Week 3 - Baltimore Ravens Vs. Cleveland Browns

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

Hell yeah, Forecast just changed. SUNNY SKIES FOR THE GAME!!!!!

[darklight1216]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1285443476' post='487668']
Question: Since the Ravens lost to the Bengals last week while they held a 0-1 record is that the first loss against a team with a losing record under Harbaugh?
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Nah; as soon as the Ravens lost, the Bengals became a .500 team. Besides that, I tend to go with the final record anyway.

[Jabara]

[quote name='NTSC_Dawg' timestamp='1285451580' post='487714']
Disclaimer: I am a Browns fan. I'm trying not to be a troll, although, I suppose I kind of am as I'll only make a couple posts then never come back. But I digress... I came upon this article and got to thinking what Balt fans thought about this game.

[url="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/471728-cleveland-browns-keys-to-win-against-baltimore-ravens"]Browns Keys to beat Baltimore[/url]

Are you guys expecting a close game or are you expecting a beatdown. I really am curious how you're viewing your team.
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I read the article, one of the keys to winning was getting physical with the Ravens.
I'm sorry, but it seems the Browns have so many injuries right now, that getting physical is anywhere but close to what the players actually want to do on the field.
Really, it should be beyond a beatdown. Did you see the old spice commercial with Ray flying on a giant Raven and blowing up Saturn? I expect it to be something like that.
If the Ravens can come through with an absolute, no-more-doubt-from-here-on victory, we'll be happy. If not, we'll be pretty worried about our team, not so much the players we have, but the fans would more likely come down on the coaching staff and the QB.
This isn't just a must win, it's a must win while convincing us that we are finally on the same page, offensively.
Personally, I know it takes time for a new unit to get on the same page, so I won't be shocked if it's not a blowout, but ultimately we want to see our new offense execute without a doubt.
Also, it doesn't help the Browns out that Cribbs is questionable for the game. I don't really buy it though, I'm sure we'll see him out there, and I hope so because I've always liked watching him play.
I'd like to see us win, somewhere in the neighborhood of 34-0.

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

we need to be very aggresive from the start and concentrate on getting a td asap; then we get the game rolling

[Purple Nurple]

7 hours. Not much time to squeeze sleep in. Damn you, Insomnia.

[RaYveN2052]

Cant wait, first game I've been able to get to in YEARS!! I live way up in steeler country and absoloutely love to torment those horrible, sore losin' steeler fans. Anyhow time to get all painted up for the game, got a 4 hour drive ahead of me :)

[NorthernVaRaven]

RaYveN2052: Keep tormenting the squeeler fans. Remember, it's our obligation as steeler fans to do so. I live in the DC area, so on the rare occasion I run into one, I always give them a hard time. It's funny how at the beginning of the season you did not here from them, nor would they wear there steeler gear. now that they are 2-0 they come out of "the woods". Bunch of fakestas!!!

[NorthernVaRaven]

Correction, I said below "it's our obligation as steeler fans to do so". Obviously I meant it's our obligation as Ravens fans to do so.

[thegreateight8]

34-7 ravens win.....cribs takes one back if he plays

[PuRock]

[quote name='thegreateight8' timestamp='1285509645' post='487870']
34-7 ravens win.....cribs takes one back if he plays
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Doesn't sound like he will since he was downgraded last night. That's never a good thing.

[Dan The Man Ravens #1 Fan]

Wr Brian Robiskie and DT Shaun Rogers have been downgraded to out for the game today. Wow. We should be able to run all over their front 3.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='Dan The Man Ravens #1 Fan' timestamp='1285509925' post='487873']
Wr Brian Robiskie and DT Shaun Rogers have been downgraded to out for the game today. Wow. We should be able to run all over their front 3.
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Yeah, if Cam decides to, you know, actually run the ball today.

