Ryan Mallett is the most confident QB that has ever lined up for the Ravens!

[CalvinSmoke]

Gosh this board is so flip floppy. Mallet has always had a top notch arm. Where have u been, he's even logged some darn good games as a Texan this year. His issue is between his ears, not his arm. Let's see if he can keep it together.

[Wisdom]

We finally capitalized on turnovers and didn't give them any back, I hope Joe was watching!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me too!  But knowing Flacco probably not.

[HomeoftheBRAVENS]

Jimmy Clausen played admirably in his time at starter.It was a visible difference in the level of Quarterback play between him and Mallett though.Mallett looked like a real Quarterback out there.With that said,if you think he looked as good as Joe out there then you're just being crazy.

Edited December 27, 2015 by HomeoftheBRAVENS

[frank cambra]

Cmon man the dude was throwing check downs all day

[Virginia 55]

But Flacco played them early with a new OC still trying to figure out how to use our personnel. Big difference since then.

I disagree.  Mallett= new team, new coordinator, new system, coaches and everything.  No way, will this excuse work. 

[battyhatty]

Flacco absorbs too much money for the salary cap. Big mistake paying him that much, can't get enough good players for the rest of the team.

 

Super highly paid QBs end up getting injured because the team ends up skimping on linemen salaries. Look at the Green Bay / Cardinals game going on right now. Rodgers is getting slaughtered.

 

Also, we won a Superbowl with Trent Dilfer. The QB does not make the whole team.

[Wildabeast88]

He played better than Joe against the Steelers this season.

 

Flacco - 20-33, 60.6 completion %, 189 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT 73.9 rating

Mallett - 28-41, 68.3 completion %, 274 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, 95.0 rating

Easy pump the brakes a little Mallett was good today but have you seen his 7 other starts not so good I am happy to have but let's slow down on he's the best Ravens QB of all time

[Wildabeast88]

And Mallett has been here for 12 days.

yes but we ran the ball today not in the 1st game so that makes a difference too

[Wildabeast88]

If Mallett balls out again next week, you better believe his agent is going to try and get him traded to a team where he can start. Ultimately Mallett wants to be a starter, why would he turn down a trade when he could be a starter?

He's under contract he has no leverage plus did you see the throws Juice had to work with not so good. Plus does he really want to go to Cleveland Edited December 28, 2015 by Wildabeast88

[balfan23]

I don't know what team would want to trade for him after seeing his failed stint in Houston. I'd rather just have him as a viable backup

Failed stint ... but boy, I don't know that he was what you'd call tragic.Do you think all teams should write him off as a guy who can never start based on his time there?  He got hurt, Hoyer came in and had a good game and they never turned back. 

 

QB desperate teams are, well, desperate. If Mallett looks like he's got the tools and performs here, they may convince themselves he'll look good with them as well. I don't think it comes to that and I do think it just means we'll have confidence in keeping him on as our backup here, but we should be willing to listen to offers and who knows what crazy thing some team might put up for him. 

[GhostofGrbac]

Easy pump the brakes a little Mallett was good today but have you seen his 7 other starts not so good I am happy to have but let's slow down on he's the best Ravens QB of all time

 

LOL where has anyone even suggested that he's the best Ravens QB of all time? People are pointing out that Mallett had a good games, that's all. For some reason a certain section of the fanbase is having a hard time with that. 

[balfan23]

Also, we won a Superbowl with Trent Dilfer.  The QB does not make the whole team.

You are citing a once in a generation type event. Rolling forward with no QB is generally not a recipe for success. 

[The Raven]

Flacco absorbs too much money for the salary cap.  Big mistake paying him that much, can't get enough good players for the rest of the team.

 

Super highly paid QBs end up getting injured because the team ends up skimping on linemen salaries.  Look at the Green Bay / Cardinals game going on right now.  Rodgers is getting slaughtered.

 

Green Bay didn't skimp out on paying linemen. According to Spotrac, they lead the league in money spent on guards, and they've spent the ninth most on right tackle. Green Bay has undoubtedly invested good money in their line.

Edited December 28, 2015 by The Raven

[The Raven]

But Flacco might not be good enough for that kind of investment. 

 

That is without a doubt the dumbest thing I've ever read. "Hey, let's not invest in our line because Flacco isn't worth it." Laughable. The game is won in the trenches. A good line  and a capable QB will give you a good chance to win nine times out of ten. We won today because of our offensive and defensive lines.

Edited December 28, 2015 by The Raven

[balfan23]

My favorite thing to hear was his post-game interview. Hearing him talk about his appreciation on his getting the opportunity here and getting to work with Coach Harbaugh was really a lift to my spirits in this crappy season. 

