 When it comes to football fans, I know that IQs can be high, but the patience can be low. And that's exactly what it is with a lot of Ravens fans and Rashad Bateman. Love Rashad Bateman, they love his skill set, they love what he can bring to the team. But since he's missed a lot of time, there's a lot of significant time due to injury, a lot of Ravens fans are running out or have ran out of patience when it comes to bait. And a lot of discourse last week that I saw amongst Ravens fans leading up to that Browns game, since it came out that Rashad Bateman wasn't expected to play, a lot of them were like, oh, it's time to move on, it's time to trade Rashad Bateman. And I was looking at that like, huh? And that actually leads us to our first question that came from my guy Kevin H, who is a Team Keeping Clean Patron, which I appreciate, thank you very much, Kevin. He said it, Bateman ain't looking good. One thing after another, Zay Flows is out here showing out, might be best to move Rashad Bateman. And I just, I don't think that would be a good idea. Reason being is because right now the Baltimore Ravens, they have depth, they have depth at receiver. And the way that we can tell that is because how they've continued to thrive and continue to do their thing, despite Odell Beckham Jr. being out, despite Rashad Bateman even being out. So just imagine like when they come back and Rashad Bateman leading up to this game, it's looking like he's gonna play against the Steelers, but just imagine when he comes back, that will be even more quality depth. When Odell Beckham Jr. returns, that'll be even more quality depth. So why would we make a strong position weaker? I just, I wouldn't do that, especially during this season because as we've seen this position that's strong right now, it can get weak just like that. Because we went into the season, we went into week one, oh, Odell Beckham Jr., let's go Rashad Beckham, oh, let's go Zay Flows, oh, let's go Nelly, let's go, oh, Devon Duven, oh, let's go Tyler Walsh, okay, let's go. We went into the week one with all that at receiver. So we thinking, oh man, wow, what a great problem to have all these different receivers. Yeah, of course they're gonna all want the ball. But then bait went down, Odell Beckham Jr. went down. So that depth got tested right away, but it's nice cause we have depth. So we were able to withstand the test, but now that we about to get stronger, I would not trade Rashad Bateman away. I think that would be just a very bad move by the Baltimore Ravens. Now, if they decided like, they're like, you know what, it's not working out. And they did something this off season, I could see that possibly happening. Now I don't want it to, but I could see that possibly happening cause we know how Eric D'Costa does business, especially if you're not in his future plans. I'm not saying Rashad Bateman is not in Eric D'Costa's future plans, I'm not saying that. But if he doesn't end up being in Eric D'Costa's future plans, because we've seen this story play out before, where you got a first round draft pick at the wire receiver position. He's with the Baltimore Ravens for a couple of years and Raven's like, you know what, we're gonna draft another receiver in the first round. And they drafted that other receiver in the first round and they play together for a year. Then the following year, oh, well, you know what? Hey, it was nice knowing you. Now we know that Hollywood did one out. And I'm not saying that Rashad Bateman wants it out. So it's a completely different scenario, but still business is business. 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But anyway, we said with Humphrey out and the way Stevens played last year, I didn't know what to expect. And in my last question, I was like, cut Stevens. I don't know why he's still here and he proved me wrong so far. Also, I shout out to Ronald Darby. Oh yeah, for sure. It's like every game he makes a play when the ball comes his way and you really never hear his name called because he is doing just his thing on that side of the field. That's true. He's been making some nice open field tackles and just really shout out to Mike McDonald because the tackling, the tackling with this defense has gotten so much better over the past couple of years. Like significantly better, it's crazy. Anyway, he said with Humphrey on the verge of coming back, how do you see the secondary shaping up? And does Humphrey go in the slot? I mean, with a Marlon Humphrey, I think it all depends on who the Baltimore Ravens were playing to see if he went in the slot or not. But you do have that option. It just gives you another option and it gives you not only the best cornerback on your team, but one of the best cornerbacks in the league that you're going to be getting back. So that makes everybody's job that much easier and that gives you that much more flexibility with the guys that you have already. Then added Marlon Humphrey to that. Ooh, love it. Next question is came from my guy, Jarvo. He said, great win versus Browns and we can do it again against the Steelers like the Texans did. Question for you. Which game do you think Zay is going to put flowers in the end zone? I like that one. Nice where it played right there. I expected it last game. I've expected it because week one, they gave him the ball a lot. And then week two, they gave him the ball a lot again and he was getting close. So I was like, oh yeah, week three is happening against the Colts, did not happen. And then I was like, all right, week four is happening against the Browns, did not happen. So you know