So the Ravens have picked up Stokley and Clark. 37 and 34 years of age respectively. So much for getting younger
I don't see any way they make the playoffs this season.
Signing two players makes them worse?
I really think the death of the Ravens is greatly exaggerated. They added Dumervil, Daryl Smith, Huff, and Canty. Their D might be better this year.
I don't see the point in listing their additions without referring to all of their subtractions. Ellerbe, Kruger, Lews, Reed, Boldin, and Pitta.
The subtractions are already well known, and has been discussed. Hence my reference to the 'death of the Ravens'. It's not like I am pretending they didn't lose anyone. THey also didn't have a healthy Haloti last year. The defensive line is going to be a lot better this year, IMO. I'll trade Kruger for Dumervil any day, and Canty is going to turn out to be a great sneaky addition for them, as will Daryl Smith.
I think losing Reed is bigger than Ray, and the team probably loses more in leadership than actual ability.
My opinion, I must admit, comes from a pretty good faith in the Ravens front office. I give Ozzie the benefit of the doubt.
The pass catching options are scary, for sure, but this team won't 'rely' on Stokely or Clark. They will rely on Flacco, Rice, Torrey. Dickson will get some, and Clark is good enough to do what he did last year, catch 40 unspectacular balls.
Talking about missing the playoffs, in the AFC, seems like a reach to me.