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Wallace: flash show time; read the blitz and run toward Joe; no blitz, fly down the field.  Step into seam open all night.  Cut on shoulder of Perriman.   

Some wins are bigger than others; no regular season win is bigger than the one coming this Sunday against the Cowboys.  Ravens know how to hit and they will tag any Dallas player touching the football.  This win is in the true spirit of the game as demonstrated by the Ravens.

The Ravens' chemistry is in full-force to break down the Cowboys.  Quarter by quarter the Ravens will exert their cohesive defensive unit pressure to force Dallas turnovers.  The Ravens' offensive unit will scream into the end zone on the ground and in the air.  One-Team-Ravens romp the Cowboys. 

Defensive strategy: stay in your lanes; Dallas will trap and counter with runs; they will throw to the chains; attack the football in the air; lots flying leather

Offensive strategy: be prepared for noise; silent count; Dallas will blitz often with house; throw quick hits behind blitz; TE occasional shallow cross after block

Special Teams: t-off; punt out of bounds (nice job the last couple of games of not giving any momentum to the opponent); Tucker will be big on Sunday

Coaching: have two plays ready; keep a high pace; booth has to communicate green areas sooner to sidelines; target specific areas of the field to reduce complexity

Hint: Steve Smith is hungry

Five Changes for the Dallas game:

1. Power HB sweeps; stop and throw by HB to dragging TE same-side

2. No running from the shotgun; dead play; the Booth must attack the green space with receivers

3. Play action out of the I-formation; find back after block for release valve

4. Defensive set: three down linemen, blitz one of the LB every play; tag the QB every play (cleanly)

5. Eat dark chocolate during halftime; come out strong especially the second-half

Bonus:  Check down on the blitz by having the wide-out run directly toward Joe for a missile pass, and then turn-up field behind slot end blocker 

The chemistry is solid on both sides of the football for the Ravens.  The bond between the defensive backs is focused and tightly manned-up to opponent receivers.   Most thankfully the courtesy gap has finally closed.  High energy spewing from the Ravens' defensive line is a force multiplier that crushes the backfield.  Ravens have the talent to win, the chemistry to win, and now the drive to win.      

The Tier-one win last Thursday night skillfully restored the Ravens' missing swagger.  Ravens have a core of confidence that all dominate teams possess.  The Cowboys will turn the football over frequently on Sunday; restless fans will be calling for 36 year old, Tony Romo. Meanwhile, the Ravens must not hesitate to take the points any way they can get them.  A WIN in Dallas dictates a new playoff vector for the Ravens and a huge momentum boost going into December. Purple blood is flowing strong; leave the nags in Texas, but bring home their saddles!

4 hours ago, Deflated Football said:

Please gameplan more and more slants to Wallace. Dude is a beast over the middle and can take it to the house every chance he gets. I loved how they were calculating his MPH during TNF. Just shows how much of a weapon he truly is. Feed him!!!

Spot on, DF.  Wallace excels the more he touches the football.  As the D rotates to double him, Flash shifts gears into Gone. 

Wallace will illuminate the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T stadium with its retractable roof in Arlington, Texas.  They better keep the roof open, because Flash, Speed, and Hands are Ravens ready to explode on the turf.  Raven reception records may be broken before the night ends.  Motto: catch the ball first, yards will follow.  Joe will find receivers open all night and will pull trigger smartly and quickly.  Dallas does not have a defensive answer to Flash, Speed and Hands!  

9 hours ago, VermontRaven said:

OK-we took care of business vs. Cleveland (and Dallas helped us out by beating Steelers--and I'm really hoping the Giants can knock down Cincy tonight as well)  Sticking with my thoughts above for the remaining games.  If we win our remaining home games Vs. Bengals, Vs. Dolphins, and vs. Eagles), that now puts us at 8 wins.  Dallas I see as a 50/50 game.  Don't see us beating Patriots (at least not until January)  I have a gut feeling that we are going to need to win one of those final 2 games @ Steelers and @Bengals to win the division.  I can't see the Steelers finishing worse than 9-7 and I have a feeling we are going to need to go 5-1 in division to have shot a tiebreaker.  Also, not sleeping on Cincy either--they have had a brutal schedule so far, so they could make a late run as well. 

Bottom line, we know this team is impossible to predict because they are capable of winning and losing every game.  I can realistically see the Ravens finishing anywhere from 7-9 to 10-6.  10-6 gives us a GREAT shot at the playoffs.  9-7 gives us an OK shot.

The Ravens are in hitting mode; if they correct the holding problem - they beat Dallas.   

Ravens' strategy against Dallas:

Offense: Darts and Dashes; everything must be quick hits whether passes or runs.  Look for HB counters; TE drags, HB pass, wide-out motion run; set up the middle and deep passes; Joe throws best to his right center and deep right.

Defense:  Cut off the slant passes; stop the sweeps and pop the screens; touch the Cowboys QB for turnovers.

Coaches: Exploit the open green turf; no wasted run plays from the shot-gun; flea-flicker; reverse on punt return; keep doing what works; punt out of bounds; take every scoring opportunity to the bank.

11 hours ago, January J said:

I would consider SSS the " hands" in this equation. I'd also add waller in the equation as "size" ...was so thrilled we finally threw to him in the endzone. He has to be utilized more. And hopefully Dixon can build off Thursdays performance.

