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Ravens wired, from last week's game https://youtu.be/UvB1DcRzr2c?is=PnLB-2WBaa_iU_cN

Minter presser today https://www.youtube.com/live/13V7wo-k1iI?is=jGlv7JhLCQqGu3DV

If the line keeps up playing as it did against the Colts, I see an offense out put much like that of 2024

Yep, but I thought the adjustments the line made throughout the game was outstanding. That didnt happen last year. Media yelling how much better Lamar looked in the new offense. Idiots, he looked better because he is healthy, and the line played much, much better than last year

Per the Ravens main page, likely a return man so Moore/Wester can fill in well, more at receiver In the wake of injuries to Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane, the Ravens have added depth to their wide receiver room and eliminated the competition for kicker Tyler Loop. Baltimore signed wide receiver Gage Larvadain to the practice squad Tuesday. Larvadain, 23, played in 13 games for the Cleveland Browns last season as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina. The 5-foot-8 wideout caught seven passes for 71 yards and was the team's primary punt returner with 24 returns for 167 yards.

A great tune or tunes, one by the Spinners, one by the Alan Parsons Project, both great groups. Where am I going from here, sorry to borrow a lyric or three, well, to the lines of course. Let us start on defense first. There are many games you can play with the front four, slants, twists, stunts. All have their success, but also limitations and weaknesses if used at the wrong time. Slant one way and have the offense run the other way, oh boy, big gainer for the offense. But these games are simple, hop scotch simple. They are just precursors to more elaborate rushes to try and fool a blocking scheme, twart a passing attack. From these, when used properly, you, well the front four, can actually hunt a quarterback. You can use them on one side of the line, in conjunction with a blitz from the other side and force the quarterback right into the waiting arms of a defender. We saw this first hand last Sunday against the Colts. It is something we have not seen here in Bmore for a few defensive coordinator years. The past two, three seasons we saw straight rushes, and occasional stunt or twist, pushing the pocket, the results? Fewer and fewer sacks, players are few steps too short to prevent a big play on offense by sacking the qb. What we saw was Hendrickson rushing deep on one side, Jones and Robinson pushing the middle forcing the qb to slide to the other side where a corner blitz came in for the sack or quick quick pressure. This was then covered by tight coverage on the relief outlet, making the tackle for no or a short gain. The result? A lot of 3 and outs, more punts, a qb who was hearing footsteps. Minter and Weaver, the later who not only played the position, but did so here, and in a time when the Ravens front four, hunted quarterbacks, did a fabulous job getting the guys to buy in. This is why though Hendrickson didnt have gaudy stats, Minter praised him for the job he did, staying with the scheme, trusting that his stats will come. Stay tuned, this could be a fun season on defense.

Yes, they were trying, key word, to force Lamar to step up in the pocket into the waiting arms of the spy. But the line did a great job adjusting to their tactic, Stanley riding the end wide, the guard and center stoning their men at the line. This created the lanes

They tried using a spy and forcing Lamar up the middle, a controlled rush. That lead to the sack fumble, as the spy rushed up the middle once the center was engaged with one of the guards. Then the line coach, I assume, made the adjustment, unlike last year, and the onslaught of the offense took off.

Maybe they see something we don't, who knows. Were it Harbs, I would say they were in his dog house for something ridiculous.

I don't see over confidence in this group. After the game, the coaches and players were all saying the same, right things. That there is work left to do, things to fix. It is not something we hear here in quite some time: quite refreshing and pleasant to hear from them. I think right now they are focussed, hungry and determined. I think they continue in their play and win this one.

Yes, the Saints come marching in this Sunday. Who are they? Not a horrible team as the Lions found out, Detroit had to go to overtime to secure the win. However, it was only a failed 2 pt conversion that kept New Orleans from victory. Journeyman Tyler Shough, threw for 410 yards and 3 touchdowns, but he also tossed 2 to the Lions defenders. Travis Etiene runs the ball for them, but against Detroit, as a team, they only managed 91 yards on the ground. Their defense is even more of a mystery, allowing Detroit to get a mere 369 yards total, but 165 of that came via the ground game of the Lions. Yes, this is not the team of Drew Brees and Sean Payton, but as the saying goes: on any given Sunday, anything can happen. So, you ya got?!

