Some Inside Info

**DrUnk** · 12-19-2012, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by palukaraven

That's what getting married and having a kid will do to you. Turning Flacco into a "family man."

I think this is spot on.

**saintmatthew** · 12-19-2012, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by palukaraven

That's what getting married and having a kid will do to you. Turning Flacco into a "family man."

I had actually seriously wondered about that. Having a new youngin can be distracting. Even if his wife is doing most of heavy lifting during the season, you still want to be involved, and god forbid if there's health issues even if it seems unlikely cause no one knows and no one is immune just cause they play in the NFL.

**iggyman555** · 12-19-2012, 12:13 PM

i was thinking, when we get a new OC in the offseason is caldwell fine being demoted/moved back to qb coach, or is he going to try to get a hc job?...

**bensmotorcyclehelmt** · 12-19-2012, 12:49 PM

If I were to bet, I'd think Caldwell gets retained as QB coach and steps back from his "interim position."
Unless of course the ravens start lighting it up and get to the SB.

**Mista T** · 12-19-2012, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

There's no way the FO has already made a decision about Ray and Ed

Neither is playing at a level that supports their salaries. I wouldn't be surprised to see them cut or have their contracts renegotiated downward.

Flacco will be back in 2013, hopefully under a fair contract than franchised.

**esmd** · 12-19-2012, 01:06 PM

I think the die is cast for Ray and Ed. I'm guessing Ray retires, and Ed goes elsewhere as a FA, probably for a lot less money than he thinks he's worth. Maybe he retires. But he won't swallow his pride and come back here.

**Dirt1** · 12-19-2012, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by esmd

I think the die is cast for Ray and Ed. I'm guessing Ray retires, and Ed goes elsewhere as a FA, probably for a lot less money than he thinks he's worth. Maybe he retires. But he won't swallow his pride and come back here.

Agreed. The Ravens are going to be in rebuilding mode next year, so not much chance to get a ring. The Ravens won't have much cap room, so they will want him to take a lot less money then he has been making. Combine that with the fact that it really appears that he doesn't care much for the Ravens coaching staff, and you can see Ed and the Ravens parting ways at the end of this season.

**caliraven2** · 12-19-2012, 03:06 PM

When Ray retires, I think he ends up acting. He's pretty good at it (Madden, Old Spice).

Commentating on a studio show could be a possibility, too.

**wickedsolo** · 12-19-2012, 03:09 PM

Ray has NFL analyst written all over him.

ESPN or NFL Network or something.

**Jsmoove** · 12-19-2012, 03:10 PM

ray stated when he's done with football he is done, he is walking away because he knew he gave it his all. that means no coaching or anything of that matter.

**Sua Sponte** · 12-19-2012, 03:41 PM

I'm not sold on Ray being cut, asked to take a pay cut Yes and at this point in his career he might. Ray just really wants another Ring. They will bring Ray in and it will either work or he will retire, you don't just cut the face of Defensive football in the NFL or the face of the franchise for the past 15 years like some cheap whore. Something professional will be worked out, hopefully they part with McClain as iwell, Ray produces better than that guy at age 37

**BigPlayReceiver** · 12-19-2012, 04:10 PM

I think Ray is going to retire, watch his son play, and helicopter around in hopes that he can prevent junior from making too many bad decisions.

**inexplicable** · 12-19-2012, 04:17 PM

With all the constant loving they give him, I would put money on NFL Network employing Ray as an analyst. Tbh, I don't he'd be very good.

**redmike34** · 12-19-2012, 04:27 PM

In re the OP... not that I think all that much of Hensley's opinion on anything, but it was interesting to hear him call Norv Turner to Baltimore as an OC a "pipe dream."

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/pos...wn-pipe-dreams

Wonder if that's just his feeling or if he knows something?

**Sua Sponte** · 12-19-2012, 04:29 PM

Speaking of inside info. with the way the past 3 weeks have gone, the inside info I want to hear about is on the prospects, what is the word on the development guys (p-squad) if any..
Tommy Streeter improving, hoping he is not another Justin Harper tall guy. At 6'6 he could provide a big spark. Hamilton a pass stud or what. I know not much comes out on the IR guys but McAdoo, McBean, Webbie, how are these guys recovery? We need these guys for next year.

**Ravenalytics** · 12-19-2012, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by redmike34

In re the OP... not that I think all that much of Hensley's opinion on anything, but it was interesting to hear him call Norv Turner to Baltimore as an OC a "pipe dream."

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/pos...wn-pipe-dreams

Wonder if that's just his feeling or if he knows something?

Off topic, but Jesus, Hensley sounds like a really sarcastic asshole in that chat. I just imagine him with this horribly nasally voice.

**Iscull** · 12-19-2012, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mista T

Neither is playing at a level that supports their salaries. I wouldn't be surprised to see them cut or have their contracts renegotiated downward.

Flacco will be back in 2013, hopefully under a fair contract than franchised.

Completely agree. Just look at the number of games Ray has missed over the past 2 years. I love the man, but his age is really starting to catch up with him. IMO, it would be best to move on.

**Paintballguy** · 12-19-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by redmike34

In re the OP... not that I think all that much of Hensley's opinion on anything, but it was interesting to hear him call Norv Turner to Baltimore as an OC a "pipe dream."

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/pos...wn-pipe-dreams

Wonder if that's just his feeling or if he knows something?

I don't really buy that. FWIW, they were throwing Norv's name around as a potential coordinator. Does it mean he's definitely going to be the OC? no but I think they are interested in him at least. I guess it's going to depend how they finish out this year. The word I got though is that they are going to blow up the coaching staff at least on the offensive side. They did tell Wilbert Montgomery that he's safe though. They really like Montgomery and want to keep him on the staff running back coach or not.

**sailorsam** · 12-20-2012, 02:43 PM

I always thought Ray would go into coaching with his love of the game, maybe even back at the U. I'm sure he's high-profile enough to go to tv if he wants.
I wonder if there's a chance Reed ends up in NY playing for Rex? I'm sure he'll land somewhere if he wants another year.
I always thought Reid and Harewell were both projects, and maybe Osemele too. I do think Oher is a legit NFL tackle, albeit not top-tier.

**esmd** · 12-20-2012, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by sailorsam

I always thought Ray would go into coaching with his love of the game, maybe even back at the U. I'm sure he's high-profile enough to go to tv if he wants.
I wonder if there's a chance Reed ends up in NY playing for Rex? I'm sure he'll land somewhere if he wants another year.
I always thought Reid and Harewell were both projects, and maybe Osemele too. I do think Oher is a legit NFL tackle, albeit not top-tier.

I'm not so sure Rex is in NY next year. I could see it going either way.