Honest predictions for the coming season

[ellicottraven]

All I can say is we won't go 5-11 again this coming year. It isn't an easy schedule by any means, but we'll slug it out with the best of them and win between 8 and 11 games. This again is a bit premature because our rosters aren't set.

[1/28/01]

16 hours ago, rmcjacket23 said:

Sure. 

Kind of weird to classify making predictions about a football team without enough informotion as "fun", but whatever helps people sleep I guess.

Why cant making predictions about how well (or badly) your team does be fun?  And this has nothing to do with helping people sleep.  It's a FORUM ABOUT FOOTBALL!  Lighten up and smile every once in a while.  It's a fun world out here if you know how to enjoy it. 

Edited March 27, 2016 by 1/28/01

[Gtown Purple]

With a good draft and a piece or 2 picked up late to patch holes I don't see why we can't contend for the division or playoffs. We've had the best off season in our division thus far. I don't care what any of the pundits have said. The Steelers, Bengals, and most certainly the browns have lost more and added less than us.

[salamander]

After last year, when I thought the Ravens would be far more successful, I won't make any predictions. Too many unknowns and a lot of injuries can tank a season. Just trying to be cautiously optimistic about this year and hope we can stay relatively healthy.

[Mad Puppy]

On 3/24/2016 at 11:57 PM, trevorsteadman said:

Flacco will throw for 4000+ yards.

Forsett will become a back up to another running back.

No Ravens receivers will eclipse 1000 yards (balanced attack with Smith, Wallace, Perriman, Aiken, Campanaro, and tight ends).

Elam has significant role in defense as nickel corner/safety after torn biceps.

Arthur Brown is cut before the start of the season.

Defense will rank top 10 next season.

Webb has 6 interceptions in the 2016 season at safety.

Sorry but I have disagree....

You have lost much credibility with me on your Elam and Campanaro homerism. Camp is useless as he cannot stay on the field and Elam is a complete bust, he doesn't wrap up when tackling he just tried to hit people to knock them down. The pro's is much better than the college ranks.

Time to move on from both.

[BmoreBird22]

21 minutes ago, Mad Puppy said:

You have lost much credibility with me on your Elam and Campanaro homerism. Camp is useless as he cannot stay on the field and Elam is a complete bust, he doesn't wrap up when tackling he just tried to hit people to knock them down. The pro's is much better than the college ranks.

To be fair, it's hardly homerism to say that Camp will contribute to a steady passing attack. There's a lot of other receivers and if he can go out and contribute two or three catches a game, I'd say that's a win and that's what he's referring to.

As for Elam, we still don't know entirely what we have. He wasn't supposed to start in 2013 and he gets thrown into the fire because Michael Huff allowed three touchdowns by himself on opening day. So then he's playing out of position and only gets two real games at his natural position and does really well (Chicago, Detroit). Then, in 2014, there was really no stability back there (constant safety rotation) and he could have been having that sophomore slump that we saw experienced by Mosley and Jernigan, two really good rookies.

This will be the year to tell if he's a complete bust and what his role will look like. Just a little discouraged because it sounds like last year the game really slowed down for him and he was really having everything click.

[Steve0x]

10-6 season Wildcard. Unfortunately Bengals win the division and will choke again in first round. Ravens will win all their home games again.

Edited March 27, 2016 by Steve0x

[Static]

Flacco hits 4k yards easily. 

Defense will still be solid but continues to give up late game leads.

Flacco throws late game ints after defense gives up leads

Suggs returns to form setting the edge but has trouble getting pressure. 

Injury bug still rampant.

Running game will be boom or bust every game.

Overall , 7-9

[Sherly_Tebow]

Here's some of my predictions...

- Flacco finally hits the 4K passing yards mark

- Ravens win more games decided by 1 possession than they lose

- Trent Richardson makes the team. Our running game doesn't have any one "starter" as reps are spread out, leading to a diverse and successful backfield.

- Ravens are back to their normal selves, they contend for the division with the Steelers, and they definitely make the playoffs (10-6). The Bengals fail to make the playoffs.

- The defense bounces back, as the Pass Rush takes some pressure off of the secondary. That said, they still give up big plays, but also make some too.

- The a Ravens offense won't include players that you should get in fantasy due to the fact that the ball will get spread around, but that's not a bad thing. 

- Suggs retires after this year.

- We reach a deal with Tucker before the deadline of when we're supposed to.

Edited March 27, 2016 by Sherly_Tebow

[gabrielgrissom]

On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11:57 PM, trevorsteadman said:

Flacco will 4000+ yards.

Forsett will become a back up to another runniitng back.

No Ravens receivers will eclipse 1000 yards (balanced attack with Smith, Wallace, Perriman, Aiken, Campanaro, and tight ends).

Elam has significant role in defense as nickel corner/safety after torn biceps.

Arthur Brown is cut before the start of the season.

