Getty ImagesThe Ravens are kicking the tires on some familiar names as they look for some backup quarterback competition for Tyrod Taylor this summer.
The most intriguing name on the list is Kyle Boller, who was, of course, formerly the starting quarterback in Baltimore. Jason La Canfora of NFL.com report that Boller and Dennis Dixon will work out for the team on Thursday. His colleague Albert Breer adds Curtis Painter to the list of those vying for a chance in Charm City.
Boller was the 19th overall pick of the 2003 Draft, but never developed into the quarterback the Ravens were hoping he’d become. He started 34 times in his first three years with the club, but a combination of injuries and ineffectiveness led the team to acquire Steve McNair before the 2006 season. Boller stuck around for two years as a backup and wound up back in the starting job for the 2008 season before a preseason injury led him to the injured reserve and a ticket out of town. He’s backed up in St. Louis and Oakland since then, starting on occasion and doing little to burnish his reputation.
Dixon started three games in his four years with the Steelers, including the first two games of the 2010 season before a torn meniscus landed him on injured reserve. He’s flashed some potential as a dual-threat quarterback, but the Steelers have shown no interest in bringing him back for another year. Painter started eight times for the Colts last season, throwing nine interceptions and six touchdowns before losing the job to Dan Orlovsky. The Colts waived him in March.
The team is thought to be high on Taylor, but they’re clearly looking to bring in some competition to make sure he earns the backup spot this summer.
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Oh dear God! Please not Kyle “I trip over my own feet” Boller!
Oh dear God! Please not Kyle “I trip over my own feet” Boller!
I am in complete awe that anyone would invite Boller to come in. AMAZED. When you get pulled from a game in favor of a guy who showed up on the team less than a week ago….you are truly awful. I never cuold understand how Boller even MADE the Raiders. He couldn’t move the offense in the pre-season, either. Wow.
Would be so funny if Painter beats out Boller and Dixon.
Hey Baltimore good luck with “The Painter”….
Why can’t Dixon get any love? The kid has skills. I hope Boller lands somewhere. The only answer he is though is to this question… “hey, who is so and so’s third string QB?”
I can’t wait to see Taylor plays as a starter in the NFL.
I bet Flacco is astounded that he will now get some competition in camp.
Dixon pick Dixon
Joe Flacco doesnt think he needs a backup.
Koy Detmer wants a workout too.
Go Tyrod!
Boller I can get he actually has a lot of experience under his belt in games (a few good, mostly bad) but Dixon and Painter I don’t understand. All Ravens fans heard last year, multiple times throughout the season, was that the staff was totally confident in Tyrod as their backup. Tyrod is already better than Painter and Dixon anyway and the only thing Boller has on him is the aforementioned game experience.
The Ratbirds should grab them all — they would have a 3-headed quarterback monster.
Or something like that
No need to worry Flacco, this list doesn’t have any Hall Of Famers like you on it.
Dixon got ignored for some reason!!!
He doesn’t suck that much, but he deserves a fairer chance to be higher on a QB depth chart!!!
Amazing Dennis Dixon still has plenty of fangirls.
Ask yourself this question, when I say the name Kyle Boller do your testicles a) enlarge b) stay the same c) shrink.
If you said, C – you are correct.
I’m sorry but how many chances does Kyle Boller get to lose games?
I don’t care if it’s for the 3rd QB spot, people will be leaping off of the bay bridge if Boller is signed. He’s the poster boy for everything that was wrong with this franchise. Things got better as soon as he left.
Ask yourself this question, when I say the name Kyle Boller do your testicles a) enlarge b) stay the same c) shrink.
If you said, C – you are correct.
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Jenniferxxx’s testicles enlarge every time she responds to an article about the Eagles.
dixon got cut because he didn’t r a p e anyone
if flacco thinks he is the “greatest QB in the NFL” why does he need a back up? and also, boller,dixon and painter?,really?….good luck with those 3 loosers!!
Now if the dolphins had done this I’m sure the article would be much more exciting.
pretty amazing that the Ravens only had an unproven rookie as the backup.
Boller? He’s still playing?
Boller? BOLLER?!!!
Gee whiz, I hear Cryin’ Ryan Leaf will be available in about 52 years. Maybe you should wait for him.
trojanwarrior007 says:
Apr 18, 2012 5:13 PM
pretty amazing that the Ravens only had an unproven rookie as the backup.
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They had Marc Bulger as the backup all last year. Not exactly unproven!
And these three guys aren’t burning down the house, but they’re trying out for the #3 QB role. And to have their pick of three guys with starting experience for that slot means they’re in a pretty enviable position.
If signed, maybe Dixon will let Flacco wear one of his Superbowl rings.
He sucked as a Raider.
@mistersmith ummm, NO Marc Bulger retired and was not on the Ravens for any of last season.
@vincentbojackson didn’t know Dixon had more than one super bowl.
We know the ONLY REASON Dixon is at Baltimore so the Ravens can pick his mind about the Steelers.. They won’t even consider signing him.
painter should sign with the ufl, he blows!!!
please, please, please bring back Boller and team him with Tyrod the Terrible. That would be extremely entertaining with the self-proclaimed “best QB in the NFL”.
i wish i could throw the football 50 yards in the air through the uprights while on my knees and get a guaranteed contract as one of the worst starting qb’s in the history of the league.