Next up: Ràvens vs Dolphins December 4th M&T Bank stadium

[Tank 92]

4 hours ago, VermontRaven said:

Let's beat the mammals, since we aren't playing fish this week!

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/dolphins.html

Thanks, but I didn't skip 6th grade biology class.  lol. Well aware that bottle nose dolphins are mammals. Beat the fish just sounds better.

BEAT THE FISH! Please

[JoeyFlex5]

1 hour ago, Tank 92 said:

Thanks, but I didn't skip 6th grade biology class.  lol. Well aware that bottle nose dolphins are mammals. Beat the fish just sounds better.

BEAT THE FISH! Please

The GM in the first ace Ventura movie would beg to differ! Lol

[usmccharles]

1 hour ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

The GM in the first ace Ventura movie would beg to differ! Lol

 

To train the dolphin you must think like the dolphin

Edited December 2, 2016 by Moderator 3
No non-football stuff in Ravens Talk

[Underdogsontop!]

It might be a stressful game to watch but we got to get this WIN! It's do or die already for this season! 

[Cillmatic]

JImmy and Aiken are listed as questionable but Jimmy posting a picture of his specialized cleats points to him being active. The juries still out on Aiken, personally I hope he lets himself get healthy and let Perriman take over.

Dolphins OC Clyde Christensen already seemed to admit on Thursday that Parker was an extreme long shot to play Sunday. Kenny Stills and rookie Leonte Carroo will play bigger roles on the outside with Jarvis Landry in the slot. So it looks like Jimmy should be on Carroo, Tavon is a favorable match up with Stills both are fast guys and Tavon has the closing speed that is VERY useful against a speed threat like Stills. It looks like the Dolphins O-line will be missing their all pro center, Pouncey will Tunsil and Albert SHALL in fact be playing. This could be a good week for our defense! (:

I'm hoping Perriman can step up big this game.

 

Edited December 3, 2016 by Cillmatic

[trevorsteadman]

4 hours ago, Cillmatic said:

JImmy and Aiken are listed as questionable but Jimmy posting a picture of his specialized cleats points to him being active. The juries still out on Aiken, personally I hope he lets himself get healthy and let Perriman take over.

Dolphins OC Clyde Christensen already seemed to admit on Thursday that Parker was an extreme long shot to play Sunday. Kenny Stills and rookie Leonte Carroo will play bigger roles on the outside with Jarvis Landry in the slot. So it looks like Jimmy should be on Carroo, Tavon is a favorable match up with Stills both are fast guys and Tavon has the closing speed that is VERY useful against a speed threat like Stills. It looks like the Dolphins O-line will be missing their all pro center, Pouncey will Tunsil and Albert SHALL in fact be playing. This could be a good week for our defense! (:

I'm hoping Perriman can step up big this game.

 

 

Well with them getting rid of the 'Probable' designation, Questionable is the new Probable.

[Cillmatic]

57 minutes ago, trevorsteadman said:

Well with them getting rid of the 'Probable' designation, Questionable is the new Probable.

Forgot about that, what in the world was their reasoning for getting rid of probable?

[trevorsteadman]

1 hour ago, Cillmatic said:

Forgot about that, what in the world was their reasoning for getting rid of probable?

Probably for more ambiguity for teams. Seemed like Probable was basically like a player not being injured at all in team's eyes. I wonder how many times a player actually hasn't played when listed as probable last season.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

2 hours ago, Cillmatic said:

Forgot about that, what in the world was their reasoning for getting rid of probable?

Just the pure ridiculousness of the probable indication itself. Every player at this point in the season has bumps and bruises and since they mandate you report everything you would pretty much have every player designated probable. 

Also there's logic. If a guys probable he's not definite. If it's not definite then it's questionable. So what exactly is the distinction between the two?

It makes more sense now. There are guys who are definitely playing and definitely not (out). Then there's guys who probably can't play (doubtful) and those who probably can (questionable).

The whole placing percentages on it was always dumb.

