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patriotscpfc · 10-02-2009, 01:31 PM

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Walter Football joins the ranks of those picking the Ravens this week.

Stupid people.

Our coverage was excellent last week, all but shutting down Gonzalez and White. And we shutdown Turner.

JSn · 10-02-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by patriotscpfc

Stupid people.

Our coverage was excellent last week, all but shutting down Gonzalez and White. And we shutdown Turner.

And Evans and Owens and on and on it goes...

Defense will have a HUGE impact on this game. One is going to get exposed in a big way on Sunday.

H8R · 10-02-2009, 02:25 PM

You'll soon see our offense is better then the Falcons. Look at the rankings, Atlanta 20, Baltimore? 2. Stop comparing previous games to this one, it has no bearing on this game. Hmmm... Will the Pats fans "eat crow" after sunday?

***jmt57*** · 10-02-2009, 03:26 PM

Either Felger and Massarotti's siblings have jobs in Baltimore, or the columnists who cover the Ravens see something their fans don't see. Five out of seven picked their Ravens to lose to the Patriots.

The picks: Ravens vs. Patriots by the Baltimore Sun

"It will come down to the fourth quarter, and Tom Brady will win the game against the Ravens' secondary."
"Unlike Norv Turner, Bill Belichick will go for the jugular, and Tom Brady isn't about to concede to Joe Flacco."
"Bill Belichick and Tom Brady at home is worth a three-point difference."
"Bill Belichick will slow the high-flying Ravens offense, and Tom Brady will break some Baltimore hearts in the fourth quarter."

NJPatsfan26 · 10-02-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by H8R

You'll soon see our offense is better then the Falcons. Look at the rankings, Atlanta 20, Baltimore? 2. Stop comparing previous games to this one, it has no bearing on this game. Hmmm... Will the Pats fans "eat crow" after sunday?

This website might be "eating crow" sunday afternoon but our team will endure and move on regardless of the outcome.

AFPatsFan12 · 10-02-2009, 06:30 PM

"It will be tough, but Flacco and John Harbaugh will get the first big road win of their short careers. "

I don't generally care at all about predictions, but this quote made me laugh. I guess Vinnie Iyer doesn't see two road playoff wins and winning the final game ever played in Texas Stadium as "big road wins"...

***jmt57*** · 10-02-2009, 06:48 PM

Ravens Insider: why I'm picking the Pats, in a close one by Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun

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It's an intriguing matchup. You have the established coach and quarterback against two of the top newcomers in Ravens coach John Harbaugh and second-year quarterback Joe Flacco. The Ravens are exciting to watch because they have more balance now than at any other time in their brief history. They have multiple weapons on offense, and finally a quarterback who is the real deal in Flacco, who has the strong football IQ to match his arm strength. The Ravens are also strong up front on both sides of the ball, and they have one of the best front sevens in the NFL.

But I don't like how the Ravens' secondary matches up with New England's receivers. They don't have anyone to physically challenge Randy Moss, and they don't have a nickel back or linebacker who can run with Wes Welker in the slot. It's easy to say the Ravens have to pressure Brady, but I think Belichick made some corrections after the Jets pounded Brady with blitzes two weeks ago. The best bet for the Ravens is to unleash their own power running game, and keep Brady off the field.

Anyway, it should be a good game. These are two quality football teams with two good coaches.

H8R · 10-02-2009, 07:14 PM

For the Baltimore writers.... they, just like the fans don't get too high or too low about us. Basically, we just play the game and see what happens.

H8R · 10-02-2009, 07:16 PM

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This website might be "eating crow" sunday afternoon but our team will endure and move on regardless of the outcome.

Just like any other team in the NFL... The Pats aren't any different

***flynismo*** · 10-02-2009, 08:26 PM

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NFL Picks and Predictions for Week 4 - National Football League - ESPN

only two go with the pats.

on the other hand peter king has picked the pats..

Not that their opinions mean crap, but I'm surprised that so many are picking us. I figured 60% would take NE and 40% us.