MasterStrategist

Browns false start was legit. Dawkins was a horrible call, you're allowed to settle into stance/he wasn't set yet. Zero penalties on Cards, when their tackles half left early a split second early multiple times.... Refs either call it both ways or just let it play out

Look at TOP. This is not the time to do a bend/not break defense. Babich and Coach really messed up this 1st half

We need at least a FG here before the half. We have to make this a 17-13 game before Cards get the ball back

Yeah the zone calls are confusing our own secondary. And we're way too slow reacting (on players)

This is partly on Babich gameplan/calls. Playing too conservative in zones and contain with ends. Just letting Kyler pick his poison.

1 drive, let's see what happens rest of the way. I saw 1-2 false starts not called

All this negativity and doubt. OL/DL will be the key. Do we see an even better IOL? Does Von get back to 90% of himself? Does Groot turn into a major force pass rushing? I'm far less worried than most about our weapons on offense and our safeties. If answer is YES, to even 1 of 3 above then I think we're about even as LY. Not to mention Brady is a big upgrade over Dorsey, IMO. And I expect to see fewer turnovers/better decision making by Josh.

I'm all about protecting Josh, first. And getting him weapons, second. A good to great OL can cure alot of problems. Also, if we're talking trade offs of cap space/investment. I'd much rather Beane continue his trend of investing top end picks at WR. FA WR money is just stupid right now. We don't know Browns $ yet, but having both OTs locked up is huge. Coming into next year, we'll have a 3rd year TE (1st rd), 2nd yr WR (2nd rd), and a 4th year RB (2nd rd). Add another WR in Rd1 or Rd2, and we're set at skill spots. Depending on what they do with Knox, perhaps a TE2 will be on the radar. To go along with McGovern, a 3rd year OG (2nd rd), and potentially a replacement LG or in house option. I'd say Beane has set us up for success. Contrary to many beliefs on here. The Diggs dead cap is the elephant in the room.

Congrats to Jessica and Pegula family! Pretty big deal to make the finals. If you believe in Omens, maybe this could be a magic season for us

Let's see if Araiza can actually pin inside the 20

Go use that expert skill of predicting the future, and put it to good use. You're clearly overqualified for this baord

He's been seeking it with Watson, who he ran over earlier. Trash talking getting to Lamar

The difference is OL, as you pointed out. That makes all the difference in the world. Both OGs are getting manhandeld

best part is it's the same sideline official. two years in a row, for Taylor

Why? We are going to be heavily utilizing our RBs. If Cook or Ty goes down, Gore just isn't ready. His pass blocking just isn't ready and is a plodder (doesn't replace either skillset). IR Evans, if someone goes down we have our RB3. It's a calculated insurance policy, injuries happen

Taylor has a major tell, he either has his kick leg 1-2 yards back (pass), or he's even in a drive stance for run plays.

You're wrong on this one pal. Evans was kept for depth, that's why he was IRd. If all RBs are healthy when his IR window expires, he'll be let go

Monkey getting severely outcoached. Need to be using Likely and Andrews more often

Ha, Ok. I agree players get better, and Ty is better than Evans. So answer this, if Evans was higher on the depth chart, why did Evans get a solid chunk of playing time in preseason Game 3, while all starters and key backups (including Ty) did NOT play?

And that's why Evans was on the P/S last season down the stretch, while Ty was active? Yep makes alot of sense

I just don't see that happening. Ravens are most talented team in AFC, IMO. Oline has some new faces, that may hold them back early in year, but still think they can run successfully (as long as they commit). I see another Lions/Chiefs type game. I think a GW FG is most likely, taking Ravens +3

Rooting Ravens. And like them +3. Week 1 is unpredictable, but I think Bmore focuses more on the run game and have the weapons to keep up with KC, if not better. Biggest question is Ravens oline. Some new faces up front that might take time to gel as a unit. Counting on a GW FG by either team. But if 1 team is going to pull away, I think it will be Bmore.

You have your mind made up it seems. Rapp is a capable safety. Simple as that. I have no idea if you have an agenda against Damar (like some do on this board), but it's not unheard of to see players make a jump in their 3rd/4th year. Some ppl thought he was being cut early this offseason...he has talent to be a capable starter as well. Great thing is, we have Bishop likely to push for playing time. And Edwards as a capable backup. McD knows how to get the most out of his secondary players. This year will highlight his and his staffs abilities.

I already commented, but will add that DL/LB are way more important to this defenses success. We saw what happened LY-down Milano, Bernard, recovering Daquan, recovering Von. We need capable play at S, which is what I think is reasonable to expect. We have solid boundary corners, a top tier slot. Dorian Williams play will be much more important to how we do this season, and Bernard staying healthy.

Your point is valid, but as you said, you don't know the cap ramifications (neither do I). But Beane and his staff do. I'm sure they didn't waste 2.5m, but going to guess that a decent amount would have been dead money. Evans is worth holding onto IMO. Re: Evans as RB5 comment that you made. I think that depends on which RB got injured, but still partial to Evans as RB4. Evans replaces the Cook/Ty skillset. Gore does the same for Ray Davis, only to an extent. Pass blocking is not Gores strong-suit. Evans is more capable IMO as RB4