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Right. Mitchell is the burst guy the offense rushing game needed. I was sold on him with just the little bit he played in pre-season. Yep...it's a tough stretch coming up, especially the next two games being both divisional. Both will be tough. Important that we not get satisfied. I think Roquan and Odell will help to keep them hungry.

Glad to see Keaton Mitchel play and have a breakout game! I thought that kid had talent.

Wow! I was expecting a close intense game but the Ravens just demolished them like they did to Detroit. Great play by a great defense and the offense kept the foot on the gas for a 37-3 slaughter. I really can't ask for anything more this week. Goooo Ravens!!

Not me either, Dee. But I'll sure be watching on the tube.

I think the O-line will be OK...Mekari might even be a slight step up. Depth, as you said, is the issue. Seattle is going to be tough. None of the games we have left are going to be easy. All the more important that we come out smokin' like we did against Detroit.

Stone tore me up with that! And Humphrey's reaction to it.

Consistency between games and even quarters is lacking. Maybe because they're still learning Monken's system and how he wants to operate. This Sunday will be a good test. Also, agree with Tsyl that something is amiss with the special teams. Punt coverage, returns, have all been lacking. And Tuck seems to be dealing with a long snapper who's snaps are often high which could lead to his timing being off.

Hah! That's like your boss saying office productivity improved when you were sick!

That was indeed pretty cool!

Gee, I was hoping they'd have some jet lag. Know what you mean about the gulls...went to a fish house just recently on the water and they were active. Almost gave up and went to inside seating but stuck it out. We will be tested and that's a good thing. The more good teams we can beat the better for our confidence. Of course, if we lose...?

As we were saying: https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-roquan-smith-trade-impact-20231102-vedot2ajsrcdlg5qhvhth5hciq-story.html

Hard to figure what the Bears were thinking of after watching Roquan for a year now. He's made Queen into a near-star and just invigorated the whole defense. He's a great leader and great for a face of the franchise. Definitely worth a 2nd round pick.

And hopefully we'll get to see our Geno pick off their Geno this week.

Thanks again, Dee!!!

I concur. And a lot of the other fan sites are just crazy...they've been harping on EDC all year. I think he's done a good job with this team and they shouldn't forget last year's deal for Roquan which invigorated the whole defense. I don't think Keaton Mitchell, the practice squad back, has gotten a real shot yet. He was in for two or three plays and pulled a hammy. He might have the burst we could use if he can get and stay healthy. The offensive line has me a bit worried because they are inconsistent. I'm pretty sure Ronnie Stanley has lost a step due to his bad ankle injury. Moses is inconsistent. We could use some young'uns here via the draft next year. In fact, that might be the priority. Other than not being consistent with the line play they did alright getting a W. When opposing teams are dropping 8 into coverage it's got to open up the running game. That calls for an in-game strategy shift and that wasn't there until late in the game and then the defense wore down. I think this team will be alright. If one looks at the rest of the NFL, even the best teams look funky now then and lose games. At least we won this one. Seahawks game will be a solid test. I think we'll do well.

Thanks!!

Agree with your analysis! The offensive line did not do well and they couldn't get the ground game going so Lamar was always looking at 8 dropping in pass coverage. Now comes the tough part of the schedule. No more weak teams after now. At least most games are at home. Special teams have been a weak point all season so far. We miss our previous ST coach?

Thanks, Dee for all you do. So glad we have you! how do we send you a message when the site is down? Do we just click the 'contact us' button?

Interesting remarks about how chemistry takes longer now that starters aren't playing in the pre-season and I agree with him that it's better to start healthy in the regular season than play in 'exhibition' games. So maybe now, with the regular season games they have behind them and the obvious talent in the new receivers and the line, it makes sense the Ravens have come together to put it all together. We'll know more after the Cards game. The trick here is to not let up either in-game or between games.

I don't think, from what I've read on several sources, that the Ravens are swelled up with ego or even full satisfaction after the whipping they gave Detroit. They will take care of business against the Cardinals. I do NOT expect another runaway victory. I think we'll find a competent victory over a struggling team.

I pretty much said the same thing in the thread to the other topic. You beat me to it. I should have read here first.

They do have to show they can do it on a weekly basis. Sure there will be always be a week or two were even the best teams have an off day, even KC, but I do want to see them playing solidly like yesterday most of the time. They have played very well in the first halves for the most part. Monken has turned the pass game around as long as we don't have a multi-player game of the dropsies. We just have to concentrate on playing as well in the second half as the first. Yesterday the Ravens were dominant. I think they would have beaten any team in the league yesterday. Now the task is to play the same way against a very weak Cardinal team. I'm hoping we don't play down to the level of competition next week or have a day when they feel all they have to do is show up to win. That motivational part will be on Harbaugh and it's something he's done pretty well over his career: don't have your team have a swelled head when playing inferior teams. I think they'll beat Arizona easily but it could be a trap game if we aren't prepared. I was glad to see Lamar's demeanor after the game yesterday. He pointed out there were some areas they had to work on which is a good thing. The team has a chance to do something really special this year and right now I think they'll succeed. One final note: if you give Lamar time to pass he'll carve you up as well as any quarterback in the game. The O-line was tremendous as was his ability to move in the pocket until a receiver got open. And the defense was just 'wow'.

Right, Dee! Momentum is key.

This was a breakout game for the Ravens. They should know now if they execute they can beat anybody. But they need to stack wins like this one. Things are definitely looking up.

What a great game for the Ravens! Thorough domination of a really good football team. Probably Lamar's best game. He was outstanding in the opener a few years back against Miami but the Lions were a hell of a lot better team now than that year's Dolphins. I could not find a single flaw in Lamar's game today. Monken's play calling was superb and his preparation for the offense was just out of this world. Defense was just as good. They were all over Goff early and mid-game and cut off the LIons's offense at the knees. THIS is the kind of win I've been waiting for. A totally complete game by the O-line, receivers, quarterback, running backs, defensive line, linebackers and secondary. A true whipping put on the Lions.