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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2013 7:12pm
bigdaddy2003;1404717 wrote:That is wishful thinking but we shall see.
Not wishful thinking. They weren't all that good this year. They just peaked/got on a roll, at the right time.
Newsome isn't going to be able to fill all of those pieces. They just lost two key linebackers and their most reliable WR (Flacco's security blanket). The bleeding likely hasn't stopped yet in that they could lose other guys. Pretty unrealistic to expect drafted rookies to step in and be major/impact contributors.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 12, 2013 7:20pm
They didn't roll through this past season either. Honestly thought they were the worst team to win a SB in awhile. They just got hot at the right time, mixed in with Moore being a dipshit on that hail mary. I am not saying they won't make the playoffs, because Rice can make things happen, but I sure wouldn't be that confident for them to make the playoffs as past seasons.bigdaddy2003;1404707 wrote:Yes, I'm not saying they are going to roll through the year with ease. I'm just saying with what they still have and guessing based on Newsome's past choices he will make up for losing these players.
Especially without their vocal leader in Lewis. Reed will probably leave as well. Suggs just doesn't strike me as a leader type.BR1986FB;1404722 wrote:Not wishful thinking. They weren't all that good this year. They just peaked/got on a roll, at the right time.
Newsome isn't going to be able to fill all of those pieces. They just lost two key linebackers and their most reliable WR (Flacco's security blanket). The bleeding likely hasn't stopped yet in that they could lose other guys. Pretty unrealistic to expect drafted rookies to step in and be major/impact contributors.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2013 7:27pm
Speaking of Rice, a Rat fan called in to Sirius and said they should trade him and give that backup a chance. I laughed.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Mar 12, 2013 7:29pm
Yes, I'm not saying they are going to the Super Bowl again. I'm just saying they have enough left plus guessing based on Ozzie's past decisions that they will be alright. It won't be overly hard to win the division.like_that;1404724 wrote:They didn't roll through this past season either. Honestly thought they were the worst team to win a SB in awhile. They just got hot at the right time, mixed in with Moore being a dipshit on that hail mary. I am not saying they won't make the playoffs, because Rice can make things happen, but I sure wouldn't be that confident for them to make the playoffs as past season.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Mar 12, 2013 7:30pm
Pierce is going to be pretty good but I like the 1-2 punch.BR1986FB;1404730 wrote:Speaking of Rice, a Rat fan called in to Sirius and said they should trade him and give that backup a chance. I laughed.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 12, 2013 7:34pm
Bungals are a decent team, steelers are always in it and Browns may be better. I'd say AFC North is the toughest division in football.
That being said, Ratbirds have Flacco (mediocre reg season QB who half way through last season BSPN was talking about benching and QB options for them) and Rice. Def has been cleaned out though. Be interesting to see if Kindle can step up and play a role (lol lol lol). Flacco has rice and pitta to throw it to...lol lol lol
Oline got worse, WR got worse, Def toook a huge step backwards.......Ravens might be worst in the division next season.
That being said, Ratbirds have Flacco (mediocre reg season QB who half way through last season BSPN was talking about benching and QB options for them) and Rice. Def has been cleaned out though. Be interesting to see if Kindle can step up and play a role (lol lol lol). Flacco has rice and pitta to throw it to...lol lol lol
Oline got worse, WR got worse, Def toook a huge step backwards.......Ravens might be worst in the division next season.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 12, 2013 7:42pm
Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter Raiders announced they released WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, DB Michael Huff and DE David Tollefson; and re-signed DB Phillip Adams.
Wouldn't mind looking at Huff.
Wouldn't mind looking at Huff.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Mar 12, 2013 7:44pm
Why dont you consider Smith a legitimate target to throw to?Commander of Awesome;1404734 wrote:Bungals are a decent team, steelers are always in it and Browns may be better. I'd say AFC North is the toughest division in football.
That being said, Ratbirds have Flacco (mediocre reg season QB who half way through last season BSPN was talking about benching and QB options for them) and Rice. Def has been cleaned out though. Be interesting to see if Kindle can step up and play a role (lol lol lol). Flacco has rice and pitta to throw it to...lol lol lol
Oline got worse, WR got worse, Def toook a huge step backwards.......Ravens might be worst in the division next season.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 12, 2013 7:48pm
Yup. Good for Flacco, bad for the Ravens.like_that;1404689 wrote:Nice to see flaccos deal already hurting the ravens.
