Next Up: Ravens at New York Giants, MetLife Stadium 10/16/2016

[jboy19]

Just now, January J said:

Yep. Atleast one of them will be good to go- if not both.

I just edited my comment to Wagner. Just saw he was questionable while both Stanley and Yanda are doubtful. 

[FlocksGottaFeed]

Interesting. Earlier this week a large majority picked the Giants. Now a small majority pick us. 

https://www.pressboxonline.com/2016/10/13/with-melo-trimble-back-terps-ready-to-roll

Wait a minute. That's just a local small majority.That's still ok. I'm with them. GO Ravens!!!

[K-Dog]

24 minutes ago, FlocksGottaFeed said:

Interesting. Earlier this week a large majority picked the Giants. Now a small majority pick us. 

https://www.pressboxonline.com/2016/10/13/with-melo-trimble-back-terps-ready-to-roll

Wait a minute. That's just a local small majority.That's still ok. I'm with them. GO Ravens!!!

Under the radar is our comfort zone.

[ellicottraven]

I expect this to be another low scoring game. I really think the Giants pull this one off by a score of 20-9. I don't think Flacco improves under Marty. He's just getting a hang of his offense even though Marty has been his QB coach 2 yrs. Contrary to my original expectations where I really believed Flacco will blossom into an elite play caller in his 9th season as a pro, but the first 5 games have proven he isn't close yet. He'll break through eventually, but when that is I can't predict. I don't know if we are going to be lucky enough to be a wild card team this year or even lucky enough to not have a consecutive losing season, but I know this much. Our passing offense led by Flacco is flailing and the coaches aren't smart enough to call running plays. We'll see what happens but I advise others to temper their expecations for the 2016 Ravens. It'll just keep you from dying a slow death.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

Bold Thought (Don't like predictions) - Joe Cool will have a big day, the Running Game will dominate the Giants D and at least 3 Giant turn-overs will result...

Yeah. That's the ticket.

[mmcclend]

40 minutes ago, ellicottraven said:

I expect this to be another low scoring game. I really think the Giants pull this one off by a score of 20-9. I don't think Flacco improves under Marty. He's just getting a hang of his offense even though Marty has been his QB coach 2 yrs. Contrary to my original expectations where I really believed Flacco will blossom into an elite play caller in his 9th season as a pro, but the first 5 games have proven he isn't close yet. He'll break through eventually, but when that is I can't predict. I don't know if we are going to be lucky enough to be a wild card team this year or even lucky enough to not have a consecutive losing season, but I know this much. Our passing offense led by Flacco is flailing and the coaches aren't smart enough to call running plays. We'll see what happens but I advise others to temper their expecations for the 2016 Ravens. It'll just keep you from dying a slow death.

You're right. Flacco at this point is an elite game manager who can thrive with playmakers around him and good protection. We have neither. 

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

I would like to see some players Play Like A Raven this Sunday

[ellicottraven]

25 minutes ago, OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL said:

I would like to see some players Play Like A Raven this Sunday

Its 5 weeks in to the season. They better start soon or they'll be looking at this season in their rear view mirror.

[wizard1]

On 10/14/2016 at 2:03 PM, Sami84 said:

wizard i dont count the last game as we basicaly lost the game rather than the redskins winning it. ( punt return, perriman, mosely etc)

you got lucky in that one. The redskins had no business winning that game.

Honestly I think it's more like we had no business losing it!

[wizard1]

2 hours ago, ellicottraven said:

I expect this to be another low scoring game. I really think the Giants pull this one off by a score of 20-9. I don't think Flacco improves under Marty. He's just getting a hang of his offense even though Marty has been his QB coach 2 yrs. Contrary to my original expectations where I really believed Flacco will blossom into an elite play caller in his 9th season as a pro, but the first 5 games have proven he isn't close yet. He'll break through eventually, but when that is I can't predict. I don't know if we are going to be lucky enough to be a wild card team this year or even lucky enough to not have a consecutive losing season, but I know this much. Our passing offense led by Flacco is flailing and the coaches aren't smart enough to call running plays. We'll see what happens but I advise others to temper their expecations for the 2016 Ravens. It'll just keep you from dying a slow death.

Now actually this is an optimistic post. It's true %110. Our squad is full of underachievers. We lack talent at most positions or have any depth. Playing like a Raven is only a saying from the past. You are right we are kind of flailing along and the only real change that will lead us down a new path is cleaning out the current regime. It's the only way. Sometimes you just have to start over and hit the reset button!

[PurpleCity5]

2 hours ago, FlocksGottaFeed said:

Bold Thought (Don't like predictions) - Joe Cool will have a big day, the Running Game will dominate the Giants D and at least 3 Giant turn-overs will result...

Yeah. That's the ticket.

We're dying for a statement win. If you can hear Joe's presser you can really understand just how badly he wants it. He and the offense seems annoyed of it having to go down to the wire. 

[Filmstudy]

On 10/14/2016 at 6:40 PM, Maryland said:

I wouldn't say McClellan sucks, just that he probably shouldn't be playing ILB unless it's on an obvious run down. I am okay with him coming in as the Sam LB for Doom/Judon on early downs though. I would rather see Levine in there next to Orr than McClellan for the most part. 

I'm thinking they go right back to using Wright as the primary #2 CB now that he's healthy, though I'd rather see Tavon Young get the nod on plays where there's only 2 corners on the field. Our secondary played better with Young on the field last week.

