CaliRavenFan

10 hours ago, sami said:

The Ravens need to study how the Patriots use their TEs. If they can develop plays to get him isolated on a LB and clear his side of the field he'd get free and all we would have to do is hope and pray Flacco can not over or under throw him.

I could see us using Gillmore and Waller the same way Patriots use their TEs but we have to treat Pitta the same way the Saints did Jimmy all those years. We have a problem of playing a player at a spot but not using 100% of their potential. Clear out plays like that are hard to pull off because they take a lot of time to develop and the Defense has to be in man coverage. 

8 hours ago, Crusader said:

I hope he can block too.

He cant do any worse than Pitta ?

It sucks to see Alex go down like that and I hope they dont rush him back too quickly. Personally I would put him on IR and let him heal fully, he will come back next year will a full off-season in the weight room and ready to dominate. They might make the move if they decide to bring back Boyle but I would at least try out Louis Vasquez for OG depth.

5 hours ago, NeilfromBarbados said:

Sorry to hear about Lewis. He's a very good guard that will be great one day. I'm not always sure about Urschel. He's really smart (really, really smart!), but he's not as mean and nasty as he really should be.

We just need to find a way to bring out his inner waterboy.. I was hoping he would do great when he finally had the chance but to me football is his hobby while math is his passion and he will never reach his full potential unless he switches those around.

8 hours ago, Crusader said:

What is this I hear Yanda is out for the year too?

I haven't read anything about that, I knew he wouldnt play in the Browns game but I figured he would be back for this game. I wouldnt mind letting him rest another couple weeks because we are going to need him as healthy as he can be the last 2 games and our playoff run. 

18 minutes ago, RaRaRavens said:

While most are expecting this game to come down to our D vs Cowboys O, I think it'll come down to how many points our offense can put up, more specifically can our running game get it going.

I have no doubt that our D can prevent the Cowboys from running all over us like they did against the Steelers and prevent it from becoming a blowout, but Dallas is gonna put up points. I predict somewhere around 20-25. So if, somehow, we can score 4 TDs again on Sunday, we should have a real chance.

Here's where the problem presents itself, who's gonna score for us? Flacco? Don't think so, he hasn't played well at all, except for one half against one of the league's worst Ds. RBs? Maybe, but it'll be tough with O-line injuries. Expecting DEF/ST to score would be a tall order.

I could see our boys getting a Defensive TD this week, we have been close and I can see us throwing in some looks on Defense that Dak hasnt seen or struggles against. I am expecting a great game plan this week having 10 days to prepare for it and will be questioning our coaching staff if we are out coached. 

Flacco is a great QB when he has confidence and actually steps into his throws. I really think we are going to see our Offense put up points the second half of the season, yes they have some things to work on and yes Flacco will still make throws that has us all yelling in disbelief but they will also make a lot more plays that has doing the O chant. Just dont ask Pitta to block anymore ?

3 hours ago, scottsdaleazravensfan said:

Nobody in the media or on BR.com has mentioned that the only team the Cowboys have never beaten is the Ravens . Let's kept streak going this Sun!

Nobody is trying to jinx it ?

3 hours ago, fusuymada said:

I am still sticking with if Ben plays it will be tough to win but with Ben out I think it will be an easy victory for the Ravens. I know many don't agree quoting this stat and that but stats can be manipulated and its how I feel and although others disagree, I am sticking to my guns and Monday we will know if I was right or not. I can accept being wrong, it won't be the first time

The only reason Ben plays this game is because they are not scared of our pass rush. If they had any doubt that he would take a beating and reinjure his knee they wouldnt even think about it. Either way we are going to see a lot of Bell all game long to take the pressure of either QB. Our boys have to be ready for the challenge of stopping him early and often or its going to be a very long game.

12 minutes ago, sami said:

I think it was when Flacco threw 5 TDs in the first quarter ( almost the first quarter).

I like to forget about that game, it only pisses me off more when I watch him make some of the stupid mistakes he does knowing that he has the potential to be great.

2 hours ago, Sunday QB said:

it is that simple, just disrupt them a few seconds. let the pass rush do their job.

I think you ment a few minutes and with the way out pass rush has been playing that still wouldnt help..

3 hours ago, MadStorkSociety said:

ummmmmmmm.... can't help myself.......GO BILLS!

I was thinking the same thing, not only do we all hate the Patriots but the Bills are like our little brother now that they have so many former Ravens.. 

Its easy to see that the players have no respect for Harbs.. I can see us having a top 3 pick next year but of course they will just trade down for some extra 4th and 5th round picks..

