Baltimore Ravens Examiner

These Are Crazy Times

Again, it may be a sign of the times, but I think it is absolutely ridiculous to give Flacco such a big contract. $30 million over 5 years--whatever happened to playing and earning a big contract?  Why are teams giving all of these untested players so much scratch?  Flacco has, what, $8.75 million in guaranteed money?  Unbelievable.  Of course, the big question is, how will Flacco play?  Who knows?  Some readers say Flacco will be the starter by game 5 or 6, while others say he isn't fit for arena football.  The answer probably lies somewhere in the middle.  Flacco needs to spend a season or two (preferably two) learning the ropes.  The size of the contract suggests that the Ravens have faith that they have found their QB of the future.  Too hard to say these days. 

I think Flacco could be, in time, a good QB.  But offering him so much money is crazy.  I don't think Flacco will join the list of laughable Ravens QBs: Stoney Case, Scott Mitchell, Tony Banks, Eric Zier, Elvis Grbac, Chris Redcman, Anthony Wright and Jeff Blake.   UGH!  At least, I hope he doesn't.  But who knows? 

All we can hope is that Flacco earns the money by playing well.  Only time will tell.

 

Kyle Boller...the former Raven?

 Well, we finally got some definitive news: Kyle Boller was placed on the Injured Reserve list today, ending his season and maybe his career in Baltimore.  The six- year veteran has a torn labrum.  He now hangs in limbo while the Ravens... Read More

Flacco is the future, but is he the present?

The Ravens coaches think Joe Flacco gives them the best chance to win against the Bengals.  I disagree with the decision, but, having said that, I'm curious to see how Flacco does.  I do wish him well.  He is the future.There is, however,... Read More

Make-A-Wish fundraiser with Terrell Suggs at Morton's The Steakhouse

         Terrell Suggs joins Morton's The Steakhouse for an exclusive fundraiser to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation on September 16th.  Reservations are available from 6-8 p.m. The cost to attend is... Read More
Topics: Fundraiser at Morton's The Steakhouse

The quarterback war

The season starts on September 7, and the Ravens quarterback situation looks more unsettled now than it has since camp began.  Smith's stomach virus prevented him from starting and claiming the starter's job for the regular season.  Boller's... Read More
Topics: NFL

Ravens edge Rams

 Coach Harbaugh's decision to start Troy Smith in the third preseason game is a wise one.  Boller is a known commodity, but Smith's game still raises some serious questions in terms of reading defenses and making good decisions.  Starting... Read More
Topics: Preseason Games

Suggs is back...just in time!

The return of Terrell Suggs is good news and reason to celebrate.  The defense gets back a terrific pass rusher and plenty of attitude and swagger. Welcome back, Terrell.  You were just in time.Did you see the list of Ravens who missed... Read More

Rice and humble pie

 Here's a certainty: Ray Rice has been the shining star on the offensive side of the ball so far.  He had a great game against Minnesota, including his first touchdown on a six-yard run.  If Willis McGahee remains on the sidelines, he... Read More
Topics: Troy Smith , Ray Rice

Two nice moves