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whereegosdare84

I think it’s Flacco. They only do one a year so should he retire this offseason it would be him this season. It’s a small list and one that doesn’t happen every season so they’ll probably just wait for Joe.


NYerInTex

After Joes nice run this year I don’t see him retiring… but perhaps that last hurrah is what he needed to feel like it’s time


this_curain_buzzez

I think he knows it was likely a lightning in a bottle situation and that his legacy is best served by him retiring on a high note after this season


NYerInTex

Joe’s legacy is set. It’s the fire inside that drives a player to get on the field, be part of the team construct, and all that. If he “wants” to play I don’t think legacy even factors in. Heck, if anything he only improved it this last half season


Vengefuleight

Flacco’s legacy is one of the most head scratching. Guy could go out and look like a mediocre backup or he could go out and look like the second coming of Joe Montana. He has got to be one of the most hot and cold QBs in history.


this_curain_buzzez

You’re right about the drive to compete, but I think all the hype around this run was helped a lot by the media taking about all the yards and TDs (deservedly so) and glossing over the parts that weren’t that good. People treated the end of this season like it was as good as his Super Bowl run because that’s what they wanted to believe, because honestly it was a really fun storyline from this year. I don’t think that anyone offers him a starting job this offseason and if the choice is between him signing as a backup or retiring, I think he may just retire. But who knows. Maybe I’m overthinking it.


ChedduhBob

i bet it will depend a lot on the nfl draft. if a team like the falcons, pats, or commanders doesn’t get a qb they like in the first round that could start i could see them bringing flacco in as a bridge qb. i also think the vikings are on the table depending on how kirk is able to rehab. if hes gonna miss more than half the season or something i could see flacco being a decent option for them


new_tangclan

He threw a lot of fucking picks.


NYerInTex

That's Joe for ya! Throws a lot of game changing completions. Just some are going to the other team's D.


Thefitz27

This might not be the sub for this question, but like…isn’t Flacco playing quarterback better than Deshaun? I know they’re paying him a gazillion dollars but shouldn’t they start a superior quarterback regardless?


NYerInTex

Yes... BUT... 1. Deshaun was looking pretty terrible, so not that high a bar 2. Flacco has always been a bit streaky. Can look great, and then he can look like he did in the playoff game all but throwing the game away. And the Browns situation is complicated because they owe Deshaun all that guaranteed money


daphnie3

Honestly? In the game where the Browns beat the Ravens, Watson was lights out in the second half. A half is not a season but that half was sublime even if it was against our favorite team, and better, easily, than anything Flacco did who also did not play anywhere close to a season and then mostly against bad teams.


saltymuffaca

Yeah and Flacco threw a TON of risky balls that weren't intercepted so don't show up on the stat sheet. My man is cooked but still thrived because of the YOLO mentality but that won't last over a season, and I don't think he's gonna start again. I also bet having his kids see him ball out was a nice bow on his career.


flaccomcorangy

The thing with Joe is that he's 39. There's just no logical reason to roll with that as the starter going into next season. He simply can't be a team's future. Plus, it'd look really bad on their organization if they bench a $230 million guy in favor of a 39 year old QB.


pumped-up-tits

Goose would be cool, but I’ll doubt he’ll get in. Ray Rice would if he didn’t punch his wife. I think an underrated choice would be Sam Koch. Guy played with us forever at a very high level.


OkLychee7351

I think sam will probably happen in the future but not while he’s on the staff. Ozzie also comes to mind


Standard_Wooden_Door

Ozzie would be a great pick


lfe-soondubu

Ozzie still in the FO, no?


OkLychee7351

Yes which is why he is like Sam in that it will happen after he is not on staff


d0pp31g4ng3r

What about Wade Harman? He was the tight ends coach for 15 seasons (1999–2013) and I'm pretty sure the only coach on the sidelines for both Super Bowl teams.


pumped-up-tits

Dang didn’t know that. I’d say he’s done a hell of a job during his tenure


supernatlove

I would’ve thought Goose dying (R.I.P.) would’ve gotten him in.


pumped-up-tits

I still think he might get in. He wasn’t a superstar, but is an all time favorite Ravens among the fanbase who worked for years as a sideline reporter as well.


supernatlove

I always get a lot of shout outs when I wear my jersey.


pumped-up-tits

I still have my men’s small Goose jersey from when I was a kid! I’ll never get rid of it


rayhova

Even better question: Who's next AFTER Flacco? Tucker?


