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[January J]

Elliot is without a doubt the best rookie running back I've seen in atleast my lifetime. We're not going to be able to completely shut him down but the key is dont let him beat us. Make him earn every single yard and try to frustrate him. Its gonna be a thing of beauty seeing our run D vs their o line and running attack. Not only do they have Zeke but many forget about morris who is nothing to sneeze at either. 

Really makes you wonder "what if " and I now see why Dallas was so reluctant to trade back 2 spots. They likely still would've gotten him but they didn't even wanna chance it. What if we swapped with them and actually took him with them thinking we were going to go Ramsey? I'm sure Ozzie would've caught a TON of flack at the time taking a rb at 4 with Ramsey on the board, and we also wouldn't have a great o line for him to run behind unless instead of KC we took another lineman high and then made another move in FA or something. Oh  the possibilities.

[rmcjacket23]

Quick injury updates for those that aren't aware already...

• Alex Lewis has a high-ankle sprain. Harbaugh said it was a six week injury... makes him a very strong candidate to go on IR. 
• Yanda is out indefinitely with a shoulder issue. Certainly not going to play this weekend and has the dreaded "no timetable for return" designation. Speculation from some that he too may end up heading to IR, but a bit early for that
• Dumervil is progressing. Harbaugh says he's hoping he is "very close" to returning. My guess is he's shooting for the Bengals game for a return.

Edited November 14, 2016 by rmcjacket23

[Cillmatic]

If Yanda and Lewis don't play we're screwed.

[usmccharles]

Just now, Cillmatic said:

If Yanda and Lewis don't play we're screwed.

Yea this is getting frustrating. And still no doom

[rmcjacket23]

Just now, Cillmatic said:

If Yanda and Lewis don't play we're screwed.

Lewis has zero chance of playing, and I'd be stunned if you saw Yanda out there.

Based on what I hear from people reporting on him, it sounds like he's in a December return kind of situation.

[Cillmatic]

12 minutes ago, January J said:

Elliot is without a doubt the best rookie running back I've seen in atleast my lifetime. We're not going to be able to completely shut him down but the key is dont let him beat us. Make him earn every single yard and try to frustrate him. Its gonna be a thing of beauty seeing our run D vs their o line and running attack. Not only do they have Zeke but many forget about morris who is nothing to sneeze at either. 

Really makes you wonder "what if " and I now see why Dallas was so reluctant to trade back 2 spots. They likely still would've gotten him but they didn't even wanna chance it. What if we swapped with them and actually took him with them thinking we were going to go Ramsey? I'm sure Ozzie would've caught a TON of flack at the time taking a rb at 4 with Ramsey on the board, and we also wouldn't have a great o line for him to run behind unless instead of KC we took another lineman high and then made another move in FA or something. Oh  the possibilities.

If we trade and take Ramsey we go into the season with no LT and Joe ends up getting killed. Plus the onset of Tavon Young makes Ramsey a far less needed player. Ozzie made the right choice.

[Cillmatic]

1 minute ago, usmccharles said:

Yea this is getting frustrating. And still no doom

Doom isn't that important at this point. This is probably his last year here anyway.

[rmcjacket23]

3 minutes ago, Cillmatic said:

Doom isn't that important at this point. This is probably his last year here anyway.

Well, sort of. Playing defense at this high a level without a pass rush isn't sustainable. Better offenses going forward and definitely in the playoffs will be able to score 20+ on us that way, and with the inconsistencies of our offense, that's not good enough.

This may very well be his last year, but bringing back a fresh, healthier pass rusher mid-season is a big boost to any defense, especially one has good as him. 

[usmccharles]

4 minutes ago, Cillmatic said:

Doom isn't that important at this point. This is probably his last year here anyway.

Well it would be another pass rusher who when healthy has always produced.   But I agree,  this is mostly like his last year.  I'd live to see Suggs train hard core this off-season and come in like never before 

[jimmypowder]

Flacco's  Qb rating will have to be 95 or better for us to win. Probably over 100. 

[codizzle]

Yanda and Lewis out indefinitely? ? RIP FLACCO

[jazz1988]

39 minutes ago, Cillmatic said:

If Yanda and Lewis don't play we're screwed.

I'm not entirely sure on that . It's not like the cowboys pass rusher is scary and Ducasse played well on Thurday and he also a pretty good run blocker as well.

[flynismo]

29 minutes ago, jimmypowder said:

Flacco's  Qb rating will have to be 95 or better for us to win. Probably over 100. 

What does qb rating have to do with anything?

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

Sucks the injury updates on Yanda abd Lewis. 

But I was always more worried about the health of the tackles. Hurst out there is a nightmare. 

Hopefully we can get Yanda back in 3 weeks or so. 

[jimmypowder]

1 minute ago, flynismo said:

What does qb rating have to do with anything?

It indicates what type of performance he had.  I will say it again ,if he is not above 95 we will lose. Probably needs to be over 100. 

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

1 minute ago, flynismo said:

What does qb rating have to do with anything?

Was thinking the same thing. 

85 and no chance. 95 were golden. Makes sense. 

 

If Mosley has 5 tackles it's going to be a shutout. 

[ravens rule]

5 hours ago, Tank 92 said:

The Ravens have to make use of the no huddle/sugar huddle in ALL games moving forward. It's been a key to offensive success since Joe has been here and showed once again against the browns that it helps tremendously in establishing a rhythm. I know they want to burn clock and shorten games, but let's make getting the offense rolling and getting TDs on the scoreboard the priority!

