The Random Thought Thread

[ravenslord]

I don't agree a ton about the scheduling aspects, but yes, Ravens have (knock on wood) been on the favorable side of injuries in the second half of the year. That's like half the ball game when it comes to contending in January. Which teams are the healthiest. Ravens are one of them today. Will see if they finish that way.

And yes, Watson and Burrow missing half the season is certainly a tremendous benefit to us and the rest of the AFC. Not sure if the Lawrence injury will mean a ton depending on how long he's out.

I don't really care about the Pickett injury, because its Kenny Pickett.

Lawrence has a high ankle sprain. Thats usually good for 4 weeks out or so. i dont expect to see him for our game.

 

[OURavensFan]

I know everyone wants to feel we are the victims of bad luck and random conspiracies against the team

But it is time to admit that we have insane amounts of luck so far this season

- No season-ending injuries since week 2-3
- Few significant injuries at all
- Almost every opposing QB gets injured before or during our games
- Having a bye week and every result goes our way, and not just one, but two coming opponents lose their QBs

Time to stop playing the victims. We had a right to do that in '21. Not this year

Who needs Mark Andrews anyway, scrub, same with Dobbins

 

[rmcjacket23]

Who needs Mark Andrews anyway, scrub, same with Dobbins

You can win a Lombardi without those players.
Most teams in the league have at least 1-2 guys on IR that are of similar impact to their team.

 

[BoredMarine13]

Lol y'all are funny acting like if Lawrence plays his injury is gonna stop him from torching us with his legs. We ironically play absolutely atrocious against even remotely mobile QBs. And even when they're hurt we just don't play contain

Even with a healthy Lawrence the Jags don’t really scare me. I’ll take our D vs their O

 

[OURavensFan]

You can win a Lombardi without those players.
Most teams in the league have at least 1-2 guys on IR that are of similar impact to their team.

Not disagreeing but kind of crazy he wrote no significant injuries after week 2-3 like Mark Andrews doesn’t exist

 

[rmcjacket23]

Even with a healthy Lawrence the Jags don’t really scare me. I’ll take our D vs their O

Agreed. I wouldn't have a problem playing JAX in the playoffs.
I honestly kind of just want to avoid all of the AFCN teams. None of them have QBs that scare me, but all of them have defenses that do. JAX losing Lawrence opened a window for Cleveland to win this week, and they have a very favorable schedule.

My hope was that the AFC South teams (Houston and Indy) would emerge and get in over CLE and PIT. Still may happen, but Lawrence's injury I think significantly increases Cleveland's chances of making the playoffs.
Steelers I think are going to play themselves out.

 

[rmcjacket23]

Not disagreeing but kind of crazy he wrote no significant injuries after week 2-3 like Mark Andrews doesn’t exist

He did say season-ending injuries. I think Mark's is, but optimistic people think he'll be back.

In the context of what position most NFL teams are in, Ravens are very healthy right now.

 

[Simba]

Agreed. I wouldn't have a problem playing JAX in the playoffs.
I honestly kind of just want to avoid all of the AFCN teams. None of them have QBs that scare me, but all of them have defenses that do. JAX losing Lawrence opened a window for Cleveland to win this week, and they have a very favorable schedule.

My hope was that the AFC South teams (Houston and Indy) would emerge and get in over CLE and PIT. Still may happen, but Lawrence's injury I think significantly increases Cleveland's chances of making the playoffs.
Steelers I think are going to play themselves out.

And just the familiarity in the AFCN. The teams themselves might not be great but those are generally closer games than most because you play them every year and it's a rival that knows you.

 

[Dom McRaven]

I know everyone wants to feel we are the victims of bad luck and random conspiracies against the team

But it is time to admit that we have insane amounts of luck so far this season

- No season-ending injuries since week 2-3
- Few significant injuries at all
- Almost every opposing QB gets injured before or during our games
- Having a bye week and every result goes our way, and not just one, but two coming opponents lose their QBs

Time to stop playing the victims. We had a right to do that in '21. Not this year

That's BS.

We've been the hardest hit team 2 years in a row. This gives us 5 years rights to bitch about it.

Given how these last two seasons have been for us, we deserve ALL of the luck and then some.

 

[JoeyFlex5]

Speaking of Florida, the Marine Corps and its infinite wisdom have decided to make me move again. Good news is it’s to MD so I can attend more Ravens games. Bad news I’m going to freeze my ass off as spending the last seven years in the tropics, Middle East, and Florida means I have no idea what cold weather is anymore. I need jacket donations… i will miss this crazy fucking state. Second home forever

Welcome home you’ll hate it

 

[Simba]

I'm not sure I'd call them lucky with that record, but Chicago has 0 players on an injury list. Absolutely wild this late in a season.

 

[GodIsGreat]

Most teams in the league have at least 1-2 guys on IR that are of similar impact to their team.

rb1 and no.1 target I'd be very surprised

 

[RavensMania]

Trevor Lawrence diagnosed with a high ankle sprain. Probably back by our game I would think

I would not expect him to be back by our game with a high ankle sprain.

 

[RavensMania]

Never saying never but 2 weeks for a high ankle is a quick turnaround

yeah, only Mahomes comes back in 2 weeks from a high ankle sprain.

 

[RavensMania]

I'm not sure I'd call them lucky with that record, but Chicago has 0 players on an injury list. Absolutely wild this late in a season.

that's incredible.

 

[All_black_everything]

I would not expect him to be back by our game with a high ankle sprain.

From today: "I'm not going to put that timetable on Trevor," Pederson said Tuesday afternoon. "I'm not going to put him in a box like that, but we'll see how he is in a couple of days."

 

[RavensMania]

From today: "I'm not going to put that timetable on Trevor," Pederson said Tuesday afternoon. "I'm not going to put him in a box like that, but we'll see how he is in a couple of days."

i agree, but it's not common to come back that quickly

 

[allblackraven]

I'm not sure I'd call them lucky with that record, but Chicago has 0 players on an injury list. Absolutely wild this late in a season.

It's caused by their shit effort.

 

[BoredMarine13]

Welcome home you’ll hate it

I’m still keeping florida residency to avoid that MD tax

 

[Ice Bowl]

Happy we helped you guys out Raven fans! Love you