44 replies to this topic

[RavensAllTheWay]

He had ten carries and only two catches, yet we blew them out. Cross that out as something we can't do: win when Rice doesn't get the ball a lot.

Ray had 12 touches, and we took them down by 31 points. If we get him the ball more, it can only be good.

[gilgamesh]

6.8 avg, 2TDS. He made his touches count, and that's what matters in the end(besides the win).

Edited by gilgamesh, 10 September 2012 - 09:22 PM.

[RavensWin09]

if it ain't broke dont fix it. our passing game was on so why stop. it seemed like every time rice touched the ball it was a 10 yard run up the middle anyway so what does that tell you? we set up the run using the pass and did it with perfection. also, he only played 3 quarters so i don't get your point.

[Ravenseconbeast]

There will be a time when pur passing game struggles. Rice will get his carries. That is the great thing about having Rice. Cant wait till next week!

[Ravens<3]

Having a top QB and a top RB in this kind of hurry up offense will be fun. If ones not having a typical good day then we alway have the other to lean on. I'm just loving this right now.

[CosmicRedPanda]

Next week... lets try for even FEWER touches!

~ Malk
Kidding! Don't neg me, please...?

[RavensWin09]

Next week... lets try for even FEWER touches!

~ Malk
Kidding! Don't neg me, please...?

i wouldn't go that far but i do feel better with the ball in joes hands as well

[hawkprey]

He got all his normal yards in half the carries because of how smart Joe was making the calls.

[ravensfan160]

I think the announcers touched on it. The Bengals kept going all out to stop Rice no matter how many time we burned them on play-action. I'm sure Joe figured keep taking it until they grow a brain and stop it.

[display name]

We won, didn't we? lol
Oh and that also should Rice last more years. ASAP

[EricH]

After tonight's score...replicate that game plan!

[Crabcakes&Football]

We won, didn't we? lol
Oh and that also should Rice last more years. ASAP

Or be fresher in the playoffs. We have a high powered passing offense all of a sudden.

[cobrajet]

I am fine with how things are right now.

[K-Dog]

Simply put we have more wepons.

If we dont need Ray Rice, we dont need him. No harm, but if we do need him we all know his potential.

[BMORElegacy]

Ray's runs will be more effective if the D is being forced to honor the passing game. When he ran in between the tackles he was running through daylight. He was getting 6-8 yards a touch and wasn't even touched on his 1st touchdown. You can't hate on that kind of effectiveness lol

[T3hRaven]

6.8 avg, 2TDS. He made his touches count, and that's what matters in the end(besides the win).

Exactly, Rice was incredibly effective tonight. Seeing the Pass to set up the Run is a beautiful thing. In today's league, that's how you get 'em, that's how you win. He needs about 10 touches per game and add on depending on the situation. He wasn't checked down to as much tonight as in the past, which hurts his touches, but I'd rather see quality than quantity. When you factor in how much we paid him and how much he's seen over the past few years, if we can use him less to keep him healthy while still winning that's better for the team overall.

Edited by T3hRaven, 10 September 2012 - 10:19 PM.

[RavensWin09]

he only played 3 quarters, this was not a seattle game. in the box score it looks like it but he would have had 15+ carries. doesn't matter to me, i haven't seen rice more effective

Edited by RavensWin09, 10 September 2012 - 10:26 PM.

[BMORElegacy]

We should be thrilled to see Ray not getting so many touches. Less touches means a prolonged career

[redrum52]

When you have a core trio on O (Qb rb and wr) you will cause problems. Then add in one of the best full backs sure handed Boldin and our TEs and our offense is in for a big year. I bet Billick is calling out his hair wishing he had this type of balanced team to work with earlier.

On topic it's all about effectiveness. He didn't run a bunch but when he did he got the job done. The days when we do go run heavy Rice will eat. I feel Oher at LT will really help in the run game as well. I think our o line will be one of the best in the league come post season if healthy.

Edited by redrum52, 11 September 2012 - 01:11 AM.

[UMDan]

Bengals were pretty focused on stopping Rice, so I am not upset that Rice didn't get more touches especially seeing what Flacco was able to do. I think our game plan will change depending on who we play, so Rice will still be a huge part of this offense. It's good to see we can win without him getting so many touches.