[Dan The Man Ravens #1 Fan]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1285510001' post='487874']
Yeah, if Cam decides to, you know, actually run the ball today.
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I expect a pretty heavy dose of Ray Rice but also expect that Cam wants to let Flacco redeem himself. The ball will be flying all over. I expect our D to keep the ball in our offenses hands and get plenty of snaps to go around.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='Dan The Man Ravens #1 Fan' timestamp='1285509925' post='487873']
Wr Brian Robiskie and DT Shaun Rogers have been downgraded to out for the game today. Wow. We should be able to run all over their front 3.
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With Rogers out, there's no excuse not to run the ball today. The only acceptable excuse would be if the Browns suddenly have this monstrous rookie nose tackle that they've been secretly grooming, who ends up wreaking havoc on the entire league for the rest of the year.

I'd hope Mike Holmgren hasn't dramatically turned that team around so soon.

[Dan The Man Ravens #1 Fan]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1285513293' post='487884']
With Rogers out, there's no excuse not to run the ball today. The only acceptable excuse would be if the Browns suddenly have this monstrous rookie nose tackle that they've been secretly grooming, who ends up wreaking havoc on the entire league for the rest of the year.

I'd hope Mike Holmgren hasn't dramatically turned that team around so soon.
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There is no secret weapon, I am sure of that. Well atleast let me say I hope not. ESPN has downgraded Cribbs to doubtful now. That is there best weapon. That would make ST plays a little less stressful.

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

Mod 2 is getting rained on, it will clear up by game time.

[Chi_Town_Raven]

g4g

[Ravenglenn]

[quote name='Jabara' timestamp='1285475158' post='487809']
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I'd like to see us win, somewhere in the neighborhood of 34-0.
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Your post reminded me of this game I remember from when I was a kid. I loved this game:

December 29, 1968 - Cleveland Stadium
Baltimore Colts 34
Cleveland Browns 0

[ravensfan2424]

man T. Cody isnt playing

[USMCSmith1044]

Cody is out again...Is he ever going to play

[AwakenTheDemon]

Nice, Jerome Harrison is out.

[macbrak]

Cody's services won't be needed in this game, let him get his knee healthy

[Dan The Man Ravens #1 Fan]

[quote name='macbrak' timestamp='1285518163' post='487921']
Cody's services won't be needed in this game, let him get his knee healthy
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You have to agree with this. Why risk injuring any of our questionable players in a game that should be on the easier side of winning. Im not saying it will be a cake walk, only one that should be won.

[PuRock]

[quote name='USMCSmith1044' timestamp='1285515893' post='487900']
Cody is out again...Is he ever going to play
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Patience my friend. It's only been two games. Let him heal up properly and witness a fruitful career.

[FerrariFan87]

I understand allowing Cody's knee another week to heal in preparation for Pittsburgh, but you have to wonder how good his conditioning will be and how effective he can be with no games under his belt...

[theFRANCHISE]

Off-topic, but I wanted to vomit from James Harrison trying to play the no-respect card on CBS and telling the bandwagon fans that they're not needed. Showing disdain for bandwagoners is an elitist view, IMO, but beyond that, those same fans show him the love and respect that he craves.

For today only, go Bucs!

[PuRock]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1285519384' post='487929']
I understand allowing Cody's knee another week to heal in preparation for Pittsburgh, but you have to wonder how good his conditioning will be and how effective he can be with no games under his belt...
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Well this was the question mark about him coming out of school. It's going to take some time with our strength conditioner in our system to get him up to par. It will take time though.

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[JEEPercreepermd]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1285519522' post='487932']
Off-topic, but I wanted to vomit from James Harrison trying to play the no-respect card on CBS and telling the bandwagon fans that they're not needed. Showing disdain for bandwagoners is an elitist view, IMO, but beyond that, those same fans show him the love and respect that he craves.

For today only, go Bucs!
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I think the Bucs may actually have a chance to win that one if Freeman doesn't make too many mistakes

[darklight1216]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1285519522' post='487932']
Off-topic, but I wanted to vomit from James Harrison trying to play the no-respect card on CBS and telling the bandwagon fans that they're not needed. Showing disdain for bandwagoners is an elitist view, IMO, but beyond that, those same fans show him the love and respect that he craves.

For today only, go Bucs!
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I caught part of that too. I was disgusted because it was about the Steelers.

For today and when they play Cincy, go Bucs!