Good points on SSS and Waller.

Wallace: how about triplets with you (Flash), Perriman (Speed) and Aiken (Hands) against Dallas?  Alternate you and Speed on fly patterns and keep Hands underneath.  Dallas can't cover triplets.  Joe could easily have 400+ plus yards passing day against the Cowboys with Flash, Speed and Hands in pressure attack formation! 

8 hours ago, Rav'n Maniac said:

Although this is true and has been done before, it doesn't allow coordinators to directly converse with players or rotate players in and out of the game on need basis. All information gets relayed to the players second hand. With good assistants in the booth that can relay that info to the field gives them that "improved perspective", as you stated. IMO, the play callers need to be with the players down on the field and I feel most players would prefer it. 

Here's something that may improve your thinking about play calling: http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/09/jim_harbaughs_unique_play_call.html

16 minutes ago, The Raven said:

How the hell would taping a lineman's hands keep them from holding? I played the position and I'm not sure how the hell that makes sense.

Holding has more to do with footwork and less to do with hands. 

Never heard of foot holding - is that a new NFL penalty?  Taping the linemen's hands is both symbolic and preventative.  The tape will remind the linemen not to hold and will prevent their fingers from grabbing opponents.  Ravens can ill afford holding penalties against Tier-one teams going forward.  

40 minutes ago, terrynjulia03 said:

Dude you got corrected multiple times last week. We're currently 5-4. 

The Ravens are indeed 5-4, however, this thread is about the Ravens Projected Win-Loss Record 2016 - my record is 6-3 (see first entry).  The win over Pittsburgh was pivotal in marching to the playoffs.  A win against Dallas continues the Ravens' upward vector.

1 hour ago, Rav'n Maniac said:

Just wanted to point out an FYI because I've seen you say this numerous times. If the coordinators are on the field, as they are, then the play calling comes from the field, not the booth. Now we do have assistants in the booth that relay information to the coordinators but at present the play calls are coming from the field.

Thanks, maybe the play callers need an improved perspective?  Finding the open green is easier to see from an elevated viewpoint.  

4 hours ago, LosT_in_TranSlatioN said:

Well, I was wrong about the outcomes score wise/analysis wise, but 7-2 isn't bad in the slightest. Have us losing to Dallas but anything is possible. 

Impressive predictions.  Ravens are building their bravado.  The Ravens will knock the Cowboys off their horses in Dallas.  The playoff march continues with smart play calling from the booth, execution of gap blocking and backfield blocking, step-through passing and hard hitting Steve Smith smack football!

Wallace: another nice game moving the chains forward by your intense concentration of the football and quickness in feet for creating instant separation from the defenders.  When Joe delivers the football to you in your stride, it is a sight of beauty - you secure the football and switch gears - and in a flash you are gone.  Kudos to your Raven mate Perriman (Speed) for learning from you; Flash and Speed are dangerous duos down field.  Expecting to see Balance and Boom in Dallas!  Balancing targets and booming touchdowns will be the story against the Cowboys. Looking for 100+ yards each from Flash and Speed against the Cowboys making this true breakout game for the Ravens' offensive.   

Game 9: 6-3. The Ravens clobbered Cleveland in solid fashion.  Kudos to the Ravens' swarming defense - we are seeing vintage Ravens' signature on defense!  The offensive linemen are making holes and the backs are smashing through.  The Ravens' offensive coordinator still doesn't get that running out of the shotgun is a wasted play with little positive gains.  The Ravens are more effective running out of the I-formation and passing out of the I-formation by having two backs protecting Joe.  No one is worried about Joe's interception; rather the focus should be on the play calling from the booth.  Ravens' booth must select plays based on what the defense gives you, or they will continue to be Pete Carroll wannabes in the red zone.

The Ravens' strategy is to play situational football.  Take what the Browns give them and exploit it.  The Ravens will practice screens, runs between the tackles, and play action passes.  Most importantly, they will emphasis focus on the game; no mental mistakes.  The Browns are playing loose football and that is a dangerous team.  Ravens must stay tight for 60 minutes and keep doing the plays that work until the Browns can stop them.  Run a ton, hit to knock out the lights on defense and drive the ball to the endzone frequently.

More than winning is how you win.  A smart played game on both sides of ball is needed.  The Browns hit; the Ravens hit harder. Expect turnovers to make a short field for the offense to roll across the goal line.  Every win is a step forward. 

Five things for tonight:

1. Fake punt

2. Reverse with wide-out in motion

3. Joe calls at least half the game from the line; need this experience for Tier-1 team opponents

4. Tape up the offense linemen's hands; no holding penalties need to be a priority going forward

5. Safety blitzes on first down; go heavy early; shake the QB cause turnovers

Wallace: the focus will be on running against the Browns, the football will come to you with running backs out of the eye formation, play action deep right side.  Tonight is about offensive timing; not expecting you to have more than four-five catches. A Flash TD is certainly possible and welcome! 

The Ravens are feeling the chemistry team-wide. This is just the time for a mid-season scrimmage to practice the no huddle and to have Joe guide the team up the field based on the defense he sees in front of him.  The offensive unit will improve its execution, but must focus efforts between the Tackles for gap blocking and the timing of running backs hitting the holes for 4-7 yard gains.  This game will be about improving the chemistry triangle between Tackles and Tailbacks.