varaven45
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So do I. And we played them tough both times so that makes me feel good. I dont think the Ravens are that level yet, but they may not be far off.
Amen. Its them or Tennesse and the Stealers are peaking right now, the Titans are not.
More importantly, we are a big receiver, a McGahee less offense, and a fortified pass defense away from being at the next level. I think we can accomplish that during the offseason.
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Yep. Time to draft or pick up another FA RB.
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Burnett is a Yankee. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3765754
which translates to Bosox getting Tex (got keep up with the Joneses)
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Our players inability to grasp the concepts or schemes Billick was running does not mean Billick has no clue what he's doing... it means he had a communication problem. Ironic, of course, considering he is a communication guru as well.
But still, the point remains... what Billick wanted to do and what Billick was able to do are probably two very, very different things.
Its interesting but when you look at former/current Rave coaches: Billick - offensive guru, Marvin Lewis - defensive guru
and Harbs - special teams guru - all of them as head coaches have fallen short in their respective areas of expertise.
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Two chances of getting Tex: slim and none and slim left town. ;)
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I would not expect Willis to be very effective against the Steelers defense anyways. The only way to run on a defense like the Steelers is to just run right at them by out-physicalling them at the line of scrimage. Thus, McClain probably figures to get most of the carries.
It sounds like McClain is our guy with Rice, if healthy enough, as a change up back. I dont see McGahee playing this game. I would have preferred a healthy 3-headed monster at RB. Of course, I dont see either team running the ball effectively.
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I've got a feeling we'll have addressed wrapping Ben up by now. Even Scott will have to acknowledge his past failures.
I'm not worried about Moore...............maybe on the dump off pass, but rushing wise I'm not worried. Seems the Steelers vaunted running game has been struggling some, that's not a good thing going against us. (Although, I'm sure TB was thinking the same thing this past Monday! Eek)
We beat the Steelers once this year in their place with a rookie QB that was hardly ready............the Steelers better be ready for this one in our place or the game will get away from them quickly.......Tomlin has already acknowledged that.
Joe has been good at picking up the blitz and making halftime adjustments, I'm confident we'll handle the blitz.
Thanks Yager ! Here's hoping that you are spot on !
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1. How well will we wrap up Big Ben this game ?. We missed him on a few occasions in the last game (I have never seen a luckier QB in my life) and it killed us on the TD pass to Holmes (I believe). This is a huge key in this game. We have to got to sack this guy multiple times and/or force him to run for his life !
2. I am wondering who is going to pick up RB Mewelde Moore. I dont know any of our LBs can keep up with this guy - he's fast and shifty. The Steelers are going to run this little dump off play 2-3 times (maybe more). It killed us the last time in the OT loss when Moore ran for about 25-30 yds (before Reed's game winning FG). Rex needs to scheme and smother this guy, esp. on 3rd down plays.
3. We have got to be mentally tougher than the Steelers this game. We cant let Hines Ward get in our heads again. I believe our guys (JJ, Suggs) have learned to punch the other guy in the mouth, shut up, and then play the game. Bart Scott needs to wrap up and sack Big Ben, shut his mouth, and get ready for the next play.
4. In spite of the Steelers run D (which is like ours), I am wondering whether we can run the ball hard enough and effectively to open up the pass game. Joe is going to be blitzed from all directions and the OL has got be ready.
A solid running game with LeRon or the 3 headed monster is essential.
5. Has Joe matured enough and learned from the first game to avoid costly errors and game changing plays ? Cam, Joe and the O line has got to account for Harrison, Woodley and Troy P. If Joe gets in trouble (and he will) he needs to take care of the ball or get rid of it quickly.
Thoughts anyone ?
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We are going to need a Superman performance from Reed against the Stillers !
Go Reed, Go Ravens !
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-- Ravens Sign Parmele --
Tue Dec 9, 2008 --from FFMastermind.com
AP reports the Baltimore Ravens have signed RB Jalen Parmele off the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.
Former Dolphin, huh ? Student of Cams from last year or is he a rookie ? Curious.
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Looking back on Sunday night, I was really impressed with how much this team has progressed this year. This team really appears to be on a mission and is playing with a lot of confidence. Specific things (good and bad) I observed:
1. Ed Reed is an amazing athlete and student of the game. Sans the occasional hot dogging, brain farts, the guy is amazing and an all-pro.
2. Our kickoff return guys - Leonard, Figurs , etc. - are a real work in progress. Figurs looks lifeless and Leonard is just not a return guy (though he plays hard).
3. Something is wrong with McGahee. I have seen too many games this year where he plays uninspired ball, puts down the ball, or looks lethargic. There were 2 plays where McGahee lost nearyl 10 yards and almost lost the ball - he could have cost us the game. I am wondering whether we should sit Willis and just play McClain and Rice.
4. Ray Ray is still playing at an amazing level. He was superlative and just adds to so much energy to the D. Say what you want about the guy, there is no other Ray. He is not replaceable but I sure hope we have a guy waiting in the wings.
