Five Reasons Why Ravens Will Lose

[codizzle]

Over at the dolphins site somebody gave five reasons why the dolphins will win sunday. what say ye?

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[ROH522155]

wow this guy thinks he knows things about US? no

[codizzle]

[quote name='ravensorioleshoyas522155' post='117186' date='Jan 3 2009, 01:52 PM']wow this guy thinks he knows things about US? no[/quote]
yea i thought it was a good laugh. dont get me wrong i think the dolphins could get lucky and win but these arent the reasons i would give

[Bigbell]

wow. thats retarded. They let the KC's post 30 plus points on them. I am sorry but there defense is not great. it shows in their stats, they are like 23 against the pass. I cant wait, that guy doesnt know what he is talking about!

[Ryan561]

we will show them tomorrow!

[Chi_Town_Raven]

Our passing has been on fire. And with Rice in, our runs and screens will bring more press coverage and man2man. If clayton/mason, or even figurs can get one step ahead, we will dominate

[bce086]

Worst 5 reasons I've ever heard... only ones I agree with are home field advantage and their kicker...

Their coaches > than ours?

[macbrak]

[quote]1. We will outcoach the Ravens coaching staff. I have the ultimate faith in our coaching staff. If you think Bill Parcells isn't going to intimately involved in the game plan, you're nuts. Take the coach of the year (Sparano) + Bill Parcells + Dan Henning + Pasqualioni and stack em up against Harbaugh + Cam Cam + Rex Ryan. I think our guys have a clear edge.[/quote]

Parcells isn't a coach. And if he is Sparano is a puppet. Cam's rehabilitated a non-existant offense. Rex is Rex. Harbs has made believers out of alot of people. This is even even if the Tuna is calling all the shots.

[quote]2. We will win the turnover battle. We never turn the ball over. The Ravens need turnovers to win. Chad's not gonna take any chances. He will dink and dunk and be accurate. Flacco's a rookie, and expect for him to make mistakes.[/quote]

Didn't work last time and Reed was less healthy then. Flacco's improved ten fold in the turnover dept. since the beginning of the season.

[quote]3. Our DBs will make Baltimore one-dimensional. Our DBs have been playing lights out football. I think we'll be able to stop their passing attack and can make them one-dimensional.[/quote]

I thought the way to make a team one dimensional was to stop the run not the pass? The numbers don't back this up anyhow.

[quote]4. Home Field Advantage/Disrespect. This team truly has an us-against-the-world attitude. I often roll my eyes at players who play that card (like the Patriots), but I think in this case, it is genuinely a motivating factor. I also think the crowd at the game feels the same way and will be extra vocal. I know I will![/quote]

Ravens wrote the disrespect book. As far as vocal I'm sure Heap!!! will be heard throught the TV again.

[quote]5. Dan Carpenter. I trust this dude to make a big kick if needed. He's been clutch all year. He might be the deciding factor.[/quote]

Who? Koch to pin them back, Stover to knock them in.

[ravens27]

[quote name='codizzle' post='117188' date='Jan 3 2009, 02:54 PM']yea i thought it was a good laugh. dont get me wrong i think the dolphins could get lucky and win but these arent the reasons i would give[/quote]

It gave me a nice little chuckle. I cant wait till tomorrow.

[Black&Purple]

They won't turn the ball over? Did they forget the pick 6 the last time we met?

This is the Ravens, not a BS team like they have been used to all season. We force turn overs, and have the most INTs in the league. We WILL get at least 1 INT, mark my words.

[PuRock]

The one where he says their DBs are playing lights out football the last couple weeks. Didn't Cassell throw for over 400+ yards a few weeks ago. Whoop-pee they beat up on Brett Favre. Who hasn't? He leads the history of the NFL in INTs.

Go luck Dolphins, you're going to need it. The match-ups favor us.

[WACKO4FLACC0]

[i]1. We will outcoach the Ravens coaching staff. I have the ultimate faith in our coaching staff. If you think Bill Parcells isn't going to intimately involved in the game plan, you're nuts. Take the coach of the year (Sparano) + Bill Parcells + Dan Henning + Pasqualioni and stack em up against Harbaugh + Cam Cam + Rex Ryan. I think our guys have a clear edge.

