[News] Coaching Headsets Went Out On Ravens' Final Drive

[BR News]

The Ravens had to deal with communication issues on the offense’s final drive.

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[Run Pass Pass Punt]

Let me guess... we'll hear about it all week but were not going to use it as an excuse...

[Static]

Did the headsets declare themselves eligible???

[GangofRavens]

Forget the headsets. Did anyone notice how confused the defense was throughout the game? At one point they were so confused that a timeout had to be called.

[cobrajet]

It does not explain why when falling backwards Joe keeps throwing up floaters for any defensive back to grab.

[ravensprobowld]

Well if he didn't have to throw to a spot before the guy comes open due to pressure. Joe might not throw off his back foot did you see the play where joe got away from four cardinals then hit smith.

[Ugly Ball]

Footwork Joe Footwork !

I haven't watched the replay yet, but it looked like the back that intercepted it, pushed off on Crockett.

Edited October 27, 2015 by Ugly Ball

[EliteRavens]

Not again

[PalmBayRaven]

When was the last time we saw a crisp Joe? Not in 2015 for sure ah that's right preseason First drive against the Saints.

[Flamengo1265]

A multi billion dollar enterprise......and they can't afford decent walkie-talkies? But that wasn't why we lost the game.

[Zeus]

Harbs, get a better excuse

[Crusader]

So your saying that you learned NOTHING from playing the New England Patriots? I watch a lot of football teams and when I watch the Ravens I come away with a feeling that this is the DUMBEST team and has been going on since 2013. Example you push a player in the back when your team has called for a fair catch? You don't play to the whistle? Grandmothers know you should not throw off your back foot but you still do? Dumb.

[BillyD]

No excuses. We are 7 games in. We are supposedly focusing on finishing games and finishing drives in practice since this has been plaguing us all season. There is no excuse for not being prepared and not being able to execute in these moments. I don't care if the headsets went out, the lights went out, or there was a full lunar eclipse while Venus was rising, it doesn't matter. Joe, take control, call a play, read the D, make an adjustment, and score. Period. That's what professional football players get paid to do.

Edited October 27, 2015 by BillyD

[PalmBayRaven]

10 Billion dollar company and they can't fix communication problems? Come on Man! Bills complained about the same thing Sunday. They really should be better by now considering this wasn't the first time Ravens have had communication problems. Where was plan B?

[ravensnj]

Practice without headsets. It's not hard. Headset issues date back for years. No excuses.

[ravensnj]

Also, the headset issue is bullcrap. When is the league going to investigate, SF, NE...ETC.... Another, Deflate-Gate?????

[OzzieBisciotti]

Looks like we're copying the Pats/ Packers/ Seahawks/ Broncos with trick plays- too bad we can't copy them when it comes to the draft/ free agent moves- I could never see them being 1-6. Something hasn't been working for years, so it might be time for a change if you know what I'm saying.

[The Mom Gene]

When was the last time we saw a crisp Joe? Not in 2015 for sure ah that's right preseason First drive against the Saints.

 

Cameron, Caldwell, Kubiak, Trestmann...... 4 OC's in 4 years....

Boldin, Smith, Jones, Rice, Pitta,.....  Every one of these guys is gone....

An O-line that is ALWAYS banged up and substituting players...  One of the most pressured QB's in the league... 

 

All stated by the analysts last night.

Even ESPN is smarter than most fans when they ask the question... I mean you wouldn't ask this of Manning, Brady, Brees, or any other QB in the league.  "What do you expect from this guy?" 

 

I'm sorry, call me a homer if you like...  but it's ridiculous to believe that he should be good right now. 

[DenverRaven]

You guys and your excuses. Watch the money pit drain when we don't turn it around next season. Biscotti can't be happy.

[sjk48]

Glad I was fortunate to watch Johnny U who had his headset between his ears. As he once told coach Don McCafferty..."Just sit back and watch, I'll do the rest." If the headsets go out and time is running out let Flacco call the play. Seems logical for a QB thats making millions or at least plan for a situation like this.

[budman]

Cameron, Caldwell, Kubiak, Trestmann...... 4 OC's in 4 years....

Boldin, Smith, Jones, Rice, Pitta,.....  Every one of these guys is gone....

An O-line that is ALWAYS banged up and substituting players...  One of the most pressured QB's in the league... 

 

All stated by the analysts last night.

Even ESPN is smarter than most fans when they ask the question... I mean you wouldn't ask this of Manning, Brady, Brees, or any other QB in the league.  "What do you expect from this guy?" 

 

I'm sorry, call me a homer if you like...  but it's ridiculous to believe that he should be good right now. 

Aren't we all supposed to be Homers?? The other Qb's mentioned has had 1 thing that Flacco has not had---consistency in  the Offensive Coordinator position. 4 in 4 years sucks. Most do a good job then leave for a Head Coaching gig. Hard to make them stay.

[NCMan]

Glad I was fortunate to watch Johnny U who had his headset between his ears. As he once told coach Don McCafferty..."Just sit back and watch, I'll do the rest." If the headsets go out and time is running out let Flacco call the play. Seems logical for a QB thats making millions or at least plan for a situation like this.

Mentioning Johnny U. and Flacco in the same post should be against some law.....somewhere. Flacco couldn't carry his water bottle. 

[Drew P]

Even Tirico was calling the plays. Are they serious 3 and 2 in a 2 minute drill and they throw a pass -3 yards behind the LOS? Luckily the Cards were stupid and didnt stop the clock.

[SmashMouth7]

Aren't we all supposed to be Homers?? The other Qb's mentioned has had 1 thing that Flacco has not had---consistency in the Offensive Coordinator position. 4 in 4 years sucks. Most do a good job then leave for a Head Coaching gig. Hard to make them stay.

So get a head coach that's good with offense so even if the coordinator leave the consistency stays, uh duh

Edited October 27, 2015 by SmashMouth7

[budman]

So get a head coach that's good with offense so even if the coordinator leaves the consistency stays, uh duh

Problem with that is the person you are referring to is usually part of the "team" that the O-Coordinator takes with him. Duh!

[The Mom Gene]

No one took Harbaugh with them, so the person I'm referring to is still here the head coach uh duh again, get a new head coach that knows offense, Harbaugh don't, he can't help Flacco one bit

 

And that's not even close to being a smart move.....  We knew when we brought Kubiak in that he wasn't going to stay.  We should have had him sign a 2 or 3 year contract. It should have been a stipulation of his contract. 

[Crusader]

That's exactly what I'm talking about. You know Kubiak is going to leave so you set back the Ravens team and Joe comfort level another year by having to change again the OC.

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

This season is full of excuses

[RavensDieHard21]

Happened to Pitt too, it's time to invest in some reliable technology. That is a huge setback when you're on the road in a madhouse stadium.

[steelcityraven]

Ummmm .... Flacco is an 8 year veteran....A franchise QB.... A SuperBowl MVP...one of the all time wins leaders in the post season! When communication goes out and things get hectic... take it over. Call you own stuff... run YOUR offense! That's why we pay you $120Million dollars.... Joe needs to be that leader and be trusted as that leader... He should never be saying... well we weren't sure of the play calling (with the game on the line) OWN IT JOE! Take the reins!