Looks like Mike Wallace has found another QB he excels with. Joe and Wallace will become another Roethlisberger Brown duo. Its great Dennis had a spectacular game.
That was class the way they complimented Joe. I believe it is the bitter rivalry actually equaling the Steelers. We never play down to them They scrap and fight as hard as we do. i think of the game last year at M & T and remember our 20-9 lead evaporating in the fourth Q. I'll bet the team brought that to the table Sunday.
Steve should get the time of his life in Cleveland. RG3 out up to 10 weeks and Cody Kessler is not ready. If they had McCown, I would worry. With Steve and Wallace I feel 1 TD each. Tuck for 2 FGs
On 9/11/2016 at 7:59 PM, cec327 said:Perriman made a great catch and then dropped one that he should have had-- that has been pattern for him. Also, first down on the 13 yard line and two runs are called. Mindboggling to me.
Pump fake the throw then he could catch it.lol
We should regard this game as a statement game.
lets be honest he got hit then he got scared but not all his fault the rookies an trestmen are equally to blame
His being scared??? No, that has nothing to do with it.
Scared can be relevant word,especially since injury is a word now associated with Joe Flacco.
First I am elated we won, especially against a good coach and gritty Bills team. WALLACE is instant success. Perriman revealed his talent. When we play the Steelers or The Bengals we need to double and triple that winning score. These are 4 critical games we have to play. Fortunately we have games to improve ourselves before their match ups. Last night I witnessed the Steelers demolish Washington at home. They earned 8 first downs in the second quarter alone! The Steelers D was smothering. I feel confident with Wallace. His return to a Steelers/Ravens game is going to create havoc. I hope he puts an athletic signature on these games too
These are fantasy predictions If we come back to this topic at mid season then a concise clear picture would be seen
On 9/8/2016 at 5:38 PM, cbrook1862 said:Am i the only that didn't know he was even playing Sunday? I didn't know he fully recovered from his finger injury. I look forward to playing him. I was looking forward to seeing Watson on the field but, we have a lot of depth at TE. Pitta, Gillmore, Williams, Boyle, Waller. Not worried
Discount Boyle and Waller as we speak today. Boyle really screwed himself with the 10 game suspension. Max is still a mystery (knee?)on his return.
Dennis will play and play without any problems. He will catch a ball in a decisive drive and score a TD later. Good Karma works
We could win in NE if the secondary helps.
So funny how people think Butler is a superstar after a good PREseason. No really, it actually is hilarious. Up until recently I used to get really annoyed reading all of the negative comments on these pages. Esp. about superstars we let go (Butler) and terrible signing of people that can't play anymore (SSS and Hester). And all the Perriman bs. But Now, I just find it as a legit source of humor. HAHAHA. Just thinking about all these goons and what they're thinking when they see Smitty going all HOF on the Bengals butt', and hester bringing backs a punt for a TD in Pittsburgh, and Perriman taking a 3 yard pass for 80 yards to the house. And Butler never catching a pass in the regular season. Just let the front office do their work people. LOL
Waiting for paragraph 2 regarding Elam :)
Regarding article only: I think 11-5 beating Oakland @HOME The players and injuries decide games:not soft hands media bobble heads..
On 9/5/2016 at 1:22 PM, Tank 92 said:I think the original point being made was that Tyrod hasn't been asked to carry the team with his arm, so it's hard to tell if he could do so. Take into account Watkins' play second half last year and their running game it's obvious he had some good help. I think someone also mentioned that the Bills were 0 - 5 when he threw the ball more than 30 times.
Tyrod is going to be a good one, but it will take a couple, three more years to get a true read on the direction of his career.
Tank That is a good read on him If we can exert OLB pressure and contain the center and guard positions he could be mauled. I saw that last year..
5 hours ago, allblackraven said:+35
+When you have a chance to visit New England ask for Manhattan clam chowder and Maryland crab cakes while you throw your Ravens key fob on the counter.
. Dirty looks mean no tip
5 hours ago, Ravens4Real said:You are just spitting at falacies just because you have an inherent hatred for a team. I'll address your points as you stated them.
How are they one dimensional on offense? Deangelo Williams had a better year rushing than anyone on our team. He averaged 4.5 yards a carry. I'm not sure how that is being one dimensional. I'm sure every sane board member would agree with that point.
It doesn't matter if Bell is often injuried. When he isn't, he's simply one of the best backs in the league. He gives the Ravens the most fits out of anyone on their team. And chalking him up to an injury that MAY happen is naive. Outsiders can say that anyone of our main guys could get injuried and we'd be right back to 5-11. It works both ways. And like stated above, they shown last year that they didn't even need him to be one of the best offenses in the league.
I never said I'm buying into Coates or Wheaton. All I stated was that their team is probably the best at developing WR's. Along with one of the best QB's in the game and a no huddle high powered offense, Id bet that those guys produce.
I no longer know why people bring up their offensive line. Yes, it was absolutely horrible a couple of seasons ago. But they have built through the draft and it is actually one of the better ones in the league. They run the ball well and Big Bens sacks have drastically come down. He gets hurt/hit because he will continue to run around like an idiot in the backfield. That shouldn't be on them.
