Week 14 - Baltimore Ravens At Houston Texans

[UMDan]

So ready for this game!

[bpytnjr58]

We get to listen to another "Raven Hater" tonight in Chuckie Gruden.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='ravensdfan' timestamp='1292217323' post='571067']
I have all faith that we will come out and play hard this game. I really do. It is just Cam that makes me nervous. It used to be the refs but, for the most part, we seem to have solved that issue. Now it is just Cam.

I'll still be here, wearing my lucky Ravens' jersey, my lucky Ravens' hat and screaming at my TV when necessary lol
[/quote]

Is your faith in Cam based on the production of the offense or something specifically you'd like to see from Cam?

Example If the Ravens come out tonight and score on 4 of their first 5 possessions(3TDs 1FG) and we're doing pretty much the same things we've done all season, but the execution is much better. Would you view it as just the Texans defense being so poor and still have a issue with Cam. Or would u be happy with Cam?

Or is it something where you don't really care about the overall success from the offense, it's just certain plays or situational management you would like to see from Cam, regardless of score or production?

[hawkprey]

I think this will be another rout a la the Miami game. Cam is under pressure again, and the last time that happened he really stepped up. Against a weak Houston secondary, we should be able to have our way through the air and if we can continue to get pressure, we can stall their offense (6th in the league) to some degree.

I'm hoping we can get a few picks off Schaub too.

[PWNEDbyDEANO]

I'm feeling a win, but I'm not sure by how much. I think stopping Foster would go a LONG way to helping our chances.

[ravenwildman]

I hope the Ravens know they are not alone in Texas, the fans are with you guys!

GO RAVENS!

[BmoreKing]

I feel success on the ground would go a long way in helping us gather our wits. It would be big for our confidence. (Enter McClian)

[Cabanaknight]

We'll shut down Foster. And if we get the same pressure on Shaub that we did on Ben they wont have any chance. Suggs has another big game. Reed gets a Pick. Landry better step up and Dickson its your time to shine buddy. Webb with some big returns. 35-17 Ravens.

[ravensdfan]

[quote name='Ravensfan23' timestamp='1292259672' post='571240']
Is your faith in Cam based on the production of the offense or something specifically you'd like to see from Cam?

Example If the Ravens come out tonight and score on 4 of their first 5 possessions(3TDs 1FG) and we're doing pretty much the same things we've done all season, but the execution is much better. Would you view it as just the Texans defense being so poor and still have a issue with Cam. Or would u be happy with Cam?

Or is it something where you don't really care about the overall success from the offense, it's just certain plays or situational management you would like to see from Cam, regardless of score or production?
[/quote]

My issues with Cam are more situational. He comes in with an overall good game plan but it seems he fails to make the correct adjustments when the opposing team shuts down his initial game plan. Then there are just those calls that make you go "huh?!" Like sitting on a 4 pt lead for an entire half and with 3:40 left to go deciding to get aggressive.

[Cabanaknight]

it also depends on the team you cant let up against Brady and Ben. They'll take it down every time on that last drive

[codizzle]

Matt Schaub not shaub. ... I've seen shaub like 50 times already.. Sorry id just like for everyone to spell his name right before suggs demoralizes him

[ravensdfan]

[quote name='codizzle' timestamp='1292277892' post='571479']
Matt Schaub not shaub. ... I've seen shaub like 50 times already.. Sorry id just like for everyone to spell his name right before suggs demoralizes him
[/quote]

No worries. It'll be the Gruden man love for Schaub all night. I'm sure they'll post enough positive stats about him that everyone will know how to spell his name correctly.

[PuRock]

[quote name='ravensdfan' timestamp='1292278155' post='571486']
No worries. It'll be the Gruden man love for Schaub all night. I'm sure they'll post enough positive stats about him that everyone will know how to spell his name correctly.
[/quote]

I don't know. I think Flacco will get more love than Schaub. Schaub will make plenty of horrible throws tonight. Too many to be "loved" upon.

[ravensdfan]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1292278523' post='571494']
I don't know. I think Flacco will get more love than Schaub. Schaub will make plenty of horrible throws tonight. Too many to be "loved" upon.
[/quote]

Oh performance wise I'd agree with you. But a poor performance on the field has never stopped the Gruden man love for a QB before lol

[gammaman]

I don't think Cam will listen to anything the fans say, and he shouldn't.
He will study the Texans and attack their weaknesses. We will throw the ball, and we should.

[PuRock]

[quote name='gammaman' timestamp='1292279043' post='571504']
I don't think Cam will listen to anything the fans say, and he shouldn't.
He will study the Texans and attack their weaknesses. We will throw the ball, and we should.
[/quote]

If Cam starts changing the way he makes and calls gameplans based on the fans' voice, we're in some deep trouble.

[codizzle]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1292279160' post='571507']
If Cam starts changing the way he makes and calls gameplans based on the fans' voice, we're in some deep trouble.
[/quote]
Haha true that... Illegal formation left and right

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

less than three hours now, can hardly wait; 9-4 and 5th seed here we come

[konley04]

i love the ravens but they are one of the poorest situational teams in the league. there's no attention to detail offensively bad clock management and the preporation doesnt seem that great either. the ravens have a lot of work to do if they wanna be playing in february

[codizzle]

Preporation. ... Great word and try again

[codizzle]

Tge Brent favre saga. .. I mean the pregame has started

[konley04]

yup sadly the ravens are just an average team and will stay that way until a culture change is made which i think comes with the retirement of our beloved ray lewis

[berad]

[quote name='konley04' timestamp='1292282304' post='571573']
yup sadly the ravens are just an average team and will stay that way until a culture change is made which i think comes with the retirement of our beloved ray lewis
[/quote]

LOL, okay pal. Ray Lewis is not the problem - not even slightly.

[codizzle]

Did Steve young just say that?

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

Steve young says we have to believe Houston is winning this one, we have to pick them!!!

[codizzle]

Was that duffy next to ray? I want his job

[konley04]

ray is a great and will be in the HOF we all know that but lets be honest we need a faster defense. we draft based on ray (nata, cody, etc.) the nfl has surpassed the ravens they need to get out of this old school way of playing football. in todays game u need great coaching franchise qb and a play making defense which isnt always the case with the ravens against quality teams

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

just saw on espn cam sleeping in the locker room.

[berad]

[quote name='konley04' timestamp='1292282885' post='571588']
ray is a great and will be in the HOF we all know that but lets be honest we need a faster defense. we draft based on ray (nata, cody, etc.) the nfl has surpassed the ravens they need to get out of this old school way of playing football. in todays game u need great coaching franchise qb and a play making defense which isnt always the case with the ravens against quality teams
[/quote]

Faster isn't necessarily better. Lewis is top 2 at his position right now - personally, I'd put him at #1 but I'm obviously biased.

Again, Ray Lewis isn't the problem. He may not be the fastest guy on the field but you'd be hard-pressed to find a linebacker who makes more plays week in and week out.

Being fast doesn't make you a good linebacker, ask Tavares Gooden. That's a ridiculous argument.

[codizzle]

[quote name='BohBalmerOsbohs' timestamp='1292283048' post='571591']
just saw on espn cam sleeping in the locker room.
[/quote]
Lucky... I missed that... I woulda loved to seen cam so fired up pregame