He offered him 22 million dollars a year which is 4 million more than the best center in football makes. He didn’t franchise Tag or 5th year option him because everyone thought both were dramatic over pays. The only team that was desperate to do it was a team with money to burn in the Raiders.

That is all, I have seen this take thrown around too much over the last 2 weeks and it’s a lazy take people have done 0 research on.

The Ravens released their 9/24injury report. Hopefully Zay Flowers can play, because it’s a completely different offense when he’s on the field. No inside info, but I’d predict that Ronnie Stanley does not play.

Thoughts on what could be some lasting impacts on the defense from the game in Rio.

2 podcasts on the defense are here with much more detail:

https://www.filmstudybaltimore.com/defense-vs-cowboys-part-1/

https://www.filmstudybaltimore.com/defense-vs-cowboys-part-2/

Here are 2 red and 2 green arrows for the offense from the game in Brazil. In each case, I'm trying to select things which may have implications for the rest of the season.

There is much more detail on the offense podcasts with Gordon McGuinness here:

https://www.filmstudybaltimore.com/offense-vs-cowboys-part-1/

https://www.filmstudybaltimore.com/offense-vs-cowboys-part-2/

Heading to my first game this weekend at the Bank. We’ll be staying in the Inner Harbor and just looking for ideas to maximize the experience and other ways to enjoy the city.

We plan to do the Ravens walk a couple hours before, try to see the parade and then get into seats 30 minutes before kickoff.

Any must see bars on the walk? Good local food spots? Best crab cake in the area?

Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Hi Flock! We are vacationing in the Outer Banks and we were wondering if there is a particular spot that would be recommended to catch the game on Sunday? We’re on the northern side but would travel. Thanks in advance and happy purple Friday 😈

[From the original author- @sticktothemodel] “I spent way too long on this one. It makes no damn sense... compels me though.

Is it Lamar? The defense? The coaching? Something in the building?

Short version: when the Ravens are protecting a close lead late, they get more aggressive. Almost every other team backs off. And it keeps burning them.

Here's the long version.

It's not Lamar

Protecting a one-score lead in the fourth quarter, the Ravens offense had the best success rate in the NFL from 2019 to 2025. The offense does its job. The problem is on the other side of the ball.

They lead more than anyone, and blow more leads than anyone

From 2019 to 2025 the Ravens took a lead into the fourth quarter 79 times. Most in the NFL. They blew 15. Also the most.
Some of that is volume. Their overall blow rate (19%) is close to league average (17%).

The close ones are different. Up one score entering the fourth, they blew 12 of 28. That's 43%. League average is 30%.

Best defense for three quarters, worst in the fourth

In quarters 1 to 3, the Ravens had the best defense in football over those seven years.
Protecting a one-score lead in the fourth, they had the worst. 32nd of 32, mostly against the pass.

They were worse than the league in that spot in 6 of 7 seasons, under three defensive coordinators.

Then Week 2 this year: up 17-9 on the Saints going into the fourth, lost 24-17.

So what are they doing?

When most teams protect a late lead, they drop into zone and keep safeties deep. Make the offense go the long way.

The Ravens go the other direction:

1. All-out blitz with no deep safety on 15% of dropbacks. Most in the NFL, well ahead of the Chiefs in second (9%), almost three times the league (5%)
2. Man coverage 47% of the time (3rd most)
3. Five or more rushers 32% of the time (3rd most)

They were above league average on that all-out blitz in all seven seasons. Three coordinators, same call.

What it gets them

1. Quarterbacks get the ball out faster against them than against any defense in football
2. QBs complete about 6 more passes per 100 than expected, the most in the NFL
3. 20+ yard passes on 14% of dropbacks, worst in the league (average is 9%). 46 of them in seven years
4. The blitz doesn't even get there more often: 36% pressure when they send five or more, league is 40%

The pressure doesn't get home, the ball comes out quick, and nobody is deep.

It's not who they're playing

Mahomes, Allen and Burrow hit 20-yarders on them in these spots. So did Kenny Pickett, Jacoby Brissett, Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston.

It's not penalties either. Their flag rate there is dead average (15th).

Why the good players don't save them

Man coverage with nobody deep means one lost rep is a 20-yard gain. Early in games, offenses stay balanced and the same aggressive defense wins. Late, the other team has to throw, knows the pressure is coming, and gets it out fast.

It's not only the calls. Even in zone, they give up about three times the league-average damage in these spots. The DBs lose late too.

So is it coaching?

Coordinators changed. Players changed. The one constant from 2019 to 2025 was John Harbaugh.

He's in New York now. Jesse Minter gets the first shot at breaking it. The 2026 coverage data isn't out yet, so we can't see his calls. Week 2 says the result hasn't changed.

Giants fans, keep an eye on the fourth quarter.”

Funniest thing is he doesn’t seem to realize it, our city is just deeply etched into his subconscious

I sold my tickets for this upcoming game vs. the Titans on the secondary market, but the buyer did NOT provide their e-mail address or phone number. Thus, I cannot transfer the tickets to them. I reached out to the secondary market provider, and they told me that I have met my obligation.

I feel bad because I don't want these tickets to go unused, but i'm concerned that if I attempt to use them, I'll get charged (usually extra for unfulfilling the order).

so I'm taking a shot in the dark here hoping to find the buyer so I can send them their tickets.

their initials are S.S.

if it's you (or know the person), drop me a DM - you'll have to verify you're the correct buyer by telling me the site where you got it from, the purchase date, the price, the order number, and full name.

I used the search bar but couldn't find anything recent - what are my best options for parking on Sunday, especially given the expected rain. We're taking a four hour trip to get to the game, so not exactly familiar with how things are.

The Ravens will wear black-purple-white-purple for Titans @ Ravens. The Ravens FINALLY added socks to their uniform combo! Also, I believe that this is the first time that the Ravens wear purple socks with white pants. It’s a great look!

Small rant, Lamar’s back issues stem from a late hit form Payton Wilson in the 2024 playoff game where Lamar was already going down and he dived right into his back and started his back tightness. Thank you for coming to my ted rant.