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Re: The Fall of the Ravens Empire
It would show that they lack confidence in their approach. How can you instill confidence in the fanbase to buy the PSLs and return to the stadium if you don't, at the very least, exude it yourself?
"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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01-12-2018, 05:37 PM #38
Re: The Fall of the Ravens Empire
Ok...honestly asking: have any other owners said they wouldn't let their players kneel? Other than McNair's "inmates running the asylum" comments that went over so well - and were reported in the ESPN piece, not meant to be public - I don't know of any owner speaking out against it. There was Jerrah, who had all weekend to see the kneeling, the reaction to it, and plan a course of action that involved himself kneeling with his team...
The Ravens were in the incredibly unlucky position of having their first-ever London game right after the President's comments that Friday night. For the Jags, who were also in the situation, it was at least more like a 1/16th chance, since they play in London every season. I'm guessing the players were texting with each other and deciding what to do on Saturday. Playing at 9 AM, the Ravens & Jags were up first. A handful of players on both sides knelt. A handful of players on just about every team that weekend did the same.
What would folks have Bisciotti do? Publicly reprimand those players who participated? How would that go over? Putting aside how it would go over with fans, media, etc., how about with his own players and with any potential future free agents? It was a damn near impossible situation for any owner. Maybe staying silent really is the best way to go about it.
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01-12-2018, 05:40 PM #39
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Actually, I think Bisciotti should do it solo, sort of like what he does with you in OC once a year. Harbaugh is probably one of the least popular guys in Baltimore right now, and Ozzie is not very good with the camera's on him answering questions from media members. Fans will be just more turned off with John's perpetual BS coachspeak, so maybe it's best he skips this year.
The Ravens could even do it publicly and invite PSL owners to ask Bisciotti questions or submit pre-approved questions. Steve needs to address his clients directly and be accountable for the shit product over the last few years. He can explain the complexity of firing everyone and why he thinks Harbaugh, Ozzie, DeCosta & the coordinators are the right people for the job.
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01-12-2018, 05:41 PM #40
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01-12-2018, 05:44 PM #41
Re: The Fall of the Ravens Empire
But at the same time, most fans call it all bullshit, speaking points, coachspeak, etc.
I get what you're saying, but I Just feel like it's a situation where they're fucked either way. They've made their bed and they're going to lie in it.
Well all know how this is going to go. Is a presser going to change anything?"Cause if you ain’t pissed off for greatness, that just means you’re okay with being mediocre, and ain’t no man in here okay with just basic.”
- Ray Lewis
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01-12-2018, 05:44 PM #42
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01-12-2018, 05:45 PM #43
Re: The Fall of the Ravens Empire
"Cause if you ain’t pissed off for greatness, that just means you’re okay with being mediocre, and ain’t no man in here okay with just basic.”
- Ray Lewis
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/author/cole-jackson
Twitter: @ColeJacksonFB
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Re: The Fall of the Ravens Empire
"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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01-12-2018, 05:48 PM #45Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: The Fall of the Ravens Empire
Does anyone have the numbers on how high the percentage of available PSLs has increased?
"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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Does anyone have a site to buy some cheap PSL?
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01-12-2018, 05:51 PM #48
Re: The Fall of the Ravens Empire
The article criticizes Ozzie for resting on his laurels and bad recent drafting. But the 2016 haul is amazing. We now have a young quality LT and a very good, possibly shutdown CB.
The offensive playmakers are coming, and when they arrive, a lot of people are going to be surprised how vibrant and successful the roster will be.
If the coaches will use the players properly, e.g. Flacco, Jefferson. We are loaded with talented pass rushers - go back and look at the draft profiles of Bowser and T Wms - yet they are undeveloped. And while they sit, the pass rush disappears."Flacco is driving the ball in that wind....."
(AFCCG, January 2013)
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