Sure enough, it's Flacco!
You don't need to trust me on this anymore. Ravens coach John Harbaugh has announced that Joe Flacco will be the starting quarterback for Sunday's regular season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals...not that he had much choice in the matter.
Troy Smith showed up for camp today, but has lost so much weight from his nasty bout with tonsilitis, he'll need more time to build up his strength. The jury remains out on Kyle Boller. The team will make a decision Friday whether to place him on injured reserve.
The Ravens spent part of the day auditioning quarterbacks and ESPN is reporting that Falcons castoff Joey Harrington (at left, getting sacked Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium) has agreed to terms in the past hour. Chris Simms flew in from Tampa after being released by the Bucs and former Vikings backup Todd Bouman also was under consideration.
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Wow, thats bad news....starting a rookie QB (again) and signing Joey Harrington. Seriously....Joey ??? Not good.
Posted by: Cereal Blogger | September 1, 2008 6:31 PM
Troy, get back soon...
Posted by: Luke | September 1, 2008 6:45 PM
I've always trusted you, Peter, but now i can verify. Any info on why they chose Joey Heisman over Simms ?
Wish that they would have picked up a couple of these CB's that have been released. Ravens CB's are a scary proposition.
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Pete's reply: I can't really answer that. I wasn't at Owings Mills today. I'll have to check that with Jamison Hensley.
Posted by: dave | September 1, 2008 7:13 PM
Joey Harrington?? Newsome is getting to be an embarassment. he has to go!
Posted by: Dave | September 1, 2008 7:43 PM
I'm convinced that Jay Payton would swing at the first pitch if the ball were rolled uo to the plate by the pitcher.
Posted by: Ray | September 1, 2008 8:13 PM
I say they signed Harrington because he has played recently.
Posted by: J | September 1, 2008 9:05 PM
You are an embarrassment, DAVE
Posted by: Yeah | September 1, 2008 9:19 PM
Perhaps the Ravens should look to the Orioles for a QB.
If Guthrie can throw the ball downfield? Maybe he's the man for the job--he certainly has the second best arm on the Orioles.
Hey, wait. Maybe Nick Markakis could QB the Ravens. He definitely has the best arm in Baltimore.
Posted by: logiopath | September 1, 2008 10:48 PM
Am I the only person that thinks Dante Culpepper would be better than anything the Ravens have now at QB. I am a supporter of Ozzie but come on Joey Harrington. Really Joey Harrington. He could beat out Shockley for the number three spot in ATL. Even Chris Simms would be better as a starter than Flacco now or any of the others.
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Pete's reply: I disagree. I think Flacco's going to surprise you.
Posted by: Melvin | September 1, 2008 11:35 PM
Wow, just when I was getting ready for Vinnie Redux.
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Pete's reply: It appears ESPN whiffed on Harrington. Now ESPN is reporting Bouman has signed with the Ravens.
Posted by: Dukehoopsfan | September 2, 2008 10:59 AM
Pete , I am relieved that ESPN goofed on Harrington signing , I rather have Todd Bouman as your later blog reported .
I hope Flacco doesnt get mugged !
Posted by: Allan | September 2, 2008 4:34 PM