It’s been that way for years now.

Since the day Joe Flacco was drafted by Baltimore Baltimore Ravens T-Shirt , fans awaited change. 11 years later in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans booed Flacco and Baltimore’s offense. Just on Sunday, Lamar Jackson was booed and Flacco chants rained down from the stands. The boos are emblematic of Baltimore’s fan base. Maybe it may not just be Baltimore, but in every major sports city with two capable quarterbacks. It was a similar situation to every person who backed up Donovan McNabb in Philadelphia — Jeff Garcia, A.J. Feely, Kevin Kolb and Michael Vick. The starter’s head will be called for and the backup will be elevated to godhood. At least, that’s how it felt on Sunday. Jackson had a 0.0 passer rating during the middle of the fourth quarter, completing only three of his first 10 passes with an interception. It’s always a call for the guillotine, even if the starter assisted them on getting to the playoffs with a 6-1 regular season record. Of course, multiple players were upset about the ordeal. “So I am standing there on the sideline, and they’re chanting [Joe] Flacco’s name, and I am like, ‘What’s up with that?’, Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith said. “They’re booing the guy that got us here. Are you a fair-weather fan that quickly? They turned their backs on him, and that got under my skin a little bit.”During Jackson’s hot start, he passed for 1,201 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions and ran for 695 yards and five touchdowns. His 84.5 passer rating was slightly higher than Flacco’s (84.1) in 2018, but the added threat of running the ball gave Jackson an edge in the Marty Mornhinweg-Greg Roman offense. It’s understandable for fans to want a better on-field product. They received that after a 4-5 start Baltimore Ravens Hats , but they turned on one of the major catalysts of the subsequent turnaround. Fans would blame Flacco for the majority of the team’s shortcomings as well. They would discuss his perceived “lack of enthusiasm” for the game or how he wouldn’t go over plays on the sidelines or throw during the offseason. Everything was somehow Flacco’s fault. They prayed and prayed for a new quarterback and when their prayers were finally answered, they reneged and begged Flacco for forgiveness. Some players try not to take the boos to heart, but they feel more comfortable playing on the road for a more subdued fan response. Marlon Humphrey is one of those players.“Fans don’t really necessarily bother me, but it’s definitely always interesting when you’re getting booed in your home stadium,” Humphrey said. “That’s why I’ve always liked away games — you don’t get boos, whether you do good or you do bad. But it’s definitely different when you’re getting booed in your own stadium, a playoff game.“After last week, it was electric and all year you hear is ‘Aw’ you’re hearing something about Joe [Flacco] all year early on. ‘Aw boo’ or whatever ‘take Joe out’ and yesterday it seemed like you were hearing ‘Joe’ chants and stuff like that. It’s pretty interesting to me how it seemed like the narrative switched pretty quick.”It’s typical that Ravens fans have handled the loss in this manner. This is the same fan base that cheered Kyle Boller for getting injured during a game against the Indianapolis Colts in 2005. This is also the same fan base that booed Breshad Perriman when he returned to Baltimore with the Browns. Remember, this is the same fan base that stopped showing up to games in 2017 for “disrespecting the flag”. Let’s call a spade a spade — this is who represents the Ravens fan base. Fair or unfair, it’s an ugly stain on how others view the fans of this organization. It may be one thing to boo a team that didn’t make the postseason or a struggling organization in general, but fans in Baltimore booed a division-winning team that was within a touchdown. “It definitely bothered me — as a football player, as an athlete, competitor — we’ve sacrificed our whole lives to be in this position,” said left tackle Ronnie Stanley. “We love our fans and everything that they have done for us, but there are going to be good times, there are going to be bad times and we expect your support in all of those times. If you’re not going to support us, you really have to question yourself on that one.”Congratulations, you booed a rookie quarterback who has just eight NFL starts under his belt. At least give the 22-year old a chance before ripping his play to shreds. He at least helped to bring your favorite team back to playoffs with an old school ground-and-pound gameplan. If you were booing Mornhinweg’s playcalling Baltimore Ravens Womens Hoodie , which has been up for debate for seasons now, you’ll probably get a free pass. The players themselves, they