I think the Ravens miss the playoffs next year.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2013 7:49pm
Smith is a legit vertical threat but after that they don't have much. They have two decent TE's but I wouldn't rely on Jacoby Jones. After that?Pick6;1404739 wrote:Why dont you consider Smith a legitimate target to throw to?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 12, 2013 7:50pm
Maybe I should, but to me he's a 1 trick pony who now doesn't have Anquan Boldin opening up the def by going over the middle for him. Still hasn't had a 1k yr receiving yr. He had 49 catches last year, hard to consider him elite/#1 WR. He'll need to step up in a big way for sure. I didn't like him coming out of Maryland, so there's some bias going back with him.Pick6;1404739 wrote:Why dont you consider Smith a legitimate target to throw to?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 12, 2013 7:53pm
bigdaddy2003;1404731 wrote:Yes, I'm not saying they are going to the Super Bowl again. I'm just saying they have enough left plus guessing based on Ozzie's past decisions that they will be alright. It won't be overly hard to win the division.
I can't take your post serious after reading the bolded part.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Mar 12, 2013 7:55pm
I can't count out the Ravens. Newsome is one of the best.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Mar 12, 2013 7:58pm
Not sure he said anything crazy. Browns are pretty bad, and the Bengals and Steelers were average teams last year.like_that;1404744 wrote:I can't take your post serious after reading the bolded part.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 12, 2013 8:04pm
If it is not "overly hard," then i take it as it will be relatively easy to win the division. It has NEVER been relatively easy to win the AFC North.se-alum;1404747 wrote:Not sure he said anything crazy. Browns are pretty bad, and the Bengals and Steelers were average teams last year.
Just for the record I am not counting them out either. It's a tough division where the teams just physically beat the shit out of each other. To say it won't be overly hard to win the division though is just absurd. Every single division game the last two years were pretty close amongst all teams.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Mar 12, 2013 8:31pm
Considering the Browns were incredibly active at the start of the day in FA talks... only 1 signing is kind of disappointing at this point.
shook_17
Posts: 3,023
Mar 12, 2013 8:36pm
lol you and I both. I haven't heard much either.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1404751 wrote:Considering the Browns were incredibly active at the start of the day in FA talks... only 1 signing is kind of disappointing at this point.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 12, 2013 8:39pm
lol, it has only been 5 hours since FA officially started...Dr. KnOiTaLL;1404751 wrote:Considering the Browns were incredibly active at the start of the day in FA talks... only 1 signing is kind of disappointing at this point.
shook_17
Posts: 3,023
Mar 12, 2013 8:41pm
I am glad we didn't over pay for Cook. I'm not that impressed with him..
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Mar 12, 2013 8:41pm
I know, but we did have 50MIL in cap space. You'd think with the most cap space, there would be a lot more talk out there at least. What happened with Munnerlyn? I heard we had interest in Jennings, too, but looks like he's either going back to GB or to MIN.like_that;1404753 wrote:lol, it has only been 5 hours since FA officially started...
shook_17
Posts: 3,023
Mar 12, 2013 8:42pm
ProFootballTalk reporting Desmond Bryant will sign with the Browns.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Mar 12, 2013 8:43pm
Agreed! I feel like TE's are a dime a dozen. No sense in dropping big bucks on one unless we have a stud QB first.shook_17;1404754 wrote:I am glad we didn't over pay for Cook. I'm not that impressed with him..
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Mar 12, 2013 8:43pm
Desmond Bryant is signing with Browns according to Ian Rapport. Not sure what to say about that. Best DT on market, but needed?
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Mar 12, 2013 8:44pm
Evidently Grimes is still available, would love to nab him.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 12, 2013 8:49pm
bases_loaded;1404758 wrote:Desmond Bryant is signing with Browns according to Ian Rapport. Not sure what to say about that. Best DT on market, but needed?
Nice!!!