Official Vent thread: game 3 who should be cut 13 days until it's for real

[BmoreBird22]

Team needs to work on chemistry/communication in the blocking game. A few missed blocks that should have been easy to make. On the play Pierce got concussed, Merriweather shot off the edge. He was lined up on a slot receiver, but the receiver didn't block him and went up to the FS. Juice didn't block Merriweather either and then Pierce got killed. Not sure who to blame on that, but nine times out of ten the WR should block the DB lined up on him.  

 

Monroe and KO got bullied a lot in the run game. Have to wonder whether it's lack of effort or lack of talent.

Would have to imagine effort. It's the last preseason game they'll play before the season. Don't want to get injured

[arnie_uk]

Missed 2nd half. Any of the 2s or 3s stand out? Or effectively get themselves cut?

[Tank 92]

OMG! I switched to the Redskins post game show on CSN and they're laughing about the hit on Pierce and interviewing Merriweather like he's a hero. How classless.

 

 

That probably wouldn't be as bad as it sounds if it were a clean hit, but it looked to me like he led with the crown of the helmet and hit BP square in the front of his helmet. Casebook 15 yarder and fine.

[izvoodoo]

Missed 2nd half. Any of the 2s or 3s stand out? Or effectively get themselves cut?

Deonte had a TD.  

[Ngata Chance]

What the hell is wrong with Meriwether?  

 

And why haven't the penalties gotten more severe with every infraction?

 

You want this idiot to learn?  Hit him where it really hurts.  In his wallet.  Suspended 8 games without pay would probably be a wakeup call, I would imagine.  

[H8R]

OMG! I switched to the Redskins post game show on CSN and they're laughing about the hit on Pierce and interviewing Merriweather like he's a hero. How classless.

Blames JUUUUICE

[Tank 92]

I know Bernard Pierce is popular with the majority of the fans (and I like him, too); but, there's a reason why he's the complementary piece at halfback. He's not a starter, nor is he someone who can carry the load. He just gets way too banged-up to be trusted upon.

 

Depending on the situation with his injury (which he should be fine in time for the game against the Bengals), the Ravens are going to need to use Taliaferro and Forsett A LOT more, than originally expected, against Cincy and Pittsburgh.

 

 

It's been apparent from Day 1 that BP may be fragile, but the helmet to helmet he took from Meriwether would have knocked out Floyd Meriwether! Can't pass any judgement on durability from that illegal hit.

 

edit;  The hit was inside the tackle box, so I guess technically legal.  

[jazz1988]

I'm not sure we will. We used Upshaw and McPhee there a lot tonight.

 

Yeah I notice that but I guess The Ravens will only address the position if some one  peaks their interest gets cut such as Daquan Bowers and etc.

[GrimCoconut]

Surprisingly, I've watched this game again from the second half (missed the first) and Arthur Brown played really well against the run. I read last night someone say he was struggling to get off of blocks. If Brown struggled anywhere last night it was in coverage, surprisingly. He let up a few big plays in coverage but when it came to the run, he was quick to the ball and authoritative with his tackles. He also did manage to get off of blocks, which he demonstrated when he single-handedly took down the RB early in the third quarter to prevent a nice run. He also got off another block to make a tackle on Helu Jr when he pushed the guard to the side and made the tackle on the RB to prevent a large gain. Helu Jr dragged him a little bit for maybe a yard, but he held up. He wasn't perfect getting off of blocks, but he hardly struggled there like some are leading others to believe. 

 

Furthermore, his issues in coverage hopefully develop, as he has usually been better in that area. His issues come from not looking for the ball when it is thrown. 

[Willbacker]

Brandon Williams is a beeeeasssstttttt!!!!!

I'm thinking more like Superman. Man amongst boys. Jersey will be ordered.

 

OMG! I switched to the Redskins post game show on CSN and they're laughing about the hit on Pierce and interviewing Merriweather like he's a hero. How classless.

Them even interviewing the guy shows a lack of class.

 

Also noticed a lot of safeties playing the slot coverage(Elam,Brooks and Levine) and I thought doing pretty good. Love the flexibility.

