Time for Flacco to put the team on his back?

**JoeyGladstone** · 10-20-2012, 10:58 AM

http://www.collectivefans.com/2012/1...up-or-shut-up/

Stage is set for him.

**Flipping Birdie** · 10-20-2012, 12:05 PM

I was tired of this meaningless "elite" nonsense last year; and I'm even more tired of people taking Flacco's statements out of context and pretending he was being arrogant and/or braggy, when all he was saying was that all NFL QBs need the confidence to think they are the best if they're going to succeed.

**wickedsolo** · 10-20-2012, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Flipping Birdie

I was tired of this meaningless "elite" nonsense last year; and I'm even more tired of people taking Flacco's statements out of context and pretending he was being arrogant and/or braggy, when all he was saying was that all NFL QBs need the confidence to think their the best if they're going to succeed.

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**runrayrun27** · 10-20-2012, 12:28 PM

Or trade for Jennings, he puts the team on his back

**wickedsolo** · 10-20-2012, 12:37 PM

Speaking Jennings, how sick would it be to get him next off season?

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**Dade** · 10-20-2012, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Flipping Birdie

I was tired of this meaningless "elite" nonsense last year; and I'm even more tired of people taking Flacco's statements out of context and pretending he was being arrogant and/or braggy, when all he was saying was that all NFL QBs need the confidence to think they are the best if they're going to succeed.

+1

Who cares as long as they keep winning. Everything else doesn't matter.

**Ravenswintitle** · 10-20-2012, 02:16 PM

That site looks like a bleacher report wannabe

**runrayrun27** · 10-20-2012, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Speaking Jennings, how sick would it be to get him next off season?

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That's what I was thinking. With Boldin gone that'll give us some cap room

**goodandfast** · 10-20-2012, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Speaking Jennings, how sick would it be to get him next off season?

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That would be awesome, but realistically, I see them going with Doss as the #3 with Torrey and JJ at 1 and 2.

I also wouldn't be shocked if they re-upped with Boldin.

**The Excellector** · 10-20-2012, 04:22 PM

Um, in case they haven't noticed, Flacco has been carrying the team on his back.

**HoustonRaven** · 10-20-2012, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

Um, in case they haven't noticed, Flacco has been carrying the team on his back.

First, it was he had to beat the Steelers. He did that.

Then, it was he had to win a playoff game. He did that. Numerous times.

Then, it was he had to beat the Steelers with a healthy Big Jen. He did that. Twice.

**goodandfast** · 10-20-2012, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

Um, in case they haven't noticed, Flacco has been carrying the team on his back.

Exactly. I pointed out in another thread that with the exception of the 9ers game (and an incredible performace by the defense) every one of the Ravens' wins last year came when the team scored 20+ points.

So far, that's been the case this year as well, with the Chiefs being a notable exception. If they have any kind of offense, the Ravens don't win that game because the Ravens' offense couldn't get anything going.

Shut down our offense, and we have no shot at winning. That means the offense carries the team.

**scbgirlxo** · 10-20-2012, 05:06 PM

Why make a thread based on this garbage article?

**Paintballguy** · 10-20-2012, 05:28 PM

Flacco has been carrying the team

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**Corey** · 10-20-2012, 07:12 PM

Simple litmus test... Would the Ravens be 5-1 without Joe Flacco?

**Mr OC** · 10-20-2012, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Corey

Simple litmus test... Would the Ravens be 5-1 without Joe Flacco?

Well exactly. When you listen to some of these talking heads, they act like you can roll anyone out there and they'll win, because of "the great Ravens' defense". If that were true, Kyle Bollar would still be the QB. Jeez!

**goodandfast** · 10-20-2012, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by scbgirlxo

Why make a thread based on this garbage article?

Because the OP wrote it.

**PerpetuallyBored74** · 10-20-2012, 08:55 PM

Can you name a QB who in the past 2 seasons, has had to throw into really tight windows as often as Flacco?

I know there are others who can do it as well as Joe, but have there been any since 2011 who've had to do it as much?

**JoeyGladstone** · 10-20-2012, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by goodandfast

Because the OP wrote it.

Nope, but try again.

Just saw it & was curious to how the Ravens fan base felt regarding Flacco & whether you guys felt he was in the elite category. I mean he has done a great job winning games, but his numbers are far from elite & he would be fighting for a top 10 QB in the NFL.

Rodgers
Manning
Manning
Brady
Brees
Roethlisberger
Ryan
Rivers
Romo
Flacco
Stafford
Schaub