Time for Flacco to put the team on his back?

**Ravenous1** · 10-21-2012, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by goodandfast

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.

I agree. If they invest that kind of money this offseason it will be on the defensive side of the ball IMO. I could definitely see them re-upping with Boldin though. With JJ and Torrey on the outside, Boldin is a guy fits nicely in the slot and Joe obviously has trust in him. He should be pretty reasonable in terms of cap hit so looks like a good fit.

**Corey** · 10-21-2012, 08:49 AM

I thought Boldin was still under contract next year? His cap hit is going to be far larger than his worth. Wouldn't be surprised if he's a cap casualty. The Ravens are not going to restructure his contract or give him an extension, imo.

**Paintballguy** · 10-21-2012, 09:17 AM

Boldin's cap number for next year is 7.5 mil. He's got to be on the potential cap casualty list.

**Sirdowski** · 10-21-2012, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

Boldin's cap number for next year is 7.5 mil. He's got to be on the potential cap casualty list.

Yikes. No doubt. Maybe restructure and extend him giving less money yearly, but spread out.

**JohnBKistler** · 10-21-2012, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by JoeyGladstone

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....

But what?!?!?

He wins. I noticed you didn't put that on your (fantasy) stat list. Or winning % in games started. As a fan, that is all I care about.

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

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.

Originally Posted by JoeyGladstone
Ryan
Rivers
Romo
Flacco

Get back to me when those 3 supposedly above Flacco have more COMBINED playoff wins then Flacco.

The two things he hasn't done, yet:

QB his team to a championship.

Lead the league in fantasy stats (which I think is what the OP is really concerned about).

**lowrider** · 10-21-2012, 11:29 AM

I appreciate Joe's confidence, and I agree, he has carried this team for while now. I do wish he would lose the "elite" bs. It just gives these idiot reporters fodder to attack him when he has a bad day.

**bengtc** · 10-21-2012, 01:44 PM

go get em joe!

**PainServer52** · 10-21-2012, 03:15 PM

If getting to the Superbowl and winning it in today's NFL relies on Flacco carrying this team on his back, we won't see another championship in Baltimore during the Flacco era. Flacco is not good enough to put this team on this back.