If the price is right, they might go after Gabe Davis or more likely, Sterling Sheppard, who they had in for a try out a few weeks ago.

Yeah, one from the right hash too boot, Flowers will likely miss the next game, hammys are fickle. Lane should be back in what, 6, 7 weeks...

Robinson on the work left to do https://youtu.be/upVXDdubNf0?is=Hkcjy5Sb90TPLhU3

Post game speech https://youtu.be/IaOcLf6gWIo?is=KhB7904lVY0vLMlh

Minter on the game https://www.youtube.com/live/8Tr-AV54juY?is=-dmC5I6traS7hz9m

https://apnews.com/article/nfl-offense-bears-williams-allen-bills-36d8624ba91df907e63cfe230171eff9 Offenses didn’t need any time to shake off the rust. They lit up the scoreboard in one of the highest-scoring opening weeks in NFL history. The Bears beat Carolina 59-37, falling three points shy of tying Atlanta’s 53-year-old record for the most in Week 1. The game featured 1,030 total yards and the most combined points (96) ever in an opener. Josh Allen led the Bills to a stunning performance against Houston’s once-stingy defense in a 36-31 road win. The Texans allowed the second-fewest points (17.4 per game) and fewest yards (277.2 per game) in 2025. But Allen threw for 334 yards and Buffalo scored on eight of its 11 possessions before kneeling down to win coach Joe Brady’s first game. Ten teams scored more than 30 points, and six had at least 24 in the first half. Maybe starters don’t need to play in the preseason. Quarterbacks were in midseason form as 13 posted a passer rating over 100. All those joint practices must have benefited offenses more than defenses. One of Chicago’s team goals set by coach Ben Johnson is to break the NFL record for most points in a season. Johnson believes the Bears still have room to improve despite scoring touchdowns on their last four drives. “There’s still a number of things on there that I didn’t love just from the sideline perspective,” Johnson said. Entering the Broncos-Chiefs game on Monday night, teams have combined to score 750 points. The record in Week 1 is 791 in 2012.

I loved the traps they set for Jones, blitz from the left, late, while Hendrickson is going up and wide to force Jones to step up into Jones/Robinson or right into the late blitzer, quite fun to watch

I thought overall and considering the Colts defensive line being one of the better ones in the league, that the line, largely, did very well. Penalties were an issue, sure, ioane was a rookie and looked like it from time to time. Rose got beat, Gwyn did as well. But 500+ yards of offense, 200 on the ground says "they done good". Likewise the defensive line, how many 3 & outs did they force? Sure, it seemed like a lot of yards were given up, but nope, 149 yards passing, 102 on the ground. Oh no, the Ravens defense didnt gold the other team to under 100 yards rushing the world is gonna end They pounded Jones over & over, I bet he slept in an ice bath last night The bigger issue is the coverage on special teams, defensive coverage. The return teams were fantastic, even for the Colts sadly. They have to fix that cover team, and quickly

We'll find out more about Lane's injury tomorrow. In case you missed it, here is Minter post game https://youtu.be/HVacx3xBFZk?is=2RT1-NqpeP-5G6Ut

I tried watching the Vikes game, but JJ Watt and Jim Nantz are not good together, yuk. Even worse, if that is possible, is Brady doing the Eagles vs Comandos game, ew yuk.

Phew, had me a bit worried at the beginning, but live the pressure from the front 4, just combine it with press man coverage to give them time Overall, the penalties were atrocious, I mean it, 11, 12? Had this been a close game, they may have caused a loss.

Ravens take over Henry starts up the middle, breaks outside for 9 Hill right end for 7 Should take us to the 2min warning

Kick off it to the 4, returns it 66 yards to the Ravens 30 Jones felt the pressure from Hendrickson and Robinson, throws it away Jones forced to dump it down, 3rd and 6 Jones runs for his life from Jones and Robinson, throws it away 4th and 6 3:27 Delay of game 4th and 11 Oh, Hawkins and Starks had a picnic and just devoured Jones in the back field

Time out with 4:13, that is the way to eat a game clock, feed it to Henry Loop tries from 45 right hash Got it! 41-23