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Unfortunately, Ventura >>> Shields. As fans, we better hope this guy doesnt bring his A game and Norris does.

The Royals are world beaters right now and playing with no fear. They remind me of our 2000 Ravens ( I know different sport). It's like they don't know what they don't know. And they don't care. We need a huge break tonight and some Os magic to get back on the series. Norris need to be the man tonight. Let's Go Os

Man, KC is firing on all cylinders and is going to be tough to beat. We have to win tonight; cannot afford to go to KC down 2-0. Let's go Buck; time to rally the troops

Max, Good stuff

Talk about two evenly matched teams. Should be a great series. Who do you like and how many games ?

We"lł make him look like the next Johnny U

All of which points to the overwhelming need for a strong pash rusher - something we haven't had for a few years. Perhaps with the improved play of Webb and Smith and pending insertion of Will Hill in the lineup, Peas and Co can gamble a bit more and call a few more blitzes. If not, it'll be status quo for the year.

Yeah, like the way we thumped Cleveland and were supposed to thump Indy yesterday. While we are all just fans, its that kind of thinking that drives me crazy at times. Now, on to Tampa. Last I checked, the Bucs led NO in their house before blowing a late game lead and losing in OT. They beat the Steelers at Heinz, and then lost squeakers to Carolina and St. Louis. They have an NFL roster and are capable of beating anyone, including us, quite easily. As I recall, we eked out a late 4th quarter drive/comeback win in Cleveland and easily could be 2-3, instead of 3-2. The 2014 Ravens are a grind it out, inconsistent team with no offensive identity and a 'bend don't break' defense with a work in progress secondary. The point - this team will continue to grind it out every week, especially against the so-called "little sisters of the poor" like Tampa. They'll be written off by everyone and desperate like New England (before Monday nights game) and we saw how that one worked out. Tampa will play like its their SB and maybe we will/maybe we wont show up on Sunday. Either way, look for a grind it out ball game and late game heroics by the victor- whoever that might be.

Hmm... good point. I recall the tragic loss of his brother. Hopefully, he can rebound from whatever is ailing him.

Thanks for link Papa. I know that winning and "caught" balls cures most if not everything but ...judging from that article, it sounds like there's more to it. I wonder if this is related to fallout from the Rice situation, the owner/team's handling of matter, etc. I understand Torrey was pretty close to Ray. Plus, he's not at all playing with a purpose or passion like the old Torrey or Smith Sr . Just a hunch...

Don't have a link but Balt Sun was quoting him as feeling sick off and the on the field. Sorry I cant find link.

His 'sickness' on and off the field is befuddling but concerning as well. Does he have a serious off field problem that is adversely affecting his on field performance. I don't want to know his personal business - that's his own - but something isn't right. I hope he rights the ship soon and gets back on track. He's a good player and character guy and hate to see his performance suffer. Any insight here ?

It's ALL in the O-line, the O-line. We block, we run, we pass, we score, we win. No blocky = No win. Same next weekend in Tampa.

KC or LA ?

Yep. Mosely is a gamer and potentially a future star. But The D is a shell of the previous ones, and our secondary is atrocious and will be exposed Sunday- that you can bank.

Forget the stats and all this other crap. Luck is going to eat up our secondary and Pags knows it. He's being kind and displaying gamesmanship. Joe and our offense better bring their track shoes and have another epic performance. We'll need every point we can get .