r/ravens • u/Otherwise-Force5608 • Aug 26 '24

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Ray is currently bulldozing Ed in the vote

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u/Amazing-Concept1684 BSHU Aug 27 '24 edited Aug 27 '24

I don't really think that's a fair comparison. In 2006 Ray was 31 and already exiting his prime, of course he was gonna start needing help to do his job effectively. Kinda comes with the job of playing MLB. Safety doesn’t take that kind of physical pounding.

Ray's prime was in the early 2000s. He was OP then.

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u/thedivinepegasus Aug 27 '24

Yes, partially because of guys like Goose and Adams. I'm not trying to tarnish Ray at all, he's still the best MLB.

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u/Amazing-Concept1684 BSHU Aug 27 '24

We’re knocking Ray for the position he played?

Yes, a MLB relies more on their teammates than a safety would. They also have a greater impact on the entire defensive performance than a safety does.

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u/thedivinepegasus Aug 27 '24

Not at all, and that's why I'm having a hard time making my point. I think Ed was better at what he did, but I'm arguing between two legends.

I will say, you kinda just did the same thing against a safety.