1 minute ago, gr2522 said:

C'mon Flacco go get some much need rest this coming bye week so you can be ready for the Steelers. Go get us 9 wins in a row!!!!

I have no faith in Flacco as our QB anymore, hell im losing faith in Harbs as our HC. Yeah great guys but they both cost our team the win today. Everyone can clearly see that Flacco is injured and instead of giving him this game off and starting Mallet they completely destroy our playoff chances. 

I would hate to see it happen but do you guys think they are going to listen to any offers for Brandon Williams knowing we have a very slim chance of bringing him back.. 

5 minutes ago, stixfix69 said:

Wr's made plays, got the ball downfield, West is continuing to prove he is the
#1,,,,,I'm just so curious when Pees will take the leash off the dogs, and allow them have a jail break blitz....Tires of seeing other teams do it to us....

We dont have good enough DBs to blitz like that unfortunately, I was actually shocked to see how many times we got burned deep. I actually thought Webb and Weddle would of changed that but I was wrong. We need to practice more press coverage not only to throw off the timing of the Offense but it will help our WRs learn how to beat it for when we play teams that do it.

1 hour ago, Maryland said:

Pretty early to call him a bust in my opinion, considering he missed all of TC and his rookie season, but you can call him whatever you want--that's the beauty of opinions. Hell, you can even attest that you were right about him all along even if he turns into a perennial pro-bowler someday, since I doubt anyone would call you out on it anyway. 

I have already realised that he is going to have a breakout year next year and price himself out of Baltimore after that. Sadly we are about to lose Brandon Williams this offseason..

3 hours ago, PurpleCity5 said:

I think we win this game. I liked what Marty was able to do last game. Six days just is not enough time for an OC to get ready. I sure hope in the coming weeks he can put it together. 

I loved seeing him use our TEs so much in the game, now just please learn how to properly run the QB Sneak on short yard situations! Put some big boys behind Joe to push that pile and stop trying to get to fancy.

47 minutes ago, RaRaRavens said:

If the injuries continue to occur for Suggs and Doom, and the team shows no promise of being better during the course of this season (which is already happening with all the penalties, dropped passes and missed opportunities), then I would not be surprised at all to see at least one of those guys retire after this year.

The sad thing is, we have absolutely no successor in sight to those guys. At least not anyone who can make a difference on a regular basis. Our franchise cornerstones are getting old, yet we have very few players outside of Mosley to take over for these guys.

It's a result of many draft busts and below average development from players and unfortunately it will take years to correct this trend.

I hate to say it but I believe it will be Suggs last year, I am still hoping he goes out like Ray did holding that trophy at the end of the year but our boys need to step it up. This offseason is going to be sad enough, I dont know if I can take a losing season on top of everything.

9 hours ago, Flamengo1265 said:

Looks like the Ravens are going to have another top 10 1st round pick again, so maybe there will be a good OLB available.

God I hope we dont pick that low but if for some reason we do then we better draft Jabril Peppers! 

Amazing leader and he will be missed tremendously, Sizzle would of been out there if it wasnt something serious. That man is a warrior and im really hoping its not season ending because it would hurt to see him end back to back seasons like this..

I have confidence in our guys, we will run a lot more 2 TE sets to help slow down the pass rush and taking advantage of the mismatch. Giants are not that great of a team and if we were healthy it wouldnt even be close. We got this...

Im just hoping we start using more 2 TE sets because we do have some playmakers there and can use them to help slow down the pass rush.

You know the injury is serious if Yanda misses the game, that dude is tougher than getting fresh water in Flint, Michigan.

Good news for us Judon fans, I believe he will take Carters spot on special teams. 

4 hours ago, ibleedpurpleandblack said:

What you say has merit but the Raiders and the Redskins were playing a lot of cover 2 with safety help over the top; they were comfortable giving us the 5 yard dinks and taking away Wallace and Perriman.  Those guys CANNOT continue to be just deep threats, there is intermediate crossing/slant routes they can run and should be able to get YAC's with.  When defenses know these two guys only go deep then play press man and keep your safety back for help - that's the formula to shutting down our passing game, especially when #89 is on the sideline...

I read that they will have more options on a route than just sticking to it no matter what. I am excited but nervous for this at the same time because it could work great at times being able to find soft spots in zones and really just the freedom of making something happen. However it could also lead to more INTs if Flacco and whoever he is throwing the ball to are not on the same page. I honestly dont see it happening a lot except with Smitty and Pitta, Wallace and Perriman still have to develop that chemisty with Flacco. I expect that to happen during our bye week preparing for the Steelers, we have to be together as a team when that game comes because it will give us the confidence to battle through the rest of our schedule.