 

Sure, maybe he's just kissing the coach's behind, but he sounded genuinely thrilled to be here and the playing for this coach. It just made me feel like our coach has respect around the league (more respect than he's been getting from a lot of his own fans who can't seem to recognize the level of success we've seen during his tenure) and that Mallett could be a bright spot for this team, especially if we find we need him at spots next year. 

[balfan23]

Let's not turn this into a Flacco thread. Let's just enjoy the performance from Mallett, okay?

Nope ... not possible. Every thread has the potential to turn into a Flacco thread

[BmoreBird22]

Failed stint ... but boy, I don't know that he was what you'd call tragic.Do you think all teams should write him off as a guy who can never start based on his time there? He got hurt, Hoyer came in and had a good game and they never turned back.

QB desperate teams are, well, desperate. If Mallett looks like he's got the tools and performs here, they may convince themselves he'll look good with them as well. I don't think it comes to that and I do think it just means we'll have confidence in keeping him on as our backup here, but we should be willing to listen to offers and who knows what crazy thing some team might put up for him.

No team will ignore his failed stint and failure to win the job away from Hoyer, his unprofessional actions, and the amount of time he spent on the open market, despite many teams being "quarterback needy" because he played two games well Edited December 28, 2015 by BmoreBird22

[ravensdfan]

LOL where has anyone even suggested that he's the best Ravens QB of all time? People are pointing out that Mallett had a good games, that's all. For some reason a certain section of the fanbase is having a hard time with that. 

You just missed all the posts by a certain poster how Joe's days are numbered and Mallet is better than Joe etc etc then? lol A few here , most over in the Signed Mallet thread. Probably a carry over attitude into this one.

 

Mallet did really well today. 12 days here but most people gripe on Flacco about underthrows and overthrows and Mallet had a ton of those. Yet he's the greatest!

Edited December 28, 2015 by ravensdfan

[balfan23]

No team will ignore his failed stint and failure to win the job away from Hoyer, his unprofessional actions, and the amount of time he spent on the open market, despite many teams being "quarterback needy" because he played two games well

How many games did he play in Houston? 3? Were they pitiful performances? Looking at his stat line, it wasn't really that bad. What did he do that was unprofessional - the sulking a bit on the sidelines when he got knocked out of the game and Hoyer went off on Indy? Was there more to it than that? 

 

I just think it is crazy that the league would write him off after that. I don't think anyone is going to dangle anything of real significance in front of us to take him as a starter, but we can at least start feeling a little more comfortable about counting on him as the #2 for next year and at a great price. But Matt Flynn had 1 good game and got a 3 year deal for $20.5M, so you never know what some team might do. 

[Ravenseconbeast]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/28/ryan-malletts-tardiness-was-constant-issue-in-houston/

 

 

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/10/25/9610690/ryan-mallett-texans-nfl-missed-plane-so-sleepy-so-very-sleepy

 

Once he sets in to a team, he has bad traits.  

 

What did he do that was unprofessional - the sulking a bit on the sidelines when he got knocked out of the game and Hoyer went off on Indy? Was there more to it than that? 

 

 

 

For today, yes he done his job landing 1 TD with no INT vs a bad defense.   See how he does vs. Cinci.   This feels like Matt Birk vs Gino debate all over again.  Folks just love to crown someone and throw money soon as they see a glimmer of promise.

Edited December 28, 2015 by Ravenseconbeast

[BmoreBird22]

How many games did he play in Houston? 3? Were they pitiful performances? Looking at his stat line, it wasn't really that bad. What did he do that was unprofessional - the sulking a bit on the sidelines when he got knocked out of the game and Hoyer went off on Indy? Was there more to it than that? 

 

I just think it is crazy that the league would write him off after that. I don't think anyone is going to dangle anything of real significance in front of us to take him as a starter, but we can at least start feeling a little more comfortable about counting on him as the #2 for next year and at a great price. But Matt Flynn had 1 good game and got a 3 year deal for $20.5M, so you never know what some team might do. 

He was pretty meh for most of his time with Houston. 

 

But thank you for bringing up Matt Flynn because he is the perfect reason that no team should sign Mallett if Mallett does well for the Ravens against the Bengals. Just because a guy had two good games does not mean he can play well on any team in any scheme. Hell, think of other guys who were like that, such as Anthony Collins, the former LT of the Bengals, who cashed in after something like seven games and then got cut after one year in Tampa, only to not ever return to the NFL.

 

And no, I'm not saying he can't turn himself around, but will another team really want to give up a draft pick for him after they had several weeks to sign him for their team to a very small contract after he was cut? Probably not. 