Agree with you 100%. Joe is clearly a rythym qb. As streaky as they come.

[Ravensfan23]

1 hour ago, demBoys said:

Good question. I think that Giants game was the closest to your scenario and we still would have won if T-Will had  enough football IQ to know to step out of bounds so we could kick the game winning field goal (good Lord, does the coach have to spell EVERYTHING out!???). Win or lose I expect an awesome game, and frankly an "L" could be better preparation for the Cowboys playoff hopes than a "W" - but you guys will really have to "bring it!". Cowboys have not peaked yet, not even close, as this team is still basically learning how to play with Dez in the lineup and still do what makes it great (spread the ball around) to stop the D from loading 9 in the box so Zeke can be Zeke...

 

That's what I was thinking. No team has just flat out took it to the Cowboys and taken them to the deep waters this season. Maybe it's not even possible, but I think the Ravens are capable of doing so, at least defensively and if the offense comes to play it'll be interesting. I'll say while the offense is impressive, I wasn't impressed with the defense at all. I think the Ravens focus will be to get physical with the Cowboys on both sides of the ball and see where it gets them. 

I don't think the Ravens will load the box. I think they'll just let their front 7 do work and match up with aggressive man coverage with safey help over the top and make Dak stay patient to dink and dunk down the field. He hasn't made many mistakes but again, I'm not sure he's had a team actually take anything away from him often. I want to see him consistently making tight window throws on 3rd and medium to long. If he can consistently beat the Ravens that way, than there probably won't be much the Ravens could do outside of a few turnovers or ST plays. I just want to see how that Cowboys offense reacts when things aren't going their way and it's a team that will keep pressure on them. 

[nextgen_RavensFan]

An average O'line can hold their own against the Dallas D'line. We should be ok as far as protecting Flacco.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

6 minutes ago, nextgen_RavensFan said:

An average O'line can hold their own against the Dallas D'line. We should be ok as far as protecting Flacco.

Even with the injuries that were a direct effect from our last game, it's better to have 9-10 days of assessment, recovery and/or preparing 'the next man up'. Not sure how Dallas will deal with their guys after playing a very intense barn-burner like that. That's one of those hidden advantages (Ravens +).

[hn68wb4]

48 minutes ago, jimmypowder said:

It indicates what type of performance he had.  I will say it again ,if he is not above 95 we will lose. Probably needs to be over 100. 

Really you can say it 100 times and it wouldn't make any more sense. QBR has it's place but it's certainly not the end all be all, it's in no way a perfect - or even good - measure of anything. And it's definitely not an accurate predictor of games. 

[RavensPunkXVX]

I liked what I saw from Ducasse. 

Urschel at the other guard spot? 

I personally would just like some consistency on the o-line. The same group every week would be a luxury.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

I feel that it's very unlikely that Dallas gets over 400 yards of offense from our defense. Teams currently ranked in the top 10 who we've played like the Raiders, Washington and Steelers total offensive output was less than 60% than their game averages against our defense. I'm truly looking forward to seeing that if this stays consistent - how will the Cowboys respond. 

Edited November 15, 2016 by FlocksGottaFeed
I feel that it's very unlikely that Dallas gets over 400 yards

[DomMcRaven]

We really can't have continuity on the offensive line, can't we?

 

 

P.S. I find it interesting that in a 3-week span (last week, this week and next week), us, the Boys, Steelers, and Browns has/will  played/play each other.

[Ravensfan23]

2 hours ago, rmcjacket23 said:

Quick injury updates for those that aren't aware already...

• Alex Lewis has a high-ankle sprain. Harbaugh said it was a six week injury... makes him a very strong candidate to go on IR. 
• Yanda is out indefinitely with a shoulder issue. Certainly not going to play this weekend and has the dreaded "no timetable for return" designation. Speculation from some that he too may end up heading to IR, but a bit early for that
• Dumervil is progressing. Harbaugh says he's hoping he is "very close" to returning. My guess is he's shooting for the Bengals game for a return.

whoa this changes things for me. Wow. No Yanda, no Lewis just sucks. 

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

We are going to win this game. 

 

 

Thought it all through. Specifics to come later. But we're winning this one ladies and gents.  

[FlocksGottaFeed]

5 minutes ago, Ravensfan23 said:

whoa this changes things for me. Wow. No Yanda, no Lewis just sucks. 

It sucks, but does it really change much? As I've said before 9-10 days of preparation can speak volumes. In these situations, every inch counts.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

Just now, BOLDnPurPnBlacK said:

We are going to win this game. 

 

 

Thought it all through. Specifics to come later. But we're winning this one ladies and gents.  

Now, that's the spirit!

[Tank 92]

4 hours ago, Ravenseconbeast said:

"How long will it be until Suggs is hurt again?"

Oh right...suggs only had an amazing game thus far with a torn bicep tear.  But lets worry about poor Flacco.  

hahahaha....too much!  

Thanks, I needed a good laugh!

[January J]

3 hours ago, Cillmatic said:

If we trade and take Ramsey we go into the season with no LT and Joe ends up getting killed. Plus the onset of Tavon Young makes Ramsey a far less needed player. Ozzie made the right choice.

Oh I agree completely. In hindsight I wouldve done the exact same thing.