FlocksGottaFeed

I'm with Ray. Afterwards I believe Ed will go in with Troy. Why? It would be a great PR move for the NFL to celebrate the rarely inducted Safety position given the direction that the league is heading. It will also serve as a tremendous boost to league popularity given the 'True Rivalry - Students of the Game - Soldiers of the Gridiron - Marquee Match-ups' aspect of progressive marketing strategies. Remember, the voters have changed over recent years. Their are younger voters who have different heroes, different appreciations of the game and lived and breathed-in the smoke from the fires of one of the greatest rivalries ever. They lived for it. They'll vote accordingly. In addition, Ed and Troy have so much respect and admiration for each other and are incredibly well versed in the history of the game that the league could only benefit from embracing their legacy.

Even with the injuries that were a direct effect from our last game, it's better to have 9-10 days of assessment, recovery and/or preparing 'the next man up'. Not sure how Dallas will deal with their guys after playing a very intense barn-burner like that. That's one of those hidden advantages (Ravens +).

Good article. Very encouraging. Anytime a player is returning from injury and is getting back to form is something worthy of acknowledgement. 80 yards of production may not translate well with some fans, but put it into perspective. If he is given double the play calls spread throughout the entire game we're looking at 160 yards of contributions. Add in West getting his in as well with double the opportunities balance-out through the game (84 yards) and that's over 240 yards from your running back position. If this is the indicator and we stay healthy it would completely surpass one elite back (Bell or Elliot) could produce. We've been slow starters offensively this season, but once we put 4 consistent offensive quarters together - that's money. Now knowing and having confidence in what we're capable of utilizing, it could change our entire approach and make it even harder for the remaining teams to scheme for.

Leadership Is The Most Important Quality In Football By Jacob Snow on April 8, 2016 in Fan Insights In light of our rich history of emotional leadership, this always takes notice. Since our last Super Bowl there have been several changes and shifts to bring us to this 2016 Season, but have all the leadership roles been defined? Beyond the team interviews the other obvious indicators of 'who the leaders are...' usually comes from the fans. We're not in the locker rooms or sidelines, but the fan 'eye test' is normally spot-on with the organization's. Looking for input on 'emotional' leadership on this one.

Another advantage for Ravens - Dallas and Pittsburgh are currently the 'biggest' NFL market draws. We're just that team that ends-up humbling 'big' market draws. So humbling, when you think about it.

They're calling this game the 'Best NFL Game of the Year'. How many times can a team repeat that kind of performance? I think our game will more resemble their 1st game that they loss against the Giants. Our defense contains them and our offense does just enough to win (but score more than the Giants).

More like a wrap game with us. We tackle better, we finish plays better on defense and don't make as many mental mistakes as of late. 400 yards of offense? I don't think we'll surrender. It's going to be interesting. Looking forward to see who we'll have out there with 10 days rest compare to what the wear and tear they've had tonight. They'll be looking ahead to the Washington prime-time game on Turkey Day. We'll be just trying to eat next sunday. FlocksGottaFeed. Go Ravens!!!

Exactly. Not just by scoring more with our offense, but more importantly - taking away their run-short passing offense and winning the deep passing game with our 1st-2nd ranked secondary. There's no guarantees to victory (chess not checkers), but that would put us in a more advantageous position to do what we do best.

Exactly. Based on the eye-test can we say Weddle fits the mold? http://boards.baltimoreravens.com/topic/71098-weddle-pffs-mid-season-defensive-mvp-runner-up/ Emotional Leadership.

As I've posted earlier, that's the ticket! Take-away the things they do best and force them into a different universe (downfield passing game) and voila! You've got a Ravens advantage that plays to our strengths.

Dallas rushing yards at the half 42 yd could be a good indicator - Ravens ranked 1st against the run.

Maybe you should take that to the 'Ozzie and Harbaugh Must Go Although We're Leading the Division Currently and Our Draft Picks, Free Agents, Un-drafted are All Contributing and Ranking Pretty High Based-on Where Some Pre-Season So-Called Experts Place Us ...' thread. Or just make-up one. Just Copy and Paste.

Thank you. That's my only point here. We're not Dallas, but we're no scrubs either. Just about giving credit where credits due.

