Anyone actually a little excited?

**FadeToBlack** · 03-14-2013, 10:09 PM

Looking at the talent we do have, and the opportunity to usher-in a younger, newer identity is a little intriguing, despite it not being my first reaction to the outflows of veterans.

**BigPlayReceiver** · 03-14-2013, 10:15 PM

Yup

**RavenScallywag** · 03-14-2013, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by FadeToBlack

Looking at the talent we do have, and the opportunity to usher-in a younger, newer identity is a little intriguing, despite it not being my first reaction to the outflows of veterans.

You know, while I was doing some cleanup tonight, decided to play NFL Top 10 Turnarounds on YouTube...

One of them was the 1975 Colts. They mention how in 1971, The Unspeakable Irsay hired Joe Thomas as his GM and they GUTTED the Colts. Absolutely detroyed the legacy by trading away Unitas, Mackey, Matte...and going with a ton of young players. For the next few years....they stunk. But, they hired Ted Marchibroda in 1975 and their young guys finally got a winning sense and turned it around.

It just struck a chord with me. I think Harbaugh is the right coach for this team, but certainly we are watching a lot of important players to this franchise walk away and going with younger players. Within the next few years though, I am confident we will see the Ravens plan come to fruition.

**ballhawk** · 03-14-2013, 10:20 PM

Hell yea! The draft is a month away and we have 12 picks. Plus what, like $15mil cap space?

**HKusp** · 03-14-2013, 10:21 PM

I am excited to see the pieces come together.

**The Excellector** · 03-14-2013, 10:22 PM

The Sword of Light is very excited.

**bmore finest** · 03-14-2013, 10:25 PM

Hell yeah, Flacco got paid, defending champs still, and Webb coming back. Also another great draft should be on the way, and building a team to make a record 6 straight playoffs trip. It's tough but most jobs have turnovers, with personal. We will a Raven team that will be on the fight for the playoffs as always. Don't forget, Ozzie will get a couple more pieces after June 1 cuts too.

We are still Superbowl Champions , gotta love that right now.

**Sirdowski** · 03-14-2013, 10:26 PM

Absolutely. This is what being the fan of a well run team is all about. The Ravens breed talent and success, they don't just sign it.

**strez** · 03-14-2013, 10:31 PM

Hell yeah!!!

**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 03-14-2013, 11:08 PM

I'm fucking pumped! I only read this thread becuase of the title. I'm not reading anymore of these threads unless they are based on positivity. Every year this happens (maybe not to this extent, but still) and every year we have a plan and become a contender. It's going ot happen again. Do we have holes? You bet your ass we do, but they will get filled and they will be coached properly. We are going to have a young hard working team. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. I think that will be the quote of the year

**Bufflehead** · 03-14-2013, 11:12 PM

Huzzah huzzah!

Great thread, thanks

**alienrace** · 03-14-2013, 11:15 PM

I'm excited.

For starters, the offense has most of the pieces in place to be very good next year. Really, the losses were all on defense, but this defense stunk at times last year, including the Superbowl. We have 12 picks, and 15 million or so in cap space. You can do a lot of damage with that in your pocket. This team will be much younger in 2013, but I would not be surprised to see them actually improve on defense, starting with a healthy Suggs and Webb, something we didn't have in 2012.