Tornado700

Read the thread Papa. I said their defense is crumbling.

Ravens won decisively yesterday and now we refocus on the Orioles. They're backs are against the wall big time. They MUST take 2 out of 3.

The Ravens did NOT look horrible that game. Cincy's defense was stout that game. Now look at them, they are crumbling under their own weight. Unless Cincy has a turn around, Ravens will beat them in a couple of weeks.

Feeling better now? Especially after hydrating yourself with 18 cold cans this afternoon?

Great post Max! This was a total team effort win and big one at that.

The Ravens looked great, while Cincy appears to be digressing, especially on defense. This division is up for grabs. GO JOE! GO RAVENS! We can take this division .

Crave, Max, et al ?

Yeah, he has been very quiet, hasn't he?

27 - 13. Ravens.

Can you E-mail this info. to the Castle?

Funny. When we win, this board thinks we're the greatest thing since sliced bread. When we lose, Uhhhhhhhhh, we suuuuuccckkkk! Come Monday, the typical chant around here will be, How 'bout those Ravens !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Varaven- I disagree with you badly. Ravens seldom lose 2 in a row. Tampa has lost to 4 bad teams. Bad teams, including New Orleans. What does that say about Tampa? They are not a good team. Ravens on the other hand, just lost by 7 to a good team on their field. Like Terrell said, it's not the end of the world. As a fan, I would prefer to think of the glass as half full, unlike you. Actually, it's your kind of thinking that drives me crazy at times.

I agree with the 4th and and 1 on the 3 yard line. Be aggressive, go for it. It's just one freakin' yard. But for some reason, Kubes elects to throw it. Bad decision.

Just for the record, They'll go to Tampa and thump them good.

I noticed also that he seems to be depressed. He's not the same happy Tory he used to be. This seems to have been going on since the exhibition games. I like this kid. He's a great kid. I really hope that whatever ails him, he will seek help for.

Tsylv. pretty much said it all, however, I think our D showed alot more fortitude than he gave them credit for. Offense was pathetic with everyone to blame. It seemed like we were playing 8 men to their 13 men. Special teams was also a D, as in disastrous. Harbs seemed to have been quite content going into halftime. I think that may have been a mistake. There were also some questionable calls by Kubes. Finally, unlike Syl., we will win at least 10 games, possibly 11 this year. Their schedule is not that bad. My question-, concern is that the Ravens can't beat teams with good QB's. Our D can't get to him and our secondary can't cover. If I am grading this game, I give defense a c+, offense a D-, special teams a D, and coaching a D+.

Indy is not 31st in the league in stopping the run. They are 11th.giving up 104 per game in opposition rushing yards. I like your enthusiasm, but the facts are the facts.

Close game and more defense than we think. Indy 26. Ravens 23. And I hope I'm wrong.

Right now, my heart is not telling me anything. You know what I mean- that gut feeling. It's going to be close, under 49, but I'm not getting a winner... just yet. I'll be back though, later in this thread with my prognostication.

Just checked the odds. Indy favored by 3 to 3 1/2. About right.

Why would be possibly get rid of Yanda, our best guy?

I love this Brandon kid. Big, athletic, and a freakin' beast.

And Luck loves to throw the ball downfield. Our secondary is going to have to have a solid game, while our offense must continue where we left off. This will be our second toughest match up.

Anybody notice how the Ravens defense are slow starters- we have given up long drives in the first 4 games to open the game.

I watched the game on TV. Jacoby must have seen that big screen yesterday because while all other Ravens were celebrating, JJ sat on the bench looking like someone had just kidnapped his puppy.