's got Nobody.

Even with "nobody", the Ravens have been in every game with less than a minute to go and a chance to win or tie. Penalties and turnovers have had a major impact in all but 2-3 games.