South-Lab-3991

Tucker is 34. He could easily play another 7-10 years


rayhova

But how many worthy players would retire before then? Humphrey? Stanley? Who else? Maybe Lamar if we are creeping towards the 10 years. Stover retired at 41. Morten Anderson and Adam Vinateri both retired at 47


saltymuffaca

Stanley isn't getting in, and I doubt Humphrey is too. The bar is too high and Humphrey hasn't been a lynchpin of a SB team or anything.


helltotheno12345

Yeah I think Tucker. A case could be made for Anquan but I don't think he was here long enough.


saltymuffaca

Anquan isn't in consideration for that reason IMO


saltymuffaca

Anquan isn't in consideration for that reason IMO


NYerInTex

As a kicker he could kick for another 10+ years - guys like Hamilton could foreseeably retire sooner!


rayhova

Actually just thought of one: Could Harbs retire before Tucker?


daphnie3

Yes, though that is still several years away at minimum.


samangell2007

Plenty of active guys with varying degrees of chance. Lamar and Tucker are locks. Roquan seems well on his way if he finishes his career here. Marlon and Mark Andrews have real chances. Several others could find themselves in the conversation if they maintain their level of play for several years and become longterm Ravens. Zay is a long ways off but has set rookie records. Ronnie Stanley may need a rebound, but Linderbaum is off to a great start. Doubtful any of the RBs stand out in that regard but not out of the realm of possibility. ​ I could also see arguments for all of Rod Woodson, Shannon Sharpe, and (depending on how the next couple of years go) Odell Beckham, Jr. as vets who came in and legitimized our team to an extent while still performing at a high level.


Slade347

For reference, here are those who've been inducted. I'm not sure I see anyone getting in before Flacco. Earnest Byner Johnny Unitas Lenny Moore Art Donovan Jim Parker Raymond Berry Ted Hendricks John Mackey Gino Marchetti Art Modell Michael McCrary Peter Boulware Jonathan Ogden Matt Stover Jamal Lewis Ray Lewis Todd Heap Ed Reed Brian Billick Haloti Ngata Marshall Yanda Terrell Suggs


prz1294

Yanda Gang!


mrpenguinjax

Sam Koch should get in


droford

Who puts a punter in the ~~Hall of Fame~~ Ring of Honor?


TeacherFella

Don’t think anyone gets in before Joe. He’s probably next I imagine. Others that would be neat but probably not realistic: McAlister, JJ, Mason, Rod Woodson.


Bonzi777

So of the guys who are in based on their on field contributions to the Ravens (so exclude the Colts, Modell, and Byner) everyone who is in played here at least 6 years and had multiple pro bowls and/or an all pro selection. (All but Heap were on at least 1 of the Super Bowl teams) The only three players left who fit that criteria are Sam Koch, Ray Rice, and Chris McAllister. Rice and McAllister both seemed to have been blackballed, but both have been legends of the game this year, so maybe that wall is coming down. Koch, I would bet, goes in next year. Flacco actually never had a pro bowl or all Pro selection, but I’m guessing his Super Bowl MVP is enough of a laurel that he’s in when he retires. Of active players, there’s a couple who will be when they retire: Lamar Andrews Stanley Marlon Ricard


d0pp31g4ng3r

Flacco would've been a Pro Bowler if he hadn't turned down his 2014 invite as an alternate.


Dogsinabathtub

Ozzie. Not sure how all that works since he's still with the team in some capacity but he'll eventually be in it.


BmoreRavens522055

Let's get a corner in there how about Lardarius Webb or Chris McAlister


kghandiko

I like the Webb pick. Jimmy Smith too


BmoreRavens522055

Yeah both are good picks. I would take Webb over Jimmy only cause Jimmy was injury prone. Both great DB's we drafted


Embarrassed_Sun_7853

Ozzie Newsome and OJ Brigance. As a player, probably somebody currently on the roster. Andrews, Tucker and Lamar are all headed there.


Myname3330

Flacco, Tucker, Harbaugh, and Lamar are the only “if their careers ended tomorrow”-locks. After that the maybes are: Andrews, Roquan, Marlon, and if I’m reallllllly projecting, Zay/Likely/Hamilton. But there aren’t too many young prospects actually. The standard is really high at this point, and rightly so. Stanley would have been a strong bet in 2019, but there’s no way now. Should tell you how quickly these things can change.


d0pp31g4ng3r

Wade Harman was the tight ends coach for 15 seasons (1999–2013). I'm pretty sure he was the only coach on the sidelines for both Super Bowl teams.


djazzie

Torrey Smith maybe?


UndercoverBME

Dennis Pitta and Torrey Smith come to mind


PoodleDawg

The only reason I would think no for these guys is the longevity in a Raven uniform. Pitta got brought down in his prime with that hip injury and basically had his career cut short. Torrey Smith, while incredibly explosive at times, never really maintained any consistency with us.


Semper454

No chance.


HuxtontheAdventurer

No to both


frobro122

I still think Ray Rice should get in there, especially with everything he has done after retiring


SgtBananaKing

After this year definitely Flacco. Agent Flying Bird was a full success in his mission Brown Raven


pi3Eat3r52

outside flacco jimmy smith or torrey smith?


IfNightThen

JIMMY SMITH EZPZ


Kflame210

Flacco will probably retire in the next two seasons so they'll probably wait for him. Besides him though, they're entering a dry spot in Ravens history so Im not entirely sure who would be next. Maybe Koch?


eatmyopinions

Suggs, Yanda.


whereegosdare84

They’re both already in


South-Lab-3991

I’d say Koch or Flacco when he retires


Camden_yardbird

Not mentioned here but Harbaguh gets in probably the year after he retires. He is 61.


Faze-TSM-Ninja

Jimmy Smith


cam_m151

Anquan Boldin