The 2024 Baltimore Ravens thread

[Maliciouslarynx]

If we get a double digit win...

I called 34-17 in game thread. We held them scoreless as a defense.

We're getting hot at the right time. Barring dumbass coaching we are at minimum AFC CHAMPIONSHIP game bound

 

[Reptile]

Ravens sole purpose is to expose fake good teams.

 

[Blessings]

Got a F.U.S.E. style Lamar jersey in black this morning . First ravens jersey I’ve gotten since 2007

Likewise...the quality is A1

 

[Blessings]

By this time next year, Mark Andrews will be Top10 in TDs by a Tight End
People gonna be shocked when Mark retires as #1 Tight End for most TDs

 

[Mantis Toboggan M.D.]

Likewise...the quality is A1

First nfl jersey I’ve gotten since red home Larry Fitzgerald in 2009 . First ravens jersey I’ve gotten since stitched purple Ray Lewis Christmas 2007 (yes I still have the both of them). I’m amazed at how much shorter the sleeves feel when they’re both the same size and how different the seam lines all feel as opposed to how they were put together by Reebok. It’s super nice having the midfield crest being physically on the jersey as opposed to screen printed too.

 

[Blessings]

First nfl jersey I’ve gotten since red home Larry Fitzgerald in 2009 . First ravens jersey I’ve gotten since stitched purple Ray Lewis Christmas 2007 (yes I still have the both of them). I’m amazed at how much shorter the sleeves feel when they’re both the same size and how different the seam lines all feel as opposed to how they were put together by Reebok. It’s super nice having the midfield crest being physically on the jersey as opposed to screen printed too.

Stitched + Size 40 (athletic-fit)....wore both jerseys at least 6 or so times and always get compliments out on the streets and bars

 

[Mantis Toboggan M.D.]

Look at this turnaround. Massive props to Orr for the adjustments he made

 

[STAN JONES]

Defense is definitely better since cutting Eddie Jackson and benching Marcus Williams but im still not sold yet

I need to see them do it against a great offense

We’ve had alot of favorable matchups recently

Alot of bad offenses or offenses missing their top weapons

 

[premier58]

By this time next year, Mark Andrews will be Top10 in TDs by a Tight End
People gonna be shocked when Mark retires as #1 Tight End for most TDs

Not a chance in hell, he catches Gates..He is already 29.

 

[Blessings]

Not a chance in hell, he catches Gates..He is already 29.

Gates retired at 39
Gonzalez retired at 37

Andrews game isn't reliant on pure athleticism; great at finding the soft spots in coverage/zone.

 

[Nino Soprano]

By this time next year, Mark Andrews will be Top10 in TDs by a Tight End
People gonna be shocked when Mark retires as #1 Tight End for most TDs

Gronk numbers are crazy for the amount of games played lol

 

[premier58]

Gates retired at 39
Gonzalez retired at 37

Andrews game isn't reliant on pure athleticism; great at finding the soft spots in coverage/zone.

So he's gonna get 67 more td receptions? Youre posting outliers at that position. Jerry Rice retired at 42. TO retired at 37, that doesnt mean the current star WR's are gonna make it that far. Emmitt retired at 36, Frank Gore retired at 38, doesnt mean those rules apply for everybody.

 

[Blessings]

So he's gonna get 67 more td receptions? Youre posting outliers at that position. Jerry Rice retired at 42. TO retired at 37, that doesnt mean the current star WR's are gonna make it that far. Emmitt retired at 36, Frank Gore retired at 38, doesnt mean those rules apply for everybody.

I'm saying top 10 for certain...
I won't be shocked if he did score 67 more TD receptions.

 

[premier58]

I'm saying top 10 for certain...
I won't be shocked if he did score 67 more TD receptions.

I think youre underestimating how players, even great.ones, can be at.the top of their game, and then suddenly fall off a cliff due to age and or atrition. Off the top of my head,.Moss had like 1,264 yards and 13 tds in 2009, at age 32. Never had another productive season. Curtis Martin won his first rushing title in 2004. Hurt his knee the next year. Became bone on bone and was forced to retired after 2005. Marvin Harrison was an All Pro on.an elite offense in 2006. Got hurt in 2007, became a shell of himself.who had to retire after the 08 season. Shaun Alexander had a monster 2005, hurt his foot and never did a thing again. Revis was shutdown, elite in 2014, by the time he went back to.the NYJ, he was finished. He went from a guy you avoided, to a guy you attacked. Thats just off the top of my head.

 

[Blessings]

I think youre underestimating how players, even great.ones, can be at.the top of their game, and then suddenly fall off a cliff due to age and or atrition. Off the top of my head,.Moss had like 1,264 yards and 13 tds in 2009, at age 32. Never had another productive season. Curtis Martin won his first rushing title in 2004. Hurt his knee the next year. Became bone on bone and was forced to retired after 2005. Marvin Harrison was an All Pro on.an elite offense in 2006. Got hurt in 2007, became a shell of himself.who had to retire after the 08 season. Shaun Alexander had a monster 2005, hurt his foot and never did a thing again. Revis was shutdown, elite in 2014, by the time he went back to.the NYJ, he was finished. He went from a guy you avoided, to a guy you attacked. Thats just off the top of my head.

You're talking bout other positions and yards.


I'm talking specifically about Mark (Tight End) and Touchdowns
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Mark's playstyle lends itself towards longevity:
Great hands, technique, savvy route runner, creates great separation
Doesn't rely on explosiveness or speed
As TEs age may block more/run less routes..but still be a solid red-zone target
Don't block as consistently as linemen, putting more pressure on their ankles and knees
Run less than WRs
Take fewer hits than RBs
Lamar's safety blanket