Defense will rank top 10 next season.

Webb has 6 interceptions in the 2016 season at safety.

I really could see all of these happening... Interesting to see if the Ilb spot is not addressed if elam Could see some time inside for Passing situations.

On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 3:20 AM, Tru11 said:

as of now id say something between  19-0 and 0-16 not counting pre season.

I think thats A very bold prediction to say especially after last season

[GrimCoconut]

6 hours ago, Steve0x said:

10-6 season Wildcard. Unfortunately Bengals win the division and will choke again in first round. Ravens will win all their home games again.

I think the Bengals take a major step back this year. 

[Purple_ICE 81]

Well as long as we have the damn injury hex lifted off of us, we should be a good bet for at least 9+wins with division winning potential. The division gets tougher every year seemingly, but I feel like we have a solid base on both offense and defense. Definitely worried about Flacco's reinjury chance but let's hope and pray he stays healthy. 

 

 

Just get us back to the playoffs at the very least

[Sherly_Tebow]

18 minutes ago, Purple_ICE 81 said:

Just get us back to the playoffs at the very least

All we gotta do is make it to the dance! Then everyone's 0-0! Who knows!

[cursona pirate]

Just take it safe like everyone else is saying. 

 

8-8 or 7-9. 

[AsianRice]

my honest prediction is we win SB this year....

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

Our 1st round pick will win DROY.

Mosley, Doom, Weddle, and Brandon WIlliams make the Pro Bowl on defense.- but none play in the game itself. (more on that later)

Flacco wins comeback player of the year.

Flacco is in the top 5 convo for MVP, and gets his 1st legit Pro Bowl nod, but cant make it bc hes playing in the SB.

Perriman breaks the Ravens rookie record for yards and receptions, but doesnt set it since hes not actually a rookie.

[Moderator 3]

3 hours ago, AsianRice said:

my honest prediction is we win SB this year....

Me, too.  I always expect 19-0 until proven otherwise.

[Ravensfan23]

I think it'll be a pretty typical Ravens season. It'll be much better then last year but not as good as the Panthers. 

The biggest issues are how players bounce back from injuries and how well the Oline can perform. 

The offense has the chance to be epic, at least by Ravens standards. You have speed, power, RAC ability and the Ravens might have had a top 5-10 RB fall into their laps.

On defense I believe the young guys got better as the season went on and having Weddle will be great in terms of communication and having a guy who sees the entire defense. I thought Jimmy Smith started playing like himself towards the end of the season and Weight played well also. If Davis can come back healthy and man that nickle spot I'd feel good about the secondary with Webb and Weddle holding down the back end. Really interested in seeing how C. Davis and Urban develop this year. I think both could be a huge part of the line with BW and Timmy. 

Tucker had a poor year and was still superior to most other kickers. I expect him to to get back to form. 

The Ravens seem like the team that love rallying behind a cause and I can definitely see the team dedicating the entire 2016 season to Tray Walker and Smitty's farewell. I think it'll be a special season.

[RaineV1]

I think 10-6 is a likely outcome for this season, and possibly winning the division depending on the record in the division. In general the Ravens seem to be getting the better of the Steelers lately, and the Bengals probably won't be as good as they were last year, so it's a good time for a bounce back year.

[January J]

On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11:36 PM, A Fish Called Yanda said:

Took me till like August last year to determine that we were going to go 10 - 6 or 11 - 5.

Yeahhhhhh, not gonna bother with predictions anymore.

My thoughts exactly. However I  See us getting back to atleast .500 with a ceiling of 11-5. 

[Ravensfan23]

The Ravens have another road game in Foxborough this year I see. I think the Ravens should just rent some properties up in NE because they play there a lot. 

[JoeyFlex5]

I wouldn't honestly expect any playoff runs until we shore up the secondary, get some depth, and some consistent pass rush. And if Monroe goes down again and we have no answer for it, then our offense will struggle.

 

I think we're 1 year off. I'm seeing .500 this year but in 2017 I could see us ending up with a first round bye. I think after we add the surrounding pieces to our young foundation and our young guys mature a bit that we end up going on a 5 year tear and winning a super bowl somewhere in that stretch

[Maryland]

10 hours ago, BOLDnPurPnBlacK said:

Our 1st round pick will win DROY.

Mosley, Doom, Weddle, and Brandon WIlliams make the Pro Bowl on defense.- but none play in the game itself. (more on that later)

Flacco wins comeback player of the year.

Flacco is in the top 5 convo for MVP, and gets his 1st legit Pro Bowl nod, but cant make it bc hes playing in the SB.

Perriman breaks the Ravens rookie record for yards and receptions, but doesnt set it since hes not actually a rookie.

Lol'd at bold, nicely worded

[polynesian15]

On 23/3/2016 at 2:28 AM, redrum52 said:

I have to see the draft and if we can make it thru the first day of TC healthy...

