Next up: Denver Broncos

[HomeoftheBRAVENS]

I'm almost certain we won't win this game.I can't believe so many people agree with me though.

[ellicottraven]

Joe Flacco has such a calming influence! His presser just now oozed with so much self-confidence that invariably instilled confidence of our chances iof a win n Denver. He is just so real, it is uncanny! I believe as calm as he is and as raring to go as he is, he'll get us a win no matter what!

[Static]

Joe Flacco has such a calming influence! His presser just now oozed with so much self-confidence that invariably instilled confidence of our chances iof a win n Denver. He is just so real, it is uncanny! I believe as calm as he is and as raring to go as he is, he'll get us a win no matter what!

 

The thing about Flacco is he will have that same confidence even after throwing 4 ints lol

[ellicottraven]

The thing about Flacco is he will have that same confidence even after throwing 4 ints lol

Which is what is so cool about him! That is the kind of confidence where you can forget bad days or plays moment to moment and be ready to go execute! That is exactly why we should feel good!

[Ravensfan23]

I for one am very excited for this game. There are a lot of question marks on Kubiak's offense. I know what our team can get out of Peyton. I am confident he can play with what he has. I want to see what we've got out of our running unit. I want to see CJ Anderson flourish.

 

Defensively I am tremendously excited to see Wade Phillips' group with Miller and Ware back in their respective Pass-Rush positions. We started the preseason with 7 sacks from 7 different players I do believe. So Wade appears to be mixing it up out there.

 

I will admit I haven't seen much of Baltimore lately. But I respect Harbaugh's teams too much to expect it to be an easy win. I am with those on the board that predict a low game.

 

 

 

 

 

Denver: 17

Baltimore: 10

What's been the chatter in Denver regarding how the offense is meshing with Kubiak? Under Peyton you guys have been more of an uptempo spread em out offense, that's not Kubiak's style. However towards the end of the season the offense went to a more run first and let Peyton pick his spots. How is the offense looking now?

Believe it or not i don't think Peyton is patient enough to have a ton of success in Kubiak's offense against tougher defenses. Now don't get me wrong we're still talking about Peyton Manning so he'll make throws and play at a high level more often or not. But Kubiak has a knack of going stale with his play call at times and during those times the QB needs to stay patient. Manning has a knack of forcing the offense in those moments. Obviously it's nearly impossible to tell from preseason how they are getting along in the offense, but from what you've heard about practice, is the offense 100% Kubiak's or will Peyton still do his thing at the LOS?

[RavensFanMania]

Which is what is so cool about him! That is the kind of confidence where you can forget bad days or plays moment to moment and be ready to go execute! That is exactly why we should feel good!

As Jim Zorn would say, it's all about staying medium.

[Denver Mike]

What's been the chatter in Denver regarding how the offense is meshing with Kubiak? Under Peyton you guys have been more of an uptempo spread em out offense, that's not Kubiak's style. However towards the end of the season the offense went to a more run first and let Peyton pick his spots. How is the offense looking now?

Believe it or not i don't think Peyton is patient enough to have a ton of success in Kubiak's offense against tougher defenses. Now don't get me wrong we're still talking about Peyton Manning so he'll make throws and play at a high level more often or not. But Kubiak has a knack of going stale with his play call at times and during those times the QB needs to stay patient. Manning has a knack of forcing the offense in those moments. Obviously it's nearly impossible to tell from preseason how they are getting along in the offense, but from what you've heard about practice, is the offense 100% Kubiak's or will Peyton still do his thing at the LOS?

 

Elway likes his organization very cloak and dagger. All we get out of the staff and players is simply 'coack talk'. Where they make comments like: progress every day, having brilliant strides, etc. Not a lot of negative, however who knows what that really could mean.

 

I truly expect it be an even balance. I think we're going to rely a lot on our running game and Kubiak's zone-blocking system. Manning will likely have to grit his teeth and go with an 'average' to 'decent' stats-sheet this season, Kubiak made it clear that Peyton will get as much rest a possible. I expect to see him as more of a game manager. That may sound disrespectful when it comes to Manning, but it's really not. He can't be expected to carry the entire load, people can talk smack on his failures in the post season, but everyone ignores that his team implodes around him as well. 

[Denver Mike]

I am also curious to see how Demaryius Thomas does against your secondary. I was very uncomfortable with the guy's contract we just gave him. Dude got paid. I want to see what we strapped our team to.

[Ravensfan23]

Joe Flacco has such a calming influence! His presser just now oozed with so much self-confidence that invariably instilled confidence of our chances iof a win n Denver. He is just so real, it is uncanny! I believe as calm as he is and as raring to go as he is, he'll get us a win no matter what!