Edited December 3, 2016 by BOLDnPurPnBlacK

[JO_75]

This is going to be the healthiest we have been in two years it seems like. Was just looking at the Injury report Gerry Sandusky posted on his Twitter, only notables names out are Gillmore with a thigh injury and Alex Lewis with an ankle injury. Jimmy Smith coming back will be a huge boost, and not only are we the healthiest we have been in a while but we are healthier at the right time of the season. Gonna say Tucker gets a break from carrying the team and we win by double digits like we did against Cleveland.

Ravens 27

Dolphins 14

[RavensFanMania]

42 minutes ago, JO_75 said:

This is going to be the healthiest we have been in two years it seems like. Was just looking at the Injury report Gerry Sandusky posted on his Twitter, only notables names out are Gillmore with a thigh injury and Alex Lewis with an ankle injury. Jimmy Smith coming back will be a huge boost, and not only are we the healthiest we have been in a while but we are healthier at the right time of the season. Gonna say Tucker gets a break from carrying the team and we win by double digits like we did against Cleveland.

Ravens 27

Dolphins 14

except the Browns win a couple weeks ago 28-7. 

 

We should win but I see it being another one score game.  24-17 Ravens.

[VermontRaven]

8 hours ago, JO_75 said:

This is going to be the healthiest we have been in two years it seems like. Was just looking at the Injury report Gerry Sandusky posted on his Twitter, only notables names out are Gillmore with a thigh injury and Alex Lewis with an ankle injury. Jimmy Smith coming back will be a huge boost, and not only are we the healthiest we have been in a while but we are healthier at the right time of the season. Gonna say Tucker gets a break from carrying the team and we win by double digits like we did against Cleveland.

Ravens 27

Dolphins 14

I just don't see us winning by double digits because 1) We haven't beaten ANYBODY other than the Browns by double digits 2) the Dolphins are a pretty darn good team, and 3) I don't think our offense is going to all of a sudden explode with 3+ touchdowns. I think this will definitely. E a 1 score game (either way) and I think we will definitely need Tucker in this one.  Hoping for a W, so I'll say 2 TDs and3 fgs for a 23-20 W. 

Huge game.  If we drop this one, we have to either win out or hope Steelers drop one and we drop no more than one (and beat Steelers)

[Gtown Purple]

Really hoping the run game can bust out. I'd like to see a couple explosive plays from West and Dixon.

[poescrows]

On 12/2/2016 at 11:28 AM, Tank 92 said:

Thanks, but I didn't skip 6th grade biology class.  lol. Well aware that bottle nose dolphins are mammals. Beat the fish just sounds better.

BEAT THE FISH! Please

Well, to be fair, there is also a fish called a Dolphin. Most know it as Mahi Mahi because restaurants knew NO ONE would ever order "Dolphin" fillets, ha!

[RavensFanMania]

20 minutes ago, poescrows said:

Well, to be fair, there is also a fish called a Dolphin. Most know it as Mahi Mahi because restaurants knew NO ONE would ever order "Dolphin" fillets, ha!

Absolutely correct.  

[poescrows]

23 hours ago, usmccharles said:

 

To train the dolphin you must think like the dolphin

Muss also havva balance, Daniel-son..........not jussa karatay, but whole life.

[Halshayeji]

On November 27, 2016 at 10:21 PM, OldToby said:

Got to get jimmy back and continue improving on DLine. We might just be able to ride out the season with Special teams and the Defense.

I'm starting to think it may be time to give up on an explosive high scoring offense. Just play conservative no turnovers and let the d win us games.

[Tank 92]

4 hours ago, poescrows said:

Well, to be fair, there is also a fish called a Dolphin. Most know it as Mahi Mahi because restaurants knew NO ONE would ever order "Dolphin" fillets, ha!

Right. No one would buy it if they called it dolphin! Nobody wants Flipper on their plate.  lol

Phins logo is a bottlenose though.

[Tank 92]

9 minutes ago, Halshayeji said:

I'm starting to think it may be time to give up on an explosive high scoring offense. Just play conservative no turnovers and let the d win us games.

Maybe not explosive and high scoring, but I think good things will come soon if they can keep a decent O line group on the field.

No TOs definitely, but sure can't be conservative.

