10-13-2016, 10:04 PM
(10-13-2016, 09:11 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: You are missing one big difference between 2014.. Forsett ran for over 1,200 yards 8 TDS and and Torey Smith had 750 yds 11 TDs .. Ravens have gotten weaker in both positiions... when you are hoping that a aging WR in Smith at 37 to carry your WR core after a major injury you are setting your offense up for trouble.. Bring back Kubiak and he could not do what he did in 2014 ... tell me where you have replaced 19 TDS and 2,000 yards taking out Forsett and Smith in 2014.... sure you picked up a up an down Wallace but I don;t see 2016 West or any WR even close to those two players of 2014.
You say that like Forsett was Rice in his prime. Forsett had a break out season at 29 years old and people were doubting he could do anything when the Ravens signed him. Hell, he wasn't even suppose to start until the Rice shit happened. Forsett was a guy who knew Kubiak's system and was able to work in that system. I don't know if West is any worse. He has 208 yards on 32 carries since replacing Forsett.
Also, Wallace is a better receiver than T. Smith, and he's on pace for 870 yards and 10 TDs. Wallace, S. Smith, Perriman, and Pitta are a better group than T. Smith, S. Smith, Marlon Brown, and Owen Daniels.
I don't expect a huge turn around, but I think this move puts this on the right path. There wasn't a lot of star power on that 2014, and this 2016 is arguably just as good.