willed their way to the playoffs. They feed off of your energy. Give them a little more to work with and enjoy the ride.Jimmy Smith’s suspension could open the door for the Ravens’ bubble players Minutes before the Ravens’ third preseason game, the Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec reported that cornerback Jimmy Smith is facing a multi-game suspension. This was significant news for Baltimore as Smith is their top cornerback, but it appears they have the depth to handle his absence for multiple weeks. When Smith missed the final four games of the 2017 season, the Ravens’ secondary did not struggle to the level that they did in previous years without him. The loss of Smith provided an opportunity for Marlon Humphrey to receive more snaps, and he took full advantage of that opportunity. Humphrey was impressive in his first NFL start against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. He only allowed six completions for 37 yards on 12 targets, including two receptions for seven yards to Antonio Brown on five targets, per Pro Football Focus. With Humphrey likely becoming the team’s top cornerback in this scenario, Brandon Carr would be the No. 2 cornerback. He was inconsistent for much of the 2017 season, but he is an ironman. Carr has started every game in his 10-year NFL career. The return of Tavon Young as the team’s primary slot cornerback paired with the versatility and emergence of Maurice Canady and Anthony Averett would give Baltimore a talented secondary despite Smith’s absence. The Ravens did bring in cornerback Bashaud Breeland, which could show that they may not be content with the cornerback position without Smith. However, given the strong play of Anthony Averett in the preseason, their perception of their depth at this position could change. Since suspended players do not count towards the 53-man roster, the Ravens would seemingly have an extra roster spot. With players like Kamalei Correa, Robert Griffin III, Breshad Perriman, Tim White Womens Customized Baltimore Ravens Jerseys , Janarion Grant, Darren Waller, Maxx Williams, Bronson Kaufusi, and Albert McClellan all on the roster bubble, the Ravens could keep an additional player at a different position because of this suspension.7th receiverThe Ravens have an interesting dilemma at the wide receiver position. Outside of the top four receivers, no player has emerged in the competition. Jordan Lasley, Jaleel Scott, Breshad Perriman, Gus Edwards, Tim White, Zach Sieler, and Janarion Grant are all fighting for two, or maybe three, spots. With Scott and Lasley likely safe, the seventh receiver spot could be awarded to the winner of the returning competition. They could keep Perriman, who has posted the best numbers out of all of the bubble wide receivers this preseason and let Chris Moore handle the returning duties. Third quarterbackThe Ravens have not kept a third quarterback on their roster since 2009, but Griffin III could change that. He has been solid throughout the preseason www.ravenscheapstores.com , and if Baltimore does not feel comfortable with Lamar Jackson being the only backup, he will be on the team. Fourth tight endMark Andrews, Nick Boyle, and Hayden Hurst are all destined for the 53-man roster. After those three, the Ravens could keep a fourth tight end, which they have done in previous seasons, but it was unclear if they would be afforded that luxury this year. Maxx Williams has had a quiet preseason thus far, but he has flashed potential in years prior and could be worth keeping. Darren Waller has a high ceiling given his rare height, speed and athleticism, but his off-the-field issues have plagued him. He could add a different element to Baltimore’s passing game.Sign up for Baltimore Beatdown FanPulse!Versatile linebackerIt would be a surprise if Kamalei Correa and Albert McClellan both missed the 53-man roster. With this new roster spot, the Ravens could keep both of them. They each provide value on special teams and versatility as they can play outside or inside linebacker. Fourth running back Kenneth Dixon had an impressive preseason performance against the Colts, but his track record shows that he is far from reliable at this point. Given his injury history, the Ravens may opt to keep a fourth running back for added insurance. Baltimore could sign a free agent running back or keep Gus Edwards, who has had a solid preseason. Extra defensive line helpThe Ravens have plenty of depth on the defensive line, and the final spot is likely between Zach Sieler and Bronson Kaufusi. Baltimore could opt to keep both players for extra depth as they have done this in previous seasons. Kaufusi also showcased his versatility as he can play outside linebacker as well. He has had a strong preseason, while Sieler has also flashed at times as well.