New ravens fan here was gifted this jersey from my uncle, I read he was a running back, for those who watched him play how big of a player was he for the ravens? Would love to know how he’s thought of by the wider raven fanbase.

I don't know why but I always liked Mark Clayton back then, even though he's one of the many 1st round WR busts in team history. This game was so crazy because not only did Clayton go off, but the Flacco-era (to me) was in full swing!

Not a bad pickup for $19

Flacco and Harbaugh made their second ever conference championship ever only to lose on back-to-back game-ending heartbreaking plays. And then, in the offseason, Joe Flacco put a target on his back by telling Glenn Clark that he thought he was the best quarterback in the league. For the 2012 regular season, in the last year of his contract, he has to prove it to put the Ravens' money where his mouth is.

After 4 whole episodes, the quest to answer the question of "Is Joe Flacco an elite quarterback?" finally begins to reach its answer in earnest. You can check it out on Apple Music, Spotify, anywhere else you find podcasts, and at this running post if you want to avoid the streaming services for any reason.

Did the ravens auction house thing and they finally showed up.

I also got Jacoby Jones and Ronnie Stanley. Jacoby is definitely getting framed in the near future and Ronnie Stanley too probably.

Not entirely sure what I’m gonna do with Dilfer cause it’s hilarious that he has a ring and having a signed jersey for possibly the worst QB to win a championship in the 21st century, but also a non Lamar #8 might feel weird with my other ravens stuff.

While cleaning out my parents' attic, I came across a bunch of Ravens memorabilia I had as a kid. I was thinking about getting them autographed now that, as an adult, I have money to spend, but I wasn't sure how to go about it. Are there any place that regularly have autograph sessions with Ravens alumni? I don't live in Baltimore so I am not sure if they are common there.

Not looking for just superstars like Ray Lewis, but any long time Ravens favorites, especially during the late 90s, early 2000s time frame

Ozzie Newsome and Zay Flowers

But if you wanna see the difference between a good coach/manager and a bad one, look at John Harbaugh vs Brandon Hyde.

Harbaugh always makes sure his players are ready and motivated to play, and his teams usually fight hard even when they fall behind, see the divisional loss this year. He also usually puts his best players in position to make plays.

Hyde is about as motivational as a wet blanket. He sits his hottest players, overuses his pitchers and burns their arm out, gets out managed by other managers constantly, and puts horrible lineups together. We should consider him as a punter over Jordon Stout.

Harbaugh has a very knowledgeable understanding of the game, Hyde seems like a total moron.

How would yall feel if Emeka is the BPA at #27? Would yall be mad if EDC used another first round pick on a receiver if the top safeties Starks and Emmanwori were gone? Was watching Emeka tape I’d think he’d fit well here

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Just in from u/bumpygums. This is more than a hat, it's a work of art

We've spent plenty of time discussing the top edge rushers in this class, so I wanted to do something different: exploring the depth options at edge and who the best ones are that'll be available day 2. It's fairly likely EDC drafts multiple edges this year, so this is an important topic. Especially considering how big a need edge is. (Highly recommend reading my previous edge post). Spoiler: Josaiah Stewart's an excellent player that would be a fantastic pick to add Edge help. He's basically exactly the type of Edge they'll want on day 2.

Josaiah Stewart Quick Bio

• 6'1 249lbs

• 32" arms

• Went to Coastal Carolina first 2 years, transferred to Michigan his last 2 years

• Combine bio

Stylistic overview

3-4 bendy OLB that fits the style the Ravens tend to like. High motor with constant effort, explosive first step and release off the line. Speed rusher with occasional speed to power.

Strengths

• Very productive at multiple schools, indicating a higher floor than other day 2 edges. Stewart had 13 sacks as a freshman, setting a school record and making the 1st team freshman All-American list. He then transferred to Michigan and had the 2nd most sacks on their '23 national championship team. As a senior, Stewart led Michigan in sacks, forced fumbles, and TFLs. Josaiah Stewart ranks 5th in production among edges at the combine.

