Next Year's Opponents

[Bmore]

Anyone have it?

I want to go through and see what we're looking at in terms of wins and losses. Just a general run through.

[macbrak]

Google is your friend:

Home: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Denver, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit
Away: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Oakland, San Diego, New England, Green Bay, Minnesota

[url="http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/schedules/nflopponents.htm"]http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/schedules/nflopponents.htm[/url]

[Mishel]

"Baltimore

[Chi_Town_Raven]

what, four of those teams made the playoffs?? one of which is 8-8, and the other lost to them??? and the Vikes are 9-7 with the worst division in the league???????? This could easily be an 11-5 season if we have everything go against us like this year, and if we dont try. NE, Pit x2, IND, SD are, right now, our only actual intense games. We could beat all of those teams, if we play like this year, and have ALL of our starters. we could go 16-0, not that unrealistic.

[SIZZLE4PRESIDENT]

i have the opposite opinion. i think those teams are tough. NE, SD, Minn, Green Bay on the road are all veryt o gh games and tough places to win at.

[rlh445]

[quote name='SIZZLE4PRESIDENT' post='141362' date='Jan 19 2009, 07:30 PM']i have the opposite opinion. i think those teams are tough. NE, SD, Minn, Green Bay on the road are all veryt o gh games and tough places to win at.[/quote]


I'm actually pretty stoked that we get to play Green Bay..haven't seen them in awhile. How are they doing post Favre? Might as well visit their boards!

[SIZZLE4PRESIDENT]

well yea im excited to play them but lambeau is never easy. lets hope we get that game in september and not december lol

[Chi_Town_Raven]

[quote name='rlh445' post='141365' date='Jan 19 2009, 08:33 PM']I'm actually pretty stoked that we get to play Green Bay..haven't seen them in awhile. How are they doing post Favre? Might as well visit their boards![/quote]
Here in Chi town, both teams are making fun of each other. I didnt know that a 6-10 vs 8-8 battle would be that intense

[TSizzle00]

I can see 10-5

[Chi_Town_Raven]

[quote name='TSizzle00' post='141409' date='Jan 19 2009, 09:15 PM']I can see 10-5[/quote]
You mean 11-5, right?

[flynismo]

[quote name='Chi_Town_Raven' post='141359' date='Jan 19 2009, 07:29 PM']what, four of those teams made the playoffs?? one of which is 8-8, and the other lost to them??? and the Vikes are 9-7 with the worst division in the league???????? This could easily be an 11-5 season if we have everything go against us like this year, and if we dont try. NE, Pit x2, IND, SD are, right now, our only actual intense games. We could beat all of those teams, if we play like this year, and have ALL of our starters. we could go 16-0, not that unrealistic. [/quote]

16-0 is a bit much when we play the squealers twice a year. Not to mention the last time we beat Indy was....well, when WAS the last time we beat them?

But, I wouldn't be completely shocked it we pull that one off. Let's see what kind of receivers and other goodies we pickup this offseason first.

[edreedfromtheu]

You guys might want to wait and see how many key players we lose before you start predicting records for next season. The Colts is never a good game for us. Hopefully they make that game either very early or very late in the season.

All I really ask of next season...

[u][b]PLEASE GIVE THE RAVENS A BYE WEEK![/b][/u]

[Mahatma_Sloth]

it sux were not playing the broncos in denver

[K-Dog]

new season changes way too many variables.

We saw it in our selves.
Terrible one season, on top of the world next season.

Who knows what will come of the free agents, draft, injuries, personal change, or any number of things.

I am not even guessing...

[PIG 20]

Whatever team we have by the start of the season, I feel incredibly confident that Harbs will have them more than ready to play at a high level.

[Chi_Town_Raven]

[quote name='Mahatma_Sloth' post='141430' date='Jan 19 2009, 08:27 PM']it sux were not playing the broncos in denver [/quote]
I said the same for the Bears. I might get the Packers game though.

[52Kia Kaha92]

i really see 12-4 or 13-3 next year
only possibe problems are Steelers, Pats, Chargers and Colts,
so we can book a loss to the colts now lol

[Chi_Town_Raven]

[quote name='52Kia Kaha92' post='141450' date='Jan 19 2009, 08:48 PM']i really see 12-4 or 13-3 next year
only possibe problems are Steelers, Pats, Chargers and Colts,
so we can book a loss to the colts now lol[/quote]
I don't know. If we improve overr the offseason, look out. If we get worse in the offseason.....

[Bmore]

[quote name='macbrak' post='141349' date='Jan 19 2009, 07:23 PM']Google is your friend:

Home: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Denver, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit
Away: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Oakland, San Diego, New England, Green Bay, Minnesota

[url="http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/schedules/nflopponents.htm"]http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/schedules/nflopponents.htm[/url][/quote]

Thanks. I was lazy. Plus wanted to generate some discussion.

Looking at that schedule you would have to think we're a lock for the Playoffs next year barring any big injuries or such.

You have to assume at home we have wins vs. the Ohio teams, K.C., Chicago, and Detroit at home. (That game will be awesome. 2 bye weeks next year!)

Away at Ohio teams, Oakland, Green Bay, and Minnesota.

