Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns - Official Game Thread
by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 11:41 AM EST
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Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns, Nov 2, 2008 1:00 PM EST
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| Date: | November 6, 2008 | Location: | Cleveland, OH |
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. ET |
Stadium: | Cleveland Browns Stadium |
| TV: | CBS |
Favorite: | Browns by 2 |
| Radio: | WMMS, 100.7 FM | Over/Under: | 36.5 |
| SBN Coverage: | Baltimore Beatdown | Announcers |
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The rivalry has been intense all week. Whether you hate the team, the city, or the fans, in the end the ultimate goal remains the same for the Browns: we need to win. At 3-4, Romeo Crennel has his team in position to potentially hold a wildcard spot, along with the notion of being one game behind the division leaders, by the end of Week 9. Cleveland suffered a loss to the Ravens back in Week 3, a game that Derek Anderson took all of the blame for. His performance in that game was equivalent to his meltdown late in the season against the Cincinnati Bengals last year. He has a chance for redemption at home today. He was able to evade any Brady Quinn chants the last time he was at home against the New York Giants. Will the same hold true today?
With the Ravens hurting and the Browns getting healthy, can we put this game away like we should? Let's start off this week's preview with the overall team statistics thus far...
OFFENSE
| Category | Ravens | Browns |
| Points Scored | 19.1 (26th) | 16.4 (27th) |
| Passing | 164.9 (27th) | 167.9 (26th) |
| Rushing | 142.4 (5th) | 97.9 (26th) |
| Total Offense (yards) | 307.3 (24th) | 265.7 (30th) |
DEFENSE
| Category | Ravens | Browns |
| Points Scored | 15.7 (3rd) | 17.5 (7th) |
| Passing | 178.1 (3rd) | 195.0 (10th) |
| Rushing | 64.3 (1st) | 141.6 (24th) |
| Total Defense (yards) | 242.4 (2nd) | 336.6 (21st) |
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Quarterback
Derek Anderson has not thrown an interception in his past three games, a career-best for him. The Browns have not turned the ball over at all during that span, and when you win the turnover battle, you're going to win the majority of the football games you play. Anderson's worst game of the season came against the Ravens, as he threw three interceptions (practically two for touchdowns) and completed just 37% of his passes. Flacco played poorly as well, throwing two interceptions in his own stadium. Since that game, the Browns' offense has shown signs of getting back in sync, while the Ravens' offense has looked manageably well, but not to the credit of Flacco. |
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Running Back
Jamal Lewis has been good for an average of 80 yards and a touchdown in his past four weeks against some solid run defenses. He was on pace to do that against the Ravens in Week 3 as well before we had to abandoned the ground game due to falling behind. The Ravens don't have one go-to-guy at running back, but they are extremely effective at wearing a defense down in the sense that they have confidence in three different guys. If the Ravens build a lead, they can shove a fresh guy in at running back to help ice the game. In what was the Ravens' final "true" drive against the Browns in Week 3, they ran the ball 12 times and ate 10 minutes off the clock in the fourth quarter to seal a victory. |
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Receiver
When you line up the matchups, Cleveland once again has the advantage against the opposition. Now the question will be whether or not the chemistry can show up when Kellen Winslow is in the lineup. The last time we were at home, Anderson made a living on making lightning-quick decisions against the Giants' pass-rushing defense. That requires chemistry, something Anderson has shown with Steve Heiden, not Winslow. If Anderson can make those same decisions at home, the receivers should obliterate the Ravens' secondary. If not, the Ravens will capitalize on every single mistake throw Anderson makes. |
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Offensive Line
This has to be a little bit of a redemption game for the Browns' offensive line as well. They had their worst performance of the season against the Ravens, as they saw Anderson get sacked four times and knocked down on practically every single play. Losing Ryan Tucker for the season was bad news, but Kevin Shaffer is still a very serviceable right tackle. Right now, it may be more of a mental thing of the Browns containing the Ravens' defensive pass rush. If Anderson is able to connect on some deep passes early, that will alleviate some of the pressure they are under today. |