[Static]

Still gotta wonder who is #3 corner into week 1. Asa is hurt and Im not sure if he really won the spot. Levine played CB for the first time and looked excellent. Brooks is a rookie who has won time at safety and corner , athleticism apparent. Franks makes mistakes but in between solid coverage. He seems to still be knocking rust off.

[redlobster]

does anybody have a .gif or post a video of the meriweather hits? I missed both of them.

[Gordo52]

*Not a vent*

I just wanna point out how much I love the way we were using Steve Smith last night.

Triple S caught 2 off of slants, 1 off a comeback, 1 off a screen and then his TD which was just a 9. (Can't remember what his other catch came from. Might of been another comeback route iirc).

Regardless, it's nice to see a WR get utilized like this for once. It appears him and Joe have already built up some nice chemistry. Mucho excitement!

[hawkprey]

*Not a vent*

I just wanna point out how much I love the way we were using Steve Smith last night.

Triple S caught 2 off of slants, 1 off a comeback, 1 off a screen and then his TD which was just a 9. (Can't remember what his other catch came from. Might of been another comeback route iirc).

Regardless, it's nice to see a WR get utilized like this for once. It appears him and Joe have already built up some nice chiemistry. Mucho excitement!

Yes, Smith Sr is miles ahead of our other receivers in route-running and vet savvy. We've sorely missed these skills by our comparatively one-dimensional WR group. And now we can see why the passing game has had so many struggles.

[ravensdan]

He looks like a NT; Cody looks like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.

I thought we left 2 TDs on the field: 1) Marlon didn't attack that end zone pass from Joe in the 1st and 2) Harbaugh didn't challenge Sr.'s should have been 1st down at the 10. In both cases we kicked FGs.

I think he left that unchallenged to test the short yardage run game... Yikes.

[rwc94]

I think he left that unchallenged to test the short yardage run game... Yikes.

I don't think it would have been overturned on review. Steve got the 1st down yardage but then cut back to try and break it to the corner, but he did this on purpose and wasn't a case of forward progress being stopped, so I think they spotted it correctly.

I think it was just a bad decision from Steve when he should have just taken the 1st down.  (Don't worry I am not complaining about his performance!)

[gabefergy]

Arthur Brown has been excellent all PS. I know he's played a lot against the second string, but he should get some serious playing time this year, maybe just on run downs where Smith struggles a bit.

He's played better than Mosley imo, especially against the run.

[JoeyFlex5]

I don't think it would have been overturned on review. Steve got the 1st down yardage but then cut back to try and break it to the corner, but he did this on purpose and wasn't a case of forward progress being stopped, so I think they spotted it correctly.

I think it was just a bad decision from Steve when he should have just taken the 1st down.  (Don't worry I am not complaining about his performance!)

wrong, he jumped straight up in the air to try to hurdle/spin, soon as both feet left the ground he was drilled in the back of his thighs and sort of flipped over and was pushed backwards. at first glance it looks like he cut back, he was certainly making an effort for more yardage, but he didnt physically go back behind the first marker under his own power.

[JoeyFlex5]

Arthur Brown has been excellent all PS. I know he's played a lot against the second string, but he should get some serious playing time this year, maybe just on run downs where Smith struggles a bit.

He's played better than Mosley imo, especially against the run.

brown has been rock solid, but mosleys presence is felt when he on the field, and thats him facing starting nfl offenses, he may not shut down plays at the LOS on every snap, but he is making plays out there and is always by the ball, mosley looks like a 5 year vet out there so far, hes just gonna need to pack on some bulk because right now he doesnt have the core strength to take lineman head on, hopefully williams jernigan and ngata can keep him running loose

[Tank 92]

wrong, he jumped straight up in the air to try to hurdle/spin, soon as both feet left the ground he was drilled in the back of his thighs and sort of flipped over and was pushed backwards. at first glance it looks like he cut back, he was certainly making an effort for more yardage, but he didnt physically go back behind the first marker under his own power.

 

 

yeah, our replay guys blew that one.  First down, no doubt.