Would like to know what others think. 

I'm with you exactly on McClellan.  Definitely do not want to see him on the field for anything other than an obvious run down.  He's also far more valuable on the edge than at ILB in run defense.  It may be today we get to see Correa at ILB.  McClellan on the injury report makes that even more likely.

The activation of Onwuasor is an interesting one, because it fills 2 needs.  He's the most obvious backup ILB/Dime.  He's also a good player for special teams.

The Ravens should activate Huff today as their 3rd safety, which will provide another player for ST.

As to Wright, my money is on a passing down role where Tavon bumps inside.  I think Young earned that with his performance last week.  In a way, Wright is competing with Powers for playing time.

I honestly don't have a clue how the Ravens will line up on the offensive line other than to say I'm fairly sure Zuttah will be at center.  Releasing Turner means the Ravens believe 1 of Yanda/Wagner/Stanley can go, so they will enter the game with 7 OL.  Based on the injury report, I guess it will be Wagner who plays.  That would make the starters Lewis/Urschel/Zuttah/Jensen/Wagner.

 

[rmcjacket23]

1 hour ago, Filmstudy said:

I'm with you exactly on McClellan.  Definitely do not want to see him on the field for anything other than an obvious run down.  He's also far more valuable on the edge than at ILB in run defense.  It may be today we get to see Correa at ILB.  McClellan on the injury report makes that even more likely.

The activation of Onwuasor is an interesting one, because it fills 2 needs.  He's the most obvious backup ILB/Dime.  He's also a good player for special teams.

The Ravens should activate Huff today as their 3rd safety, which will provide another player for ST.

As to Wright, my money is on a passing down role where Tavon bumps inside.  I think Young earned that with his performance last week.  In a way, Wright is competing with Powers for playing time.

I honestly don't have a clue how the Ravens will line up on the offensive line other than to say I'm fairly sure Zuttah will be at center.  Releasing Turner means the Ravens believe 1 of Yanda/Wagner/Stanley can go, so they will enter the game with 7 OL.  Based on the injury report, I guess it will be Wagner who plays.  That would make the starters Lewis/Urschel/Zuttah/Jensen/Wagner.

 

Yeah I think the expectation is that Wagner will play, so Lewis/Zuttah/Wagner seemed to be locked in at the tackles and at center .The guards will likely be Urschel and Jensen in some order. Not exactly a great lineup for Joe.

In all likelihood, this looks like a multi-week lineup for me. Stanley seems to closer than all of our other injuries to playing, but with only one more week after this before the bye week, giving a lot of these guys a full 3-4 weeks before the Steelers home game to rest makes a lot of sense.

Just can't see us rushing guys like Mosley, Steve Smith, Yanda, etc. out there just to get them ready for the Jets. My guess is they all sit through the bye week. Also sounds like Dumervil is pretty much out indefinitely, so no idea when he will return.

[Rav'n Maniac]

2 hours ago, Filmstudy said:

I'm with you exactly on McClellan.  Definitely do not want to see him on the field for anything other than an obvious run down.  He's also far more valuable on the edge than at ILB in run defense.  It may be today we get to see Correa at ILB.  McClellan on the injury report makes that even more likely.

The activation of Onwuasor is an interesting one, because it fills 2 needs.  He's the most obvious backup ILB/Dime.  He's also a good player for special teams.

The Ravens should activate Huff today as their 3rd safety, which will provide another player for ST.

As to Wright, my money is on a passing down role where Tavon bumps inside.  I think Young earned that with his performance last week.  In a way, Wright is competing with Powers for playing time.

I honestly don't have a clue how the Ravens will line up on the offensive line other than to say I'm fairly sure Zuttah will be at center.  Releasing Turner means the Ravens believe 1 of Yanda/Wagner/Stanley can go, so they will enter the game with 7 OL.  Based on the injury report, I guess it will be Wagner who plays.  That would make the starters Lewis/Urschel/Zuttah/Jensen/Wagner.

 

If we are to emphasize the run game more, I would rather see a line of Lewis/Jensen/Zuttah/Ducasse/Wagner, if wagner plays. I'm just not a fan of Urschel as a run blocker at the guard position.

 

By the way, didn't you use to work at Trans America? My wife works there as well.

[January J]

Wouldnt it be a pleasant surprise if Wagner, Stanley and yanda all trotted out there to start the game? Now that would be a huge plus to tip the scales in our direction. Unfortunately were so close to the bye it may not happen. I highly doubt it but I  wouldnt rule it out...esp 2 of the 3 playing.

[Dilferian]

NYG 23

Balt 21

[January J]

8 minutes ago, Dilferian said:

NYG 23

Balt 21

Flip that.

[January J]

Welp- basically everybody's out except for Wagner. Gonna be tough but we still have the players to get it done.

[jimmypowder]

3 minutes ago, January J said:

Welp- basically everybody's out except for Wagner. Gonna be tough but we still have the players to get it done.

Pray for a successful run game or we are toast . 

Way too many injuries to our best players . 

[K-Dog]

This is going to be a stressful game.

[RayRayRaven]

2 minutes ago, K-Dog said:

This is going to be a stressful game.

they can't stop a pass rush

they can't run the ball

their qb has been short armin throws

their receivers have fallen off

they have a little D but that is all they have

we win this one easy

[RayRayRaven]

1 hour ago, January J said:

Flip that.

ravens 23 giants 10

[RavensClaw52]

Ravens 34 Giants 7