2. We will win the turnover battle. We never turn the ball over. The Ravens need turnovers to win. Chad's not gonna take any chances. He will dink and dunk and be accurate. Flacco's a rookie, and expect for him to make mistakes.

3. Our DBs will make Baltimore one-dimensional. Our DBs have been playing lights out football. I think we'll be able to stop their passing attack and can make them one-dimensional.

4. Home Field Advantage/Disrespect. This team truly has an us-against-the-world attitude. I often roll my eyes at players who play that card (like the Patriots), but I think in this case, it is genuinely a motivating factor. I also think the crowd at the game feels the same way and will be extra vocal. I know I will!

5. Dan Carpenter. I trust this dude to make a big kick if needed. He's been clutch all year. He might be the deciding factor.[/i]

Reason one..... ummmmm no, I am pretty sure we have a better coaching staff and o yeah from what I remember we already beat them

Flacco is not going to make many mistakes like they said in reason #2, the fact that the Ravens can only win if the defense make turnovers is in the past

#3 is very possible, the fact that Mason is playing injured and if he gets knocked out (GOD I HOPE NOT) then we may have problems moving the ball passing wise.

#4 is just some make up thing... you think the fans think it is them against the world? what the hell does that mean! Home field does make sense thou.

#5 Carpenter can make good kicks but the problem is that only gives you 3pts

[WACKO4FLACC0]

[quote name='PuRock' post='117221' date='Jan 3 2009, 04:39 PM']The one where he says their DBs are playing lights out football the last couple weeks. Didn't Cassell throw for over 400+ yards a few weeks ago. Whoop-pee they beat up on Brett Favre. Who hasn't? He leads the history of the NFL in INTs.

Go luck Dolphins, you're going to need it. The match-ups favor us.[/quote]
You are right about Cassell but dont you think we make have problems with Mason being injured and there is no one behind him other then Clayton.

[WACKO4FLACC0]

[quote name='Black&Purple' post='117212' date='Jan 3 2009, 04:01 PM']They won't turn the ball over? Did they forget the pick 6 the last time we met?

This is the Ravens, not a BS team like they have been used to all season. We force turn overs, and have the most INTs in the league. We WILL get at least 1 INT, mark my words.[/quote]
Absolutely no doubt we will have at least one int.... I predict 2.

[STL Raven]

[quote name='WACKO4FLACC0' post='117241' date='Jan 3 2009, 05:09 PM']You are right about Cassell but dont you think we make have problems with Mason being injured and there is no one behind him other then Clayton.[/quote]
Well, if the Dolphins want to headhunt and knock Mason out of the game, I'm sure they'll say something like "that's football!" and we'd be penalized for the retaliation. That just seems to be the way it goes...

[H8R]

I replied.

[FlaccoFan83]

As much as Dan Carpenter is a small-schooler rookie making a huge impact this year -- along with Flacco, Hightower, Rodgers-Cromartie -- I'll take experience in clutch games for kicking on this one.

[ravenwildman]

[b][/b]Ha! dream on Dolphin boy! Eat purple... fish!lol tmw is coming baby!!!

[Chi_Town_Raven]

?Why was Pennington in the race for MVP?

[SteelCitySmackdown]

Those are all very legitimate points.

[Betweenthetackles]

The Ravens off and def lines will dominate the game..their bigger, stronger and more experienced.....especially on the offensive side of the ball.
An extra 25-30 lbs can wear on a defense. Speaking of extra poundage....McLain will get his fair share of good physical runs which will loosen up the dolphin defense for some downfield opportunities. I also think McGahee will have some nice runs to impress his family, friends, and extended family members down in Miami...not a big fan of him....but he always seems to come through with the big run when we need it.

The Dolphins have been told they are tough....and they believe they are...the Ravens are tough and they will show it come tomorrow.

Look for a hard-hitting, smash mouth game...

From my sources, sounded like the Ravens were a little sluggish in practice on Thur/Fri.

Dolphins have a more disciplined approach in their practices with less player input and feedback

They run a pretty tight ship.....Harbough has done a nice job with the team he has inherited...not imposing too much control in fear of losing

the veterans buy-in....