[gabefergy]

brown has been rock solid, but mosleys presence is felt when he on the field, and thats him facing starting nfl offenses, he may not shut down plays at the LOS on every snap, but he is making plays out there and is always by the ball, mosley looks like a 5 year vet out there so far, hes just gonna need to pack on some bulk because right now he doesnt have the core strength to take lineman head on, hopefully williams jernigan and ngata can keep him running loose

I just don't see him doing things like taking on blockers and his tackling is suspect too. He's definitely a dynamic player, but he is still adjusting to the physicality of the NFL.

Brown has already made that adjustment and he is all over the field too. I just think it's a shame we can't get them on the field together.

[BMORE21]

am I the only that notices how good art brown is playing?mosley is playing well also, but he lacks block shedding abilities

[The Raven]

Arthur Brown has been excellent all PS. I know he's played a lot against the second string, but he should get some serious playing time this year, maybe just on run downs where Smith struggles a bit.

He's played better than Mosley imo, especially against the run.

 

He did impress me last night. I'm not sure that he played better than Mosley in the run game, but Brown looked much better in that part of him game last night. Slowly but surely, Brown is proving me wrong.

[rwc94]

wrong, he jumped straight up in the air to try to hurdle/spin, soon as both feet left the ground he was drilled in the back of his thighs and sort of flipped over and was pushed backwards. at first glance it looks like he cut back, he was certainly making an effort for more yardage, but he didnt physically go back behind the first marker under his own power.

I take it back. Serves me right for saying a bad word against him!

[GrimCoconut]

I think our LB corps will be absolutely ridiculous in two years when Arthur Brown and CJ Mosley are the likely starters after they both have had time to acclimate to the NFL. Brown will be in his final year of his rookie deal and Mosley in his third of his (likely) five year rookie deal. 

[omar586]

good news bengels are getting banged up vs cards, at least 3 players  got injured since 3rd qt.

[omar586]

another bengel is down, looking good for game 1

[youne]

I'd rather beat them with their best players in. Iron sharpens iron.

[JoeyFlex5]

I just don't see him doing things like taking on blockers and his tackling is suspect too. He's definitely a dynamic player, but he is still adjusting to the physicality of the NFL.

Brown has already made that adjustment and he is all over the field too. I just think it's a shame we can't get them on the field together.

you said exactly what i said, like almost word for word lol.. i just dont think that the (somewhat minor) lack of upper body strength is enough to overrule his natural feel for the game and the big play is just in his DNA, he knows where to be and he is always there, its shocking that hes only a rookie. arthur brown has certainly looked to be an entire tier above the players he is on the field against, and if he was a starter he would be the navorro bowman on our team, all the physical ability in the world and just a freakish athlete, but simply doesnt have the mental aspect to outshine our true star ILB(mosley = willis in this metaphor) 

 

also with the Dline we have(hopefully no injuries or fatigue forces us to rotate guys like cody and canty too often) then upper body strength really shouldnt be a huge issue for mosley, he has been flowing to the ball very well when the d-line handles their jobs. 

 

also, did you say his tackling is suspect? lolwut.

[GrimCoconut]

you said exactly what i said, like almost word for word lol.. i just dont think that the (somewhat minor) lack of upper body strength is enough to overrule his natural feel for the game and the big play is just in his DNA, he knows where to be and he is always there, its shocking that hes only a rookie. arthur brown has certainly looked to be an entire tier above the players he is on the field against, and if he was a starter he would be the navorro bowman on our team, all the physical ability in the world and just a freakish athlete, but simply doesnt have the mental aspect to outshine our true star ILB(mosley = willis in this metaphor) 

 

also with the Dline we have(hopefully no injuries or fatigue forces us to rotate guys like cody and canty too often) then upper body strength really shouldnt be a huge issue for mosley, he has been flowing to the ball very well when the d-line handles their jobs. 

 

also, did you say his tackling is suspect? lolwut.

What in the world are you saying? Arthur Brown has excellent instincts and is able to locate the football and soon might be able to start making plays on it. He's an evolving player who perhaps isn't the playmaker yet that Mosley is, but it's an insult to suggest that Bowman or Brown don't have the mental aspect of their games.