While Joe was his usual cool self, Smith Sr. was in midseason form with reporters as well. Tried of hearing us fans and media talk about how unproven and young thw WRs and TEs are. I have no doubt that those guys take it to the max at practice everyday and have been dying to go out and makes for their QB, teammates and themselves. There is nothing like having the opportunity to make a name for yourself. Aiken has bounced around the NFL and paid his dues on different practice sqauds. Now he is a starting WR in the NFL, you can't tell me that guy won't be jacked up to go out and make plays.

That goes for Brown, Camp, Gilmore and Maxx. Maybe not so much Maxx Williams but all these other guys have been doubted all their football lives. Not fast enough, not strong enough, not big enough, can't stay healthy, so what you had a good rookie year, you didn't follow it up the next uear, you'll never be nothing more then a blocking TE etc... Well now is the time for those guys to take all take negative talk and kill it. I'm jacked up to see what they'll be able to do.

[Ravensfan23]

I am also curious to see how Demaryius Thomas does against your secondary. I was very uncomfortable with the guy's contract we just gave him. Dude got paid. I want to see what we strapped our team to.

Looks like Jimmy Smith will probably shadow him. Both guys got paid this offseason so i'm expecting a nice battle all game long to their among the best.

Elway likes his organization very cloak and dagger. All we get out of the staff and players is simply 'coack talk'. Where they make comments like: progress every day, having brilliant strides, etc. Not a lot of negative, however who knows what that really could mean.

I truly expect it be an even balance. I think we're going to rely a lot on our running game and Kubiak's zone-blocking system. Manning will likely have to grit his teeth and go with an 'average' to 'decent' stats-sheet this season, Kubiak made it clear that Peyton will get as much rest a possible. I expect to see him as more of a game manager. That may sound disrespectful when it comes to Manning, but it's really not. He can't be expected to carry the entire load, people can talk smack on his failures in the post season, but everyone ignores that his team implodes around him as well.

That's what i worry about with Peyton, well i don't worry but thats an issue for him imo. Can he remain patient and not attack to fit the ball into tight places when it's not there? Can he handle the offense stalling on a few drives in a row because Kubiak's attempting to establish the run so it's run run and pass on 3rd and long? Or will he allow his competitiveness to get the better of him? You may disagree as a Broncos fan but i don't think Peyton is a QB who can live in 3rd and longs anymore. This mind is still sharp and the anticipation is still good but watching him in the playoffs and some in the preseason, i just don't see a lot of arm strength on passes that need to be driven.

I honestly think Peyton struggles in this game and that contributes to a lower scoring game then both teams are capable of.

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

I think we all knew Sami was a bandwagon fan. That sorta confirms it. I'm not even sure they're a fan but I'm not qualified to say.

I wouldn't call him a bandwagoner. Someone who's a bandwagoner blindley would follow the team and not openly(and constantly) criticize it.

And is he ever right about the outcome? Fine, Elam, whatever.

Have some faith in the boys. I think there is a massive possibility we lose but will stick through thick and thin

[Cillmatic]

So earlier (couple days ago) Harb's said that there was a chance Perriman could play... Even though he SUPPOSEDLY hasn't practiced or even ran in about a month... Something doesn't add up.

[GrimCoconut]

So earlier (couple days ago) Harb's said that there was a chance Perriman could play... Even though he SUPPOSEDLY hasn't practiced or even ran in about a month... Something doesn't add up.

Maybe we've had Perriman practicing behind closed doors and nobody knows about it. 

[K-Dog]

I also think we are going to lose but by ten or less.  I think its going to be hard fought, more like the playoff game as opposed to the opener last year.   I am still having a party.  ( I always do week one ) and its still gonna be a blast.

[ravensdfan]

Sweetness would be for the P*triots to win, but the Steelers beat the snot out of Br*dy

 

Yes that is what I'm hoping. Brady planted on his butt all night, but somehow the Patriots still pull off the win. Greedy of us lol

 

There's no way in Hades that a TRUE Ravens fan PURPOSELY misses the 1st game of the season just b/c he thinks they're going to lose. 

Agreed. Given the recent history of our regular season games with Denver I am steeled for disappointment but hopeful too. I don't think it is quite as bad a match up as some believe.

[Cillmatic]

Beating the Broncos offense requires a defense to do these two things. Press and pressure.

Manning has a routine release time of about 2-3 seconds. VERY fast but relies on WR's to execute their routes quickly. This is were the press coverage comes in. Emmanuel Sanders is good but he's not great, Arrington can contain him. Jimmy Smith is the true MVP of this game Defensively. If he can routinely control and momentarily jam Thomas we can essentially take away Mannings favorite read and force him to hold the ball longer as our Pass rush gets to him.