what? I'm not going to expect it. And then maybe it'll happen against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the next question, he said, time to put you in the EDC chair with injuries and needs at certain positions, what trade would you make by the trade deadline and what would be your offer? I would get Devonte, but I know we can't afford them. Keep doing your thing fam and loving your other channel as well. Appreciate that, Jarvo. Thank you, man. What trade would I do? Y'all know my answer already. Those of y'all who be in the live streams for the games, y'all know my answer already. If I could trade for one thing with the Baltimore Ravens, one thing. Whether I picked it up in free agency or traded for it, it would be health. But I know that's kind of like an easy cop-out answer to some people. But if I could trade for one player to acquire for the Baltimore Ravens, man. Maybe, I don't want to say left tackle. I know Ronnie Stanley is there, but again, health. Because health is the biggest thing with me. Because I would say left tackle because Ronnie Stanley, you never know. I could say the right tackle. Morgan, Morgan Morgan is he getting ready to come back. So he should be straight. But because offensive line, that's been a big, oh, a pass rusher. Because David and Clowney, he'd be doing his thing, but outside of David and Clowney, who like, yeah, you get it. So whether it's outside linebacker, defensive end, somebody who could bring some nice, consistent pressure. I know Brian Burns and Daniel Hunter, those been some names that have been floating around a lot of Ravens fans talking about them, especially with both teams slacking recently. So a premium, premier pass rusher. Oh, then there's the one that just got cut, Randy Gregory, who was just balling out for the Cowboys a couple years ago. Then the Broncos just cut him for, they said they want to go younger, so hey. So that's somebody, you ain't even got a trade for them. Well, Broncos haven't officially, as of the recording of this video, Broncos haven't officially released him yet, but they probably will unless somebody's in the last second trade. But that could be another option right there. And if he becomes a free agent, then Ravens could construct their own contract or even though it's somebody else that could probably pay him more. And would pay him more. But if the Ravens could get their hands on him, that would be great. Next question came from Jaylin. He said, what's up, man? I got a two-part question. First, with the way that Gino has been playing, I would love to see Kyle stay at that nickel spot when Marcus Williams comes back. Then we would have two great coverage safeties behind our corners who have been playing great without Marlon. Yeah, hey, I'm with you. I think we all are because with Kyle Hamilton, the way that they've been playing him, they have not been playing him like a traditional safety and I love it because that's what they did with him last year and they saw that it worked. So going into this year when they traded Chuck Clark, the way I was thinking, okay, they're gonna move Kyle Hamilton in a Chuck Clark's role. Nope, nope, not at all. They have continued and I appreciate it so much because they didn't try to fix something that wasn't broken with Kyle Hamilton. They allow him to just not be a safety but just be a baller, be a playmaker. And that's exactly where he's been doing his thing at. So Ravens, you keep it up. And he also said, the way the offense has been a little inconsistent shows that Todd Monkin wasn't just saying things this off season when he said the offense sucks. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for the content. Yeah, hey, he let us know. We gotta appreciate Todd Monkin because he told us like straight up, like, oh yeah, we not good right now. We got a ways to go. And the offense does have a ways to go but the thing about it too, think about this. Like, we know that this offense is not clicking all the way. We know that this offense got a ways to go but they still putting up points. They still scoring. They still killing it in the red zone right now. So just imagine when they actually do start clicking. Next question came from my guy Howard. He said, what's happening in Raven? We're in the first quarter of the season. I'm feeling the Ravens vibes right now but I want to touch on a couple of things that seeming to go unnoticed or under the radar. Our inside linebackers, Patrick Queen and Roquon Smith are playing outstanding football and getting the well-deserved phrase but don't forget about the big boys up front like Michael Pierce and Bryderick Washington and Travis Jones clogging up them blockers, keeping them fresh and clean to make those plays. That is such a great point and I appreciate you bringing that up because I know on here, I don't give those guys enough of a shout out, the defensive line. So I appreciate you bringing that up. I need to do that a lot more. So thank you. And he said, second, Lamar's having a very good and efficient season so far and people are talking about mucking in a new system but let's not forget the impact of the QB coaching change from James Urban to T. Martin. I think T's doing a great job with Lamar and it's flying under the radar. Just curious to hear thoughts on that. Wow. I like how you think because yeah, everything that you mentioned is going a lot over a lot of people's heads including my own because it's stuff that I just have not been thinking about like that but that's a really, really great point because Lamar Jackson minus the fumbles. He been doing a phenomenal