Ravens Strategy 2016

[The Raven]

1 hour ago, letitgosometimes said:

The Ravens’ strategy to win is captured in two basic numbers: 38 or more passes and 22 or more rushes.  Expect to see four or more field goals as part of the Ravens' strategy to score at every possible opportunity.   Special teams’ strategy is to keep momentum with Ravens the entire game.  This game raises a playoff question that the Ravens are willing to answer.    

 

 

 

I'm not even sure what this actually means

[Moderator 3]

43 minutes ago, The Raven said:

I'm not even sure what this actually means

I think he's just finding random comments somewhere and posting them to bump the thread.

[letitgosometimes]

4 hours ago, The Raven said:

I'm not even sure what this actually means

It means passing results in points, running results in football possession.  However, without the proper backfield blocking for Joe, all bets are off.  The Ravens are man for man better than the Giants.  The question remains with the OC, will he craft predictable play sets or keep the Giants' defense off guard?  My guess is the Ravens go full bore and pound the tiny Giants.

[letitgosometimes]

Minor tweaks in coaching strategy and Ravens win the NYG game.  Unfortunately, playing .500 football doesn't make the playoffs in the AFC.  Keep two tight-ends in for blocking and two backs in the I-formation for run and pass plays against the Jets.  Get the ball, crossing the line!  

[letitgosometimes]

The reason why the Ravens beat the Jets this weekend comes down to ONE factor: the Ravens are NOW more comfortable playing in NJ than the Jets are at home!  Forget about blocking, passing, running, tackling, and COACHING for this week.  Go out and do the "possible" on offense and defense.  The coaches can stand back and let the players excel on the field.  This week's strategy is summed up in one word: FUN.  Regroup after the bye week with a little bravado.   

[Rav'n Maniac]

The Ravens are going to win because we are now more comfortable playing in NJ? That is absolutely ridiculous! I've seen it all on this site now. lmao

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

So, the Ravens strategy is a list of cliches? 

Have fun out there boys! Punch the ball across the line. Ram it down their throats! Take away the home field advantage... run "x" number of plays...

While we're at it... The Ravens just need to take it one game at a time. The receivers will make some "circus catches." As long as they "want it more" than the Jets and give "110%" we'll get the victory. The boys need to "leave it all on the field."

I know "you are what your record says you are" but we're definitely "better than our record."

We need to go out and play "with a high motor for all 60 minutes." If we just "shut em down on the back end" so the big boys up front can "pin their ears back" we'll pull this one out.

Just make sure if we "bend we at least don't break." 

Gotta get West "running downhill" and let Joe "just sling it around the school yard." 

I think the overall game plan needs to be, just get out there and play "old school, smashmouth football!"

 

 

- Make sure Harbs and Co. get a copy of this post. If they follow this detailed, game plan we're gonna finish the season undefeated the rest of the way.

 

Edited October 19, 2016 by BOLDnPurPnBlacK

[letitgosometimes]

The Ravens' pass strategy with Mallet at quarterback is quick release 7-10 yard passes, and load up on the 20+ yard passes to the wide-outs.  Mallet can deliver the ball on the mark.  The Ravens' run strategy is north-south running.  Expect nice holes for quick toe touching run bursts.  The Ravens are all over this game on offense and on defense.  The DBs will pluck Geno's passes out of the air, while the rush tags Geno in the backfield.  The Ravens to impose their will, finally!    

[letitgosometimes]

The O-line strategy: Double-team and Triple-team block (use center or back or motion end) to protect the passer and develop holes for runs. Go old school and pull the guards for student body left and right runs. If Ravens' running backs can get past the Jets' D-line, it will be a big day for the offense.

  

The D-line strategy: Touch Geno every play.  Like Payton, he rushes his passes if you can tag him.  DEs must contain outside with Geno in the backfield.

 

The Think strategy: Play clean football; hold on to your own jersey and block.  Keep your head in the game and your lips sealed.  Take what is earned for the scoreboard. The Ravens are real; bring home the win in style!

Edited October 22, 2016 by letitgosometimes
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[letitgosometimes]

TE strategy: keep the TEs in for blocking; sprint one of backs out for release pass, if needed.  The Jets are going to bring the house on defense.  Ravens can slow down the rush with the additional blocking.  Joe must throw 7-15 darts to setup the Look and Go's.  

Kicking strategy: make those ever so important three.  No problem.