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Defensive Line Shaun Rogers proved last week just how much of a monster he is on the defensive line. The Ravens' defensive line doesn't post the stats, but they do the exact job that our defensive line was intended to do: make room for the linebackers to do their work. The Ravens have done that very well for many years, and while the Browns are starting to do it up front, the linebackers haven't been able to take advantage. Getting Shaun Smith back from a hand injury this week should help the rotation tremendously for Cleveland. |
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Linebacker
D'Qwell Jackson is Cleveland's best linebacker right now. When it comes to making the impact play though, he isn't even close to being on the same scale as a Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, or Bart Scott. Last week, the Browns' linebackers did an effective job at not allowing Maurice Jones-Drew or Fred Taylor to cut the ball upfield, and they'll be depended on for the same production this week. Flacco can be baited into some throws when he rolls out to his right, so our linebackers need to be ready to force him to that side of the field. Meanwhile, Anderson cannot afford to try to fit tight throws into receivers between three linebackers -- one will deliver the big hit, and one of the other two will go for the interception. |
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Secondary
Chris McAlister? Out. Samari Rolle? Out. Fabian Washington and Frank Walker will start at cornerback for the Ravens. They have started the past two weeks and the Ravens have come away with victories, so it won't be as easy as just pitching and catching for the Browns. However, one of those games came against a poor passing Raiders team. In the other game, Chad Pennington was effective throwing the ball, having receivers with 74, 71, 64, and 48 yards receiving. The Browns' secondary, meanwhile, continues to play well together. It'll be a huge boost today if Sean Jones stays in the lineup at safety, which would allow Mike Adams to finally assume the role of nickel back instead of Terry Cousin. |
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Special Teams
Unusual statistic: Joshua Cribbs has only signaled fair catch once this season when fielding a punt. Matt Stover is having a little bit of a down year for the Ravens, missing 3-of-4 kicks from beyond 40 yards. He also struggled last year when he was in Cleveland, missing on both of his attempts from beyond 40 yards. Both punters are having solid seasons, and the Ravens' Sam Koch has the power to get the ball down the field even if our defense has the Ravens' offense backed up. |
FINAL PREDICTION: Cleveland Browns 31, Baltimore Ravens 16.
Revenge is sweet, especially when it comes against the Ravens. The Browns looked overwhelmed by the Giants in the preseason on the road, only to come back and dominate the game against them at home during the regular season. Baltimore never really got a spark going against our defense the first time we played -- all of their success came in a brief period of clock time when they picked off Derek Anderson. The gameplan today will focus on countering the Ravens' ability to get to Anderson quickly by utilizing Donte Stallworth deep for the first time this year. The weather couldn't be better for a November football game today either, with temperatures expected to be near 60 degrees.
This is the official gameday topic for the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 as they line up against the Baltimore Ravens. All comments regarding the game should be posted in this topic. Enjoy the game, and GO BROWNS!!!
NOTE: Any Ravens fans who come over with the sole intention of slamming the Browns, its fans, or the city will be banned from the site. Even if you're a Baltimore fan who "thinks" you need to retaliate to something a Browns' fan says, this is our day to discuss the game. Likewise, any pure bragging topics following the game will result in the same consequences.
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As always, a great write-up…although, depending on how this game goes, we may require you to pick AGAINST the Browns so that we may actually have a shot at winning it.
It’s not a mystery what we need to do today: limit turnovers, get Jamal established, make sure DA doesn’t jump off the cliff, and put pressure on Flacco. So, basically, what we need to do every week to have a chance to win.
Let’s go Browns.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 11:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gameday Inactives
Dammit…I’d change my score if I had seen the inactives list first.
Browns Inactives: QB Ken Dorsey (3rd QB), FB Lawrence Vickers, WR Donte Stallworth, TE Martin Rucker, OL Scott Young, LB Beau Bell, DB Hamza Abdullah
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 12:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stallworth is the only one that really hurts.
by vegasbrown on Nov 2, 2008 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Donte Stallworth out is the biggest injury. That just ruins our whole offensive setup — the Ravens will just roll extra coverage to Edwards’ side, with Steptoe unable to get open as a starting receiver.
