Week 17 - Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals

[gabefergy]

[quote name='Ravensfan23' timestamp='1356830424' post='1282056']


Unlike most, i'd love to get the 3 seed. Obviously the Colts and Texans is the easier path to the AFC Championship Game. But I actually think both the Texans and Broncos are headed for 1 and Done exits. The Ravens and Pats will play in the AFCCG gain and if the Ravens are the 3 seed, that game is at the Bank. Can't see us losing that game.

It's the harder road, but like Ray says, being a champion is not easy, it's hard work.
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Well, I dont really care about beating the harder teams. Having to take out Houston then NE/Den is easier than Den and then NE. Path of least resistance please and thank you. Also Indy is a much easier out than Cinci IMO.

[ravens__]

[quote name='Ravensfan23' timestamp='1356830424' post='1282056']


Unlike most, i'd love to get the 3 seed. Obviously the Colts and Texans is the easier path to the AFC Championship Game. But I actually think both the Texans and Broncos are headed for 1 and Done exits. The Ravens and Pats will play in the AFCCG gain and if the Ravens are the 3 seed, that game is at the Bank. Can't see us losing that game.

It's the harder road, but like Ray says, being a champion is not easy, it's hard work.
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This team, when it's hot, has shown it can beat anybody no matter the circumstances. With that in mind, I wouldn't be upset if we ended up playing Cincy and Denver but to me, the much easier path is that of Indy and Houston. Cincy's defensive line scares the living out of me and I don't think we match up well against Manning and that Denver defense. Hosting the AFCCG against the Patriots would be dope but the trip all the way there would be a much harder one, in my opinion.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='gabefergy' timestamp='1356830769' post='1282059']

Well, I dont really care about beating the harder teams. Having to take out Houston then NE/Den is easier than Den and then NE. Path of least resistance please and thank you. Also Indy is a much easier out than Cinci IMO.
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Oh no doubt, it's not about proven you're the best by beating the tougher team. You win at all cost. The Colts and Texans would be the easier road and by all means sign me up haha.

I just don't think the road of the Bengals and Broncos would be as hard as people think. Tough but not impossible. I saw some encouraging things against the Broncos that i feel like a healthier defense and a offense more familiar with what Caldwell wants to do, would take advantage. Thats all

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='ravens__' timestamp='1356830992' post='1282063']


This team, when it's hot, has shown it can beat anybody no matter the circumstances. With that in mind, I wouldn't be upset if we ended up playing Cincy and Denver but to me, the much easier path is that of Indy and Houston. Cincy's defensive line scares the living out of me and I don't think we match up well against Manning and that Denver defense. Hosting the AFCCG against the Patriots would be dope but the trip all the way there would be a much harder one, in my opinion.
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That's the thing, i actually think we match up very well against Manning and that Defense. I know everyone will look to the final score, but rewatching that game, i feel the Ravens got exactly what they wanted and should have been able to attack that undersized defense. However the players just didn't execute well enough.

Also Pees had a great plan that kept Peyton off balance for most of the game. I strongly feel Ray, BP, Ellerbe and a healthy Suggs and would have had a greater impact on Defense.

Again, it'll be tough, especially in their place. But I think those guys have been coasting for a while and haven't really been tested. I think they are primed for a early exit. Jmo

[Moderator 2]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1356826629' post='1282018']
Front row, so we need to get little Ray involved. We'll see...

Knowing the dudes Im going with, they'll forget to even make the sign.
[/quote]I loved watching the Giants fans tear theirs up lol I am not one that really wants to be on TV or the scoreboard since i uh got semi-caught with a flask and a 6 pack of beer in 1998-- they panned the stands as I was pouring the beer into cups lol Of course they really had no security then either, I would not try it now.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='Moderator 2' timestamp='1356838185' post='1282111']
I loved watching the Giants fans tear theirs up lol I am not one that really wants to be on TV or the scoreboard since i uh got semi-caught with a flask and a 6 pack of be in 1998-- they panned the stands as I was pouring the beer into cups lol Of course they really had no security then either, I would not try it now.
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Hahahahahahaha. Thats awesome. Better than getting caught picking your nose, or scratching your butt and sniffing your finger, lol.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='gabefergy' timestamp='1356830769' post='1282059']
Well, I dont really care about beating the harder teams. Having to take out Houston then NE/Den is easier than Den and then NE. Path of least resistance please and thank you. Also Indy is a much easier out than Cinci IMO.
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Belichick is not going to throw the Dolphins game, especially not at Foxboro. He'll want to have home-field advantage for as long as possible in the playoffs. Not to mention, they could probably beat the 'Phins with just their backups anyway.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='Moderator 2' timestamp='1356838185' post='1282111']
I loved watching the Giants fans tear theirs up lol I am not one that really wants to be on TV or the scoreboard since i uh got semi-caught with a flask and a 6 pack of beer in 1998-- they panned the stands as I was pouring the beer into cups lol Of course they really had no security then either, I would not try it now.
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Inspirational! And you became a Mod, too!

