The_Riddler
2nd Team Getting Their First Start
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The only people that fear the Ravens are people that haven't seen them play this year, cos they've under achieved all year. They are just going OMG THEY HAVE RAY RICE BOLDIN WHOSYOURMAMA HOW CAN U STOP THIS!??! Cam Cameron is an awful OC and Flacco is meh
You're aware that the Ravens are not the only team to have been affected by injuries or roster issues then?Actually, the Ravens came in here without Ed Reed and lost in OT. Had they been able to win that game, they would have been the #1 seed in the AFC right now. The intention of this post is not to harp on that game back in October, but to point out that the Ravens just might be the second best team in the AFC.
Actually, the Ravens came in here without Ed Reed and lost in OT. Had they been able to win that game, they would have been the #1 seed in the AFC right now. The intention of this post is not to harp on that game back in October, but to point out that the Ravens just might be the second best team in the AFC.
You're aware that the Ravens are not the only team to have been affected by injuries or roster issues then?
And the Steelers are one match away from being the #1 seed. It is what it is.Right, you can scratch the Ed Reed comment then. They are still 1 OT loss to the Pats away from being the #1 seed.
And the Steelers are one match away from being the #1 seed. It is what it is.
Except the Steelers were blown out in that one game you're talking about. The Ravens were very close to winning.
You are exactly right - it is what it is. Based on their body of work over the entire season, the Ravens are probably the 2nd best team in the AFC and possibly the entire NFL.
I know that you recognize the Patriots who played the Steelers were a far superior side to the Patriots who played the Ravens. The Ravens whist being a very good side don't instill the fear of God into me. The Pats are playing on a different level to everyone in the NFL atm. Let's hope we don't have any further immaculate games in a one and done from anyone.Except the Steelers were blown out in that one game you're talking about. The Ravens were very close to winning.
You are exactly right - it is what it is. Based on their body of work over the entire season, the Ravens are probably the 2nd best team in the AFC and possibly the entire NFL.
The Steelers beat them in Baltimore. The beat the Steelers without Big Ben, in fact the Steelers were stuck with Charlie Batch that week. How can you rate them ahead of the Steelers?
Right, you can scratch the Ed Reed comment then. They are still 1 OT loss to the Pats away from being the #1 seed.
You can't fly under the radar as the #1 seed....
The only people that fear the Ravens are people that haven't seen them play this year, cos they've under achieved all year. They are just going OMG THEY HAVE RAY RICE BOLDIN WHOSYOURMAMA HOW CAN U STOP THIS!??! Cam Cameron is an awful OC and Flacco is meh
Selective memory is not applicable. If you say 'if this one play happened they would be X', why wouldn't the opposite be just as applicable? If the following would have just happened:
1) Today they were one 4th and 1 Cincy play from the two yard line with 10 seconds to go from lowly Cincy beating them.
2) A month ago the Ravens were one OT play away from being beaten by the semi lowly Houston Texans (a game they probably should have lost).
3) 2 and a half months ago they were one OT play away from losing to the lowly Bills.
4) 3 and a half months ago they were one less Jet fumble near the red zone from possibly losing 12-10.
** IF the Patriots were the team they are today they would have beaten Baltimore easier (as they have been doing to many of the best the NFL has to offer).
The Ravens are exactly what they should be imho. There a tough football team whose defense is the strength of the team, with a reliance on their run game, a fair passing game, but have demonstrated weakness in the O and occasionally pass D that has made them susceptible to defeat or near defeat. Personally I think Pitt is slightly better though I fear them less because we own them for some reason.
The Patriots have demonstrated -- against many of the best that the NFL has to offer -- that giving Brady time means we will score A LOT and the threat of their run game is mostly done for the evening. Balt or even Pitt, Jets, KC will likely not keep up with our Offense if they don't get to Brady (look at how many times we have scored 34+ and how often those teams have scored 35 or more -- and against weak defenses the few times they have done it). Indy has the best chance to do that simply because of Manning.
Providing the Patriots don't beat themselves with TO's, stupid penalties and missed assignments (something we have done but not often), here is how it plays with Baltimore:
A) We give Brady time but can't stop their run (i.e. GB): We are slightly better than 50% to win. If they are really gashing us with their run we likely lose (i.e. Cleveland)
B) They get to Brady often (Jets Week 2): We will likely lose.
C) We give Brady time and we keep their run game respectably in check: We very likely win - and win easily (Chi, Pitt, Jets2, Miami, Buff2 and more).
1) Chances are very good we give Brady time against anyone. The OL has done a good job of it most all year.
2) Chances are decent to ok that we keep the run in check. We have done it more often than not. However, we have allowed running enough to have concerns about it. This is actually my single biggest concern going into the playoffs....
I predicted to my son as soon as the Ravens won against the Bengals that the Ravens hype would begin. They just squeaked by the Bungles and we're already hearing about how scary and "complete" they are. Gresh and Tanguay have started the hype on their postgame show.
The Ravens offense managed to score a whopping 13 points on the mighty Bungles. And their defense is not the defense it used to be, even with Ed Reed back. Had Palmer thrown that last pass accurately, the Ravens lose. The Ravens will be a tough out, for sure, but the Pats should hardly be scared about playing them. Last year's loss is ancient history They are the most hyped team in the league right now.
The Colts with Manning are scarier in my mind. Though if the Colts come here and it's snowing, Manning will likely struggle.
My post has nothing to do with comparing the Pats to the Ravens. It's just about the fact that the Ravens deserve to be hyped. They are tied for the 2nd best record in the AFC and are quite possible better than the Steelers. Yet they are the 5th seed. Obviously, they are the most dangerous AFC team that'll be playing next weekend. And the same goes for the Saints in the NFC, IMO.