Sounds like they are setting up to release or IR Boller

If Flacco starts, it's an admission that this is a re-building year and a long year for the fans. Of course, this seems likely anyway.

I WOULD NOT START FLACCO FOR 2-3 GAMES. USE HIM AS THE BACKUP. IF TROY DOES POORLY,
START THE SECOND HALF WITH FLACCO. WHEN FLACCO DOES WELL, GIVE HIM THE STARTING JOB.
EX-BIRDMAN

Food for thought: Delaware runs a no huddle attack featuring lots of shotgun and three or four wide recievers. I am not suggesting that the Ravens change their offense, but it's not all that surprising that Flacco handles the 2 minute drill as well as he does. When he does see the field, the coordinator might do well to go with that approach, which maximizes what Flacco does well while he learns and grows with the other things.

Let's GOOOOOOOO Flacc-OOO! (clap clap)

I may be crazy but when Joe Flacco drops back he sets with his feet planted flat on the ground. When you do this it makes getting started moving again take almost twice as long because you were not up on the balls of your feet like a prize fighter. If you need proof watch some film of Boller and check out how slow he is to get moving again once he has set and how hard he gets hit in that position. I haven't played football in 40 years but I never forgot being coached not to stand flat footed.

I must admit I'm not much of a football fan. I root for the Ravens because they represent Baltimore, my hometown, which means I also root for Old Bay stock to rise, the movement to build a statue in honor of Willy Don, and for the woman with the biggest beehive at Honfest. As for the game itself, boorrring. Face it, football, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, basketball--they're all variation on the same theme. Take an object of varying size and shape and deposit it into an area of varying size and shape (a net, a hoop, a zone), score, go to the concession stand (you should know about this one, Pete...no shame, the main reason my brother goes to the O's games is for the nachos). So it's doubly hard to get interested in this media-pumped up quarterback controversy which makes Charm City look a bit like Gotham given the Batman-ish quality to the competition. You've got Kyle "TWO FACE" Boller given his schizophrenic performances, he's Elway on one side and...Kyle Boller on the other. Troy Smith is the Riddler, Edward Nigma (E. Nigma, get it?), because he's been in fewer highlight reels than the Burger King (seen those commercials? nice catch for a guy in tights) and nobody knows just who he is or what he's about. And then there's Flacco, the Boy Wonder, who might be Batman but hasn't had a chance to prove himself yet. Bottomline is, Johnny Unitas II is NOWHERE to be found and the Ravens defense subscribes to AARP magazine, so how 'bout dem O's, hon?

I cannot believe we are having this conversation. I agree that Joe Flacco is our best bet for a "real" NFL starting quarterback in the future. But having him start early this year makes no sense. Given the coaching turnover, the injuries, and the youth of the OL, whoever we throw out there early this year is going to take their lumps. And because it's the nature of us fans (and media), they are also going to take their share of the blame for the team's performance. Why damage the psyche of the one opportunity to stop this revolving door at QB, when it's not going to be enough this year anyway?

It might be a good idea to bring in a decent veteran (Steve DeBerg type) quarterback who knows this type of offense and release Boller. There should be a few available when teams start making cuts. I just don't see Kyle playing the role of veteran mentor to Flacco and Smith.

is it just me or does it seem like the QB isnt the main problem? our line sucks. other than D Mas our recievers are garbage, heap probably wont play a complete game all season and i know cam camerons system is still fresh, but it doesnt look much different than what i have seen in the past. you could bring in peyton manning and i dont think we would be much better than mediocre. i hope i am wrong and i guess only time will tell.

At this point I am rooting for Flacco. Except for special teams the Ravens appear to have nothing going for them right now that points to a winning season. And as a PSL owner Joe Flacco will give us something to watch as we wade through an otherwise tough season.

I hope i'm wrong and all the injuries heal and the team is dancing in January.

I think J.Flacc should get the nod but I still say around 3rd or 4th game.By then they should be 0-an whatever.And Im going out and say that they won't win until he's the starter

Why do you reporters fixate on the QB-- with the o-line and wr --we have---- it makes no difference who plays qb please address the issue it does not matter which of these mediocre qb should play--makes no difference-- if you think so you better stop smoking whatever you are on. let's talk about what we have to do to get a stud wr or a first line OL. now we are talking

Ron Smith,

Interesting comment about how Flacco should be on the balls of his feet. When he was at the Senior Bowl, someone from ESPN said that he started doing much better when he was standing on the balls of his feet.

I really don't know QB mechanics all that well, but it's something to look for.

Flacco is doing it just like Johnny Unitas did. The kid who comes in and beats out the competition!!! Go Joe!!! Great arm. Put plenty of body armour on the kid so he doesn't get hurt. I think he can do it.

The O-line will be fine and time.We're talking like they're the worst in the league they are young but in due time they'll be fine.The QB postion is looking bright in a long run with Flacco but he dont have anybody to throw to besides Mason.Thats a bad deal for any of the QB let alone a rookie

after seeing flacco play the whole game last thursday..i donno, yes he deff. looks like he will be a good qb in the next comming years, and every game he starts he looks more and more comfortable. but to put him behind our lovley o-line scares me b/c he isent that fast and we really dont want to see a injury that could effect his progression or his career