2012 lol
it might be a fair argument that on talent does michael campanaro usurp moore?
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2012 lol
it might be a fair argument that on talent does michael campanaro usurp moore?
Grim
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Maybe that’s the problem dude. Maybe the FO is clueless and doesn’t talk to the coaches and just gives them players and expects them to make it work. Kinda weird that we draft a guy to be a SAM LB and have a recording of it but never play him there. Sounds like the right hand doesn’t know what the left is doing
allblackraven
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I don't believe that.
They must be talking to each other but someone is grossly overshooting their ability to identify or coach up the player- either coaches or scouting.
Grim
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Good question but who replaces him? Joe Flacco and Lamar is under center? Maybe that’s the ticket
John: “Yeah Joe I’m thinking I know how we can fix this offense.”
Joe: “what’s up John?”
Marty: “I had a real swell idea! Like really super good! We’ll remove Skura at C.”
Joe: “That’s what I’ve been talking about! My man!”
John: “Yeah only one problem...”
Lamar: “...Yo coach so I just finished reading the updated scheme and I’m taking snaps from Joe?”
Joe: “WTF?”
John: “Yeah about that...look our guys have hearts of lions but I ran out of effort stickers after Carolina. Lamar is the QB and you’ll be playing C.”
Joe: “Cool I have experience standing around from when you had me at statue WR so I can definitely be an elite C”
Greg Roman: “And it cuts down on your INT percentage!”
Grim
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You would think but it’s weird how we do players sometimes. I think we’re trying to make another Adalius Thomas and that’s just not going to happen
definitely a possibility, but we will never know that for sure. i doubt that is what happened though, but that's just my opinion.
Grim
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Same here I also doubt it. I meant it as more of a joke. I just wonder why he’s not being used in that role in all seriousness because that would seem to be his best spot unless he just sucks there or we want him to become a complete player. I’m guessing it’s the latter. I feel we emphasize the complete player aspect heavily when it comes to playing time.
he is better fit for S. Pff also had impressive stats for hump.. watching the game shows that these
These players arent as impressive as the stats show.
Oldfaithful
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@DeVito52 since the season is more or less confirmed over(I have us getting blown out this week because injuries)..
END THIS FRANCHISE.
We should even cease to exist right? Since our future is clearly screwed. Let's just say "fuck it" and call it quits like the Hofstra football team.
#Nomoreravens
END THIS FRANCHISE.
We should even cease to exist right? Since our future is clearly screwed. Let's just say "fuck it" and call it quits like the Hofstra football team.
#Nomoreravens
BloodRaven
Pro Bowler
When our left side is Eluemenor, Grasu and Skura then theres no denying that we fucked up the offseason. Also bringing in Montgomery to rush behind our noline is like buying bullets for a gun you dont have.
Oldfaithful
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Yeah.. I am an advocate for a stronger oline too but this is really unfair and a massive blanket statement. If your starting oline is Eluemenor, and Grasu in particular(the third LT(yes, Hurst would be starting there and I'd want to die), and LG respectively) that's more of an indicator that something has gone horribly wrong. I know that people are going to go "but offensive line depth". There isn't a team in the league with good offensive line depth. If the Cowboys had Smith and Zack Martin go down, their situation would be just as dire.
We need to dedicate the upcoming offseason to rebuilding this offensive line. Even if we missed the postseason I'd keep literally everything else about the team the same. From Flacco, to Carr, to Jimmy. Go find a real C and a competent LG and suddenly the entire problem is fixed. Both of which should be done through the draft. Give this team a real offensive line and I genuinely think it's a contender.
Justdewinit20
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Needs some pass rushers too then I think this roster is a contender. Simply put if you can’t protect the passer and can’t get to the passer you have issues.
Oldfaithful
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Nah. Pass rushers would make us the favorites. You don't need a perfect team to win a ring. Sure, the defense is coming off of a dismal performance but they have been far from the problem this season. The problem with the pass rush isn't that it's bad, it's just woefully inconsistent. Some of that is likely just growing pains from the new DC. I do agree that another pass rusher needs to be added in some capacity though, you should always add at least one in the offseason.
But the one thing right now that's holding the team back from leading the division is the oline, which is solely responsible for a horrible run game at the moment, which makes it harder to do the play action, which in turn makes it harder to have a deep passing attack. It's honestly amazing to me that Flacco has had as much success as he's had in spite of having no run game. Plus, having that would allow the defense to rest more. It's the big reason I don't want Flacco gone in the offseason in spite of the salary. Not only am I unsure of Lamar being ready, but the receivers(despite being fourth in the league in drops) are fine. I know you don't like Hayden Hurst, but even you could likely agree that he's not going to develop sitting on the bench(which even Mary admitted to), and Mark Andrews should be the starter full time as well. The receiving options are getting better each game the more chemistry they develop with Joe.
Get this team a better run blocking offensive line and then we are talking about maybe the most well rounded team in the NFL going into 2019. Will it be perfect? No. It will have it's problems but a well rounded team is a very difficult team to beat.
Grim
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Not being a dick here but do you watch the All 22 or go to the games to get your assessments? I understand you may think that and respect your opinion but it’s really hard to grade secondary play especially for CB and deep safeties without using those methods unless it’s a short route.
I hear you on the OL needing work and quick improvement but also consider the volatility currently affecting our OL. Stanley, Lewis, Bozeman, Hurst have all been hurt and the only two original starters left are Yanda coming off an injury and Brown JR a rookie. That’s kind of a lot of volatility to really get good. The real issue is depth and we all knew we lacked depth but so does the entire league.
Grim
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I’m not sure it’s realistic to “dedicate the upcoming offseason to rebuilding this offensive line” because OL aren’t built in that way. Stanley, Hurst, and Brown are our pieces and even then that’s a maybe because it’s possible Brown JR just sucks it up and amounts to nothing. I’d say we need a C and then worry about the two G positions. I really really really like underrated C from Georgia Lamont Gaillard Sr and I would take that guy or trade up for him using our 3rd round pick and would even consider him a first round talent if he ends up grading out there. To me he’s as good as Frederick coming out of college. Not saying he’ll achieve the same level but I think he’s really good. He’s strong and we need someone like that to replace Yanda on this OL whether it’s G or C
DeVito52
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cdp
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I'm also a fan of Gaillard.another advantage is he doesn't play in a spread offense. But he's a really good run blocker and exactly what we need to replace skura. Idealy he could also play guard.
Grim
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It doesn’t work. Should we move him to sTrOnG sAfEty?