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51 minutes ago, CaseyatBat said:

 

everyone does suck at rush defense. Which is why Baltimore invested in Derrick Henry and has the no.1 offense in the league

 

 

 

The market kind of dried up on RBs because it’s a passing league and having two-three pretty good RBs that specialize in different areas started makin a lot more sense than subjecting one feature back to injury by having them do everything especially when they tick closer to 30+.  
 

We’ll see how it works out for them but to me the ravens are well equipped to take teams out that built their roster to slow down the chiefs but I just don’t think the ceiling is high enough for their style of play to beat KC then someone like Philly or detroit. So really all they’ve done in my mind is built a team that makes it harder for the chiefs to lose in the playoffs lol

 

we harp on mcds playoff success against kc but Harbaugh isn’t beating them in the regular season or playoffs.  Ravens are 1-5 against kc in the Lamar era with that 1 win being a 1 pointer that the ravens just held onto due to a late chiefs fumble in fg range 
It’s so odd to me that the ravens ineptitude against the chiefs just doesn’t get discussed as much as bills chiefs 😂

 

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I’m glad everyone is picking against the Bills. We play better as underdogs and being counted out. We’ve seen how Buffalo plays in the divisional round when everyone is extolling how great they are

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1 hour ago, Big Turk said:

 

 

Does anyone (who knows anything) think they need a scheme overhaul?  I think the questions are:

1) Johnson is one of the best nickel corners in the league.  If we pull him off the field and put in a 3rd backer, what are we giving up in pass defense?

2) We would pull Johnson for Dorian Williams, who has had problems at times diagnosing his assignment in the run game.  Will Dorian chose the right gap and maintain discipline?

3) All of our LB are relatively small.  On paper, Matt Milano is 2 inches shorter and 25 lbs lighter than Henry.  Bernard 1 inch and 23 lbs.  Williams 17 lbs lighter.  That means tackling him all game will wear them down.  Are they "up to" it?

 

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58 minutes ago, dorquemada said:

Yeah i remember before that game the usual suspects were saying the Bills had no answer for Ricard.  I dont remember him having any material impact in the game

 

In fairness he recovered a fumble in the end zone for a TD.

 

Also, it's hard to imagine that he didn't have some impact as a blocker but that's just a guess.

 

Posted
4 hours ago, stevewin said:

They had a little segment on inside the NFL going over Henry running all over the Steelers.  It was crazy watching Watt just crash into Henry at the mesh point every single time just ignoring where the ball was.  It was just crazy to watch.  Belichick was stunned, saying it's basic fundamental defense to watch the QB and the ball before committing.  They had other examples where guys just looked like they were on drugs.  Clark said reviewing the film he's never seen as bad of a performance by a team on run defense.  Have no idea what the Steelers were doing that game but 1) it gave a training video of what NOT to do and 2) I think it artificially boosted the 'unstoppable' narrative of the Ravens run game going into this game

 

This is just my opinion, but I thought the Steelers as a team had checked out on the season after the Eagles and Ravens games.  Fundamentally, I think the offense lost faith that Russ Wilson could play QB at a high enough level to win against the league's top teams or to have a chance when it's close at the end of the game.

 

I give props to Tomlin and Teryl Austin for preparing them and bringing them out ready to go then having them give it a brief fight in the 2nd half, but they looked defeated to me after the first Ravens drive.

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4 minutes ago, TheBrownBear said:

I'm a little surprised at how many nationally are convinced of a Ravens win.  I feel like the first game at Baltimore is doing a lot of heavy lifting with the narrative, but people outside of Buffalo aren't really taking into account that we played without Taron Johnson, Bernard, Milano or Cooper (and a hobbled Shakir).  But even more than that, I feel like the Ravens' dismantling of a rattled and wobbly Houston team a few weeks ago is at the forefront of people's minds.  My opinion - Ravens are a very good, balanced team, but they've been getting fat on a bunch of dogs over the back half of the season.

 

The Buffalo News had an excellent stat today.  They questioned if the Ravens pass defense was really as amazing as they've looked recently?  Then they looked at the recent opponents offensive rankings.

 

LA Chargers  ranked 19th in passing yards

Houston ranked 21st

Cleveland ranked 22nd

NY Giants ranked 28th

Philadelphia ranked 29th

Pittsburgh x 3 games ranked 27th

 

The Ravens reputation has fattened up on an average of the 25th ranked passing offenses.  

 

I'm not saying that Sunday will be great for passing, this will probably be a game where whoever dominates the trenches and runs better will win.

 

 

 

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1 minute ago, zow2 said:

 

The Buffalo News had an excellent stat today.  They questioned if the Ravens pass defense was really as amazing as they've looked recently?  Then they looked at the recent opponents offensive rankings.

 

LA Chargers  ranked 19th in passing yards

Houston ranked 21st

Cleveland ranked 22nd

NY Giants ranked 28th

Philadelphia ranked 29th

Pittsburgh x 3 games ranked 27th

 

The Ravens reputation has fattened up on an average of the 25th ranked passing offenses.  

 

I'm not saying that Sunday will be great for passing, this will probably be a game where whoever dominates the trenches and runs better will win.

 

 

 

 

They've been knocking down tomato cans since Thanksgiving.

They're good, but they ain't that good.

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4 minutes ago, zow2 said:

 

The Buffalo News had an excellent stat today.  They questioned if the Ravens pass defense was really as amazing as they've looked recently?  Then they looked at the recent opponents offensive rankings.

 

LA Chargers  ranked 19th in passing yards

Houston ranked 21st

Cleveland ranked 22nd

NY Giants ranked 28th

Philadelphia ranked 29th

Pittsburgh x 3 games ranked 27th

 

The Ravens reputation has fattened up on an average of the 25th ranked passing offenses.  