• Stewart played at Michigan with Jesse Minter as his DC in '23, then had Wink as his DC in '24: he basically already knows the Ravens defensive playbook and spent multiple years succeeding with it

• Stewart has the highest win rate of all edges in the draft (per PFF)

• Good bend

• Consistent effort, doesn't give up on plays

• More athletic than other day 2 rushers, with an athleticism ranking that's higher than other day 2 rushers like Bradyn Swinson, Princely, and Kennard + rd1 edge Nic Scourton

• Good lateral quickness

• From the Bronx so you know he's got hands

• Experience dropping into zone coverage (valuable considering the sim pressures & zone blitzes Bmore uses a lot)

• Consistently showed improvement every year

• Physical tackler, wraps well and is good at forced fumbles

Weaknesses

• Undersized at 6'1, lacks ideal length. Lacking elite length is what puts Stewart outside rd1. If he was 2-3" taller, Josaiah Stewart would prob be widely considered a top 3 edge in the class. His production and tape are excellent.

• Primarily a bendy speed rusher. Has good rip and dip moves, but he's not a technician with a bag full of moves. Chops/swims/swipes don't show up on his tape much. He's not raw though, which is a major plus- bend is hard to teach, and Josaiah Stewart's bend is already quite good. Doesn't seem to get pancaked or washed out very often, and has shown he can stunt inside so he's not solely an arc runner. Stewart has nice rip moves on tape, so he does have moves. But he wins so often with explosive burst & bendy speed that it's hard to tell what else he's good at.

Conclusions

There's a LOT to like about Josaiah Stewart. He's not the immediate impact rd1 edge rusher they should pick, but considering EDC's almost def drafting multiple edges, Stewart's an excellent pick around mid rd2-3. Ravens need edge depth, and Stewart fits the fast bendy style they like.

• Experience with the Ravens playbook is a MASSIVE plus. The disguises, multiple fronts etc are hard to learn- Stewart already spent 2 years under Minter & Wink, he already knows the playbook. Knowing the playbook already means Josaiah Stewart will develop faster here than the other edges and will be impactful sooner. More importantly, Stewart's already shown he can excel with the Ravens playbook vs legit teams.

• Had the highest win rate of all edges in the 2025 class: Per PFF, see this chart. PRESSURE is what actually matters, and Josaiah Stewart has both the sack numbers AND a very high win rate. Seriously, this guy's a real gem in day 2.

• Good leader: Despite being a transfer, Stewart was named a captain at Michigan

• "No more project rushers" is important. Ravens need rushers that actually produce, and Stewart's production score was 5th among all edges. He didn't coast entirely off good Michigan players either, he was 2nd in sacks on their '23 championship team and has the highest win rate of all edges in this class. He's legit.

• Stewart stepped up when it mattered- watch the 2024 Rose Bowl semifinal vs Alabama, Stewart was an impact player that got pressure on Milroe. Stewart got a sack to force a punt in the 1Q, forced another punt in the 3rd via a stunt straight out of MM's '23 playbook. That game went to OT- with Alabama on 4th & goal, it was Stewart that beat 5 star OT (and 7th overall pick) JC Latham to shut the play down and win it for Michigan.

As a bonus: he went to high school with Likely, then went to Coastal Carolina with him for 2 years before playing under Minter & Wink. Josaiah Stewart's basically already a Raven, and I guarantee he's high on EDC's board. He'd be an excellent pick that would help the edge room a lot. I'd be pissed if EDC doesn't draft Josaiah Stewart, he's a perfect fit for day 2 edge help.

First just wanna say that this is a complimentary post, nothing negative at all towards arguably my two favorite ravens. Was just curious how most of you would utilize both of them the best way possible. I know it all depends on personnel but feel like both are a different level of great when in the nickel. Obviously moving Kyle back last year saved the defense from others not playing well, but I’m curious what type of draft selections and left over free agency options would maximize both of them? assumption Nate keeps being near lockdown on his side

No WR desperation/debates. No glaring weaknesses. Contract drama was over fairly early on with Ronnie. Not many trade rumors. Not many ties to big FAs earlier on. No over-infatuations with FAs or trade targets. Some cool signings, but no huge signings aside from Ronnie.

I guess the counter to my point would be the whole Tucker situation, which sucks and is where most of the drama is coming from, but everyone seems pretty certain how that's going to end up. Regardless things still seem rather mild this time around

I'm not complaining...actually I find it rather peaceful. Maybe I'm wrong but I can't remember a recent time where things were this chill during an offseason for the Ravens and their fans