[Moderator 2]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1356843856' post='1282168']
Inspirational! And you became a Mod, too!
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[size=6]1998 lol![size=2] [size=4]Different time and security[/size][/size][/size], now day its not happening lol SAFE took a fifth of something off a Broncos fan a couple weeks ago. I am really partial to the stadiums margaritas and they bring them to your seat lol Back in the day at tailgate they used to pass around bottles of all kinds of crap and I learned quickly to stay away from that stuff, I really don;t drink any more--calories!!!!!!!

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

game day folks woop woop

[AaronH]

Ok, here we go....If we get a team effort we should pull off another win, and who knows a few more wins and we are dancing....Can be done, the giants did it last year...

[Guest Moderator 6]

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Ray Rice is going to sit out today's game.

[Ngata Chance]

That will be interesting to see what Pierce can do as the guy. Show us what you got kid!

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

[quote name='Moderator 6' timestamp='1356878963' post='1282258']
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Ray Rice is going to sit out today's game.
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was expecting that, actually said in the game thread in RT that we might have a good luck at Allen in this game

[display name]

[quote name='Mr. Irrelevant' timestamp='1356829177' post='1282037']
Play Starters First Half..... Sit them second half... DO NOT RISK INJURY.
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Maybe we can check the score of the Miami/NEP game to determine that.

[ravens__]

[quote name='display name' timestamp='1356880596' post='1282280']

Maybe we can check the score of the Miami/NEP game to determine that.
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If only. That game is at 4:25.

[display name]

[quote name='ravens__' timestamp='1356880745' post='1282283']
If only. That game is at 4:15.
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Oh yes.
If only.

[rlh445]

Oh my stars, Ron Winter? Good thing this one doesn't effect anything

[Latch]

[quote name='Moderator 6' timestamp='1356878963' post='1282258']
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Ray Rice is going to sit out today's game.
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good. he needs to prepare himself for the wild card round and BP and AA need to see the field some. i can see haloti, pollard and maybe yanda sitting out after a quarter or so, too.

[Guest Moderator 6]

[quote name='Latch' timestamp='1356881829' post='1282296']


good. he needs to prepare himself for the wild card round and BP and AA need to see the field some. i can see haloti, pollard and maybe yanda sitting out after a quarter or so, too.
[/quote]Yanda and Ngata were both listed as questionable but did not practice at all this week. If I'm in charge I'm going to sit them.

[cursona pirate]

[quote name='CosmicRedPanda' timestamp='1356814485' post='1281899']
[font=trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif][i]Time to get that Pitta Hut out of the freezer, time to start thawing it for tomorrow. [/i][/font]
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Dont worry already had a slice!

[CapoRocky]

First round TBA. We will be ready if it's the horses or the cats.

[CapoRocky]

[quote name='Latch' timestamp='1356881829' post='1282296']
good. he needs to prepare himself for the wild card round and BP and AA need to see the field some. i can see haloti, pollard and maybe yanda sitting out after a quarter or so, too.
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That's exactly what I would do if I was the head coach. We need to be ready for that first round blowout victory.

[Moderator 3]

[quote name='Moderator 6' timestamp='1356883515' post='1282314']
Yanda and Ngata were both listed as questionable but did not practice at all this week. If I'm in charge I'm going to sit them.
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If Flacco is in, I want Yanda out there. If Flacco is sitting, then Yanda can sit.

[1/28/01]

No Yanda, Pollard, Lewis, Boldin, Ngata or Suggs. This should tell us something about todays game.

[Mt. Crushmore]

Haloti Ngata, Marshal Yanda, Anquan Boldin, Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, Bernard Pollars and Tandon Doss are all inactive.

Rice will play 1 or 2 series then be out.

[Purple Nurple]

Inactive for Ravens today: Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, Haloti Ngata, Anquan Boldin, Marshal Yanda, Bernard Pollard & Tandon Doss. Listen/Chat LIVE: bmob.us/12w17

[Larryterri]

Pierce is solid, smart move, I dont think we'll skip a beat. Pull Flacco and swap out Oline at two posession lead imo...

[arnie_uk]

And tyrod going to see a lot of snaps. If we get beat I hope ne get beat as a big fu to harbs. I'd be gunning for that third seed and the possibility of another home game.

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

maybe we'll give Harewood a good look at RG