To their defense, who I won't have much qualms about.
Shazier showed that if he's on the field, he's going to be a stud. Simply put. He was not injured for the last half and playoffs of the Steelers season and he made game changing plays against some of the best teams in the league. Same thing I stated before, you can't just go saying people will get injured as a guarantee. Steelers fans could easily say Flacco will tear his ACL again and we won't win a game. It just sounds stupid.
Outside of their pass rush, which is not very good on the outside, they have a very good front seven against the run and 2 DT's that are great at rushing the passer. Tuitt is going to be a stud. I wanted him a lot last year. Heyward is Heyward. They have a new NT, name escapes me. You stated that their ILB's are good. Also, mostly all of these guys are young as hell. It would be safe to assume that these guys are all still getting better.
To me, their season relies on their secondary. They have been drafting young guys back there and are obviously hoping that they have grown into the system and play up to their potential. Will they? I have no clue. It can't be much worse than the one CB that started for them last year (name???). But he was one of the worst in the league.
So once again, on the defense, they should theoretically get better. Offense. They may take a slight step back because they don't have the home run threat in Bryant.
Their offense always matched and exceeded the Defensive capabilities. They won games and stunned the Bengals 18-16 due to that reasoning With Bryant they had the major threat. All you say makes sense
14 hours ago, rmcjacket23 said:If Pittsburgh is healthy for the most part, they should win the division. Their offense is balanced and loaded with talent, and they can exploit a lot of the weaknesses that teams like us have. Defensively they are average, but that's probably all they need to be.
I think the Bengals take a step backwards, but not too far back. They could still be a playoff team, but I think they lack identity on offense and I think losing Hue Jackson will hurt more than they realize. Lack of quality receiving options outside of Green I think will hurt them as well, and I don't think their linebacking core is very strong. I think teams will be able to run on them.
Browns will suck, but not quite as bad as people think they will. I think they manage to win 4-5 games. Actually think they have some talent offensively and may be able to put up some points, but their defense just isn't very good. By far the weakest of the division.
As for the Ravens... better than last year, but unknown how much better. My gut says in the 8-9 win range, probably not good enough for a playoff spot. Think we may still have some issues getting to the QB and our secondary is average to below average in this league. I fear we may also become too dependent on the passing game, and not be effective enough with the run.
Your Perspective is objective and REAL. We have to get the 10 win mark with less defensive mistakes at the beginning of the third Q and end of game.IMO
21 hours ago, K-Dog said:I am pumped to have football back.
More so because I am going to the game.
What section?. Don't forget a good time on Ravens walk prior to the festive ceremonies. Even the marching band is tuned. The cheerleaders give you a post card of themselves during warmups
7 hours ago, Purple Nurple said:Ill try this. I'm ashamed at some of the things I say before an opposing team kicks.
Like me........Your best verbiage happens for AFC North and NE games. Its like a narrative from Ray in Good Fellas
. JF gets 100k and Oz probably told him of this maneuver before the news hit the media. Glad he is BACK!
We all have superstitions and my favorite is wearing my #88 home jersey, the street flag positionedperfectly, pacing in front of the TV prior to the kickoff and hoping for A RAVENS first score and final score to win. BROs..... Its final here!!!!!!!
52 minutes ago, scrock said:I'm usually optimistic but I'm not going that far. I just want to win and I'll take it however it comes...I don't see a blowout mostly because I don't think our defense can hold teams down like in the past. This team has to prove it before I get my hopes too high...last year is still fresh
I feel the same but I think another 1 or 3 point win will happen (as usual). It will come to the last Q with 3 minutes left to determine fate
56 minutes ago, gooftroop said:I think we'll have to put up at least 24 to win, and I don't know if we have the firepower, yet...
Pretend they are Detroit..... Wallace has not been fully utilized,SSS is not mad yet and I have a feeling Jus, West and Crock will play major roles. I want Jus for snaps at TE. Hester will break one open and the dudes in section 117 will spill their beer all over themselves. Time to contact the nuns at the convent for a group prayer. GAME DAY ON THE HORIZON
On September 1, 2016 at 11:05 PM, MiamiRaven55 said:Coming up from Miami for this one, been to many games at M&T but never a season opener! Can't wait to feel the vibe of a real sports town on opening weekend!!!
My son and I always liked the Atmosphere, $6.00 mixed drinks on Ravens walk and the Marching band (in that sequence)..
glad to see Brown and Onawassor back, the tight end position is still not set and Onawassor could be a find at LB.
I agree on Onsauwor, he could be a good find. Wish Ochi would have stayed.
Agreed. Letting Ochi go is a major headscratcher. Don't get that one at all
Agree with both of you
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I think JForsett should not be the factor. He looked lethargic. We ought to pass and do it as the game plan. Wallace seems unstoppable and Dennis is groovin in rhythm with Joe. I suspect SSS will be a prime target and perhaps Aiken can contribute more than he has done Waiting for the Jus to be called. I hope a Cleveland first Q does not re emerge.