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[RavensInNC]

Still SMH at that drop. It hurts.

[C.Gooche]

As much as the Lee Evans drop hurts...I'm not of the mindset of "It could have led to consecutive Super Bowl appearances for the Ravens"

Had this been the 2nd AFC game I'd think otherwise. Who knows if Ray would have stepped away after winning that SB. The team may have gotten complacent. It's hard to get to consecutive SBs. I think the reason the 2nd SB run was so special was because of the heartache that drop caused. The way it ultimately played out could be a Disney movie.

[757RavensFan]

If Lee Evans makes that catch, I'm pretty certain we beat the Giants and win the Superbowl that year. Now if we win back to back Superbowls, not so certain b/c it's been proven extremely hard to do in this day and age of free agency.

[Raven1995]

The one thing I would change is Rex Ryan calling a timeout On Fourth Down against the Patriots in 2007. The play went off and the Defense held, then all of a sudden they said their was a timeout. I think about this play all the time and just yesterday watching the NFL Network. If Rex didn't call a timeout the Patriots would have been 15 -1. Their was an Electricity watching that game.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

I have to agree the Lee Evans dropp hurt for a-while. But a few more would be when Jimmy Smith got hurt last season That would be a nice play to change and make it where he did not get hurt we our defensive backfield would have been better for sure and the Pitta freak injury during practice not really a play in the game but a play on the practice field. The Lee Evans play stung ranks #1 for sure.

[Tank 92]

The Drop.  I nearly puke every time I think about it.

[Wildwest Raven]

Yeah, the drop still sucks just as much as the missed field goal, but we have The Miracle at Mile High and it carries more weight...we just keep comin' atcha.

[bioLarzen]

The Evans "drop" is definitely the saddest moment of recent Ravens-history, no doubt about that. But how come the ensuing missed FG didn't make the list? It was only a bit less painful...

[roamingcharges]

I'd probably change the trade up and turning in the draft card that had "Kyle Boller" written on it and then wasting the prime of the careers of Ray, Ed and that All-World Defense trying to develop a fundamentally flawed QB (Ugh I can only imagine what would have been if Flacco came along 5 years earlier!), but I guess this is only plays on the field so any of those listed is fine with me. Okay I think I just had a relapse, gotta make a shrink appointment for next week.

[trevorsteadman]

If Ravens are ranked #4 during the beginning of the season... Think of what the team will look like play off time (of course if they get there) because that is when the team really turns it on... Flacco makes the offense look unstoppable in the play offs.

[balfan23]

I refuse to watch that Lee Evans play.

 

That game was so weird ... so often I am on pins and needles watching big Ravens games, not knowing what is going to happen. Even when all NE needed was one 1st down to put it away, I was calm. There was no logical reason - I just felt like we were going to win that game. Then when we moved the ball into position all I could think was ... here we go, we're winning this thing. Then 2 of the worst plays in Ravens history in quick succession.

 

I refuse to continue to relive it.

[balfan23]

As much as the Lee Evans drop hurts...I'm not of the mindset of "It could have led to consecutive Super Bowl appearances for the Ravens" Had this been the 2nd AFC game I'd think otherwise. Who knows if Ray would have stepped away after winning that SB. The team may have gotten complacent. It's hard to get to consecutive SBs. I think the reason the 2nd SB run was so special was because of the heartache that drop caused. The way it ultimately played out could be a Disney movie.

Good post .. people too often make crazy assumptions about what the future holds if something in the past could be changed. 

 

This same mentality existed after we won the Super Bowl, where analysts were saying that we had to be regretting not getting Flacco under contract before the season started. What? I'm sorry - Super Bowl champions don't have regrets - regrets are for the other 31 teams that didn't win the championship. Who knows what happens if we change that piece of the equation. 

 

Change one thing in the past and all bets are off on what happens after that. 

[Ravensfansince03]

Steve Harvey is not funny

[Raven1995]

Lee Evans catch did Hurt, but if you look back it was a combination of things. Harbaugh going for it on 4th down with less than 3 minutes to go and not making it. After the defense held and the Ravens came down the field and they had 2nd down and 2 yards to go then Lee Evans dropped the ball. Then they tried a pass to Pita incomplete, then Billy Cundiff missed a FG try. The loss hurt especially since it was Brady and the Pats, but I think it led to things changing on offense, Cam Cameron leaving and the Super Bowl run of 2012.

[dhartm2]

Without the Lee Evans drop or the Cundiff miss we probably don't get "No Weapons.." or "The Last Ride." I agree with previous posters, there's no guarantee we get back to the Super Bowl the following year if we made it in 2011 (that being said we would have smashed the Giants).

I'd say the Rex Ryan time out would be the worst if the Patriots had completed 19-0, but they didn't.

