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Baltimore Ravens: 2015 Quarterback Grades

By Joe Serpico

Sep 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Matt Schaub (8) and quarterback Joe Flacco (5) prepare for a game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Matt Schaub (8) and quarterback Joe Flacco (5) prepare for a game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) walks off the field against the St. Louis Rams at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens won 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) walks off the field against the St. Louis Rams at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens won 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

C-. <p><strong>266-of-413 (64.4 %)</strong></p> <p><strong>2,791 yards</strong></p> <p><strong>14 TD / 12 INT</strong></p> <p><strong>QB Rating: 83.1</strong></p>. QB. Baltimore Ravens. JOE FLACCO

Flacco tore his MCL and ACL on the final drive, but continued to play anyways in a win over the St. Louis Rams. It was the first time since he entered the league that he missed a game. He finishes with the highest grade of all the quarterbacks because how valuable he is was on full display once he was missing.

All that said, it is not like he was having his best season. The Ravens were 3-7 with Flacco under center and he was accountable for 15 turnovers in 10 games. He made several I’ll-advised throws at the end of games that cost the team. He was not playing well enough for the team to win.

This could come down to many things. It was another year in a different system for Flacco with Marc Trestman taking over as offensive coordinator. It was the fourth time in four years that has been the case. The Ravens did not exactly have the best group of receivers to catch the ball as Steve Smith was the only proven commodity. Rookies such as Javorius Allen, Maxx Williams and Nick Boyle were thrusted into action and made their mistakes as well.

There have been rumors that Flacco will be ready for the start of the 2016 season. What remains to be seen is at what cap number he is playing for. The Ravens and Flacco must come to an agreement on a restructured contract that makes both parties happy. One thing is certain, he is needed for this to team to win.

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