I’d love to see the Browns come out and attempt to have Edwards and Cribbs split wide, with Winslow in the slot and Heiden starting at tight end.
Losing Vickers really hurts too, because he’s been a bruising fullback. I have confidence in Ali too, but I don’t have confidence in him to carry the ball or catch it in the flat like Vickers could.
Rucker is not inactive because Winslow is active. Beau Bell is not active because Shantee Orr is back.
On a positive, Sean Jones, Mike Adams, and Shaun Smith are all playing. The defense will have to hold their own again.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. Vickers and Stallworth hurt.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ravens Inactives - No Surprises
The Baltimore Ravens have declared CB Chris McAlister, TE Daniel Wilcox, SS Dawan Landry, DL Lamar Divens, WR Marcus Smith, CB Samari Rolle, PK Steven Hauschka, WR Terrance Copper inactive for Week 9.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly must say I like your site, the writing is great. Also it should be noted that you wont hear from me again after atleast tuesday… (And probably any other ravens fans) With that out of the way.
I must say this is the first I’ve seen of the Ravens inactives (I was browsing your site to see if Doyle responded to me) anyway Copper being out surprises me, he just came here to replace Williams. Maybe he doesnt feel comfortable with the playbook yet or something. But gosh how hard is it to come out and run a Go route or a post, no need to be inactive. He could come in and block or something.
As for the QB being marked in the browns favor, I hope this doesnt get me banned, but I think it should be marked EVEN. D.A.‘s play has been sporadic at best, with the previous Ravens game and the Giants games being prime examples. I know Joe Flacco hasnt been playing like a Manning, but I’d say lately his been as good if not better than D.A. in a few games. And though he doesnt have as many touchdowns I believe his completion percentage is higher than D.A.’s at the moment.
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by Matchz Malone on Nov 2, 2008 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Tasker announcing. Am I the only one who ALWAYS picked him up in Free Agency on Super Tecmo Bowl 3?
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 12:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s Game Time! :D
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hate the play calls to start the game. On second down, send Edwards in a zone pass over the middle when the defense is playing heavy zone?
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I could have thought of a few better starts to this game.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third down…this is where our defense needs to be better than last week.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No wonder we had such great pressure. 12 men on the field. Geesh.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shaun Rogers remains a beast.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
how did they get so deep in our territory w/ only 19 yards of offense?
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Terrible punt by Z and a penalty.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know you don’t want to give them an extra snap…but why didn’t we accept the 10-yard holding penalty against Baltimore? It would’ve forced a much tougher field goal for Stover.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Ravens got some good pressure on that first drive even though Anderson didn’t take a shot. He needs to be careful that he doesn’t get stripped as he’s trying to throw — and that’ll require something like a nice screen pass to Jerome Harrison out of the gate here.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Screen play to Jerome Harrison should just be called “The Pokorny”
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Screen play to Jerome Harrison should just be called "The Pokorny" by Romeo.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Nov 2, 2008 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nope, just a free radio feed (balt announcers)
you?
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The penalty birds are back this week.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Five wide when the Ravens are coming through the line?
Knowing we’re not going to get a first down on 3rd-and-23, we attempt a sideline pass? (results in a fumble)
Very questionable offensive calls by Chudzinski here…
And the impact of not having Stallworth has already hit home hard.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
having two receivers is a mandatory in the nfl. someone should send the memo to Romeo/Chud.
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 1:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
5 wide without Stallworth at all doesn’t sound smart.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They don’t need one.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Nov 2, 2008 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, better that this happen early than late. Hopefully Chudzinski’s offensive mentality kicks in a little better right about now…
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
JOSH CRIBBBSBSBSBSBSBSBSBSBSBSBSBS
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THAT’S WHY WE WERE 10-6 LAST YEAR!!! WOOOOOOOOOO………
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
well, at least now the defense gets another chance…
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
With proper field position, hopefully.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just earlier this game, I was telling my very football-illiterate friend about how Josh has sucked this year.