The pick-6 against the Steelers is probably the play I'd change. It's at least a 10 point swing in a game we lost by 9 points to our hated rivals. In addition, if we had won that game, regardless of what happened in the Super Bowl, I'd never have to hear "SIXburgh" again, and for that reason, it's the play I'd change.

Edited July 7, 2015 by dhartm2

[salamander]

Even worse than not being able to rewatch the Evans Drop and Cundiff fail plays again against NE, I have never been able to bring myself to watch any replay of that whole game. I tried once and but turned it off because I was obsessing about and anticipating reliving the heartbreak. Hit the DVR delete button on that game.

[redrum52]

Wouldn't change anything prior to the 12 season cause we won that year. Losing to the Steelers in 10 and the Pats in AFCCG are what helped mold the 12 roster if you ask me. If I could change anything it would be the play that basically ended our 14 season. With plenty of time to go in the game I would've methodically moved the ball down field and not try to score leaving that much time on the clock.

[RavenManiac#7]

The Lee Evans drop was, by far, the most disappointing and heartbreaking play I've ever had to endure as a RavenManiac. How anyone could not call that a drop is beyond me. Any NFL caliber receiver should have made that catch. There was More than ample time for him to have secured that ball enough to have made Any attempt to dislodge it unsuccessful. That catch, even with Cry-baby Brady at the helm, would have, almost Certainly been a game winning one. There is just No excuse for a Veteran receiver to not hold onto that ball. The following field goal attempt missed by Billy "Can'tkick", don't forget, would have only Tied the game and sent us into overtime. The catch, instead, would have been, once again, a "game winner." I really wish that there was a way I could permanently erase that play from my memory. PERMANENTLY!

[ravens4life86]

Hahahaha..........That Sizzle/Harvey clip is Priceless

[Nick04263]

Recent history I would like to have Torrey catch the pass he let get intercepted. Imagine if we had kept the cheaters from advancing. Of course then the whole deflategate would still be going on behind the scenes. Tough call.

[L.A.Ravens]

Ravens will win the Super Bowl this year giving Flacco his second ring. With the young talents in our wide recievers and Flacco's arm with our new OC this team will be dangerous on offense for a long time. Our D this year if healthy in key spots will be elite top 3. If the schedule wasn't one of the hardest in the league I would confidently say 19-0. But realistically because of injurys or possible fluke turnovers we finish the season 13-3 at worst. 14-2 if we beat Denver week 1. Ravens win SUPER BOWL 50 

[January J]

As much as the Lee Evans drop hurts...I'm not of the mindset of "It could have led to consecutive Super Bowl appearances for the Ravens"Had this been the 2nd AFC game I'd think otherwise. Who knows if Ray would have stepped away after winning that SB. The team may have gotten complacent. It's hard to get to consecutive SBs. I think the reason the 2nd SB run was so special was because of the heartache that drop caused. The way it ultimately played out could be a Disney movie.

my thoughts exactly.

[L.A.Ravens]

Happy Torrey is gone. People blame Flacco for that interception against the pats a couple months ago but watch the play again that pass was perfect it was dropping down right to where torrey would have been between the two defenders but torrey instead tried to defend the interception last second. if he would have just went for the catch. Just watched on the nfl network Top 10 qbs in the 90's. Troy Aikman barely even would throw for 2000 a season but when playoffs start he is a whole different qb and he considered elite. They were saying that they consider qb's who wins when it matters (playoffs) to be elite and I said bull. because flacco is a beast in the playoffs and wins but no one gives him the elite status.. I DO! just win man I don't care about stats as long as we keep winning

[cbrook1862]

Congratulations Garrett, hope you have a great, long lasting marriage.

[riseNConquer81]

If you're going to change a play in Ravens history, it HAS to be a playoff play. Week 13 is totally irrelevant.

That said: Evans dropping that TD is the easy and only answer. That's back to back Super bowls for us if we make that play work.

[hen826957]

@L.A.Ravens if they beat Denver the first game I see the Ravens have a 13-3 record if not a 12-4 or 11-5 record because if they beat Denver I think the Ravens will start 3-0 against the Raiders on the road and the Bengals at home.

[Grapple Raven]

Congratulations to Garrett and his bride on their recent nuptials!  Remember to hold hands in the best and the worst of times in faith, trust and hope, and may you both be blessed with a love that endures forever.

[RAVENSNAYSHUN]

I'm reading a few posts saying they wouldn't change a thing... FORGET ALL THAT! Of course it's the Evans non-catch are you kidding me? The question is, "What If You Could Change ONE Play In Ravens History?" which means to me everything else stays the same so YES that means back-to-back SB appearances... and IMHO back-to-back SB wins... (sighs)

[Darkraven23]

@LA ravens torrey couldnt affect the placement of flacco's ball her put threw into double coverage when he could have got the easy first down with kamar aiken wide open standing right there waving his arms so dont blame the wr we took a risk and it was bound to be intercepted