@Anthony yeah i guess i just wouldn’t push him b/c while the Ravens could lose Lewis or Reed to retirement soon, I still don’t think that window is close to closing. Suggs in 2013 is key to that team’s success. But you are right he is a bit of a freak.

@steveospeak Good point. I do worry about his declarations that he will be back in October, which obviously is ridiculous. It makes me think he is going to push it unnecessarily. I also think he may be part monster and incapable of feeling pain, which could really affect his judgement.

@Anthony- I do expect big things from Upshaw this season, though I do worry about trying to force Suggs back too early. I know there is a chance he’d be back by playoff time, but there is some risk there. Not sure if it is worth it.

Yeah i def. don’t think he’s worth that much, my guess is he’s cut before next offseason to save them some money. He can be an okay number 3 or 4 receiver, but the Ravens shouldn’t expect too much.

At least it is a partial tear. Let’s say his rehab goes well, and he is back (and close to 100%) for the playoffs. This could be an ideal momentum booster. Upshaw will have grown into the defense, and whoever gets the other starting position will be a great backup now that they have played [...]

Still a playoff team but hurts them as a championship contender. I still think their main concern is QB play. Flacco has to play better and I don’t count it when everyone talks about his game vs New England. They suck on D, he should have a good game

While I don’t know that the Ravens vastly improved themselves, I’m also not so sure that the Steelers will be as good as they’ve been, considering that many of their playmakers are a year older. The first game of the season in Baltimore is going to tell a lot more than most openers usually do.

I think the Ravens did okay this offseason, but I think they might regret some of those cuts, esp. Mason. Sure they just traded for Lee Evans, but if they kept Mason they’d get similar production and would hang on to a draft pick.