Getty ImagesEverything we heard this offseason about the Ravens offense indicated that quarterback Joe Flacco would be carrying a bigger load than in past years.
We saw it in action in the preseason when the Ravens used a no-huddle offense that put Flacco at the controls. It was an effective attack that met with Flacco’s approval to the point that he called the Ravens a “total no-huddle” team on offense. We’ll see if that’s the case, but running back Ray Rice left no doubt about who is the focal point of the offense this season.
“In pecking order, this is Joe’s offense, then everybody else. And he’s proven that this preseason with how he’s played, his tempo, how vocal he is, and the quiet Joe phase I think is pretty much over,” Rice said, via Edward Lee of the Baltimore Sun. “He’s been outspoken — and I guess you guys get to see it more going into Year 5 — but for me and him, we came in together, and I think he’s going to prove to everybody why he’s a top quarterback in the league. And going into this game, I’m confident, he’s confident. I just can’t wait to get out there with the guys so we can go out there and show guys what he’s really capable of doing.”
It’s certainly setting up to be a year-long referendum on Flacco. With his contract expiring, Flacco’s going to get a chance to prove that he’s worth a fat new one while running an offense that doesn’t look like it will have much resemblance to the ones we’ve grown accustomed to in Baltimore.
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Good luck Joe!
(PS: Ozzie, please get this man an extension before he becomes too expensive)
If they don’t do something special this year I think they need to look at replacing Flacco, I just feel bad about what happened last year because I really wanted Ed Reed to get a ring, and I also hate the pats so I was pissed. But what ever happened to Troy Smith?
It Flacco’s offense… until they don’t resign him and it’s Tyrod’s offense.
Harbaugh is letting Joe dictate how much he gets paid on next contract. Brilliant. If he fails, fans will cry for a new QB. If he is successful, he will justify a larger salary. Joe won’t be able to blame Cameron for leaving the training wheels on.
They’ll resign him, and to think anything else is just silly. He’s not going to land a monster contract or get “too expensive”.
They’ll be back to going at least 50/50 on run/pass by midseason as “Average Joe” continues to be average.
This organization from top down is in shambles.. Afcn basement coming up!
So how long will it take for Ravens fans to blame Cameron for Joe’s mediocrity?
touchdownroddywhite says: Sep 7, 2012 12:05 PM
They’ll resign him, and to think anything else is just silly. He’s not going to land a monster contract or get “too expensive”.
They’ll be back to going at least 50/50 on run/pass by midseason as “Average Joe” continues to be average.
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If Joe is average than what’s Matt Ryan? And don’t give me no”better team around him”crap because Joe has never had anything close to the R.White/J. Jones/T. Gonzo bunch Matt Ryan has.
Luck is better.
HAHahaha, don’t be so modest Ray. Everyone knows this is your offense.
Rice is a top 5 RB talent. Flacco is in the 18-25 QB talent. He gets more credit then deserved. With that Defense and Ray Rice, you just have to Dilfer a team to a Super Bowl.
touchdownroddywhite says:Sep 7, 2012 12:05 PM
They’ll resign him, and to think anything else is just silly. He’s not going to land a monster contract or get “too expensive”.
They’ll be back to going at least 50/50 on run/pass by midseason as “Average Joe” continues to be average.
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And Matt Ryan couldn’t even lead his team to a FG in the playoffs despite 3 or 4 all pro level skill players on his team.
If Joe is average, what does that say about Ryan?
Cam; “NO Joe… what are you doing… quit running a super aggressive unpredictable offense, that’s not the way I coach darn it!”