Around the NFL 2013 Offseason (Episode 99)

[Defensewins]

Joe Flacco is now 7-4 in the postseason with five road wins, tied for all-time best with Eli Manning and Roger Staubach. In his past six playoff games (four on the road) he has thrown 12 touchdown passes to just two interceptions.
Comparing to Sanchez is crazy.

Ravens still have a good offensive line and a good RB.
Ravens might not make it back to the Super Bowl, but teams that make it 2 years in a row is rare these days.

[skinsfaninok]

Sanchez has more ints than tds in his career. He's rex grossman

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Sanchez has more ints than tds in his career. He's rex grossman

Not sure who that is more of an insult to, Grossman or Sanchez.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Not sure who that is more of an insult to, Grossman or Sanchez.

Probably Grossman, even he is better than Sanchez. I would take him over Sanchez in a heartbeat.

[skinsfaninok]

I don't see Baltimore in the playoffs either. They lost 10 starters from last years team, that's going to be very hard and Pittsburgh won't be as bad and also Cincinnati is very good.

[SmootSmack]

I think the Ravens make the playoffs this year...says the guy who had them in the Super Bowl last year (or earlier this year if you insist)

[chewman]

They miss the playoffs. Elam will not be Ed Reed right away if at all, Webb is coming off 2 major knee surgeries so who to say that he will even be the same, there left tackle can't even practice because he is over weight, Dumervill had 11 sacks last year but only 4 came at critcal times and Ed Dickson is no Pitta. Also I think they brought in way to many free agents at one time to build any chemistry. Time will tell but I think it's the Bengals division this year.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by chewman

They miss the playoffs. Elam will not be Ed Reed right away if at all, Webb is coming off 2 major knee surgeries so who to say that he will even be the same, there left tackle can't even practice because he is over weight, Dumervill had 11 sacks last year but only 4 came at critcal times and Ed Dickson is no Pitta. Also I think they brought in way to many free agents at one time to build any chemistry. Time will tell but I think it's the Bengals division this year.

Early reports on Webb is that he's looking better than he did before. Elam being better than what Reed was last year was a prediction of mine, not a know fact. McKinnie is always overweight yet always ends up as their starting tackle and doing well.

What is this ''only 4 came at critical times'' stuff? So JJ Watt had 20.5 sacks last year, but only a few of his sacks came at critical times, so now he's not a good player?!? Orakpo had 4.5 sacks against the Raiders his rookie year, but I guess that doesn't matter or get counted or add to his credibility of being a very good, pro bowl caliber player because it came against a bad team...

And Ed Dickson started more games (11) than Pitta (5) last year. He also played in less games (13) than Pitta (16). Why is Ed Dickson starting more than Pitta if he is "no Pitta".

[chewman]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Early reports on Webb is that he's looking better than he did before. Elam being better than what Reed was last year was a prediction of mine, not a know fact. McKinnie is always overweight yet always ends up as their starting tackle and doing well.

What is this ''only 4 came at critical times'' stuff? So JJ Watt had 20.5 sacks last year, but only a few of his sacks came at critical times, so now he's not a good player?!? Orakpo had 4.5 sacks against the Raiders his rookie year, but I guess that doesn't matter or get counted or add to his credibility of being a very good, pro bowl caliber player because it came against a bad team...

And Ed Dickson started more games (11) than Pitta (5) last year. He also played in less games (13) than Pitta (16). Why is Ed Dickson starting more than Pitta if he is "no Pitta".

Not sure were you saw the reports on Webb. From what I saw they said he is coming along. I believe on McKinnie that is why he was cut from the Vikings. Now he has money and a superbowl so where's the motivation?? Dickson vs Pitta you can think what you want but you will see. Was Dickson even in the playoffs? The sack thing honestly came from Charlie Casserly. Not sure how respected he is but that is what he said.

[MTK]

Ravens will be a 9-10 win team again and right in the hunt for the division.

Seems that some can't wait for them to collapse, I just don't see it happening anytime soon.

Too good of an organization. You don't have that type of sustained success on accident.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Ravens will be a 9-10 win team again and right in the hunt for the division.

Seems that some can't wait for them to collapse, I just don't see it happening anytime soon.

Too good of an organization. You don't have that type of sustained success on accident.

I've thought the Ravens have been a contender for the past 5 years so I wouldn't consider my opinion about this year as a "can't wait for them to collapse." The only team I feel that way about is the Patriots, and that's only to wipe the smug looks of their faces and their fans.

I have no problems with the Ravens. They are a well run organization, and they have a very good coach in Harbaugh. That said, I still think this will be a down year until they can recoup some talent on the defensive and offensive side of the ball.

Also, I don't think Flacco is a bad QB, just a overrated one due to his playoff performances. I think he's a slightly above average QB who's inconsistent.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Ravens will be a 9-10 win team again and right in the hunt for the division.

Seems that some can't wait for them to collapse, I just don't see it happening anytime soon.

Too good of an organization. You don't have that type of sustained success on accident.

Yeah I agree here.

[chewman]

Also they were VERY lucky to make it by Denver.

[donofriose]

Ravens, Steelers, and Patriots are three teams that have been too successful to just say they are going to lose this year. Those three teams have been to almost all the super bowls since 2001 and all have won multiple super bowls since then. Until they actually start losing consistently and not due to a major injury, I do not think its very wise to bet against those three teams. I think its just hopeful hatred and jealousy of a successful organization.

The Ravens and Patriots will most likely have a better defense this year than they did last year, and the Steelers got younger on defense as well and got rid of some old pieces that weren't that good last year. Plus if Big Ben stays healthy (big if) they make the playoffs this year, and they probably would have made it last year if he hadn't gotten hurt.

I hope the Redskins join the class of these organizations because once you are there, everyone just hopes you lose and they try to find reasons you won't be successful but you just keep racking up the wins. But I personally believe it all depends on RG3's knee.

[skinsfaninok]

I don't hate or dislike Baltimore but I just think Cincinnati and pitt are going to be slightly better. And Cleveland will be improved I believe as well so overall it's a tougher division