Let's talk about the Ravens (2024 Kickoff Edition)

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

We're past the 53 man cut-down, both our rosters are for the most part set in stone. It's time to talk real football.

Ravens lost a few players on defense this offseason, but acquired Henry. LJ has been talking big about how much weight he's lost this offseason to be faster than ever, I suppose. Don't know much about their draft, but the Ravens traditionally draft well so I'll assume the same this year.

We're likely down Hollywood Brown, but no other major injuries.

What say you, CP?

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by St. Patty's Fire

if anything it makes him more overrated

Or it means the MVP means less

[staylor26]

The Chiefs got better and the Ravens got worse. I like our chances.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Dante84

I'm thinking there will be a decent amount of read-option, and then a handful of bullshit drive extenders to Andrews.

Andrews is hurt, some talk he won't play.

[duncan_idaho]

I'm very interested to see how the Ravens look.

They were a loaded-up super team last year, and I don't see that with the roster changes. 3/5 of the OL is new, WR room is a downgrade, they added Henry which is another weapon on offense, but they were already a dynamite running team and I just don't see that being that big a change in how you defend them.

That D is taking a step back, though. Stone was a loss at S, they will miss Queen (even though he has some flaws), and the DL took a step back.

I hope they try to come out and run what they ran in the 2nd half of the AFC championship against KC on D. Mahomes and the new weapons will slice that shit the EFF up.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I'm very interested to see how the Ravens look.

They were a loaded-up super team last year, and I don't see that with the roster changes. 3/5 of the OL is new, WR room is a downgrade, they added Henry which is another weapon on offense, but they were already a dynamite running team and I just don't see that being that big a change in how you defend them.

That D is taking a step back, though. Stone was a loss at S, they will miss Queen (even though he has some flaws), and the DL took a step back.

I hope they try to come out and run what they ran in the 2nd half of the AFC championship against KC on D. Mahomes and the new weapons will slice that shit the EFF up.

Wouldn’t Henry (at this point in his career) be better in an offense with a prolific passer?

If defenses are already daring Lamar to throw, wouldn’t that mean more guys around the line of scrimmage? That should hurt Henry’s ability to get up to full speed at the second level.

I’d think facing light boxes would be best for him. When he gets to full speed, he can still punish DBs downfield. I’d just guess it’ll be harder to get past the Front 7 if other teams want your QB to throw.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I'm very interested to see how the Ravens look.

They were a loaded-up super team last year, and I don't see that with the roster changes. 3/5 of the OL is new, WR room is a downgrade, they added Henry which is another weapon on offense, but they were already a dynamite running team and I just don't see that being that big a change in how you defend them.

That D is taking a step back, though. Stone was a loss at S, they will miss Queen (even though he has some flaws), and the DL took a step back.

I hope they try to come out and run what they ran in the 2nd half of the AFC championship against KC on D. Mahomes and the new weapons will slice that shit the EFF up.

Also lost McDonald the DC. He was really ****ing good, and they got a very young first time DC going against Andy and Pat in Arrowhead in his first game.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

I'm overly excited about the start of this season. Not sure I've felt this way since '19, if ever.

Gonna have Lamar taking a shit break by the early 4th QTR.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Also lost McDonald the DC. He was really ****ing good, and they got a very young first time DC going against Andy and Pat in Arrowhead in his first game.

People also seem to be glossing over they lost Anthony Weaver also, that defensive coaching staff is way different.

[irafreak]

I expect the defense to be very vanilla. Good chance we see these guys again in the post season and spaggs likes to save his best stuff for those repeat matchups.

I just want to see the offense finish their drives. I think they will. Pre-season is just andy experimenting.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

I'm overly excited about the start of this season. Not sure I've felt this way since '19, if ever.

Gonna have Lamar taking a shit break by the early 4th QTR.

I think this is pretty clearly the best group of starters and specialists the Chiefs have had.

The depth is a little thin in some places, but that’s also the price you pay when you’re good everywhere. You only have so many resources and so much cap space.

If this team stays healthy (knock on wood), the sky is the limit.

[dirk digler]

Welp Brown is out. Hope he is back for Game 2

Hollywood Brown will not play this week, Andy Reid said.

— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) August 30, 2024

[dirk digler]

Reid said he thinks both JuJu and Perine would play, though he said he needs to see more from Perine before making a final decision

— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) August 30, 2024

[InvinciBill]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I say my favorite team will win.

Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

Okay but which one is your favorite team ???

I wonder if it's the same as carcosa's (and mine ).

[Otter]

Ravens always come to play but can't seem to get over the hump.

Chiefs 27
Ravens 24

[FANATIC]

Lots of pressure on Lamar Chokeson. He plays hero ball. I see another choke this game. Still close. Chiefs 24 Ravens 20