Ravens and Caldwell agree to deal for permanent OC/Also hired Juan Castillo.

[RavenScallywag]

Booth vs non booth was a debate I read about when Caldwell took over...It's not all about his system vs others' system...

Some guys preferred to be on the field because they could talk directly to the QB. As it is, Caldwell is NOT allowed to speak to Joe during the game. He can talk to another coach (Hostler), who then relays the info to Joe, or vice versa.

On the other hand, up in the booth, you have more of an objective eye on the opposing D. Can easily see patterns, opportunities. Also, less distraction from players on the bench.

I'd wager that Caldwell stays in the booth. Why fix what isn't broken? As long as Joe has a nice calm ear to relay back and forth with, let Caldwell keep playing the chess match up in the booth.

[lowrider]

Awesome news! Caldwell has earned the promotion, and I am also excited to hear that Castillo will be joining him.

[bmoreraventerp]

Great to hear about Caldwell and Castillo. Love that article. Shows that Caldwell is definitely a guy that is very much a strong offensive mind. But Cams was thought to be good with X and O's as well. A big difference is that Caldwell seems to really try to showcase the strengths of his guys rather than forcing guys to do things they may not be as good in. He lets Flacco go deep and makes sure Boldin get in the middle and also to the outside to keep defenses honest. He also in the Pats game had Torrey go across the middle for a nice wide open 10+ yard gain. He also has shown a great ability to adapt and adjust in the game. The offense has been very strong in the second half and to me that is a sign of adjusting the offense. It also shows that they have a gameplan in the 1st half that also may help to exploit weaknesses or wear down defenses in the second half. While the Bengals game was like a preseason game with most of starters out, I also liked how he tailored a lot of plays to Tyrod's abilities to also run and/or pass on the move. If we had an elite run QB like Kaepernick or RG3, I feel he would design an offense to take advantage of their legs as well.

[RavenusMaximus]

Go back and read the hilarious game thread from the AFCCG. Up until mid 3rd qtr, a bunch of folks were saying Caldwell was worse than Cam. Seriously, there is a bunch of funny stuff on that thread, from I knew we'd lose, to blow the whole team up, fire Harbs, Q is worthless, ect.... Great for laughs, and makes me wonder if these guys even enjoyed the game.

The game thread from the week before is just as funny.

[PerpetuallyBored74]

I am guessing they cut Leach in the off season. I am hoping to see more of a blocking TE with some receiving ability used as an H-Back. Ravens were successfully using Pitta as an H-Back some yesterday. Would like to see them expand on that. Undrafted Free agent bruising Full back the rare occasions they need one.

Leach has shown enough pass-catching skills to be that blocking TE who's occasionally used as an H-Back. If the cap isn't an issue, I'd prefer to keep him and expand his role to get more for our money out of him.

[landspeed]

Great news! I was hoping we'd get Juan!

when youve seen juan, youve seen jamal

[Beau Petard]

land-
That's sooo bad, it's good!

[phacts]

Wow, this is great!

[The Excellector]

If you actually listen to Peyton Manning, he says that Jim Caldwell was the guy who took his game to another level.

[B-more Ravor]

bye bye moeller

Maybe, but I doubt they would have given Castillo such a title, if they were going to fire Moeller.

More importantly, Harbaugh also said that there'd be no other changes to the staff.

Jeff Zrebiec‏@jeffzrebiecsun
Along with Caldwell, Harbaugh said his staff will return in tact next year w addition of Castillo.

[iggyman555]

Maybe, but I doubt they would have given Castillo such a title, if they were going to fire Moeller.

More importantly, Harbaugh also said that there'd be no other changes to the staff.

Jeff Zrebiec‏@jeffzrebiecsun
Along with Caldwell, Harbaugh said his staff will return in tact next year w addition of Castillo.

well obvi u dont tell ur going to fire ur o line coach 2 weeks b4 the super bowl...lol

[blah3]

Castillo is a great hire. He should be able to coach up Gino to take over at center and get Oher to play better.
He'll also coach up the back ups.

[houstonravensfan]

Two outstanding moves. Caldwell certainly deserves this vote of confidence. Castillo has a very low benchmark to improve on.

[Captain Silver]

when youve seen juan, youve seen jamal

Let me Moeller over it a while.

[BigPlayReceiver]

This is great. It's not often that you get newness AND stability in the same guy.

[Justlovemybirds]

Apparently Castillo has been hanging around the team for a few weeks now, looks like this has been in the works for a while.

[BigPlayReceiver]

Wiki updated btw

[The Excellector]

They are probably going to give Andy Moeller the old, "We suggest that you take the first opportunity that comes up for you", treatment, much like Mattison.

[Iscull]

Apparently Castillo has been hanging around the team for a few weeks now, looks like this has been in the works for a while.

Think he had anything to do with the new O-Line lineup during the playoffs?

[srobert96]

Apparently Castillo has been hanging around the team for a few weeks now, looks like this has been in the works for a while.

I heard this on the radio this morning. I wonder if Castillo being around the team as a consultant coincided with the Oline starting to play better. Maybe it was Castillo who told Harbaugh you are crazy not using current Oline with McKinnie at LT.