This all also assumes the Ravens even want to trade him. Joe is coming off of an ACL tear, and while I assume he'll return better as he relearns his mechanics, nothing is set in stone for him to return to the opener or not get injured again. Wouldn't the Ravens want to keep Mallett if he shows he's a competent backup? Do they really want to go through another Schaub or another Clausen if Mallett shows he can play at a high level with the Ravens? Probably not.

[balfan23]

For today, yes he done his job landing 1 TD with no INT vs a bad defense.   See how he does vs. Cinci.   This feels like Matt Birk vs Gino debate all over again.  Folks just love to crown someone and throw money soon as they see a glimmer of promise.

Exactly my point ... those "Folks" are not only Ravens fans, but sometimes the front offices for teams that need a QB. 

 

Regardless ... I don't think I'm crowning anyone. Do you disagree that having him play well, bodes well for us looking to count on him next year as our backup? IMO, he was a better option than either Schaub or Clausen before he even took the field today. 

[ratedr]

Some people can't just appreciate a nice win without trolling. Yes, Mallet played well today. Yes, he looks like the backup of the future. No, he is not better than Joe because of one game. Yes, anyone who thinks this should root for another team. Good lord.

Edited December 28, 2015 by ratedr

[Shammy]

Impressed By Mallet , An Ideal Back Up For Joe could possibly become the starter

[balfan23]

He was pretty meh for most of his time with Houston. 

 

But thank you for bringing up Matt Flynn because he is the perfect reason that no team should sign Mallett if Mallett does well for the Ravens against the Bengals. Just because a guy had two good games does not mean he can play well on any team in any scheme. Hell, think of other guys who were like that, such as Anthony Collins, the former LT of the Bengals, who cashed in after something like seven games and then got cut after one year in Tampa, only to not ever return to the NFL.

 

And no, I'm not saying he can't turn himself around, but will another team really want to give up a draft pick for him after they had several weeks to sign him for their team to a very small contract after he was cut? Probably not. This all also assumes the Ravens even want to trade him. Joe is coming off of an ACL tear, and while I assume he'll return better as he relearns his mechanics, nothing is set in stone for him to return to the opener or not get injured again. Wouldn't the Ravens want to keep Mallett if he shows he's a competent backup? Do they really want to go through another Schaub or another Clausen if Mallett shows he can play at a high level with the Ravens? Probably not.

I agree with the last paragraph and have said as much throughout my posts on this thread. I think the most likely scenario is that we're likely to just see any positive performances he puts on for us to close out the season as validation that we'll see him as the easy front runner for the #2 next year. That is the 90% most likely scenario. 

 

All I was saying is it isn't unheard of to see organizations do stupid stuff and should remain open to taking advantage of such any possible opportunities. 

[jazz1988]

Mallet did his thing today but no way should people think he's better than Joe or even close. I think it's possible Mallet playing well(only if it continues) could naturally push Joe Flacco to want to step up his game more because it's simply how competitive people are and football is a  competitive sport.

Edited December 28, 2015 by jazz1988

[BmoreBird22]

I agree with the last paragraph and have said as much throughout my posts on this thread. I think the most likely scenario is that we're likely to just see any positive performances he puts on for us to close out the season as validation that we'll see him as the easy front runner for the #2 next year. That is the 90% most likely scenario. 

 

All I was saying is it isn't unheard of to see organizations do stupid stuff and should remain open to taking advantage of such any possible opportunities. 

I'd be shocked to see him not on the team next year is all I'm saying

[K-Dog]

Ima fan.

[1/28/01]

Yep and all the same folks who cry about overthrows & underthrows from Flacco of which Mallet has quite a few today, but he's awesome lol

And he also hit more dudes in stride today than I've seen in a while. The one to Givens for 40 yards and then also the Butler one for 20 were absolutely beautiful throws. Not crowning him, but liked what I saw.

Edited December 28, 2015 by 1/28/01

[Purple Punishment]

How many games did he play in Houston? 3? Were they pitiful performances? Looking at his stat line, it wasn't really that bad. What did he do that was unprofessional - the sulking a bit on the sidelines when he got knocked out of the game and Hoyer went off on Indy? Was there more to it than that?

I just think it is crazy that the league would write him off after that. I don't think anyone is going to dangle anything of real significance in front of us to take him as a starter, but we can at least start feeling a little more comfortable about counting on him as the #2 for next year and at a great price. But Matt Flynn had 1 good game and got a 3 year deal for $20.5M, so you never know what some team might do.

Kevin Kolb had even better pay days having done absolutely nothing with his career