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Either way, they'll still suck.

The NFL is a fickle thing. Just 2 years ago (and the 6 or 7 years before than) the Ravens were perrennial playoff contenders. They had the most dominant defense in the game. What happened.... THEY GOT OLD! Age is not like fine wine in the nfl. You get old, you get owned. This same thing may happen to the Pats, Colts and Bolts in the next few years.

Defense wins championships and having a QB that keeps you in the game means a lot. I am not sure Troy Smith is the answer but he beat the University of Michigan 3 times so I think he's damn good college QB. Go Bucks

Hope Troy Smith wins the job.

Go Troy...

Team Smith :)

According to Pittsburgh beat Writer Joe Starkey, whom invaded Raven's camp in the "Minst", he strongly thinks Flacco is the man to go with and that he has not been given ample chance yet. Cites guys like Aikman whom were thrown to the wolves right away.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_583058.html

The NFL is a fickle thing. Just 2 years ago (and the 6 or 7 years before than) the Ravens were perrennial playoff contenders. They had the most dominant defense in the game. What happened.... THEY GOT OLD! Age is not like fine wine in the nfl. You get old, you get owned. This same thing may happen to the Pats, Colts and Bolts in the next few years.
whodeyjb | 08/16/08, 09:06 AM

How are the Ravens old again ? On offense they have one old player, Mason, who still contributes. All the lineman are 25 years old or younger. On defense here's their over 30 players: Pryce, Lewis, McAlister, Rolle, & Gregg. Now, besides Rolle, which of those guys still isn't playing at a high level ? I'll take these "OLD" guys anyday on defense and the one on offense too. Plus, Stover is a great kicker, even at 40.

The Ravens D may not be what it was 2 years ago, but it will still be good. Plus, they got lit up alot last year because Rolle & McAlister were hurt and their best CB after them was Corey Ivy, who's not starting NFL CB I can assure you. They added more depth there this year and will continue to do so. Injuries ravaged both sides of the ball last year badly.

That's fine though, I like it when people think their defense will suck like last year, it means they're in for a surprise. Plus, when the D was healthy they put together games like the New England game on MNF, remember ?

Flacco should hope to stay on the bench at least this year. He needs a lot of work.

~Dr. D

If you have nothing good to say abou a QB it's beter to say nothing at all

If you have nothing good to say abou a QB it's beter to say nothing at all
salvaje50 | 08/16/08, 03:43 PM

Boller bites in a sucky kind of way........like your avatar.

troy wil get it

If you have nothing good to say abou a QB it's beter to say nothing at all

salvaje50 | 08/16/08, 03:43 PM


OK. That QB sucks.

I hope troy gets it...i dont think flacco should start considereing he went from Division 1-AA to the NFL...that would be a bit overwhelming.

Here's to hoping Troy Smith gets the job as well.

They still don't have a chance, no matter who the QB is.

They still don't have a chance, no matter who the QB is.

LetsGoPens | 08/16/08, 08:44 PM

You better hope not Mr. Steelers fan...besides, no one expects them to be good this year anyway.

At least Smith has some nice upside while Boller is simply a mediocre QB. While Im not a big Ravens fan, I hope Smith gets a chance to prove himself.

Derrick Mason on the other hand actually gets better with age, He runs his routes close to perfection. He and Heap (should he stay healthy) will be the safety net for any Ravens QB.

Go Heisman