job and you see the growth. You see the offense, you see this offense challenging him and that's exactly what we wanted and offense that would challenge Lamar because you wanna bring the best out of somebody so you need to challenge him and that's exactly what Todd Munkin and T. Martin and just the whole company, the whole offensive staff has been doing. Next question came from my guy BB. You said, what's up fam? Should the Ravens go after Chase Claypool? He was solid when he was in Pittsburgh. He was, he was. It may be a smart move considering the cap space available plus the Bears could use a fifth round pick since EDC can't seem to make it happen. Who would you want the Ravens to sign by the trade deadline? Chase Claypool. Nah, it just, no. Ravens are not really the place to go for resurgence of your career at the wide receiver position even though, hey, maybe these new Ravens are. Maybe they are, they could be. Hey, who knows, baby? But with Chase Claypool, I mean, it couldn't hurt. You sign them to the practice squad or something because he's gonna get cut. You ain't gonna have to trade for Chase Claypool. He's gonna get cut. He's on the way out. Maybe even by the time you see this video, he might have been cut by then. But I mean, it could hurt signing to the practice squad or something like that. But to bring him in with the intention of him like getting significant playing time, I don't see the Ravens doing that. And you also asked, who would I want the Ravens to sign by the trade deadline? Like I said earlier, I would probably go right now, Randy Gregory because they need some more pass rush help because they've been clowning. Hey, my guy, hashtag JC24. He been balling, but he can't do it all by himself. Too early for a hot tag. Next question came from my guy Mark JG. He said, what's going on in Raven? Hope all is well. What's your family and team? Keep it clean. I appreciate you. He said, what if I told you Y-R-E-C-V will be a need along with pass rush in this coming off season? Then I would say, yeah, I know because Nelson Aguilar, free agent, Rashal Baben, they gotta decide whether they pick up his fifth year option or not. Odeo back on Junior is signed to a one year deal. It got four void years on the back of it, but he's assigned to a one year deal. So yeah, Raven, Y-R-E-C-V is going to be a need this coming off season. So you're a thousand percent right, but let's continue to your breakdown. He said, with Baben and Oway underperforming in their tenor here, with Baltimore, those fifth year options are dwindling away. Using context, Ravens were being killed with their strength and conditioning and it's a fact with players coming out and admitting. Adolfi Oway was a genetic freak of a project coming out with no sack production, but the Ravens knew that and still picked them. Rashal was healthy as a horse in college, but had random freak injuries. So with guys like Johnny Wilson, Keon Coleman, Malik Neighbors, Dallas Turner, Braylon Trice coming out of college and free agents and trades to be, I believe Rashal and Adolfi won't have their fifth years picked up and could possibly be trade compensation. Oof, this is my early hot take slash prediction. What would be yours? Obviously I do want these guys to succeed and be cornerstones for us, but will it come down to context or excuses? That's for you to decide. Peace and blessings to you all and sorry for the ran. That wasn't no ran, you're good man. This is a good one right here. This is a really good one right here. Right now, the based off of right now, the trajectory for them isn't looking too good in my opinion, but both of them right now are out with injury. Well, Rashal baby looking like he getting ready to come back, but they've missed some time with injury this year. Adolfi away is pretty much, he's been healthy for the most part throughout his career, but the production just hasn't been there. He's been getting close. He's been getting close. Like it's like, man, him and Jadavian Clowney, they are Adolfi away super close. Jadavian Clowney, he'd be super close too, but I feel like Jadavian Clowney would be winning a lot more of his pass rush matchups. But anyway, it's not right now, I don't think it's looking too good for Adolfi away's fifth year option, where Rashal Bateman, it's iffy as well. So both of them, like when they do come back, Rashal Bateman maybe this week and Adolfi away who knows when, but they gotta just go out there and kill it. Now, remember, just if their fifth year options weren't picked up, it doesn't mean that's the end all be all because maybe they go to Patrick Queen route where, hey, Ravens don't pick up their fifth year options and then in that fourth year, they ball out. They go crazy with it because that's what PQ got going on right now. So he's making it hard on the Ravens. Like, and they said that they wanted to resign, so we'll see what happens. But he making it tough on the Ravens. Like, look, hey, you see me, you see me balling? Hey, cut the check. So we're Rashal Bateman and Adolfi away. It just, it hasn't been there yet. They show flashes, especially for Rashal Bateman. The flashes are there, the potential is there, the ability is there. It's just a matter of now, when he does come back of opportunity and just staying healthy. That's the biggest thing with him and with Adolfi away. It's just about finishing the job. That's it, because again, he gets close and he has made some plays now, but it's just about making them more consistently, finishing stuff more consistently. Because the talent is there, he just gotta find a way to close.