baroquenspirit

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  1. It depends on what you mean by "luck." Every team that wins a Super Bowl has some things go their way. Some times its just not having injuries, which can be a form of "luck." In the Ravens SB run, it was the end of the Denver game that was their "lucky break." Last year, the Patriots, as good as they have been, won their first SB in ten years. And they got a pretty "lucky break" to get it done. However, you have to do a lot of things right to have those moments matter. As an outsider and Steeler fan, I have to say that the thing I don't get in here is the bashing of Harbaugh and/or Flacco. No person, player or coach gets it right every time. There are a bunch of other good coaches and great players…all professionals….who are chasing the same thing your guys are chasing. Its hard to get it, thats why it means so much. You don't have the run of success the Ravens have had without a pretty darn good coach and an above average QB. The Ravens have both. The line between wins and losses in the NFL can be razor thin. I fully expect the Ravens to remain competitive for the rest of the season and be right back to threatening for the division next year. Down years like this suck. I know, the Steelers have had them. But your team is not the Browns or the Lions. This won't last. One of the things that has kept the Steelers competitive through the years is coaching stability and job security. I wouldn't underestimate the value of those things. You all will be much better off if the organization stands behind your coach and rides this out.
  2. May I just say. My sons and I have enjoyed Ray Lewis' commentary. He does a good job and I think has been fair..even with us! LOL
  3. I agree, ravens fans who don't like Flacco forget what its like to have a bad QB. He has been solid for you guys.
  4. Keith Butler, been with the Steelers awhile. Linebacker coach for like ten years.
  5. He was atrocious in pre-season. I don't know why we keep him. I imagine it would be exactly the same plan with him…play it safe. Never thought I would miss Gradkowski! lol
  6. because our other choice is Landry Jones
  7. Successful franchises and fan bases don't get "embarrassed" or "ashamed". Thats more about your feelings of over identifying with the team.
  8. He has a lot of good qualities but time management in the final two minutes and closing out close games has never been his strong suit. Season saver for you guys. Have to admit, from where i sit it was more about our failure to execute than anything.
  9. I tip my hat to Smith. I think he has played this game hurt.
  10. Don't forget the missed face mask when you decide whether refs are calling our way.
  11. You gotta love how everyone talks about this rivalry! My take is this….if Vick turns the ball over, you guys win, if he doesn't, Steelers win. Should be a wild ride. See you all after the game!
  12. Already did that one for you.
  13. Ya, Shazier and McCullers are both out again this week. Not good for us
  14. The Steeler defense has been, surprisingly, better than expected. They are in the middle of the pack overall, although they have definitely been better against the run than the pass. Shazier is showing real potential to be a stud.
  15. I know you guys are down on your team right now…but i never go into a Steelers/Ravens game thinking, "we got this." I expect a close, grind it out game decided in the 4th quarter. Ben out certainly improves your chances…Vick is a turnover machine and only has 3 days to work with receivers. Ten days later against the Chargers will be a different story.
  16. NFL Network, "Michael Vick has been given the keys to a Mercedes and he is going to crash it." Dayum. Hope they are wrong! lol.
  17. Well, Vick was tentative and inaccurate today. He only has three days to try to get some timing with the receivers. Not sure what to expect.
  18. Maybe he will drop in on Suggs for a visit.
  19. Apparently Ray was instrumental in getting Kam Chancellor to return to the Seahawks.
  20. There are some great match ups this week. Early season games with big implications. Some teams cannot afford another loss. Giants win at home, the Skins are still the Skins. Panthers over the free falling Saints. Cowboys are just too depleted and they don't play that great at home anyway, Falcons win. Jets over the Eagles. The Colts and Ravens both have their backs against the wall and both will come out fighting their way to wins. Browns win at home. Steelers take down the Rams.
  21. That's an interesting take. They do have a nice core of young players.
  22. Luck is a media darling, but to be honest I don't hear the media bash Joe, they just don't hype him.