[Underdogsontop!]

7 hours ago, Gtown Purple said:

Really hoping the run game can bust out. I'd like to see a couple explosive plays from West and Dixon.

I really think this will be a break out for our run game! I'm hoping Dixon will break out with a long run TD. I really wish Alex Lewis was back already, anyone know when he's coming back? I thought he was doing pretty good for a 4th round pick rookie.

[Tornado700]

Of course he flopped, but with out Smith getting into his grill, the criminal Burflict doesn't get away with that. 

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

I know it's silly to expect, but I actually believe the offense is going to break out. 

If not this week then next, but I think this is the game. The OL is finally steady and we're seeing some consistency there. 

The running game is finally steady in terms of personnel and balance of touches. 

 

With jimmy back and if Parker is out I don't see their offense being successful against us. They're too reliant on the run game. Dallas had the talent to lean on the passing game if necessary, but without Parker especially to hit the occasional deep ball I think we're going to see a defensive clinic. 

2 passing TDs - one to Perriman and one to Juice. 

1 rushing TD by Dixon. 

3 FGs for Tuck. 

30-17

[hn68wb4]

6 minutes ago, BOLDnPurPnBlacK said:

I know it's silly to expect, but I actually believe the offense is going to break out. 

If not this week then next, but I think this is the game. The OL is finally steady and we're seeing some consistency there. 

The running game is finally steady in terms of personnel and balance of touches. 

 

With jimmy back and if Parker is out I don't see their offense being successful against us. They're too reliant on the run game. Dallas had the talent to lean on the passing game if necessary, but without Parker especially to hit the occasional deep ball I think we're going to see a defensive clinic. 

2 passing TDs - one to Perriman and one to Juice. 

1 rushing TD by Dixon. 

3 FGs for Tuck. 

30-17

My prediction is 31-13, so you're not alone in foolish expectations

[Gtown Purple]

2 hours ago, Underdogsontop! said:

I really think this will be a break out for our run game! I'm hoping Dixon will break out with a long run TD. I really wish Alex Lewis was back already, anyone know when he's coming back? I thought he was doing pretty good for a 4th round pick rookie.

High ankle sprains are usually 6 weeks.

 

Line has been pretty good with yanda moving to left guard.

[Deflated Football]

My mailman who's a Dolphins fan is pretty confident about this game because of their defensive line and how the secondary creates so many turnovers (don't know about this). It's strength vs. strength again though against Ajayi. I'm just happy Jimmy will be back. 

[FoxRox75]

I expect yet another ugly game, which is the norm for this year in particular. As for who wins - anyone's game. Definitely a lot on the line here though; a win or a loss will be huge either way.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

There's a hum going around the league saying "No game this week has bigger playoff implications..." and "This could be a preview of the AFC Wildcard Game...". All just to say this game is important to both teams. It's suppose to be close. That said...

All I really want is to see the Ravens offense finally put together and execution a high scoring, consistently balanced run and pass, low penalty and high time-of-possession for 4 quarters this game. Every playoff team eventually gets there at least once before their season ends. We're in week 13. It's time. For the most part we're now healthy enough and have shown that the chemistry is adequate enough to achieve this. I think we will.

The defense will take care of itself. GO Ravens!!!

Put on a show!

Edited December 4, 2016 by FlocksGottaFeed
preview of the AFC Wildcard Game

[BigMike]

We can debate all day long how good this team is, what Joe lacks, who needs to be fired...but one think is for sure this is our team. For those going to the bank tomorrow, let's put in the work! Let's make them dolphins know what it's like to play in  hostile  grounds!!! I'll be working in section 130! Let's go Ravens!!!!!! 

[wizard1]

Unfortunately the slide begins tomorrow. I have this game a toss-up but the problem is the Dolphins are just a tad bit better offensively and that makes all the difference. It will be close but not to close to call . Dolphins win  24-20.

[Jonah DeVito]

I can't see us letting Ajayi get going. With Jimmy hopefully back, and Parker out, I think we do pretty well against the Phins. Just gotta generate some offense, if we keep giving the ball back too quickly, they'll start finding ways to score. 21-10