It's all about health which is impossible to predict. Hopefully we end the season at or above .500.

Go Ravens!

[RavensDieHard21]

On 3/24/2016 at 3:13 AM, usmccharles said:

Those road games look brutal, going against DEZ, OBJ, Marshall and Decker, Gronk, Jags duo.  I think our secondary will be improved but those are some tough challenges right there. 

Lets see how the draft goes, but as of now im saying 8-8 as default. 

Insert a healthy Jimmy Smith and Hargreaves with a better pass rush, as well as two safeties that are great in coverage and i am a lot more confident, at least more confident then Dez making a catch lol

[usmccharles]

Just now, RavensDieHard21 said:

Insert a healthy Jimmy Smith and Hargreaves with a better pass rush, as well as two safeties that are great in coverage and i am a lot more confident, at least more confident then Dez making a catch lol

Oh I agree, I've been saying our secondary will be better than people think, but even a healthy secondary will have problems with facing some of the best WRs in the league, hell might as well try to play the Falcons so we can make sure we play every elite WR.  

Brown x2 - Green x2 - Dez - OBJ - Marshall/Decker - the Allens - Gronk - Damn

We are playing roughly 9 of the top 15ish

[RavensDieHard21]

On 3/24/2016 at 10:42 AM, FastEddie said:

could get carved up if we don't hit defense hard in this years draft..

Let's see actual good offenses: Pitt, Cincy, NE, NYG, Jags oddly enough, and that's about it. When we get healthy and add another CB and pass rusher. These are the only offenses I would fear. Cleveland, Philly, NYJ, Bills, Redskins, Miami, and Dallas to an extent are not overally intimidating. Our schedule last year was far tougher

[RavensDieHard21]

I see us realistically going between 9-7 and 10-6. We will win most likely 6 home games and will grind out at least 3 away games, but the only way to improve that margin is by closing out on the road, which a great traveling defense could, so I am hopeful for a turn around. 

Ravens do make the playoffs as a 6 seed again , obviously a dangerous one

Flacco finally break 4000 yards by a few extra and the offense finish in the top 10 with a more balanced approach

SSS goes out in style with many big plays, a couple that help us seal wins--800 yard season and 7 TDs  

Monroe starts the season and plays well, but we somehow make a move and get a quality back up, or future replacement and the line stays intact.

Defense finishes overall in the top 8 and has a top 5 run defense 

Suggs and Doom combine for 18 sacks, with our first round pick Joey Bosa racking up 8 of his own. 

CJ continues to be a star and improves on his coverage skills and goes to another Pro bowl

The secondary is trending upwards fast with two safeties with instincts and coverage skills, which leads to Jimmy Smith having a full out break out season, a completed version of his 2014 campaign, shuts down Robinson, Dez, AB for one game, Watkins, Marshall and only struggles with OBJ, AB in Pitt and AJ Green 

[ludy51]

Just now, RavensDieHard21 said:

 I see us realistically going between 9-7 and 10-6. We will win most likely 6 home games and will grind out at least 3 away games, but the only way to improve that margin is by closing out on the road, which a great traveling defense could, so I am hopeful for a turn around. 

Ravens do make the playoffs as a 6 seed again , obviously a dangerous one

Flacco finally break 4000 yards by a few extra and the offense finish in the top 10 with a more balanced approach

SSS goes out in style with many big plays, a couple that help us seal wins--800 yard season and 7 TDs  

Monroe starts the season and plays well, but we somehow make a move and get a quality back up, or future replacement and the line stays intact.

Defense finishes overall in the top 8 and has a top 5 run defense 

Suggs and Doom combine for 18 sacks, with our first round pick Joey Bosa racking up 8 of his own. 

CJ continues to be a star and improves on his coverage skills and goes to another Pro bowl

The secondary is trending upwards fast with two safeties with instincts and coverage skills, which leads to Jimmy Smith having a full out break out season, a completed version of his 2014 campaign, shuts down Robinson, Dez, AB for one game, Watkins, Marshall and only struggles with OBJ, AB in Pitt and AJ Green 

Why OBJ if he can shut down dez and AB (for one game)?

[RavensDieHard21]

23 minutes ago, usmccharles said:

Oh I agree, I've been saying our secondary will be better than people think, but even a healthy secondary will have problems with facing some of the best WRs in the league, hell might as well try to play the Falcons so we can make sure we play every elite WR.  

Brown x2 - Green x2 - Dez - OBJ - Marshall/Decker - the Allens - Gronk - Damn

We are playing roughly 9 of the top 15ish

I only really fear OBJ, Gronk, Brown in Pitt, and Green. I think Jimmy will shut down the rest of them if Frazier has his way and Pees also allows Jimmy to press. We somehow are finding ways to bracket out Antonio, but he is another animal at home though. I just want us for two games in one season get the better of AJ Green lol too many late game miracles spoiling our fun