5. Our offense was flat most of the night. I know much of it was weather related but Joe struggled much of the night.
His TD pass to Mason was severely underthrown (I was in that end zone corner) and it was almost picked by Laron Landry.
Again , I think was just a tough night to throw the ball.
Looking ahead, we all know the Steelers game is going to be a war. From what I have saw last weekand and from our earlier OT loss at Heinz field, we need to do/fix the following:
1. We have got to wrap Ben up this game. We missed him on a few occasions (I have never seen a luckier QB in my life). If we dont, well get burned big time again.
2. We have got to account for that Mewelde Moore guy. Mark my word, the Steelers are going to run this little dump off play 2-3 times (maybe more) to Moore. It killed us the last time in the OT loss. Our LBs have got to watch this guy.
3. We have got to be mentally tougher this game. We cant let Hines Ward get in our heads again. Punch the guy in the mouth, shut him up and let him play his game.
4. We are going to have run the ball hard enough and with enough frequency to opne up the pass game. Joe is going to be blitzed from all directions and the OL has got be ready.
5. The O has got to account for Harrison, Woodley and Troy P. If Joe gets in trouble (and he will) he needs to take care of the ball or get rid of it quickly.
Its going to be war on Sunday. We need to win this war !
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Crav,
I am still thawing out my toes, dude !
There were a scattering of Skids fans, including one of my sons (
yeah, I know ), in the house.After Reed's fumble return for a TD, Skids fans could hardly be heard all night. The only time they
woke up was after Flacco's pick late in the 3rd Quarter and McGahee's fumble. Otherwise, it was a quiet
bunch most of the night.
FYI- I have now seen Ed Reed do a trifecta twice against the Skins; once in 2004 at Fedex (Reed causing Brunell fumble, recovering ball and running it in for a TD), and then Sunday night at M & T (stripping Portis, recovering ball and scoring TD). Skins fans must have nightmares of Ed Reed ! :P
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My 2 cents - This game is a coin toss and boils down to who wins the TO battle and capitilizes on the other teams errors.
Either way, I'll be at the game and screaming at the top of my lungs !
GO RAVENS!
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I hate to put it on one game but this game is everything and maybe decides whether we make the postseason.
If we win, we are 9-4, and have a decent shot against Pittsburgh, then who knows. If we lose, I dont know .......?
But first we got the Skins and I will be there Sunday night (Section 139) rooting my boys on !
Go Ravens !!
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Come on Va, Im loving it...it dosent take me long to get fired up and to have these 2 going at it just makes me want next Sunday to get here that much more quicker!!!
I know Crav, its gets you juiced up ! I dont mean to sound like a sourpuss, but I wish Scott would just shut his damn mouth and get some sacks. Crap, Harrison and Timmons at Pittsburgh are scarping up sacks left and right, and what does Scott have ? A couple maybe. I just wish the guy would zip it and put up some sacks, starting Sunday night !!
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Hey Bart,
Shut up and focus on the damn Skins this Sunday. Let the punk Hines Ward do his thing and focus on that guy next week.
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Well, the Skins and Steelers are legit. The Cowboys have an awful defense. Philly defense is very good, I was impressed with the way Flacco handled the pass rush.
Yagersports,
Cowboys D awful, huh ? They are 9th in the NFL in total D and comparable to Philly in YPG.
Plus, we are playing the Cowboys in Big D; I'd call that about as formidable as our playing Philly at M & T.
Suffice to say, the next 3 opponents will be a good litmus test of how far we have come and whether we deserve to be in the playoffs.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/...93&n8pe6c=2
Discussing the playoff picture, they both think the Ravens are the AFC sleeper team taht could come out and beat some people.
Lets see if the Ravens could do their part, starting prime time this Sunday night !
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See... while I am slightly happy that McGahee doesn't feel like he is in the doghouse...
That isn't quite the attitude I want from my multi million dollar star running back who's supposed to start...
"Oh... I don't care if I play... just let them go... it doesn't bother me one bit..."
Huh?
I don't want him throwing a shit fit, either.... but I expect a guy to fight for his starting job and for his right/ability/etc to be on that field and a part of this team's winning.
McGahee is tough bird to figure out. Either he is one lazy rascal or a guy on life long vacation without luggage !
:P
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In his first public comments since not receiving any carries in last week’s 34-3 shellacking of the Cincinnati Bengals, Ravens running back Willis McGahee said he is not getting frustrated watching others get the ball.
Even though he was active for the game, Le’Ron McClain and Ray Rice split the rushing duties. That duo combined for 127 yards on 36 attempts, and McGahee is eager to join the action, perhaps this Sunday against the Washington Redskins.
“When my number is called, I’ll be ready and be out there,” McGahee said Wednesday. “But if not, Le’Ron and Ray are doing a great job. It’s not like the running game is really struggling. I don’t mind sitting back and watching.”
After fighting through knee, eye, ribs and ankle injuries all season, McGahee affirmed that he was well enough to have played.