It will be 80F and sunny...and the Dolphins will make the Ravens wear their Black Jerseys...you never know...with black Jerseys and black helmets that can wear a D-line or O-line down towards the end of the game.

[Moderator 2]

Ravens don't wear black--they are alternates.

[T-Sizzle55]

[quote name='codizzle' post='117181' date='Jan 3 2009, 02:44 PM']Over at the dolphins site somebody gave five reasons why the dolphins will win sunday. what say ye?

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[color="#000000"]I like to call this: [color="#4B0082"]"Five reasons not to eat lead paint"[/color]. I have made some corrections to his little essay.

1. We will outcoach the Ravens coaching staff. [color="#4B0082"](You will? We have the "Secretary Of Defense" Rex Ryan and an Offensive Coordinator of the year in 2004 who broke all his scoring records in 2005, so nice they named him twice, Cam Cameron. You fired him and you made him angry, you wouldn't like Cam when he's angry. Bill Parcells is a GM. He should sit at his desk and let Sparano earn his check, that's why they got him).[/color]

[color="#4B0082"](His equation not mine)[/color]
"(Sparano + Bill Parcells + Dan Henning + Pasqualioni) and stack em up against (Harbaugh + Cam Cam + Rex Ryan). I think our guys have a clear edge".
[color="#4B0082"]^This guy has no idea what we do in Baltimore does he?! Do you think we have the #2 defense, #11 in points, #4 in rushing by accident? Whoops 26 INTs in 16 games my bad. John Matsko might have devine powers, we're looking into it.[/color]

2. We will win the turnover battle.[color="#4B0082"] (but we have Ed Reed. I think ya lost!) [/color]We never turn the ball over [color="#4B0082"](Only to Suggs for TDs, but besides that..NEVER!).[/color] The Ravens need turnovers to win. [color="#4B0082"](If we put up TDs then we don't need no stinking turnovers).[/color] Chad's not gonna take any chances [color="#4B0082"](becuase Suggs already made him pay for it with a pick 6?). [/color] He will dink and dunk and be accurate [color="#4B0082"](3 and out!). [/color]Flacco's a rookie, and expect for him to make mistakes [color="#4B0082"](HaHa!!! I was hoping you'd say that. That's what Dallas was expecting, that's what Houston was expecting, that's what the Skins were expecting, they are still expecting, while watching us at home)[/color].

3. Our DBs will make Baltimore one-dimensional [color="#4B0082"](Hi my name is Derrick Mason I make TD catches with one arm. Have we met?). [/color]Our DBs have been playing lights out football. [color="#4B0082"](Wait, hold the phone! You played Brett Favre who was dubbed "An interception waiting to happen" by ESPN and now you have the best 2ndary in the league? You are 25th against the pass. That's lights out football? Put down the glue it kills brain cells.) [/color] I think we'll be able to stop their passing attack and can make them one-dimensional. [color="#4B0082"](I doubt it, but If your DBs block out the sun, then we will run in the shade. -300 reference)[/color]

4. Home Field Advantage/Disrespect. [color="#4B0082"](Sweet I can't wait to hear "Heeeaaaap!!!" shouted in a quiet stadium. Do you know half our team is from Miami? Its gonna be a family reunion!)[/color] This team truly has an us-against-the-world attitude [color="#4B0082"](Hey, that's our line)[/color]. I often roll my eyes at players who play that card like the Patriots, but I think in this case, it is genuinely a motivating factor. I also think the crowd at the game feels the same way [color="#4B0082"](Yeah, that Ray, Reed, and McGahee are going to make you cry)[/color]. I know I will!

5. Dan Carpenter. I trust this dude to make a big kick if needed. He's been clutch all year. He might be the deciding factor.
[color="#4B0082"](If you're leaving it up to your kicker as your X-Fatcor, then you have already lost. What no confidence in Ronnie Brown? So, you think this will be like the Ravens and Steelers game? My friend put the lead paint down and meet my friend reality. If you think the Ravens are all hype then you are mistaken. I'm telling you this because I'm trying to show my opponent some mercy....because my Ravens will NOT!!!)[/color].[/color]

[T-Sizzle55]

[quote name='Betweenthetackles' post='117557' date='Jan 3 2009, 10:32 PM']From my sources, sounded like the Ravens were a little sluggish in practice on Thur/Fri.