This is not about the Dolphins. They are really irrelevant to me. This thread is about Castillo and if he's the cancer of our O-line development and if Ozzie has ignored the O-line when team building. That's when I chimed-in. Read the post dude.

Team and Schemes - make dreams. The original poster questioned Castillo's coaching (Really?) because last game blocks were missed (Really?). We had our best offensive performance this season. Yes, blocks were missed by a make-shift Oline without it's pro-bowler, but what my I test saw was TEs missing blocks who were never blocking tight-ends, defensive overloads to the play side (good DC scheming to win a down) and great effort out there once we adjusted-out of those plays. Yet, it's all because of Castillo? 2 O-linemen ranking in the top 5 performance rankings. Pro Tip Fly: Most times I find you to be quit resourceful and within reason, but are you saying that Castillo must go? That's not somebody I would ever take professional advice from on this matter. Thanks, but no thanks.

You're welcome. Now visit the actual Dolphins Forum or Insider Blogs and you'll see things very similar to this thread: "The team could have gone into free agency and signed interior lineman to help block for Tannehill. Instead, they ignored the position once again. Now it is entirely possible that they address the need in the draft by selecting guards, but there aren’t any first-round prospects at the position. So, what is the Dolphins’ plan for 2016 on the interior O-Line? I have absolutely no idea." Based-on injuries, shifting positions, etc. (i.e. Ravens) OLine performance has been erratic - sometimes good (lately) and sometimes bad (more frequently). That said, fan critical assessments have been just as microwaved. Blame it on Castillo? Come-on man!

Speak for yourself fly. My I test tells me that the PFF assessment may not be the all-in-all barometer, but multiple Oline players having top 5 performance grades consistently throughout the season thus far says - we're not the scrubs that some are seeing in here.

Steelers have schemed a Ravens-like Offensive and Defensive game plan. It's working for them so far with less talent. This bares well for us next game.

This thread has looked ridiculous before now.

Fair criticism? Currently Ravens Offensive Line ranked #13 - Dolphins Offensive Line ranked #31 https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-ranking-all-32-offensive-lines-this-season/ That's 'slightly' lower than a fair assessment. And it's all Ozzie's fault? Just in: Currently 11th ranked OLine - Ravens

Agreed. There hasn't been a (profootballfocus) performance rating all season that didn't have multiple offensive linemen in the top 5. Considering the injuries, multiple position moves, questionable/transparent scheming (before OC change), etc. there's no way to not acknowledge the great job Castillo has done. Now add this: The 'new' 2016 rule to pretty much eliminate the 'Zone Blocking Scheme' which completely changed a blocking technique that we've been concentrating on, mastering, basing FA/draft picks and coaching prospects on for the last 5 years. Castillo and the players' commitment got our guys adjusted and fluent in one concentrated off-season. That's coaching.

The most impressive thing about him is that he's managed to become a team leader not through appointment, but through the players. Jimmy Smith said that he gets everybody in position on every down (High Football ID). Teammates also have said that he calls-out the opposing offenses plays before snaps (Unselfish Commitment). McClellan, Smith and others on the field said the communication was as good as it's been since Reed and Ray Lewis were the leaders of the Super Bowl defense (Team Confidence). Last but not least - he makes plays. He's a true leader. Big UPS Eric.

The Boston Herald ranks Ravens 20th (the only 20's Ranking) huuuummm...Boston http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2016/11/nfl_power_rankings_patriots_hold_top_position_even_after_bye_week ESPN ranks Ravens 15th http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17993973/nfl-2016-week-10-power-rankings-new-england-patriots-oakland-raiders-dallas-cowboys Pro Football Focus ranks Ravens 15th https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl-power-rankings/ There slight variations in every poll (14th-16th), but currently we are in the top half of the league. After loses this weekend of teams placed higher currently there will be another shift. If we keep adding to the win column we'll stay on an upward trajectory.

Answer: This defense is for real. http://www.footballdb.com/stats/teamstat.html?group=D&cat=T With the play-making emergence and contributions of the youngsters...it's looking very promising.

So, so, so TRUE. We win it's 'Is it time for Romo?' - If we loss it's 'Is it time for Romo to retire...?' If all the lights go off at half-time and the Ravens are up it's - 'Did Jerry do this on purpose to postpone the game to have more time to decide Dak or Romo. We'll be right back after a word from our sponsors.' A brand-new Jerry World commercial comes on.