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"Level Arrowhead Stadium!!!"

That's where I've been looking. I was a Jets fan yesterday and will be next week.

That was a great game. So after today it's 'on to Pittsburgh". Just what I wanted.

I hope the Ravens watched the Seahawks/Saints game. Don't let the Chiefs and their fans get off and running.

And we do a damn good job of it! I got a kick out of this from Kevin Byrne. I always enjoy his insight.

"I so want to believe Joe...why can't I?

Decent article from SI... I so want to believe the Ravens will marc h in and take over...yea...I know better.

You don't jump in that river and survive. The current is beyond powerfully strong.

I thought I'd put the whole article up for discussion because that is the question. Check out Joe Flacco's playoff stats...the production from the QB position is not there. I think Joe's the key if the Ravens are to make a run. That means he has to be different/better this time around. This is from James Walker ESPN...

It's the dysfunctional franchises that are wrecking things. Snyder pays insane contracts every year that raise the bar (and kill the cap) forcing teams to over spend to keep their own players. The Hainsworth deal is going to be what Ngata's agent asks for...it's crazy. "Ok...I'm a dead man walking."

That's sick for a game I hardly watch. Watch it bankrupt them.

I'm finding them around my yard. I think my son getting a bb rifle for Christmas may have something to do with it.

The Ravens don't get blown out. They don't blow anybody out. They play down to the level of their competition. They play up to the level of their competition. They have 'on paper' the best roster to win a Super Bowl. 'On paper' does not translate to reality. There are enough players 'on that paper' who will not let this team lose. What you see is their best. This is their peak. They win ugly. They make opponents look ugly. It's ugly football. They just might go ugly all the way to the Super Bowl. "Yea but their fans are beautiful!"

The cobwebs and dust collecting on Bouldin and TJ is an embarrassment to Cameron and Harbaugh....and must be a disappointment to Ozzie and Steve.

I draw the line after the first 6 QB's as far as being Elite. Those guys are staying with their teams so everybody needs to accept the fact that the Ravens are dammed lucky to finally have a QB who is just a notch below and may always be a notch below. I'm happy as shit with that. I think Joe's a solid, good QB that can help any team get to the playoffs. He is not what/who is holding this offense back. I do not see him as 'Elite'. He needs more comeback, game winning drives...where he takes the game over. Most importantly, he needs to put up good numbers in the playoffs...against the Elite teams. His playoff impact has been weak. So far he doesn't lose many games for the Ravens. Next he has to be the factor who helps the Ravens beat the teams they struggle with. Those games are generally close losses. Joe can be the difference. So far that hasn't been the case....but he did find TJ in the end zone in Pittsburgh to win that game. It's his 3rd year. He has more upside...especially if he gets a line and an OC who knows how to use him and his receivers.

The Chargers have the # 1 offense...Houston is #3...both sitting home. Hell...the Chargers have the #1 D too! The Lions and Chiefs are ahead of the Ravens in scoring.

Ya Think?!

No argument from me on the grades....2 for 11 on 3rd downs...they executed like the Redskins.

So who's the next fool to want to go to the Elephants Graveyard?

Well gang, we now have a new play that will delight us for years to come. The Ravens ran it twice yesterday. No...it's not the only 2 plays they have for Stallworth. It's almost as good as Billicks 'hang the halfback out in the flat to dry (or get creamed)'. You know that one...RB runs out to the flat about 3-4 yards behind the LOS...QB stares at him...waits until the secondary gets the hint...stare some more...wait...now the CB and safety are on a full charge toward the RB...hold it, they are almost on top of him!...release! Ahhh man did he get wiped out! Yesterday...the O line was getting consistently knocked on their ass..."Oh Yea! We'll fix you!"....DELAY HALFBACK DRAW!!! Here's how this gem unfolds...snap the ball, O line immediately starts to get knocked around...Joe drops back...has the ball...weakly fakes a throw...waits...line not totally destroyed yet...wait some more because we're gonna surprise them...ok! line's a shambles!...they're closing on Rice...Now! Hand him the ball!...Oh man! You got Jacked Up! Let's call it again! FAIL!!!!!

It's great to wake up this morning and say "The Ravens are in the Playoffs!" Thank you Steve, Ozzie, John, Players and coaches! 3 years in a row. It's a delight being a football fan in Baltimore. I friggn'n love it.

OK. What's up Preacher? Steeler fans don't talk like this. They don't have enough brain power to be conflicted. This has been verified by countless psychological studies from the United States Department of Social Services too numerous to mention. You're married to a Ravens fan...right? That would explain your good manners and taste....explain this 'dark night of the soul' you are going through by wishing the Ravens well. While I really want to see the Ravens play the Steelers in the playoffs, I would love to see them lose anytime. So let me guess....the Pats scare you and you need us to do your dirty work. Do I hit the mark? PS: dee...please don't ban me for talking to this guy. I am not conflicted. My mind remains sound. I think.