Dolphins have a more disciplined approach in their practices with less player input and feedback

They run a pretty tight ship.....Harbough has done a nice job with the team he has inherited...not imposing too much control in fear of losing

the veterans buy-in....

It will be 80F and sunny...and the Dolphins will make the Ravens wear their Black Jerseys...you never know...with black Jerseys and black helmets that can wear a D-line or O-line down towards the end of the game.[/quote]

You don't have a clue! You have made it absolutely clear that you don't know anything about our team. First of all, you can't make us wear black, we might wear purple or you might wear green and we might wear white. 2nd, What sources do you have in our facility? Harbaugh Made C-Mac (Thats 3 time Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl Champ Chris McAlister) sit the last time we met because he wore shorts on the plane and didn't wear a suit to the hotel (supposedly). This is his team. His first day, he changed the layout of the locker room and he ran a tough training camp. The last time someone mouthed off they got left back at the hotel and the veterans supported his decision. Harbaugh is one of the best motivaters in the league and he's surrounded by the best coaching staff in the league. I like your head coach and he's done a fantastic job there. I'm gonna leave it at that.

[WACKO4FLACC0]

[quote name='Chi_Town_Raven' post='117272' date='Jan 3 2009, 07:11 PM']?Why was Pennington in the race for MVP?[/quote]
he turned a team who was 1-15 last year to a 11-5 team who won the division that is why... but there are more qualified candidates for this award.

[WACKO4FLACC0]

[quote name='Betweenthetackles' post='117557' date='Jan 3 2009, 10:32 PM']The Ravens off and def lines will dominate the game..their bigger, stronger and more experienced.....especially on the offensive side of the ball.
An extra 25-30 lbs can wear on a defense. Speaking of extra poundage....McLain will get his fair share of good physical runs which will loosen up the dolphin defense for some downfield opportunities. I also think McGahee will have some nice runs to impress his family, friends, and extended family members down in Miami...not a big fan of him....but he always seems to come through with the big run when we need it.

The Dolphins have been told they are tough....and they believe they are...the Ravens are tough and they will show it come tomorrow.

Look for a hard-hitting, smash mouth game...

From my sources, sounded like the Ravens were a little sluggish in practice on Thur/Fri.

Dolphins have a more disciplined approach in their practices with less player input and feedback

They run a pretty tight ship.....Harbough has done a nice job with the team he has inherited...not imposing too much control in fear of losing

the veterans buy-in....

It will be 80F and sunny...and the Dolphins will make the Ravens wear their Black Jerseys...you never know...with black Jerseys and black helmets that can wear a D-line or O-line down towards the end of the game.[/quote]
O k for one I am almost positive we are not wearing are black jerseys but even if we are going to wear them, have you noticed the players like to play in them thus pumping them up even more?

[STL Raven]

[quote name='WACKO4FLACC0' post='117704' date='Jan 3 2009, 10:16 PM']O k for one I am almost positive we are not wearing are black jerseys but even if we are going to wear them, have you noticed the players like to play in them thus pumping them up even more?[/quote]
Even still - it's not like the 'Fins can say "WEAR YOUR ALTERNATES!" and we must abide. They're alternates. If the players want to wear them, they'll wear them.

[Moderator 2]

I think the whole jersey thing is telling in what the poster knows about the Ravens.

[STL Raven]

[quote name='Moderator 2' post='117733' date='Jan 3 2009, 10:25 PM']I think the whole jersey thing is telling in what the poster knows about the Ravens.[/quote]
He knew they had a black jersey - so I guess that's a start, eh?

[Ronnie Brown # 23]

[quote name='Moderator 2' post='117733' date='Jan 3 2009, 11:25 PM']I think the whole jersey thing is telling in what the poster knows about the Ravens.[/quote]
Regaaurdless the point is that your jerseys will hold more heat against our all white uniforms. In regaurds to our coaching staff vs yours i think they have the ability to outcoach yours but since your staff has been around longer i'd give the advantage to you until Miami's staff is around longer and continues to have this success.