Punting strategy: kick out of bounds; keep momentum on Ravens side.  Big role in win.

 

 

[letitgosometimes]

Run strategy: run the football with back in motion (half count before snap) and while Quarterback is under center.  Running backs hit the holes faster when the QB not in shotgun position six yards deep in the backfield.   Put boxing like mittens on the offensive line so there is NO possible way for them to grab a defensive player - cannot afford mindless penalties the second half of this season.  Put a second return man back with Hester for that one block that he needs to spring him.  Defensive strategy: three man rush with alternating blitzes from DBs and LBs.  Ravens are going to see a lot of passing against their defense.  Ravens are facing a majority of tier-one teams and must have a strategy that is unpredictable and striking.  If you recover the football; sit down, no further action required.  The team strategy for this second half of the season is for the Ravens to out hustle their opponents in all aspects of the game.  Lastly, Coaching strategy: Make Baltimore Better with Better Decisions! 

Edited October 29, 2016 by letitgosometimes
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[Rav'n Maniac]

Questions? Do you know what boxing mitts are and do you realize they are not NFL approved equipment and won't be allowed. Just thought I'd ask.

[letitgosometimes]

1 minute ago, Rav'n Maniac said:

Questions? Do you know what boxing mitts are and do you realize they are not NFL approved equipment and won't be allowed. Just thought I'd ask.

Of course not boxing gloves, but something like boxing gloves or tape all the fingers together?  Anything that will help prevent mindless holding penalties would aid the offensive line right now.

[Rav'n Maniac]

12 minutes ago, letitgosometimes said:

Of course not boxing gloves, but something like boxing gloves or tape all the fingers together?  Anything that will help prevent mindless holding penalties would aid the offensive line right now.

I never said anything about boxing gloves as boxing gloves and boxing mitts (which you were referring to) are something completely different and neither would be allowed was my point.

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

Boring means the most pass attempts in the league, with not much to show for it, and knowing this is the case, not even trying to run the ball....kinda gets back to coaching, huh

[letitgosometimes]

Defensive strategy: The D needs to recover/intercept the football three or more times; shut down the quick hits to the wide-outs and pop the football.  Touch Ben every play; he doesn't like to be touched.  

Offensive strategy: take more snaps from center than shotgun formation; gang block; get the football quickly down field on passes and play-action on intermediate range passes; run from the I-formation.  

Coaching strategy: Call attacking plays, no dead plays or offensive sets that reveal the play before the snap; do better in the booth; call pass plays to the areas that are green and between the hash marks and side-lines.

Ravens All:  Do you remember not long ago playing the Steelers in the rain at Pittsburgh during the playoffs?  It was a complete sixty minute Ravens’ effort.  That was truly a great victory; rekindle that strategy and you will bend steel in Baltimore!

[letitgosometimes]

Ravens' strategy was Tier-1 today - congratulation!  Tier-1 is the level fans have grown accustomed to seeing over the years. However, there are still dead offensive plays being called from the booth, like handing off to the running back from the shotgun formation, and leaving Joe with an empty backfield in the shotgun. Think about it: why tell the defense you are going to pass the football before the play?  You've just lost 50 percent of the offensive attack.  In reviewing the films, note the positive run yardage gained out of the I-formation versus the shotgun formation. The Ravens were effective while taking snaps behind the center.  Bottom line: It was a Raven Signature Day - Perfectly Purple!

[JoeyFlex5]

the ravens strategy is obviously to give their entire fanbase heart attacks so that they dont have to hear our nonsense anymore.

[letitgosometimes]

The Ravens' strategy is to play situational football.  Take what the Browns give them and exploit it.  The Ravens will practice screens, runs between the tackles, and play action passes.  Most importantly, they will emphasis focus on the game; no mental mistakes.  The Browns are playing loose football and that is a dangerous team.  Ravens must stay tight for 60 minutes and keep doing the plays that work until the Browns can stop them.  Run a ton, hit to knock out the lights on defense and drive the ball to the endzone frequently.

