mead107 Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Baltimore can not open on Thursday night at home because of parking with Baltmore orioles night game. They can not play NE because they play them at home. Could it be us?
Stevie Ray Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 They'll proabbly play Denver instead for the opener. bigger attraction than playing us, sadly.
Omar Little Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 It makes some sense. Even though the Ravens are the champs, the NFL is forcing them to open on the road. To make up for it, maybe the league will give them a sacrificial lamb opponent in Week 1.
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Please stay with the Jests. Assuming we have a QB, we have some chance of beating them.
NoSaint Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 the nfl is still trying to work out the home game for them from what i hear the only way they play us is if they think a real opponent would be a blowout given their losses. they want a competitive game to kick the season off - not a blowout either way.
Omar Little Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) they want a competitive game to kick the season off - not a blowout either way. Ideally, yes, but I'm sure the NFL knows its opener is going to draw massive ratings regardless of whom the Ravens play. Edited March 22, 2013 by Barry Zuckerkorn
mead107 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) We could blow them out. Could be Pit or Denver . Edited March 22, 2013 by mead107
NoSaint Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Ideally, yes, but I'm sure the NFL knows its opener is going to draw massive ratings regardless of whom the Ravens play. and will be turned off in the 3rd quarter if its 30-7 they will pick a team that they think will keep it close.
Omar Little Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 they will pick a team that they think will keep it close. Most likely, but the sacrificial lamb theory might hold a bit of water. It's already enough of a joke that the champs have to start on the road. Sending them to a place like Denver would be a double whammy of unfairness.
Best Player Available Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Aaron Corps first start. What NFL fan would want to miss that?
NoSaint Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) id bet miami, with the high priced free agents if they arent doing denver/pitt they are trying for stadium renovations there, and this could be a nice little gift wallace would be a steeler storyline for rivalry, as could ellerbe they would likely win but in a good game Edited March 22, 2013 by NoSaint
Omar Little Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 id bet miami, with the high priced free agents if they arent doing denver/pitt Good call. You'll probably be right.
NoSaint Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Good call. You'll probably be right. never know, but miami makes sense to me. the nfl has pulled things out of left field before, and perhaps this is what gilmore is talking about.... but.... it just doesnt feel right if i had to put money on whether buffalo is the pick.
mead107 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 I would be surprise if the sent them to Denver for the opener. How much say do they have seeing they get screwed out of playing at home?
papazoid Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Possible destinations based on Baltimores schedule include Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Miami, Chicago, Detroit, and Denver. The most intriguing matchup comes in Denver, where the Ravens stunned the Broncos in the playoffs. But why should the Ravens have to roll into the lions den for their first game of the season? An argument could be made that the Ravens should be given the ability to choose their opponent for the Week One road opener (MAYBE THEY PICK THE BILLS ?)or at a minimum to veto the possibility of games at Denver or Pittsburgh. The only certainty at this point is that the game wont be played in Cincinnati, since the Bengals have the same problem that forced the Ravens out of town. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/22/ravens-will-still-play-on-september-5-but-where/ Edited March 22, 2013 by papazoid
jaybee Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 It wont be Buffalo. Buffalo will destroy Baltimore....hurt ratings........ whereas the Dolphins would be a competitive football game. jb
atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Can the Steelers not host them? This would be the very obvious choice. The Bills played them close in Baltimore a few years ago, but honestly what about Buffalo is compelling from a Netional stand point? It would be like having the 49ers play Tampa Bay to start the year...if the 49ers had won.
NoSaint Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 chicago being a large market nfc team is a nice candidate too (as it wouldnt kill their tie breakers like an AFC loss). Lions have that perk too, along with some budding stars. Buffalo and cleveland are right at the bottom of the list (outside of cincy) if im putting odds on the destinations.
Buftex Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) My guess is that Baltimore will open with Pittsburgh or Cincinnati. Edited March 22, 2013 by Buftex
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