Attention Joe Flacco

**RockGod** · 04-12-2012, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by festivus

I normally complain pretty vociferously when someone - whether it's someone on this board, or someone not (John Harbaugh) - presumes to judge whether another person is the right kind of fan, or whether that person is as good a fan as he is.

But I'll make an exception in your case: You're right. You aren't as good a fan as the rest of us. I don't mind if you root for the Broncos. Go ahead, for all I care.

You guys can hang out and watch Greenday I'd rather go see Rush!

**RockGod** · 04-12-2012, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

Manning was asked a question about how important the off-season workouts will be. Flacco was asked a question about whether or not he thinks he is a top 5 QB. Both of them answered the questions asked. It should be no indictment of what work they are actually putting in during the off-season.

When Manning answered his question the first thing that came to mind was the Evans drop and I could help but wonder if Flacco would get his recievers together after practice during the offseason if that pass would have gotten there a split second faster Evans could have had a better grip. We'll never know but I see about 5 to 10 passes a year from Flacco that hit the recievers in stride. ost of the time they have to stop to catch it or it's over thrown.

**Shas** · 04-12-2012, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by RockGod

Well I thought it was pretty obvious.

You have a 14 year all pro/mvp/superbowl winning qb working his ass off in the off season and what's the best qb in the league doing? Nothing but talking about how good he thinks he is.

If we're discussing the obvious, I would have thought the obvious conclusion would be that Flacco's answer to the question "are you really a top five QB like your agent says you are" was about the best answer anyone could offer, other than probably, "l'll let other people decide that."

And furthermore I figured it would be rather obvious that one boastful statement to a dumb radio-interview question does not constitute proof that Joe is more interested in bragging all off season than he is working hard.

In short, I think it's obvious you don't think much of the Ravens offense or it's quarterback. Which if fine. But you're being harassed right now because you chose rather lame proof to make your point. That's all.

**festivus** · 04-12-2012, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by RockGod

You guys can hang out and watch Greenday I'd rather go see Rush!

Ok! Have fun! Go on to the Broncos boards now!

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**Raveninwoodlawn** · 04-12-2012, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by RockGod

When Manning answered his question the first thing that came to mind was the Evans drop and I could help but wonder if Flacco would get his recievers together after practice during the offseason if that pass would have gotten there a split second faster Evans could have had a better grip. We'll never know but I see about 5 to 10 passes a year from Flacco that hit the recievers in stride. ost of the time they have to stop to catch it or it's over thrown.

I have no idea why I'm responding to this but...what the hell makes you think that Flacco isn't getting guys together in the offseason or working with his guys after practice?

Just because the media isn't reporting it doesn't mean it isn't happening. You know what they say about people who assume...

**RockGod** · 04-12-2012, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Shas

If we're discussing the obvious, I would have thought the obvious conclusion would be that Flacco's answer to the question "are you really a top five QB like your agent says you are" was about the best answer anyone could offer, other than probably, "l'll let other people decide that."

And furthermore I figured it would be rather obvious that one boastful statement to a dumb radio-interview question does not constitute proof that Joe is more interested in bragging all off season than he is working hard.

In short, I think it's obvious you don't think much of the Ravens offense or it's quarterback. Which if fine. But you're being harassed right now because you chose rather lame proof to make your point. That's all.

It's just my opinion, If your happy with the games I don't hold it against you. I'm just tired of ugly football. Anquan Boldin was a beast before he came to the Ravens and I was so pumped for him to play here but he's been basically non exsistant and I don't think that's his fault.

If Manning was throwing him the ball he would be the best reciever in the league. I'll bet that the Denver recievers improve by leaps and bounds next year.

**pslholder96** · 04-12-2012, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by RockGod

Well I thought it was pretty obvious.

You have a 14 year all pro/mvp/superbowl winning qb working his ass off in the off season and what's the best qb in the league doing? Nothing but talking about how good he thinks he is. I was going to start a thread a couple of weeks ago but I think I'll just throw it in here.

I don't know why I'm posting this because I know I'm going to get blasted with the usual crap responses as if I'm not as great of a fan as others are but it has to be said.

Now that Manning is no longer a Colt and he didn't go to the Redskins or Jets I can officially root for the guy. 14 years of watching probably the greatest QB to ever play and I had to hate him because of the team he played for. I couldn't stand it when he would win and win handedly year after year. I would take silos in him not making the superbowl or even better making it and losing.

Well all that has changed.

I'm going to root for the guy and the Broncos to go all the way even to the point that I prefer they make it over the Ravens. Now if the Ravens make it and the Broncos don't I'm not exactly going to be sad about it but I'm sick of the ugly Ravens football and after being a Ravens fan from day 1 my fandom is on hold. It's not that I hate the Ravens but right now I'm not a fan of the coach, I know all the 4 years of playoffs and blah blah blah but I really don't like the guy. I think the owner is a little cocky but a great owner to have but one that I'm glad he only speaks once a year. His personality is one that would get on my nerves if I had to be around it all the time. And I'm not a Flacco hater but he like the Ravens offense is just super boring to watch. I'm tired of the 178 yard 9 - 6 or 17 - 20 games. I want to watch lights out offense for a change and Manning only has maybe 5 years left and I want to get on the bandwagon and enjoy these last however many years while I still can.

