Justin Bannan? Who is he? Wait is he the guy the spin zone did an all out PR blitz on in 2006 when the team signed him to a generous overvalued contract and proceeded to pay him millions to sit out injurred or ride the bench?

I believe that what Harbaugh has done in Baltimore is what was needed at a critical time. The offense, with Billick, suffered miseroubly for 9 years. A vanilla playcalling system, no reliable quarterback, a predictable running game, below average receivers in the league that started, and no energetic force and determination. Now, to all to those that cry "Billick," does this sound like a normal offense? Have you seen teams like the Colts and Patriots have these problems, or even the Jags? No, and why would we want it all back again? That's the question I have to ask because really when it comes down to it we're all Monday morning quarterbacks, that criticize the coaching staff and players upto Mt. Everest and really don't know what the hell were talking about. Now from what I see, this camp has been really tough, which we all knew was going to happen being with Harbaugh. But I like what I see, fights in the trenches between players, actual tackling outside in pads in 100 degree heat. That's what football is all about though, just like in the old days. You never saw Lombardi or Shula take it light on the players and they were always in the toughest of conditions. Those guys were the meanest, toughest football players to ever play and put on a uniform. That's what football is, sorry to bust you Billick lovers. These injuries are actually a good thing because it tells me that these players are getting into PLAYING condition, not getting days off and always practicing in the dome the first time they saw a grey cloud. This is football and the players are loving it because there is an energy, this is actual football.

Veterans not whining?

Well what did you think they were going to say? How stupid do you think they are? When the team gets to the half way point in the season, 40% of the starters are lost to injury, the team is 2-7, and Harbaugh's job hangs by a thread, that is when you bitch and moan. Right now is still honeymoon time

Also why have not seen one line about how the new defensive radio helmets are working out?

I see there is some new purple kool aid being passed around. If you whackos think that losing our #2 tight end for the season, our 2 starting tackles for weeks and having numerous guys feigning light injuries to avoid the practices is putting people in football shape you are in for a rude awakening come September. All these guys are missing valuable and much needed reps. Wait till the poor sap who wins the quarterback derby goes down with a concussion or a torn ACL because Gaither and Terry have to relearn their positions or their protection packages during the season. Lombardi and Shula? Give me a break! Lombardi and Shula did not not have line backers with wide receiver speed beating up their running backs during training camp. These guys are lethal weopons and turning them loose on our own players is just plain stupid!

your right Terrell suggs will be reporting to camp. but it will be earlier than 1 week before the regular season opens.

Preston, Id like to hear a story about how all the changes have breathed new life into you.

Sort of a Q&A with Mike Preston.

For at least the last few years, you have been very negative toward the team. This year however you seem to have lightened up.

Its a nice change seeing it from this side.

You're more black and white instead of black or white.

Keep it up.

Anonynmous -

I'm with you on that. He's just trying to make a point, not screw himself.

Do you guys who are criticizing the REAL football camp that Harbaugh is running remember how the RAVENS typically perform during the early stages of the season? Jumping off sides and committing false starts 10-12 times per game? Leading the NFL in penalties? Looking ragged and unprepared on offense? Injuries are part of the game, some years are worse than others. Talent, or lack thereof, aside, this team will be better prepared and more READY for an NFL season than any team we've seen in a long time around here!! Keep gettin' 'em ready, Coach!!!!

Games Played/Started: (2002, 15/0); (2003, 14/1); (2004, 10/0); (2005, 16/7); (2006, 11/1); (2007, 15/1) Total 82/10

Thats Bannans starts Patrick,apparently your new to the NFL and the Ravens....your probally a Redskins Fan!!!!!!!!

If the offense struggles this year, we should blame Preston! He's a self-proclaimed offensive genius and he's been the one constant here the past 10 years.

Last season was somthing between painful and boring.

I've never missed a game played in Baltimore since 1956, but last year it took every bit of diehard fandom I could muster to go to the Pittsburgh game on the last day. Three of the tickets I control could not be even be given away. So I sat it the freezing rain for 3 plus hours to keep the streak alive.

That said this year has the potential to be worse. No OT's, old DB's, injured DT's and safeties and less then allpro QB's.

But, I'll be there hoping I'm as wrong as I was last year when I thought they would kick butt all year.

Yeah JO, way to be positive. Damn, I get tired of all the freaking whiners. They'll be the first ones to say "See I told you they'd ahve a great season!" All the whiners in here are nothing but a bunch of losers. if you feel that way about the Ravesn go root for some damn other team but stay away from ours.

Last season was something between painful and boring.

I've never missed a game played in Baltimore since 1956, but last year it took every bit of diehard fandom I could muster to go to the Pittsburgh game on the last day. Three of the tickets I control could not be even be given away. So I sat it the freezing rain for 3 plus hours to keep the streak alive.

That said this year has the potential to be worse. No OT's, old DB's, injured DT's and safeties and less then allpro QB's.

But, I'll be there hoping I'm as wrong as I was last year when I thought they would kick butt all year.

Ray said it best, training camp is training camp. This is football. But before we forecast doom and gloom as a result, let's not forget Jamal Lewis , Dan Cody and their season ending injuries at "Camp Creampuff". There is a palpable positive tone about this team, offense and defense, that is much stronger this week than last at camp. Myself, I'm all in! One note; in my youth I watched Colts puke all over the field at Western Maryland College before field turf and OTA's.

It appears the only whiners around here are a significant group of the fan base. Have y'all actually ever played this game? Are you aware that Billick's camp was not the NFL norm? Do you know that college and High School teams do two a days with pads in August? That when big men run into each other sometimes it hurts? The proof of a prepared team is 1) do they win games they are supposed to win; and, 2) do they win games they are not supposed to win. The overwhelming answer to these questions during the Billick era was: no and no! Yes, a Super Bowl win as a wild card and a Conference Championship; twice they exceeded expectations. How many times did they fail to meet expectations? That alone condemns a coach's program. This team beat itself too often to keep the man as head coach. Get over it, move on and let's see how Harbaugh does.