“Even though I’ve been plagued with injuries all year long – this is the most injuries I’ve had in a year – it’s kind of rough,” McGahee explained. “Nobody’s really 100 percent on the football field. I can go out and play and do what I have to do, but they’re resting, so I can’t complain.”
The six-year veteran thinks an extra week off could turn out to be a benefit.
Take that Preston, trouble maker..
Exactly. In fact, a guy called in the other night on WBAL's Steve Davis/John Harbaugh's show and inquired about Preston's ill advise Sun article abou the so called "doghouse" players or guys who werent buying in to Harbaugh's system. He mentioned among others Rolle, Willis, Reed, and Todd Heap (if you can believe that).
Harbaugh was dumbfounded by the mere mentioning of the news and apparently doesn't read any of this garbage. Nonetheless, he was very surprised and responded that he felt bad for the aforementioned players since he indicated these guys, in his opinion, were team players, having great seasons, and all trying to achive the same goal of winning.
I personally felt bad for Harbaugh being put on the spot and having to address such idiotic comments. I dont even live in B'more but Preston's reputation is even known here in southeastern Virginia. The guy has just gone way overboard and is out of line. Somebody needs to take this guy out behind the woodshed and.....
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The Baltimore Ravens offense is ranked 19th in yardage so they still have a way to go to hit 'average' in that category.
In the all important 'Points Scored' catagory they are a very respectable 10th.
The stats don't tell the complete tale of how well they have played and the improvement they have made over the last 7 games.
They are hot and on a roll. It's been steady, consistant progress despite the injuries.
It would be so sweet to see this continue through December.
Yes, especially against formidable defenses. I dont believe any of our offensive outbursts
were against any stout, defensive teams - Browns, Texans, Eagles (maybe) and Bengals.
That all changes this Sunday and with the next 3 opponents-Skins, Steelers & Cowboys are top 10 D's.
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Its time to exorcise the Prime Time Demons ! Max/Crav, isnt this where you insert a clip from "the Exorcist" ? ;)
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There are 2 sides to every prediction, theres the safe side, the what if's and theres the cocky side, which if you dont know me by now, Iam.
Im scared shitless going into Cinncy this Sunday to face a 1-9-1 team that has been eliminated from any post season talk, and that is getting CJ back after a weeks suspension from Marvy Lewis. the Ravens are playing decent football, on paper the Bengals are beat to hell on the D side of the ball..My cocky side says Ray Rice, McClain and Willis rush for 250 yards and 3 TD's between them, Flacco shreds their DB's for 250yds, Ravens D totally shuts down any kind of offensive movement from Cinncy. Sounds like a classic *** I'm stupid for thinking this game is easy *** 51-6 prediction eh?
We havent won in Cinncy since 2004, Cinncy can still make a statement in this 08 season by playing spoiler to those of us still in the playoff hunt. Its a DIVISIONAL game. Will we be overlooking the Bengals?, next week we have been moved to prime time against the Skids, on the horizon lies the hated rivals in the Stealers, the week after. Does Joltin Joe still have the stamina to go on, afterall in College last year, his season is just about over.
I dont know folks, I have a funny feeling about this game.
Crav,
What up ? You are starting to sound like me, fella. I dont like this game either.
Its a trap game and after last week's whooping of Philly, we might just be little cocky
and overconfident. Thats Harbs and the teams challenge.
We'll see Sunday.
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
VARAVEN45
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I wasn't exactly tooting his horn last year, either.
He's never been as good as he is supposed to be. Never. Not in Buffalo. Not here.
I also don't necessarily see him as the class of the team. He's known for a poor work ethic and being lazy, especially in the off-season, which contributes to his injuries and need for subs consistently.
Finally, the emergence of new players should ALWAYS make you question what you have. If Rice can do it, if McClain can do it... then either we are blessed with three amazing backs, or what McGahee was doing/is doing is not all that special. Either way, we are in a good position.
Again, I am not saying dump him or his salary. I'm saying we need to look critically at the spot. We have other problems to fix first. But if we find ourselves short on cash, I'm fine with Rice and McClain splitting carries.
Well put !!
Flacco has off day
in Baltimore Ravens
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All good posts. If you had told me at the beginning of the season, starting with a rookie QB, we'd be 9-5 at this point and in the playoff hunt, I would have called you "nuts". Sure, we failed to deliver a KO punch yesterday and the loss, like the Tennnesse game, will come back to haunt us when its comes to playoff considerations.
Flacco didnt deliver the goods yesterday but has had a helluva season, played with a great deal of poise, and is clearly the future leader of this O. As everyone has said, the guy just needs some tools. The big time possession guy - Anquan Boldin type - is certainly needed. A healthy running game w/o McGahee will help. I personally think a McClain and Rice backfield is the real future deal (perhaps w/ another power runner to replace McGahee).
Final thought -As I was watching Flacco walk off the field last night, he looked like a beaten warrior who had just lost a heavyweight fight in the final round. While the loss was very disappointing, I believe Joe grew up as a player and man, and the future of a Flacco led team looks very bright.