[News] Late For Work 12/1: No NFL Game Has Bigger Playoff Implications This Week Than Ravens-Dolphins

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[fusuymada]

I would think by the time you hit the NFL if you need something like a draft position to get you up for a game then your a slouch. I am sorry, I hear it all the time, this old team, that draft position, sitting on the bench, whatever, if by the time you hit the NFL you are not putting out 100% at all times then your a bum. You get paid millions of dollars to play a game and if it takes something for you to "get up" then explain to your other 52 teammates why they don't get everything from you in every other game. We like to talk about it but in reality you give 100%. There is no 110% or 120% so it is against the laws of physics to give more than your all and if your not, then I wouldn't want to play beside you. That was all for Tunsil getting up for the Ravens, but I guess if he's still sleeping with his gas mask on, it may take more than the Ravens to get him up.

Stanley is a starting tackle as a rookie, Tunsil is a guard. Comparisons between the two are hard because the position that Stanley plays is far more difficult than the one Tunsil plays.

[JacktheRaven]

Not sure why Tunsil would be upset about the Ravens passing on him, when, what, 11 other teams did too?

[sami]

I would think by the time you hit the NFL if you need something like a draft position to get you up for a game then your a slouch. I am sorry, I hear it all the time, this old team, that draft position, sitting on the bench, whatever, if by the time you hit the NFL you are not putting out 100% at all times then your a bum. You get paid millions of dollars to play a game and if it takes something for you to "get up" then explain to your other 52 teammates why they don't get everything from you in every other game. We like to talk about it but in reality you give 100%. There is no 110% or 120% so it is against the laws of physics to give more than your all and if your not, then I wouldn't want to play beside you. That was all for Tunsil getting up for the Ravens, but I guess if he's still sleeping with his gas mask on, it may take more than the Ravens to get him up.

Stanley is a starting tackle as a rookie, Tunsil is a guard. Comparisons between the two are hard because the position that Stanley plays is far more difficult than the one Tunsil plays.

I couldn't agree with you more. If it takes more than putting on your teams uniform to get you hyped and raging, then you are in the wrong profession.

[Bat-mite]

SSS owes Tuck a ride in his Bentley.

[rmcjacket23]

I would think by the time you hit the NFL if you need something like a draft position to get you up for a game then your a slouch. I am sorry, I hear it all the time, this old team, that draft position, sitting on the bench, whatever, if by the time you hit the NFL you are not putting out 100% at all times then your a bum. You get paid millions of dollars to play a game and if it takes something for you to "get up" then explain to your other 52 teammates why they don't get everything from you in every other game. We like to talk about it but in reality you give 100%. There is no 110% or 120% so it is against the laws of physics to give more than your all and if your not, then I wouldn't want to play beside you. That was all for Tunsil getting up for the Ravens, but I guess if he's still sleeping with his gas mask on, it may take more than the Ravens to get him up.

Stanley is a starting tackle as a rookie, Tunsil is a guard. Comparisons between the two are hard because the position that Stanley plays is far more difficult than the one Tunsil plays.

I could argue both sides of this...

On one hand, I agree with you. Getting compensated greatly to do something you love for a living should be sufficient motivation.

However, the flip side is that the only real driver here is money. After all, you wouldn't expect a McDonald's worker to give 100% all the time after they put on their uniform, even though they are being compensated for it.

But the reality is... compensation is based on value, and its largely based on the industry you work in. A 4th round rookie who is playing like one of the best players in the league is probably very unhappy with his compensation, despite the fact that he's making probably $500K a year, which is more than the overwhelming majority of people on this planet make and may even ever make.

Its all a matter of perspective. A person making $500K in one industry is a lot better off than somebody making $500K in another.

[billiejean]

Am i missing something? Is there somewhere in this article that implies that Tunsil hasn't been giving his all? Or a place that quotes Tunsil as saying that he will put forth more effort against the Ravens because they passed on him in the draft? The only place that I see any reference to Tunsil "getting up" for the Ravens is in a tweet by Sam Njoku, who happens to be a Baltimore Sports reporter. He doesn't know Tunsil, has never talked to Tunsil, and may never talk to Tunsil. Writing a diatribe about how Tunsil isn't fully committed based solely on that tweet is ridiculous. But at least you are keeping the streak alive.