I am glad I pumped him up like that.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He really didn’t look healthy to me. I didn’t see that return but it sounded like he was feeling pretty good now.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh definitely. He “broke” (or ran through) a sick tackle at about mid-field. Just that little bit extra speed made that possible.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been surprised that more teams don’t run no huddle against us.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
its a smart thing to do, especially with R Smith and S Smith being hurt. You gotta try to slow Rogers down somehow.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Props to the crowd for getting loud and help in forcing a Baltimore timeout.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Flacco can run the no-huddle and adjust plays at the line of scrimmage as a rookie…
1. Why can’t DA?
2. That’s probably not good for us.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A middle blitz actually forced a quick decision for us.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jim Donnovan said Davis was “laid out” by McClain….accurate?
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If it was Davis who blitzed, then yes, it looked like he at least took out the blocker. However, he also went down with him.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They can put Troy Smith in all day if THAT is how they’re going to use him.
(Please don’t make me eat those words later)
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
One of my worst fears is Smith lighting up the Browns.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Troy Smith plays: 0-for-2.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn…maybe the best play I’ve seen from McGinest in a Browns uniform.
A shame I can’t get too excited about it with the Ravens moving the ball.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
at least we are stopping the run, Baltimore with 1.9ypc as a team, Ray Rice leads with 2.4ypc.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Marc Bulger had his longest career pass last week against the Patriots. This week, he said “That was fun, why not break it again?” He’s just thrown an 80-yard touchdown pass.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Seeing Kyle Orton roll out and run was one of the more painful highlight reels I’ve ever seen, btw.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was hilarious…he had all day to throw, then took forever to roll out and score, and was still untouched by far.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Please keep throwing blitzers all day at Flacco.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cinci up by 14 over Jax, btw?
What’s up with dat?
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I picked up the Jax D this week for my fantasy team. Great.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There we go…defensive pressure finally kicking in. Let’s hope Stover misses a 52-yarder here.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Or punt…fine with me.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great coverage down-field there. Forcing the punt.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I see two touchdowns for Chad Johnson. Does anyone know if he has celebrated either time in a notable way?
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Braylon Edwards had NO ONE on him there. NO ONE near him. DA has to see that.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
God awful play-calling. God awful execution.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cribbs is keeping us in the game big time right now.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am glad we are trying to go to Heiden, but Braylon with anyone but McAllister or maybe Ed Reed on him is a mismatch…why aren’t we trying to exploit the Ravens’ secondary?
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If we’re thinking ahead…
Jets v Bills. We feel better about the Jets winning this game, right?
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
especially if Thomas Jones gets a lot of touches.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know it’s been like this for awhile, but I just cannot believe how inept Todd Heap has become.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep. He’s a shadow of what he used to be.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Hall wants to get a big hit.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he was scheduled to return all week. I know he at least started.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There we go! Defense holds tight for the second series in a row…love that safety blitz again.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Big break on the touchback. We can’t afford to keep punting backed up to the five.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 1:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Offense just needs to get some sort of drive going here. Anything. Positive yards please.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He Evades Inept(?) Defenders Every Night grants your wish.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Green Bay is driving against Tennessee right now, down 3-6. They just passed the 50 and Aaron Rodgers looks efficient and cool under pressure.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Heiden! The game changer comes through again! Good throw, too…the fake looked weak though.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Quite a few pick sixes this week around the NFL this week. Hopefully Anderson doesn’t fall victim to one soon.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why would you say something like that.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope that I just didn’t see Winslow trying to taunt the Ravens’ sideline after his catch.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
see, there’s that fear I am talking about.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man Kellen Winslow was so afraid of Ray Lewis that time that he ran to the 1st down marker.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bang! The tight spiral to Edwards!
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone think Brady Quinn can run the read option?