Now all we have to do is pray that Pees actually tells his guys to press.

[MTRavensFan]

I am also curious to see how Demaryius Thomas does against your secondary. I was very uncomfortable with the guy's contract we just gave him. Dude got paid. I want to see what we strapped our team to.

Interesting.

Thanks for an unbiased opinion. There are many here in Bmore who would kill for a receiver like DT.

[codizzle]

Interesting.

Thanks for an unbiased opinion. There are many here in Bmore who would kill for a receiver like DT.

Man I'd be happy with sanders

[codizzle]

I'm starting to get nervous

It's only Wednesday

[A Fish Called Yanda]

THIS is why we call you EDD.

Embodiment of

Death and

Despair

Have some faith in your team. True Fandom is measured by how the fan reacts to adversity.

Only watching a game when you think we'll win is almost the definition of bandwagoning.

 

This is legit the best response to Sami I've ever seen.  Bravo, sir 

[Guest]

Jernigan missed practice again, so I'm concerned there. Didn't feel we were better at Defensive Line than last year going in.

 

Our WR's are a bit of a crap shoot first game.  It could get ugly, but I'm confident in our TE's.  So I don't know for sure.

 

Expect our Running Game to get some yards.

 

Peyton Manning is really getting old. If we can pressure him we can win this. If we get no pressure in consideration of the foregoing it could be a long day.  I think we are gonna get to him and so I'm optimistic.

i just think they are a really bad matchup for us.

Missing it by choice. Not in the mood for a 38-12 game.

 

I think they have a better pass rush..a better secondary a better receiving core etc.

 

there is something about marc trestman i don't trust too..i feel he's a vastly overrated coach .

 

 

I actually somewhat agree with your trestman claim. he does seem extremely overrated, and wasnt too keen on his signing back in the preseason. but only time will tell.

 

 

There's no way in Hades that a TRUE Ravens fan PURPOSELY misses the 1st game of the season just b/c he thinks they're going to lose. 

 

 

i have never been so certain of a loss ..

 

i'll miss it and if we win great..I;ll enjoy it on league pass

[Ravensfan23]

So earlier (couple days ago) Harb's said that there was a chance Perriman could play... Even though he SUPPOSEDLY hasn't practiced or even ran in about a month... Something doesn't add up.

What doesn't add up is fans and media keep bringing up the Perriman injury even though Harbs has said there is no timetable for his return. I know he's the first round pick and expected to be a big part of the offense but asking the same question every day gets old. Harbs said there's a chance but not a very big chance that he could play because he hasn't practiced at all. The injury isn't expected to keep him out much longer or they would have IR-DTRed him. When he gets back on the practice field he'll play, but until then he won't.

I'd pull my hair out if i had to repeatedly answer some of the questions coaches do and I'm already bald. I think Harbs should take a Steve Smith approach to answering some of these questions.

[Raven'evermore]

  To each his own opinion and there are some on this board who may have legitimate concerns.  There are a lot of factors to consider just like any other game.  Will Denver's wideouts be too good for our secondary to handle.  Will our Dline be able to put pressure on Peyton, will Suggs be able to leapfrog over the entire offensive line and sack Peyton (that would be cool).  If we win, great, and if we lose fine.  However, I don't think that just having a bad feeling is enough to cause me to give up on my team, whether it's one game, the season or all together.  Considering that there isn't any significant reason to think that we will definetly lose this game, then I would rather believe that we win.  Flacco isn't injured, our TES look awesome most of our starters are playing, and it's a new season.  There's no reason not to be positive.  I'd rather take the glass is half full than the WE'RE ALL DOOOOOOOMED approach, but to each there own. 

[ellicottraven]

I for one am very excited for this game. There are a lot of question marks on Kubiak's offense. I know what our team can get out of Peyton. I am confident he can play with what he has. I want to see what we've got out of our running unit. I want to see CJ Anderson flourish.

 

Defensively I am tremendously excited to see Wade Phillips' group with Miller and Ware back in their respective Pass-Rush positions. We started the preseason with 7 sacks from 7 different players I do believe. So Wade appears to be mixing it up out there.

 

I will admit I haven't seen much of Baltimore lately. But I respect Harbaugh's teams too much to expect it to be an easy win. I am with those on the board that predict a low game.

 

 

 

 

 

Denver: 17

Baltimore: 10

While Denver may be favorites because it is their 1st home game, it will be a lot closer than 7 points when it is said and done. I wouldn't be surprised if either team wins on Sunday. But, if Baltimore's young players can put it together like they've practiced, they will win. It is amazing to think the amount of turnover this Ravens team has had. There are 11 players left from the 2012 SB team and yet the team is so masterfully put together that they remain contenders.