[billiejean]

Not sure why Tunsil would be upset about the Ravens passing on him, when, what, 11 other teams did too?

Where in the article does it say that he is upset. It is certainty possible that I overlooked it.

[JacktheRaven]

  1 hour ago, JacktheRaven said:

Not sure why Tunsil would be upset about the Ravens passing on him, when, what, 11 other teams did too?

Where in the article does it say that he is upset. It is certainty possible that I overlooked it.

The tweet by Samuel Njoku

[The Greek]

go ravens and giants!!

[billiejean]

31 minutes ago, JacktheRaven said:

The tweet by Samuel Njoku

Sam is a Baltimore sport reporter and wasn't quoting anyone.  " Gotta believe Laremy Tunsil will do his best to play against the team that passed him in the draft earlier this year"  I am not sure how this sentence could be misconstrued as a statement made by Laremy that voices his hatred for the Ravens.

[JacktheRaven]

  1 hour ago, JacktheRaven said:

The tweet by Samuel Njoku

Sam is a Baltimore sport reporter and wasn't quoting anyone.  " Gotta believe Laremy Tunsil will do his best to play against the team that passed him in the draft earlier this year"  I am not sure how this sentence could be misconstrued as a statement made by Laremy that voices his hatred for the Ravens.

Where did I say hate?

[RavensBaltimore]

I'm sick of hearing about our run game. On Sunday, the line had one of its best games of the year, the RBs broke a lot of tackles, and they both still averaged less than 4 yds/carry. Our run game is not taking us anywhere. We need to put Joe in the shotgun, keep a fast tempo, get him in a rhythm, and mix some runs in to keep the defense honest, just like we did in the SB run. Even in the playoff games with Kubiak, Joe came out firing with a fast tempo, and we scored at least 30 in both games. Our offense can be much better if they stay aggressive and stop being conservative.

[OUravensfan]

Man I hope we make the playoffs. Steelers need to lose, give us some cushion 

[Ravens8383]

Man I hope we make the playoffs. Steelers need to lose, give us some cushion 

I think the Steelers are sleeping on the Giants. Everyone is back on the Steelers bandwagon after they beat the Colts but I don't think they can stop OBJ.

[billiejean]

5 hours ago, JacktheRaven said:

Where did I say hate?

Jack my friend you are totally missing the point. This is what you said " Not sure why Tunsil would be upset "., and there is nothing in this article that would lead you to believe he was upset.  Just another off base tirade by our friend fusuyumada 

[billiejean]

8 hours ago, sami said:

I couldn't agree with you more. If it takes more than putting on your teams uniform to get you hyped and raging, then you are in the wrong profession.

Getting "hyped and raging" is a place you don't want to be before or during the game.  Maybe after a loss.  The boost in adrenaline will only be temporary and you will burn yourself out.  All of that adrenaline will also make you loose your concentration and become twitchy, over pursue, or bite on the play action/ double move.  I think Ray Lewis did those speeches before every game, but what happens when you are on defense and your team is set to return.  There is no way you are going to be able sustain that "hyped" feeling until it is your turn to get on the field (RL speeches were more about creating unity (all for one and one for all if you will).  Don't get me wrong . Most guys actually get anxious until they make that first hit.  Some players like to bang pads with a teammate or a coach right before they go out but most keep an even keel.  You can't control that adrenaline rush all of the the time though.  Not even Ray Lewis could make a player get as pumped up as a player gets when the team makes a big play, even if it wasn't him that made the play.  The sense of accomplishment is shared and the excitement is palpable  its hard not to let it all out but, some guys really have to remind themselves not to get to high especially if there is another play that you are supposed to be a part of in the next 30 seconds.  The bigger guys can really get winded if they are moving around and celebrating too much.  It also can cause you to loose focus a la Khalil Mack and Justin.

[JamesA119]

I'm sick of hearing about our run game. On Sunday, the line had one of its best games of the year, the RBs broke a lot of tackles, and they both still averaged less than 4 yds/carry. Our run game is not taking us anywhere. We need to put Joe in the shotgun, keep a fast tempo, get him in a rhythm, and mix some runs in to keep the defense honest, just like we did in the SB run. Even in the playoff games with Kubiak, Joe came out firing with a fast tempo, and we scored at least 30 in both games. Our offense can be much better if they stay aggressive and stop being conservative.