That's 10 wins right there. I'm sure we'll probably lose 1 of those but we're also a lock to beat either Pitt, Denver, or Indy at home. No chance we go worse than 6-2 at home. 10-6 minimum. Hoping we can get up to 14-2 and get home field throughout. Next year, I want to be playing the Steelers in M&T with the season on the line.

Scariest games - at Pittsburgh, Indy at home, @ San Diego, @ New England.

[Bmore]

[quote name='SIZZLE4PRESIDENT' post='141362' date='Jan 19 2009, 07:30 PM']i have the opposite opinion. i think those teams are tough. NE, SD, Minn, Green Bay on the road are all veryt o gh games and tough places to win at.[/quote]

Winning at Minnesota is not tough. We will shut down the run and they'll be screwed. Seriously, we match up so well with them. How will they score when we put 8 in the box?

[Bmore]

Actually the Colts may be worse next year without Dungy. But I doubt it. I look for that to be another 12-10 Indy win in which our D dominated and the offense was pathetic.

[WACKO4FLACC0]

I havnt seen the list in awhile but from what I can remember we look like we are in pretty good shape next year.

[SuggsNotDrugs]

Home: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Denver, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit
Away: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Oakland, San Diego, New England, Green Bay, Minnesota


OMG OMG OMG OMG This schedule will bring some relief after this year! I trust our guys (ozzie and steve) and in doing so I believe we will make some great moves this offseason, definitely upgrading our team. Even if we only improve slightly, we'll improve none the less. And I mean improve over our team as of week 1 this season, pre-injuries. We have the ability to make waves in FA and the draft if we're smart with our re-signings and releasings. That being said I think it will be as follows:

Wins: Cinci x2, Browns x2, Steelers (home), Broncos, Chiefs, Bears, Lions, Raiders, Packers, Vikings
Losses: Steelers (away), Colts (can't beat Peyton )
Toss Up: Patriots, Chargers

Record: somewhere around 14-2 to 10-6 at the worst, I'm thinking 13-3

As long as we make good decisions in the offseason, and Flacco can gain confidence and mature as a QB and leader, we'll be a force to be reckoned with! My only worry is the Steelers getting in Flacco's head and him being unable to overcome the mental block made by 3 losses to our rival and in big games. I don't think this will be the case because all season he's improved, learned, and overcome. Despite being a rookie he was able to learn a wide variety of plays and manage trick plays and complex looks. With more weapons, less pressure on Flacco, and more options in the playbook. We're moving on up!

[hitman124]

I see, 13-3, maybe 12-4 is more likely, but hey, next yr, with flacco and our head coach with another yr behind them, if we are very, very lucky with injuries and keep a full team on the field, 15-1 is def a possibility.

[TXRaven]

The Minnesota game will test me I know Adrian Peterson and his family and I am a big AD fan, but I am a Ravens fan first. Sorry AD that won't be your usual 100+ game. Not against the Ravens.

[funky141]

[quote]Home: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Denver, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit
Away: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Oakland, San Diego, New England, Green Bay, Minnesota[/quote]

Home: 6 wins 2 losses very realistic here.

Away: 4 wins 4 losses

Your looking at 10 and 6 next year....

[PurpleChaos]

10-6 next year

[Chi_Town_Raven]

[quote name='funky141' post='141769' date='Jan 20 2009, 09:57 AM']Home: 6 wins 2 losses very realistic here.

Away: 4 wins 4 losses

Your looking at 10 and 6 next year....[/quote]
Who in gods name will we lose to? YOU at home,and what about away??

[funky141]

[quote]Away: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Oakland, San Diego, New England, Green Bay, Minnesota[/quote]

I see losses to Pittsburgh, New England, San Diego and Minnesota

Pittsburgh-you haven't beat them in 3 tries-they have your number

New England- they will be better with Brady back

San Diego- West coast trip-not good

Minnesota- can stop the run and till Flacco proves he can win a game with just his arm then I have to vote against him.

10-6 is a good record and should get you in the playoffs, whats wrong with that? Do you think the Ravens will run the table? Defense will be a year older, loss of D-cordinator, and the fact that in the NFL one or two plays a season can be a difference between 10-6 and 8-8.

[Chi_Town_Raven]

[quote name='funky141' post='142006' date='Jan 20 2009, 03:09 PM']I see losses to Pittsburgh, New England, San Diego and Minnesota

Pittsburgh-you haven't beat them in 3 tries-they have your number

New England- they will be better with Brady back

San Diego- West coast trip-not good

Minnesota- can stop the run and till Flacco proves he can win a game with just his arm then I have to vote against him.

10-6 is a good record and should get you in the playoffs, whats wrong with that? Do you think the Ravens will run the table? Defense will be a year older, loss of D-cordinator, and the fact that in the NFL one or two plays a season can be a difference between 10-6 and 8-8.[/quote]
I think we can beat Ptts at home, and NE ( Brady isn't on schedule w/ his injury), SD is a toss up, and Minnesota would be demolished by our D, and the steroid duo will have trouble against our run. They only have one good CB (I think), and their safeties have been downright terrible at times. Colts is a toss up too, we might finally beat you guys, IDK for sure