Discuss For now, rookie Flacco has fans, coach on his side

[ThomasTomasz]

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP)—The home crowd embraced the young quarterback long before he completed his first pro start, repeatedly chanting his name to acknowledge an incredibly effective performance.

When the rookie was done, his teammates spoke admiringly about his poise. And Monday, coach John Harbaugh was so pleased that he rewarded the kid another start.

At least for now, let there be no further questions about whether Joe Flacco can be a starting quarterback in the NFL.

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So, what do you guys think? Is it now Flacco's job to lose, or does Smith get it back when he's built his strength back up?

[Azazel]

the first time in how long that team has had a good feeling surrounding the QB spot with a guy under the age of 32?


Flacco will have the gig until he implodes...I am rooting for the guy

[Ravenatic20]

It's Flacco's to lose at this point. Smith will be a back up and a good one too, but he isn't starting quality for this league (or this team anymore now that Billick is gone).