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kansas City ran a trick play today, having a receiver toss a touchdown to Tyler Thigpen.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking that the Ravens found a way to use Smith and Flacco, and if we put in a special package or something, we could at least get him on the field. He can’t be feeling too good right about now.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh…what a catch by Heiden. Unbelievable hands there.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking that. Those are some hands.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Our TEs are pretty good. I don’t know if I would trade them for any other team’s TEs.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tennessee has a good bunch, but they haven’t found an effective way to include Crumpler in the offense more.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Crumpler is another TE (like you said about Heap earlier) whose production has gone way down. But then again, Vick didn’t have many other options a few years back, did he.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vick also couldn’t throw very well. Roddy White is doing pretty good with Ryan at the helm.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that’s the best “story” of the year. They really turned things around quickly down there.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Crumpler has faded a lot. I would put him right there with Heiden at this stage of their careers, and K2 is much better than Scaife(?).
I might look at Dallas’ TEs. SDs might be an even trade, too.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No way you go for a first down here…take the points.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
In total agreement. But we look positively inept inside the 10 the last few games.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GB just scored a TD. Rodgers is running to try to get 1st downs, taking hits, making some great passes…you can’t run on Tennessee, though.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love how after Orton showed up the Lions running in a TD, Detroit rips off 21 consecutive and counting.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I should have started Kevin Smith over Thomas Jones.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I <3 Shaun Rogers.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope he can play and be effective until he is 35 or so.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s the big run that was absent last week.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
at least even with that run Baltimore only has 3.3 ypc. With McGahee out, we can do better, but that’s still not terrible.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what’s up w/ our D? this a horrible offense.
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 2:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Need this stop. They also get the ball back after Half, so we can’t let them end the half with a TD.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Ravens get the ball first coming out in the second half…adds to the importance of holding them to just three here.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A minute too slow sir. A minute too slow.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh…not if we stop them on third down.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh for goodness sake. What is their 3rd down %?
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
4-of-7.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would much rather give up a field goal with 0:00 left versus a TD now.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think that would be an obvious, lol.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I meant to say that when there was still like 2 mins left.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or at least enough time for us to think about a drive of our own.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He picked the wrong week to play like he is 25 with Air McNair throwing him the ball again.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why in the world does McGinest run across the line of scrimmage to call a timeout? For all he knew, if the Ravens snap it in time, he’s offsides with a free play for Baltimore.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That Shaun Rogers. He can play football.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like the timeout too — not so we can run our offense, but to give Cribbs a shot.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
One timeout left. Take the knee and call it a half.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was against it too…but I won’t complain if something ends up working.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When did we learn to do THAT? Yay!
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rob Bironas about to attempt a 63 yarder…If he nails this do I just automatically win my fantasy game?
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DAWSON! DRILLED IT WITH ROOM TO SPARE!
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like being wrong. Way to go Dawson.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Phil Dawesome!
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Nov 2, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The first time I’ve seen some decent clock management in situation like that by the Browns this season.
-Timeout when the Ravens had fourth down.
-Timeout right after our first pass.
-Sideline pass to Edwards.
-Two throwaways from DA when it wasn’t there.
-Field goal attempt is possible.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What’s gotten into DET, CIN, and KC today?
Tired of being bottom feeders?
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 2:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Detroit decided to win a game before the season was over. CIN, I have no idea. KC has some decent talent on their roster, maybe they are just making things work this week…?
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
All you need to do is attack our secondary
It really is not that complicated…
3/4 of our starting DB’s are out.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 2:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If only we had 2 NFL caliber receivers to attack your secondary.
At this point, I just say screw it and line up Winslow wide every play the rest of the game.
by DaytonDogg on Nov 2, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Credit the Ravens’ defensive line for doing a great job still to get to Anderson early.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
They’ve been getting through, but Rex hasn’t been sending the LB’s as much as I would like to see. If you try to set up a game on the ground, I can pretty much guarantee that you will lose. Anderson looks to be at least somewhat on today, if we’re not up by at least nine going into the fourth, the Browns will win today.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You could throw up bombs like that every single play
And you’d convert more than half the time.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is it Reed’s shoulder that is/was banged up?
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
McAlister is going on the IR, Landry had a horrible concussion and is out, Rolle has some neck injury that keeps him on the bench, and Reed has too many injuries to count, although he does play.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just caught up (had game paused).
