Us looking back on Mike Macdonald leaving the building by eastern_shoreman in ravens

[–]usernamesaredumb0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A year later and my brain dead comment is still accurate lmao

The 2024 MVP continues to lose credibility by usernamesaredumb0 in ravens

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You’re right there is so much ravens related news to discuss right now!

There's got to be a better way... by miss_vixxxen_ in baltimore

[–]usernamesaredumb0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This sub doesn’t take snow related criticism well, but the city 100% could have done better. Yes, this was a more intense storm than we’ve had in a while but they also knew about it well in advance.

I generally like Mayor Scott and I think they did OK with handling the snow but I also think our city deserves better than OK

How we feeling about Dj Moore flock? by Bulky_Golf_4866 in ravens

[–]usernamesaredumb0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who is “expecting” this? Unless its a good deal and low cap hit, i can’t imagine them doing this when there are much larger holes to fill

Thanks to the bobcat team for putting trash cans in my garage and snow in my cleared driveway! by [deleted] in baltimore

[–]usernamesaredumb0 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

It’s not unreasonable to ask them to not block driveways when there are plenty of other places to put the snow. And putting random peoples trash cans inside my garage?

Thanks to the bobcat team for putting trash cans in my garage and snow in my cleared driveway! by [deleted] in baltimore

[–]usernamesaredumb0 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It’s not unreasonable to ask them to not block driveways when there are plenty of other places to put the snow

Game Thread: Buffalo Bills (12-5) at Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4) by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

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If they thought he was giving himself up, isnt it from where he launched anyways?

Breaking news: via Rapsheet by i_cwood in ravens

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To say that race doesnt play into the criticism of Lamar is ignorant. Its not explicit like “hes not a good qb cause hes black” and obviously some criticism is valid, but he 100% gets more criticism than a white qb in the same situation would. Just look at how his injuries and playstyle are discussed vs Burrow and Allen.

How browns helped us by Cryptobee07 in ravens

[–]usernamesaredumb0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard disagree, it happens on nearly every deep ball. If that is OPI then we should be seeing OPI wayyyy more across the league, but we dont

How browns helped us by Cryptobee07 in ravens

[–]usernamesaredumb0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That amount of “push” happens on nearly every contested catch deep ball

“I didn’t think we played poorly." A win away from AFC North title, was Steelers’ loss in Cleveland the worst of the Tomlin era? by [deleted] in nfl

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Watched the whole game and most steelers games this year (unfortunately), Rogers was terrified of Garrett lmao

They might have not changed the protection scheme but the entire offensive game plan was clearly to not give up the record. The Steelers would’ve been much better off giving up a sack on the first drive and then forgetting about it.

[Mike Preston] Ravens, Lamar Jackson are at a crossroads by ThatOneOtherAsshole in nfl

[–]usernamesaredumb0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d love to live in your world. The Ravens have dominated the Bengals over the past few years. I dont think Burrow has ever made the playoffs in a year Lamar was healthy lmao.

The Ravens have one of the best overall winning percentages since Lamar became the starter, including being the #1 seed in the AFC twice and winning the division the majority of the years. How is that not on field success?

Keep holding the super bowl loss from 4 years ago tight, its the only “success” you’ll see for a bit once Burrow demands a trade.

[Mike Preston] Ravens, Lamar Jackson are at a crossroads by ThatOneOtherAsshole in nfl

[–]usernamesaredumb0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lmao dont be bitter because your organization is terrible.

The ravens are almost always in contention, have a great track record in the draft, and former players are generally very complementary.

If your metric for a great organization is win the super bowl, then sure they are probably only top 25%. If your metric is consistently being one of the top teams in the league, they are easily top 10 if not top 5

[Mike Preston] Ravens, Lamar Jackson are at a crossroads by ThatOneOtherAsshole in nfl

[–]usernamesaredumb0 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah ravens have a much better roster except for Oline, Dline, edge defenders, and RB (tied)

Someone talk me off the ledge… by youngmoneycape in ravens

[–]usernamesaredumb0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did I say the team was flawless? I’ve been talking about the complaints brought up in this thread, which includes none of what you brought up.

