Joe Flacco Wants To Start Week 1

Mike · 07-22-2008, 04:57 AM

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Rookies, quarterbacks and injured veterans reported to Baltimore Ravens training camp on Monday, though first-round draft pick Joe Flacco remained the center of attention.

Intent on making an immediate bid for the starting job, Flacco handled his business off the field by officially signing a five-year, $30 million maximum value contract that includes $8.75 million in guaranteed money. Flacco agreed in principle to the deal last Wednesday.

Now, Flacco's focus turns toward proving himself on the field as the first practice kicks off Tuesday morning at McDaniel College. The former Delaware star has set a goal of being the opening-game starter Sept. 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals as he competes with Troy Smith and Kyle Boller.

"I'm going to go out there and act like I am, just like everybody should do," Flacco said during a press conference at the team's hotel. "I want to go out there and play the way I've always played football. I want to go out there and prove to everybody, prove to the coaches, most importantly, and myself and my teammates that I can play. Obviously, at the end of training camp we're going to find out."

I like the fire in this guy, and looking at the lack of true competition, I could see a week 1 start as a definite possibility. Is he mentally ready for this? Judging from this comments, he seems to be.....

Flacco the center of attention at Ravens camp

ExperiencedRookie · 07-22-2008, 11:24 AM

I really like seeing this as well. This offense needs some fire. They also need a guy that WANTS IT. If this guy has the arm that everyone says he does this team could be looking for better times ahead. Obviously it's going to take him some time, but things are looking up.

Phicinfan · 07-22-2008, 11:33 AM

I like the spunk, but I doubt you see him start week 1. I think you won't see him till mid-season, then you might, if they want to throw him to the wolves. Baltimore's schedule this year is brutal.

Jamaroni · 07-22-2008, 05:41 PM

He starts by Game 3! Do you really think Boller(sp?) is high on anyone's list in that lockerroom anymore? Doubtful.

Phicinfan · 07-22-2008, 09:19 PM

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He starts by Game 3! Do you really think Boller(sp?) is high on anyone's list in that lockerroom anymore? Doubtful.

Boller won't be the starter if Flacco isn't

Mustang Jones · 07-22-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Phicinfan

I like the spunk, but I doubt you see him start week 1. I think you won't see him till mid-season, then you might, if they want to throw him to the wolves. Baltimore's schedule this year is brutal.

And teams love to rock Ravens QB's. Kind of like payback for the brutality Ray and Co. inflict upon offensive players.

With limited mobility I think it's a bad idea to let Big Joe Flacco play any time soon.

Sgt John · 07-24-2008, 06:34 PM

Limited mobility? He ran a 4.78 at the combine. For a 6-6 230lb QB thats not bad at all.

Mustang Jones · 07-24-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt_John

Limited mobility? He ran a 4.78 at the combine. For a 6-6 230lb QB thats not bad at all.

Do not question my author a tie!

Dude's a tree. After every away game the Fightin Blue Hens grounds crew had to transplant him back into his traveling planter. Drew Bledsoe Jr.

Sgt John · 07-24-2008, 08:20 PM

He isnt a tree!

He might be a piece of the turf though with the start of the year sans Ogden.

ExperiencedRookie · 07-24-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang Jones

Drew Bledsoe Jr.

Affectionatly known as "The Statue".

Sgt John · 07-24-2008, 08:24 PM

Negative Rook.

Mustang Jones · 07-24-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt_John

He isnt a tree!

He might be a piece of the turf though with the start of the year sans Ogden.

Is too.

Runnik's Hambones · 07-25-2008, 11:23 AM

I like the guy, personally. I think that he'll be starting within the first 3 weeks of the regular season. This year, he'll lead that team to over 500, and they'll have a QB of the future, but nothing spectacular just yet.

ExperiencedRookie · 07-25-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Runnik's Hambones

I like the guy, personally. I think that he'll be starting within the first 3 weeks of the regular season. This year, he'll lead that team to over 500, and they'll have a QB of the future, but nothing spectacular just yet.

8-8 in that loaded division with a rookie QB would be nothing short of spectacular.