 

I'm not saying that Sunday will be great for passing, this will probably be a game where whoever dominates the trenches and runs better will win.

 

 

 

 

Chance of snow and potential lake effect snow has entered the forecast for Sunday/Sunday night...chances up to 50% now.

 

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Posted
12 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

Does anyone (who knows anything) think they need a scheme overhaul?  I think the questions are:

1) Johnson is one of the best nickel corners in the league.  If we pull him off the field and put in a 3rd backer, what are we giving up in pass defense?

2) We would pull Johnson for Dorian Williams, who has had problems at times diagnosing his assignment in the run game.  Will Dorian chose the right gap and maintain discipline?

3) All of our LB are relatively small.  On paper, Matt Milano is 2 inches shorter and 25 lbs lighter than Henry.  Bernard 1 inch and 23 lbs.  Williams 17 lbs lighter.  That means tackling him all game will wear them down.  Are they "up to" it?

 

 

I say if they roll Andrews, Likely, Ricard then yeah - add the 3rd linebacker.  But if they have a 2nd WR instead of likely or ricard?  I'd keep TJ out there.  He's a good tackler and instincts tend to win out more than beef.  

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10 minutes ago, zow2 said:

 

The Buffalo News had an excellent stat today.  They questioned if the Ravens pass defense was really as amazing as they've looked recently?  Then they looked at the recent opponents offensive rankings.

 

LA Chargers  ranked 19th in passing yards

Houston ranked 21st

Cleveland ranked 22nd

NY Giants ranked 28th

Philadelphia ranked 29th

Pittsburgh x 3 games ranked 27th

 

The Ravens reputation has fattened up on an average of the 25th ranked passing offenses.  

 

I'm not saying that Sunday will be great for passing, this will probably be a game where whoever dominates the trenches and runs better will win.

 

 

 

That Cleveland team they beat week 18 was one of the worst offenses in recent history imo.  Calling them 22nd is based on games earlier in the season when the roster looked a lot different. Zappe at qb, no njoku, cooper traded away weeks ago, foreman at rb.  That team was absolutely horrendous 

 

at least Winston is good for a bunch of passing yards but he turns it over a ton.  Zappe gives you nothing 

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1 minute ago, Big Turk said:

 

Chance of snow and potential lake effect snow has entered the forecast for Sunday/Sunday night...chances up to 50% now.

 

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The ESPN programs this morning are hyping up the snow chances, now at 65%.
 

Like i said, if the Ravens come in to this hostile environment with our freezing cold, gusty and snowy weather and beat Buffalo… i will tip my cap and say nice job.

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4 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

 

This sounds like the time the Mice had a meeting to decide how to defend against the Cat.  They decided the answer was to put a bell on the Cat.

Then the littlest mouse asked the key question: "Which of Us Will Bell the Cat?"

 

Does Reed honestly think teams don't try to hit Josh Allen on every play, whether or not he runs?  And while I do think refs give Josh somewhat less protection than other QBs, getting hit after he gives himself up could just add 15 to the end of the run.

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14 minutes ago, RunTheBall said:

I’m glad everyone is picking against the Bills. We play better as underdogs and being counted out. We’ve seen how Buffalo plays in the divisional round when everyone is extolling how great they are

Not everyone is picking against the Bills.

How often have we been underdogs recently?

It seems that everyone is searching for reasons other than the game itself as to why we'll win. 

 

The weather. 

Playing at home

Bulletin board material 

Can't lose playoff games at home 3 years in a row.

Lamar isn't that good

 

I get it,  I'm nervous,  but it's pretty silly. 

 

 

Posted
18 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

Does anyone (who knows anything) think they need a scheme overhaul?  I think the questions are:

1) Johnson is one of the best nickel corners in the league.  If we pull him off the field and put in a 3rd backer, what are we giving up in pass defense?

2) We would pull Johnson for Dorian Williams, who has had problems at times diagnosing his assignment in the run game.  Will Dorian chose the right gap and maintain discipline?

3) All of our LB are relatively small.  On paper, Matt Milano is 2 inches shorter and 25 lbs lighter than Henry.  Bernard 1 inch and 23 lbs.  Williams 17 lbs lighter.  That means tackling him all game will wear them down.  Are they "up to" it?

 

I definitely do NOT know anything, but it seems like there would be a scheme within the existing defense to take Damar out for Dorian and leave Taron in the game. From a pure skill set perspective, this seems like the "obvious running down" lineup. That said, the Bills defense is highly Safety dependent so perhaps there is no such scheme, and it would constitute an 'overhaul', which I think is not wise to do within a week. 

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5 minutes ago, zow2 said:

 

The ESPN programs this morning are hyping up the snow chances, now at 65%.
 

Like i said, if the Ravens come in to this hostile environment with our freezing cold, gusty and snowy weather and beat Buffalo… i will tip my cap and say nice job.

 

Winds still light, only 5-10 mph so no real chance of that...but snow is a MAJOR advantage for the Bills as we saw against San Fran...especially with a QB who likes to run around and extend plays the way Lamar does.  All those quick, sudden movements will end up with him on the ground without anyone touching him. He has never played in snow before...that is not something you can just do well without having to have experience with it.

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3 minutes ago, klos63 said:

Not everyone is picking against the Bills.

How often have we been underdogs recently?

It seems that everyone is searching for reasons other than the game itself as to why we'll win. 

 

The weather. 

Playing at home

Bulletin board material 

Can't lose playoff games at home 3 years in a row.

Lamar isn't that good

 

I get it,  I'm nervous,  but it's pretty silly. 

 

 

We have Allen

 

that's why we'll win

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