[News] Eisenberg: We're About To Find Out If Ravens' No. 2 Defense For Real

[BR News]

If Dean Pees’ unit can limit one of the league’s top offensive juggernauts Sunday, then we will know that the changes made in the offseason and the turnaround from last season are legit.

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[JimmyBlack]

We are ready for the Las Vegas..ehrm Oakland Raiders. Let's go up early and let the defense hold the lead in the 4th quarter.

[surfdude]

Weddle knows this offense facing it with the Chargers. I expect the D to be fine, its the offense that I'm worried about .......... I'm not sure Trestman is the man for the job. Seems to professor like with his play calling.

[harfordravenfan]

Even with Doom in, sacks maybe had to get with that o-line and Carr getting rid of the ball quickly. Our d-line need to get those hands up and the secondary needs to get those picks.

Still predicting one of our speedsters to pull in a long bomb from flacco

[eze17]

From what i've seen so far, yes, the Raven's are a superior defense. I have no real concerns about our front seven at all - good starters and above average back-ups and swing men. If Doom can get back to his usual dominance fairly quickly, I forsee even better plays at the line of scrimmage and in the back field. The addition of Weddle, and moving Webb to safety, has proven to be great moves. Corner is still a concern, but is not in as desperate a situation as it was last year. Smith and Wright are not gonna be mentioned as pro bowlers, but they ain't exactly chopped liver either. They are capable of playing good cover. The problem is more of consistency: sometimes they look dominating, other times they tend to disappear. And the latter trend is what gets them in trouble. Tavon Young is looking like a nice addition so far, but what's the deal with Davis? Is he in someone's doghouse, or the team just hasn't found a way to get him in games? In any case, I think the Raven's D can play well against whatever team is thrown at us. It's the Offense that needs to step up it's game.

[objective view]

John, you hit the nail right on the head with this article. The secondary especially the corners are still a big question mark as the pass rush and poor opposing QBing have saved them on several occasions this year.

Will be a big test and I am more concerned about no. 22 than S. Wright.

[January J]

2 hours ago, harfordravenfan said:

Even with Doom in, sacks maybe had to get with that o-line and Carr getting rid of the ball quickly. Our d-line need to get those hands up and the secondary needs to get those picks.

Still predicting one of our speedsters to pull in a long bomb from flacco

Yeah Im thinkin.Moore might fly under the radar and burn them for a big play or two.

1 hour ago, eze17 said:

From what i've seen so far, yes, the Raven's are a superior defense. I have no real concerns about our front seven at all - good starters and above average back-ups and swing men. If Doom can get back to his usual dominance fairly quickly, I forsee even better plays at the line of scrimmage and in the back field. The addition of Weddle, and moving Webb to safety, has proven to be great moves. Corner is still a concern, but is not in as desperate a situation as it was last year. Smith and Wright are not gonna be mentioned as pro bowlers, but they ain't exactly chopped liver either. They are capable of playing good cover. The problem is more of consistency: sometimes they look dominating, other times they tend to disappear. And the latter trend is what gets them in trouble. Tavon Young is looking like a nice addition so far, but what's the deal with Davis? Is he in someone's doghouse, or the team just hasn't found a way to get him in games? In any case, I think the Raven's D can play well against whatever team is thrown at us. It's the Offense that needs to step up it's game.

I was wondering the same thing about Davis. I mean obviously the coaches see more than we do so i wont question it too much but I would think Davis would've atleast been active. He seems like the perfect guy to matchup with cooper being so smoothe in coverage. Maybe he regressed? I know tavon has done well though so maybe the rookie can get it done.

[Saxxin]

Even with Doom in, sacks maybe had to get with that o-line and Carr getting rid of the ball quickly. Our d-line need to get those hands up and the secondary needs to get those picks.

Still predicting one of our speedsters to pull in a long bomb from flacco

They are starting their 3rd string RT against Doom. And their center is hurt. Their O-line isn't healthy, our pass rush is.

[dirtybird66]

too bad we didn't draft RAMSEY,we would of had a champoinship defense.SMITH is no shutdown corner,but atleast teams couldn't pick on WRIGHT.

[dirtybird66]

it would be smart to give help to WRIGHT by the safety.