What is it going to take to make people understand that Flacco isn't going to carry the team? Without a run game, we stand no chance of moving the ball. He hasn't got the type of rapport with WRs to reduce the margin of error and this is compounded by his inaccuracy. His best friend is a play action pass. You can't have that without a great run game.

[Crusader]

Even Vikings can run on Dallas. If this offense plays like it has been against a team with a wining record it's going to be a sad day.

[Crusader]

You want to run the ball have Kyle in the whole game instead of Pitta.

[Crusader]

  On Thursday, December 01, 2016 at 11:40 AM, fusuymada said:

I would think by the time you hit the NFL if you need something like a draft position to get you up for a game then your a slouch. I am sorry, I hear it all the time, this old team, that draft position, sitting on the bench, whatever, if by the time you hit the NFL you are not putting out 100% at all times then your a bum. You get paid millions of dollars to play a game and if it takes something for you to "get up" then explain to your other 52 teammates why they don't get everything from you in every other game. We like to talk about it but in reality you give 100%. There is no 110% or 120% so it is against the laws of physics to give more than your all and if your not, then I wouldn't want to play beside you. That was all for Tunsil getting up for the Ravens, but I guess if he's still sleeping with his gas mask on, it may take more than the Ravens to get him up.

Stanley is a starting tackle as a rookie, Tunsil is a guard. Comparisons between the two are hard because the position that Stanley plays is far more difficult than the one Tunsil plays.

I could argue both sides of this...

On one hand, I agree with you. Getting compensated greatly to do something you love for a living should be sufficient motivation.

However, the flip side is that the only real driver here is money. After all, you wouldn't expect a McDonald's worker to give 100% all the time after they put on their uniform, even though they are being compensated for it.

But the reality is... compensation is based on value, and its largely based on the industry you work in. A 4th round rookie who is playing like one of the best players in the league is probably very unhappy with his compensation, despite the fact that he's making probably $500K a year, which is more than the overwhelming majority of people on this planet make and may even ever make.

Its all a matter of perspective. A person making $500K in one industry is a lot better off than somebody making $500K in another.

If you love what your doing and have passion at it the money will come. Faith and your reputation will ensure employment for a long time.

[RavensBaltimore]

  7 hours ago, RavensBaltimore said:

I'm sick of hearing about our run game. On Sunday, the line had one of its best games of the year, the RBs broke a lot of tackles, and they both still averaged less than 4 yds/carry. Our run game is not taking us anywhere. We need to put Joe in the shotgun, keep a fast tempo, get him in a rhythm, and mix some runs in to keep the defense honest, just like we did in the SB run. Even in the playoff games with Kubiak, Joe came out firing with a fast tempo, and we scored at least 30 in both games. Our offense can be much better if they stay aggressive and stop being conservative.

What is it going to take to make people understand that Flacco isn't going to carry the team? Without a run game, we stand no chance of moving the ball. He hasn't got the type of rapport with WRs to reduce the margin of error and this is compounded by his inaccuracy. His best friend is a play action pass. You can't have that without a great run game.

Flacco has carried this team to a SB before, and he has carried them in the playoffs several other times. The run game has not helped the offense move the ball very often this year, so it makes no sense to say that we can't move the ball without it. Joe is not inaccurate. He makes up for the lack of separation by the receivers by fitting passes through very small windows. The receivers get a little more separation when we go up tempo and we don't put ourselves in obvious passing situations by getting stuffed on 1st down. Flacco's best friend isn't play action. Play action is useless when your run game is as bad as ours. Flacco's best friend is the no huddle offense.

[wcowden]

You want to run the ball have Kyle in the whole game instead of Pitta.

Boyle is a mauler at TE and has great hands plus speed.

[Rav'n Maniac]

One thing that is certain. The Flock Will Be Rocking The Bank This Sunday! We will be doing our share to help the team bring home another win. Go Ravens!!!

[Crusader]

  12 hours ago, Crusader said:

You want to run the ball have Kyle in the whole game instead of Pitta.

Boyle is a mauler at TE and has great hands plus speed.

I forgot he was back Yes rotate the two.