I couldn't stand Marino until he retired then I realized what I missed. I couldn't stand Steve Young because I'm a huge Montana fan and that whole thing that went down but now I kind of wish I wasn't so biased. Even Irvin I couldn't stand and I used to love to hate the Cowboys. But unfortunately great players only come once in a blue moon, Gretzky, Jordan, Nolan Ryan, Ray Lewis etc. etc. That's the only thing though I really want Ray to win another superbowl before he retires. But regardless I will root for Manning because I want to watch a winner. He may flop in Denver and I may be getting on the band wagon as it's going off the cliff but I'm not going to worry about that at all. Hopefully the lights will come on for Joe Flacco and it won't be so boring to watch him play but after 4 years of watching college type offense in a pro league and the other 12 years of ugly football I'm going with the real pro Peyton Manning.

Why are you still around? Got lost trying to find the broncos forum?

**JAB1985** · 04-12-2012, 11:06 AM

wow... OTAs havent started yet. Manning isnt doing anything more than every other QB. Sounds to me like you switched teams. I may like other teams and respect them but in noway do i ever want them to win "more than the Ravens". youre a broncos/manning fan not a Ravens fan by that statement alone, and theres nothing wrong with that, youre just on the wrong website.

broncos24x7.com

**RockGod** · 04-12-2012, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

I have no idea why I'm responding to this but...what the hell makes you think that Flacco isn't getting guys together in the offseason or working with his guys after practice?

Just because the media isn't reporting it doesn't mean it isn't happening. You know what they say about people who assume...

I don't see in the games. like I just said Anquan was a beast before he came here.

**The Fanatic** · 04-12-2012, 11:08 AM

Just wow!!

I was gonna shut this thread down earlier because it made no sense from the original post, and nobody knew the point of the OPs thread.

Now that we know the point, I'm blown away by the point and am curious in a demented type of way to see further responses although I think I pretty much can anticipate what they'll be.

Obviously allegiance doesn't stand real well in the OPs genetic make up or personality.

Just freakin' wow!!

**RockGod** · 04-12-2012, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by pslholder96

Why are you still around? Got lost trying to find the broncos forum?

Oh I forgot you can only post on this forum if you only have good things to say about the Ravens.

**RockGod** · 04-12-2012, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by The Fanatic

Just wow!!

I was gonna shut this thread down earlier because it made no sense from the original post, and nobody knew the point of the OPs thread.

Now that we know the point, I'm blown away by the point and am curious in a demented type of way to see further responses although I think I pretty much can anticipate what they'll be.

Obviously allegiance doesn't stand real well in the OPs genetic make up or personality.

Just freakin' wow!!

I can't fabricate the truth to be a fan.

**pslholder96** · 04-12-2012, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by RockGod

Oh I forgot you can only post on this forum if you only have good things to say about the Ravens.

Wrong. It's okay to criticize but it's not okay to announce your bandwagon status. Ravens football has been ugly for 16 years and I love it. You want pretty football. You can find it elsewhere.

**RockGod** · 04-12-2012, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by JAB1985

wow... OTAs havent started yet. Manning isnt doing anything more than every other QB. Sounds to me like you switched teams. I may like other teams and respect them but in noway do i ever want them to win "more than the Ravens". youre a broncos/manning fan not a Ravens fan by that statement alone, and theres nothing wrong with that, youre just on the wrong website.

broncos24x7.com

I have more Ravens apparel then you could possibly imagine. I even have a Baltimore Browns T-Shirt. I have the right to put my fandom on hold if I choose to do so. I'm just not entertained by the team and its head coach is very annoying.

**RockGod** · 04-12-2012, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by pslholder96

Wrong. It's okay to criticize but it's not okay to announce your bandwagon status. Ravens football has been ugly for 16 years and I love it. You want pretty football. You can find it elsewhere.

Now we agree.

**festivus** · 04-12-2012, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by RockGod

Oh I forgot you can only post on this forum if you only have good things to say about the Ravens.

Ermm, no. But you are a Broncos fan, and normally fans of other teams don't spend much time with us. Go hang out with your buddies.

It's the internet, they're only a few clicks away!

**Shas** · 04-12-2012, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by RockGod

It's just my opinion, If your happy with the games I don't hold it against you. I'm just tired of ugly football. Anquan Boldin was a beast before he came to the Ravens and I was so pumped for him to play here but he's been basically non exsistant and I don't think that's his fault.

If Manning was throwing him the ball he would be the best reciever in the league. I'll bet that the Denver recievers improve by leaps and bounds next year.

I did say you're entitled you your opinion of Manning and Flacco. My main issue was the evidence you chose to make your point.

I checked the stats and learned that Joe had a better year last year than Manning.

From that angle, yes, I'm satisfied with boring Joe.

Am I being facetious? Yes. But I sure wouldn't want to be flaunting Manning in everyone's face right now because I am not so sure it will go swimmingly in Denver.

Let's just say I'm taking a wait and see attitude on both Manning and Flacco right now. Am I completely sold on Joe? No. I'm not convinced he'll ever by in the category Manning once was in. But I'm not dissatisfied at all that he is quarterbacking the Ravens. I think he can play better and fully expect him to continue to do so.

I also think Boldin can play a hell of a lot better. I'm not sure that he cures all those drops just by having a different guy throw to him. Both Boldin and Ray Rice were in the top ten more most dropped passes last season.

**pslholder96** · 04-12-2012, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by RockGod

Now we agree.

Great. So we'll see you again when the Broncos come to town and you're sporting your broncos apparel. Agree?

**leachisabeast** · 04-12-2012, 11:23 AM

Most probably a broncos troll, jealous of our success while his team finishes 8-8 at best in a good year.

**RockGod** · 04-12-2012, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by festivus

Ermm, no. But you are a Broncos fan, and normally fans of other teams don't spend much time with us. Go hang out with your buddies.

It's the internet, they're only a few clicks away!

My 420+ post compared to your 4,139 tells me you should shut your computer off more often. I rarely ever "hangout" on the internet.