[Fastynart]

No one can say the Ravens defense isn't better than last year. The addition of a real leader, Eric Weddle, has done wonders. However, no one will confuse then with the Ravens 2000 defense. They still have coverage troubles. Jimmy Smith is like Flacco on offense, one play great, the next one a stinker. Bottom line is that to keep winning, the offense needs to get in the game. I am tired of all the passes behind the line of scrimmage and passes on third down of 3 yards when we need 6 for a first. All we read about is how fast their receivers are and how much of a deep threat they are. Talk is cheap. Also troublesome is their inability consistently to make one yard on third and one. The line has got to start giving the running backs some room to run and Joe time to pass. They have done neither yet.

[FloridalovesRavens]

too bad we didn't draft RAMSEY,we would of had a champoinship defense.SMITH is no shutdown corner,but atleast teams couldn't pick on WRIGHT.

You can have the big mouth Ramsey. I'll take what we have.

[billiejean]

No one can say the Ravens defense isn't better than last year. The addition of a real leader, Eric Weddle, has done wonders. However, no one will confuse then with the Ravens 2000 defense. They still have coverage troubles. Jimmy Smith is like Flacco on offense, one play great, the next one a stinker. Bottom line is that to keep winning, the offense needs to get in the game. I am tired of all the passes behind the line of scrimmage and passes on third down of 3 yards when we need 6 for a first. All we read about is how fast their receivers are and how much of a deep threat they are. Talk is cheap. Also troublesome is their inability consistently to make one yard on third and one. The line has got to start giving the running backs some room to run and Joe time to pass. They have done neither yet.

My friend, I am not a doctor, but I believe you may be expierencing a case of the Mondays. Being that it is Saturday, a day when catching a case of the Mondays is exceedingly rare, I suggest you notify your doctor immediately.

[robbie29]

I'm not worried about the front 7, and I'm really not that concerned about 3 out of the 4 DBs. Shareece Wright better step up his game though. That guy has been targeted a whole lot the last two games and has given up some big plays. If he gets owned by Carr, Cooper, and Crabtree tomorrow, I have a hard time believing he'll be getting much playing time the rest of the season, when we go against some much better QBs and WRs.

[Ravenous_Ravens]

too bad we didn't draft RAMSEY,we would of had a champoinship defense.SMITH is no shutdown corner,but atleast teams couldn't pick on WRIGHT.

Ya and have not starting caliber LT... How long did you think this through?

[20306cab]

Well, through the first three games, the D IS FOR REAL. If it wasn't, Below Average Joe would have tossed away the first three games this year, just like he did last year.

[hen826957]

too bad we didn't draft RAMSEY,we would of had a champoinship defense.SMITH is no shutdown corner,but atleast teams couldn't pick on WRIGHT.

Think before you speak. If we had Ramsey we wouldn't have no starting caliber LT and we will be even in more trouble.

[mearzunkies]

  10 hours ago, harfordravenfan said:

Even with Doom in, sacks maybe had to get with that o-line and Carr getting rid of the ball quickly. Our d-line need to get those hands up and the secondary needs to get those picks.

Still predicting one of our speedsters to pull in a long bomb from flacco

They are starting their 3rd string RT against Doom. And their center is hurt. Their O-line isn't healthy, our pass rush is.

I LIKE!

[Fastynart]

  9 hours ago, Fastynart said:

No one can say the Ravens defense isn't better than last year. The addition of a real leader, Eric Weddle, has done wonders. However, no one will confuse then with the Ravens 2000 defense. They still have coverage troubles. Jimmy Smith is like Flacco on offense, one play great, the next one a stinker. Bottom line is that to keep winning, the offense needs to get in the game. I am tired of all the passes behind the line of scrimmage and passes on third down of 3 yards when we need 6 for a first. All we read about is how fast their receivers are and how much of a deep threat they are. Talk is cheap. Also troublesome is their inability consistently to make one yard on third and one. The line has got to start giving the running backs some room to run and Joe time to pass. They have done neither yet.

My friend, I am not a doctor, but I believe you may be expierencing a case of the Mondays. Being that it is Saturday, a day when catching a case of the Mondays is exceedingly rare, I suggest you notify your doctor immediately.

I suggest if you have nothing factually constructive to say, you don't say anything. Even if you disagree with me, I will listen to your side, but all you have done is disparage me personally instead of having the courage to speak about the issues I have raised.

[sizzlingdoom]

  10 hours ago, billiejean said:

  11 hours ago, Fastynart said:

No one can say the Ravens defense isn't better than last year. The addition of a real leader, Eric Weddle, has done wonders. However, no one will confuse then with the Ravens 2000 defense. They still have coverage troubles. Jimmy Smith is like Flacco on offense, one play great, the next one a stinker. Bottom line is that to keep winning, the offense needs to get in the game. I am tired of all the passes behind the line of scrimmage and passes on third down of 3 yards when we need 6 for a first. All we read about is how fast their receivers are and how much of a deep threat they are. Talk is cheap. Also troublesome is their inability consistently to make one yard on third and one. The line has got to start giving the running backs some room to run and Joe time to pass. They have done neither yet.

