Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
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Originally Posted by
Tex Ritter
Why would anyone at this stage in his pro career be surprised that Boller still sucks? I have tried to tell these posters here this repeatedly for the past several years. Nobody wanted to listen but now act like it is some kind of a surprise. :eek: :hammer:
I just found this site last year, but I can understand your frustration. He should be our backup QB for a long time....he doesn't have "it" as a starting QB. We, in my opinion, had the best overall Ravens team ever last year (including SB year), and couldn't get it done for numerous reasons argued to death.
My question to everyone on this board is: Do you honestly think we would have gone 13-3 with Boller under center? I certainly don't think so, nor will we ever go 13-3 with him under center!! If Billick had used his brain last week in Buffalo, he could have made Boller look like a stud by handing off to McGahee at the end of the game. We would have won that game and Boller would have had a road win!! But Billick, as usual, tried to out-think the opponent, instead of using the "KISS" principal: Keep It Simple Stupid!!! And as we all saw last week, Boller failed to deliver!
Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
Well, I think we have found a couple of new HC and QB coaching candidates here.
Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
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Originally Posted by
Greg
Well, I think we have found a couple of new HC and QB coaching candidates here.
Never said I should be HC or QB coach......just stating the obvious! You can't answer my question because you know I'm right. WE HAD THE BEST OVERALL RAVENS TEAM EVER LAST YEAR and couldn't get it done with a healthy McNair under center. What makes you think we could go 13-3 with Boller under center? Do you think they were the right calls on 2nd and 1 in Buffalo last week? Hell, even the coach in hindsight said they were the wrong calls!
I actually wouldn't mind the dink-and-dunk offense we have now if we were scoring TD's in the RZ, instead of kicking FG's!! It serves 2 purposes: 1) controls the clock, which keeps our aging 'D' off the field and 2) keeps the opposing 'D' on the field much longer, which opens up the running game. Remember a healthy Jamal back in the day, when he might only get 2 or 3 yds a carry early, but as they kept running him later in the game, he would start busting off 5 or more yard carries? Thats what we should be doing now. Buffalo was a perfect example. McGahee didn't have any big runs early in the game, but slowly wore them down because their 'D' was on the field so long!!
Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
Haven't heard much about this guy:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player...layerId=146278
I know he hasn't played the upper echelon of college talent, but his numbers are good and he did hang 59 on Navy at Navy.
Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
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Originally Posted by
Mr OC
I posted something on Flacco awhile back. I did see him rack up 30/41 for 434 yards and four touchdown passes in Annapolis. Forgettabout Navy's porous defense: Flacco was poised and his passes were like ropes, right on the money. Accurate & strong-armed. When blitzed, he moved well and smartly threw the ball away when receivers were covered. He really reminded me of Derek Anderson. He might make a good 5th round pick.
At 6'6", with his big arm & mobility, I'd love to see him in purple next summer.
Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
The only thing about guys like Flacco are the conferences they play in. The D's are slow and the teams aren't very good. I'm not saying he doesn't look promising, but you've got to keep that in mind.....
Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
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Originally Posted by
Raveninwoodlawn
Hmmmmmmmmm.......
Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
Actually, knowing the Ravens, they'll probably pick him in the second round, instead of a good CB, because he fits the "mold" of a pocket passer......I just don't like the level of his competition nor his lack of mobility.......
Re: Should Ravens draft a QB in 2008 draft?
Joe Flacco looks to me better than some of overhyped one season wonders like Dennis Dixon, I would love to see Flacco play for Ravens. Even the draft gurus like Mel Kiper (who has him rated as the fifth best senior QB) and Todd McShay are high on this guy.