[hawks85]

hello ravens fans. dont know if you guys are hearing the same thing i am about the superbowl prediction from certain analyist's. some are saying ravens vs. hawks. i dont know with kam holding out and our o-line status i dont know. you guys look good though. defense scary as usual. we have one of your ex players cary williams. not a big fan. anyway good luck this season and sunday afternoon against denver. my prediction you guys win easily. 30-10. yup i said it. i am not impressed with denver never have been. manning is a year older. see you guys in december for our epic showdown in bmore. it should be a doosie.

[Mick0311]

i dont see jernigan being a deciding factor in this game.

 

He absolutely would be, if 100%.  They're obvious glaring issue is the O-Line.  Whether or not it really is an issue for them, well, no one knows until gametime, but on paper that is the opportunity.  Jernigan pretty much camps out in the backfield when he's 100%.  Under the Kubes system, Peyton is spending more time than ever under center, and that requires a bit of mobility and quickness to drop back and allow longer plays to develop.  Pressure up the middle on that is key, and Jernigan is a stud on that. Ughhh.  I wish he was 100%, and can only hope that they are being overly cautious with him and playing a bit of gamesmanship on the injury reports.  lol

[Mick0311]

Good grief.  

i just think they are a really bad matchup for us.

Missing it by choice. Not in the mood for a 38-12 game.

 

I think they have a better pass rush..a better secondary a better receiving core etc.

 

there is something about marc trestman i don't trust too..i feel he's a vastly overrated coach .

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

To beat that Denver defense you're going to have to take what they give you. Since the deep bomb isn't seemingly an option, the middle of the field seems like the best one. Talib and Harris can press on SSR all they want, that's not going to work on Crockett. Not only is he bigger physically, but he seems to know how to use his body. Denver also seems like they might be susceptible to run defense. So while they have better pass rushers and corners, they're coverage LBs aren't amazing by any stretch and neither is their run defense.

You want the truth. We have the advantage here. On paper sure, they're amazing. Flacco will have to get the ball out quickly. We can play short ball. And Crockett and Maxx both have good, soft hands. Hell, Campanaro might be a factor too.

Defensivley, we have to do one thing well. Defend the short pass. Peyton CANNOT physically go deep. His arm is shot. We cannot give them the short pass. If Peyton wants to go deep, fine, let him. There's a good chance he fails. They'll throw screens and such. But the middle of the field will not be our downfall. We no longer have Micheal Huff to whiff back there. Kendrick Lewis is a significant upgrade and Will Hill is to Ihedigbo as well. We need to own the short game defensivley. We can. We have the pass rushers and a corner or two to do that. That offensive line is shot as well.

There, I gave a blueprint on how to beat the "best team in the NFL on paper". Limit the short passing game and get the running game going. We do that, we have a good chance of winnings.

[jazz1988]

Let's see..do remember he had the GOAT in Jerry Rice...

 

I could be an O co and be a top 5 offense with him

 

I'm guessing you consider Gary Kubiak the better offensive coordinator but let's keep in mind by the time Gary Kubiak was calling plays Andre Johnson was his wideout whom may be hall of famer one day.

[stampedehero]

To beat that Denver defense you're going to have to take what they give you. Since the deep bomb isn't seemingly an option, the middle of the field seems like the best one. Talib and Harris can press on SSR all they want, that's not going to work on Crockett. Not only is he bigger physically, but he seems to know how to use his body. Denver also seems like they might be susceptible to run defense. So while they have better pass rushers and corners, they're coverage LBs aren't amazing by any stretch and neither is their run defense.

You want the truth. We have the advantage here. On paper sure, they're amazing. Flacco will have to get the ball out quickly. We can play short ball. And Crockett and Maxx both have good, soft hands. Hell, Campanaro might be a factor too.

Defensivley, we have to do one thing well. Defend the short pass. Peyton CANNOT physically go deep. His arm is shot. We cannot give them the short pass. If Peyton wants to go deep, fine, let him. There's a good chance he fails. They'll throw screens and such. But the middle of the field will not be our downfall. We no longer have Micheal Huff to whiff back there. Kendrick Lewis is a significant upgrade and Will Hill is to Ihedigbo as well. We need to own the short game defensivley. We can. We have the pass rushers and a corner or two to do that. That offensive line is shot as well.

There, I gave a blueprint on how to beat the "best team in the NFL on paper". Limit the short passing game and get the running game going. We do that, we have a good chance of winnings.

Bro....you are committed to the cause.