My friend, I am not a doctor, but I believe you may be expierencing a case of the Mondays. Being that it is Saturday, a day when catching a case of the Mondays is exceedingly rare, I suggest you notify your doctor immediately.

I suggest if you have nothing factually constructive to say, you don't say anything. Even if you disagree with me, I will listen to your side, but all you have done is disparage me personally instead of having the courage to speak about the issues I have raised.

We're just sick of only reading negative comments from you about the team. True or outrageous. Maybe keep your negative thoughts to yourself and chime in with rest

[20306cab]

  6 hours ago, Fastynart said:

  15 hours ago, billiejean said:

  16 hours ago, Fastynart said:

No one can say the Ravens defense isn't better than last year. The addition of a real leader, Eric Weddle, has done wonders. However, no one will confuse then with the Ravens 2000 defense. They still have coverage troubles. Jimmy Smith is like Flacco on offense, one play great, the next one a stinker. Bottom line is that to keep winning, the offense needs to get in the game. I am tired of all the passes behind the line of scrimmage and passes on third down of 3 yards when we need 6 for a first. All we read about is how fast their receivers are and how much of a deep threat they are. Talk is cheap. Also troublesome is their inability consistently to make one yard on third and one. The line has got to start giving the running backs some room to run and Joe time to pass. They have done neither yet.

My friend, I am not a doctor, but I believe you may be expierencing a case of the Mondays. Being that it is Saturday, a day when catching a case of the Mondays is exceedingly rare, I suggest you notify your doctor immediately.

I suggest if you have nothing factually constructive to say, you don't say anything. Even if you disagree with me, I will listen to your side, but all you have done is disparage me personally instead of having the courage to speak about the issues I have raised.

We're just sick of only reading negative comments from you about the team. True or outrageous. Maybe keep your negative thoughts to yourself and chime in with rest

Yeah, that's right. Truth be damned. You CANNOT disagree with ME! If I don't want to read it, you can't type it.

[Purple Dawg 96]

Just don't blitz rush five and spread out the rest and it's a WRAP! The raiders mite try and throw slants or crossing routes under the secondary so we need the LBers rite there for such things and it's a "W"! WE THE BEST!

[Purple Dawg 96]

Weddle knows this offense facing it with the Chargers. I expect the D to be fine, its the offense that I'm worried about .......... I'm not sure Trestman is the man for the job. Seems to professor like with his play calling.

Give Trestman a chance he didn't throw two INTs Joe Flacco did! Rite?!

[billiejean]

10 hours ago, Fastynart said:

I suggest if you have nothing factually constructive to say, you don't say anything. Even if you disagree with me, I will listen to your side, but all you have done is disparage me personally instead of having the courage to speak about the issues I have raised.

My bad man, I didn't think "having the case of the Modays" was a mean thing to say.  Its a joke from office space.   But I really am sorry if it offended you. Unfortunately you rarely post anything that is "factually constructive" (its most your unsupported opinions which is fine) People give you factual information all the time, but thats not going to change your opinion.   I could give you stats, pff grades, websites explaining position responsibilities in a 3-4, or any other type of tangible information that goes against your statement, but you will continue saying the same old things.  An example of this is your comments regarding CJ Mosleys coverage ability.  On at least 5 separate occasions during the offseason, you posted pretty much the same line about CJ whenever his name was brought up in an article.  And it went something like this....  Cj Mosely is terrible in coverage and there is no way that he will ever be good in coverage because he is just not fast.  You're either born with speed or your not.  After the second time you posted something like that I tried to explain to you why being fast has nothing to do with the coverage ability of an ILB.  I told you about all of the ILB coverage responsibilities and I even gave you the name of an ILB (Daryl Smith first year with us) who excelled in coverage even though he was much slower (at this stage in his career) than CJ Mosely.  But it didn't phase you, you continued to post the same thing 3 or 4 more times.  There are pleanty of other times where the same thing has happened.  There are very few "factually constructive" words in any of the things that you post and thats okay.

Edited October 2, 2016 by billiejean

[Ravensfolyfe]

The last meeting we had injuries and less experience in the secondary,this time will be different. I just wanna see a stout defense and explosive offense is that too much to ask for?