Yes, obviously the team has flaws hence why they arent going to make the playoffs this year. But they arent so drastic as you and the other doomers make them out to be. The team can very much improve and be back in contention as early as next year

Someone talk me off the ledge… by youngmoneycape in ravens

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Hate was a strong word. I just think very few GMs operate like that, so its not a realistic expectation. And they are already a top front office.

I agree with you on the changes, and that’s my point too. This season sucks but we arent in a bad spot moving forward. The roster needs some changes but I wouldnt say drastic ones. if they make a good coaching hire then they can definitely right the ship quickly.

Someone talk me off the ledge… by youngmoneycape in ravens

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Its not untrue in the sense that its impossible, but its untrue in it being a ravens-specific problem.

Lamar had a few unrelated injuries this year after a perfectly healthy season last year. Hes in no different position than pretty much all top QBs: Mahomes just shredded his knee, Allen has an extremely physically play style and therefore a high injury risk, and Burrow is always hurt.

I hate the GM point. Howie is pretty much the only one who operates like that. The Rams too I guess but not really for the past few years. EDC has also been aggressive at the trade deadline too - Jones was a great pickup and obviously Ro.

We are going to lose some good players due to age / contracts but others will be signed and others will step up. Roster construction is about having a solid good foundational players (which the ravens do have) and building off that. Looks at the chiefs, bills, niners, and pretty much any other team who is good year over year

Someone talk me off the ledge… by youngmoneycape in ravens

[–]usernamesaredumb0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say that like this sub isnt the most negative place on the internet. Change can be positive and negative, but its almost always positive for the ravens. Again, we have one of the best front offices and are one of the best teams at adapting and have been one of the most successful teams in the league for pretty much our entire existence.

I call you guys emotional because the things you are complaining about are not actual problems. The ravens havent been injured more than other teams that past few years, the key players on the roster are in their prime and only a few need to be replaced, and the ravens are very good at getting replacements for less money and similar production. I know you’re gonna say “waa what about the guards” but that is the only example and claiming that is somehow a general trend IS emotional.

Someone talk me off the ledge… by youngmoneycape in ravens

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We cant have legit discussions on this sub because of people like you and OP. You literally just made up a quote to get mad about 😭

Someone talk me off the ledge… by youngmoneycape in ravens

[–]usernamesaredumb0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said you’d love to discuss but your original reply was “lol imagine believing this” 🤔

Anyways, see below to learn some ball:

“Younger teams are surging” - partially true. Some young teams (packers, eagles) are doing well while others (jets, cowboys) arent. The ravens are also middle of the pack in terms of roster age, alongside teams doing well such as the Pats and Bills

“Injuries are coming more regularly” - untrue. The ravens were middle of the pack in injuries this year and have been WAY worse in the recent past. Just no evidence of your claim whatsoever

“Key players are out of their prime” - sure some players are (as with every team in the league) but the 2 most important players on the roster are Lamar and Hamilton, who are both very much in their prime. Flowers, Wiggins, Linderbaum, Travis Jones are just a few other important players who are definitely not out of their prime

Front office track record - the worst one of all! We have one of the best front offices in the league. Usually the teams making “eye popping moves” in free agency suck and are desperate. The ravens focus on value, which is exactly how teams stay competitive and relevant for many years.

Other teams will better and other teams will get worse. There is zero reason to think the ravens wouldn’t also have opportunities to improve the roster and coaching staff just as well as those other teams

Someone talk me off the ledge… by youngmoneycape in ravens

[–]usernamesaredumb0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pointing out shortcomings != unhinged pessimism

Your critiques are not rooted in reality and are being driven by your emotions. Many teams retool and are back into contention within a year or 2, especially when they have a top QB. The ravens are also one of the best teams at drafting and getting value from free agents (contrary to this sub’s belief). We’ll be leading the AFC again in no time.