[KBoum]

I really like the way Pees designed the plays against the Steelers. The Ravens played 4-3 defense pretty much everytime the Steelers had a TE and 2 RBs. I said it out loud during the offseason, the Ravens have all the tools ad players to be successful in a 4-3 defense and 4-3 under scheme (which is pretty much like a 3-4). All they needed to do was draft a Will backer and I pushed hard for :

 

1- Su'a Cravens

2- Jatavius Brown

3- NIck Vigil ( I really don't know how he's doing this season)

 

I really like the way Pees has adjusted the defense this season and looks like they play for base schemes on defense... Cover 2, Cover 3, Cover 6. Webb played great in single high last week probably his best game as safety. I don't know how Frazer has to do with it but simpler schemes means faster defense when you have the skills to play a simple defense, you gotta do it. Better player can play a simpler defense. Don't have to  fool everyone when your players outplay the opposition and make plays

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

Try not to score in the first half, because of multiple interceptions,  then try to win in the 4th quarter after being down by 10+ points in a comeback, only to miss by 3, because we gambled on 4th down and did not kick the field goal earlier in the game

[letitgosometimes]

Ravens' strategy against Dallas:

Offense: Darts and Dashes; everything must be quick hits whether passes or runs.  Look for HB counters; TE drags, HB pass, wide-out motion run; set up the middle and deep passes; Joe throws best to his right center and deep right.

Defense:  Cut off the slant passes; stop the sweeps and pop the screens; touch the Cowboys QB for turnovers.

Coaches: Exploit the open green turf; no wasted run plays from the shot-gun; flea-flicker; reverse on punt return; keep doing what works; punt out of bounds; take every scoring opportunity to the bank.

[letitgosometimes]

Defensive strategy: stay in your lanes; Dallas will trap and counter with runs; they will throw to the chains; attack the football in the air; lots flying leather

Offensive strategy: be prepared for noise; silent count; Dallas will blitz often with house; throw quick hits behind blitz; TE occasional shallow cross after block

Special Teams: t-off; punt out of bounds (nice job the last couple of games of not giving any momentum to the opponent); Tucker will be big on Sunday

Coaching: have two plays ready; keep a high pace; booth has to communicate green areas sooner to sidelines; target specific areas of the field to reduce complexity

Hint: Steve Smith is hungry

[Passepartout]

Ravens need to really watch for Elliott and Prescott. As hardly any team has stopped them. Defense needs to win the game in this one.

[letitgosometimes]

Strategy: Hit hard; hit harder; crush.  

Defense: deny the football; team tag any Dallas player touching the football, especially the QB

Offense: Respond to the heat - quick passes; hit the gaps running; at 2.75 second mark throw to outlet - no forcing the football.

Coaches: get somebody in the booth that can call a play based on the open areas of the field; track plays that work and repeat them; do not run out of the shotgun

Bonus: Make every down count; focus on areas behind Dallas' LBs

[letitgosometimes]

Ravens have never been more hungry and ready to handle Cincinnati; make no mistake about it.  Smart game calling WILL result in a win.  A loss against Cincinnati is unacceptable at home by players, coaches, and fans.   Dead cats go to the dump!

Strategy: Attack like fire hoses on a skyscraper fire with team tackles to force turnovers.  

Defense: Cincinnati is doubtful on offense; put an exclamation mark after their question marks.

Offense: Respond to the heat - you’re in playoff mode now; make bigger plays count - go often to your big time receivers.

Coaches: the booth is finally getting it; now get somebody that blocks at tight-end and in the backfield, if you want Joe in the playoffs.

Bonus: Joe - follow through with your fakes (don't look at runner after handing-off it helps the defense locate the football) and get the next play ready immediately after releasing the football; the offensive play pace must improve to break the required 30 points to win games from here on out.  This is on you Joe - get faster or it is a disaster.

Edited November 23, 2016 by letitgosometimes
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[letitgosometimes]

The only strategy that matters: get the football to receivers in motion.  If nothing else, throw to Wallace 10-12 times to nail down the victory.  

[letitgosometimes]

The Ravens' Strategy worked well.  Keep the receivers on slants and at the chains.  Set up the bomb with play action and counters.  Run more power sweeps.  

[letitgosometimes]

The Ravens' strategy is simple: no huddle, four-play sets.  There are soft spots in the Miami defense; beat the LBs and there will be big gains on the ground and in the air.  The Ravens' coaches must clean up the mental penalties - do not give Miami second chances.  Lastly, keep a running back in the backfield to give Joe an extra half-second to pass.  Expect heavy pressure up the middle; run outside tackles.

 

 

[letitgosometimes]

Strategy for Ravens this afternoon in Baltimore is defined in one word: Push.

Expect the Ravens' offensive line to push the Dolphins' defensive line back, specifically the point of attack between the tackles an tight ends, and sweeps.