Great return by Cribbs, and great effort by Edwards! Tie goes to the wide receiver.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a way to start the second half.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sort of, but not technically. Just pause/rewind/record ability on my computer.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If I didn’t have dialup here, I could.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I watched the game last week completely on DVR. Amazing that a football game can be watched in an hour without all the commercials and shit.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Browns have the momentum at home in the second half…time for the final blow.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully this Steinbach thing isn’t too bad here…
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I would love to have Ryan Tucker to stick in there.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love Anderson’s reaction to the referee.
“HE HELD HIM YOU BETTER THROW…oh, lol, OK! I was about to say…”
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha. It was EXACTLY that though.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Please, lots of playaction to Braylon. Hold those safeties and have him go more or less 1 on 1 with Washington.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is the type of “pick them apart” passing I expected in the first half.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Please no. Inside the 10. Just. NOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
aka: just pick up the first down.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why run
I don’t understand…
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We just like to use the jab every now and then. Jamal usually goes for the Haymaker in the 4th quarter. I don’t think we completely trust DA throwing down there, and we probably want to give our D some rest.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We have been 1-of-12 from the one-yard line over the past two games. So, don’t be surprised with whatever we call down near this area, lol.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It ain’t pretty, it’s the Cleveland Browns offense.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
For the first time this season, my final score prediction looks possible.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You like to tempt the Gods too much.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever nailed one exactly right? I wonder how bad those odds are.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Risky onside attempt…should’ve gone out of bounds, but then we almost had it.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The linebackers come alive!
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This team is playing with a lot of juice right now.
And I am loving every second.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is Santonio Thomas actually doing well? I am hearing his name a lot.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Our offense can score 14 easily
The problem is that our secondary has absolutely no chance of holding Anderson.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and by that I mean you havn’t scored that much all game to this point.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry
I got a little too excited there. I should have said that our offense can put up fourteen by the end of this game, but our secondary just can’t hold Anderson.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Given you have 13, it would be hilarious if you guys ended up with 14 in this game.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Nov 2, 2008 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Get back to me at the end of this game
We only need seven now. Your secondary is decent, but overall, your defense is not good.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was saying
That our offense can come back from fourteen down and tie it up.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And I was making a dumb joke about how a football team cannot score exactly one point.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Nov 2, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see
Sarcasm is hard to pick up on the internet, I apologize if I came off as rude.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s all right. I understood what you meant and was just trying to get a cheap laugh. People with the word “sarcasm” in their screen names tend to joke around a bit.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Nov 2, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know that, but I think sarcasmdave was making fun of your ambiguous wording, not the ability of the Ravens to score 14 more points. Thus, the talent of our D is irrelevant.
I don’t want to speak for anyone, though.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This shows a stunning display of lack of knowledge about our defense.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I can how easily you’ve scored recently.
Right.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow…offsides = free play for Baltimore. Ravens have a 2-on-1 in the end zone and don’t complete. Big break for us there.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
come on give us the win...
we can build on it…it will just become part of your 6-10 final record
by raven on Nov 2, 2008 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
so are you going to come back and explain how wrong you were IF that doesn’t end up happening? Or are you just going to remain silent? Because I am pretty sure we will read your unsolicited posts if you were right.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really sort of bending right now.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the Ravens realized what the Giants tried against us — line up in shotgun and hand it off to the running back.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They just talked about this on the radio.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay — still a full one-possession lead here. Time to attack the Ravens secondary some more without too much pressure facing us.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Credit so far to Seth McKinney — he has been holding his own with Steinbach out.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You're digging your own grave
If you run the ball. I think the Browns will revert to the pass and end up beating us, but there is no point in running it.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, great idea, let me just call Chudzinski and tell him that and we can fix it real quick.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you’re going to troll around a little bit, please don’t use the subject lines. Just a little bit of a site rule here.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you think I’m being a nuisance, I’ll leave. It’s just that there is not an active Ravens SBNation blog, and I thought that I could discuss the game here.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No no, I didn’t mean that (honestly).
Just giving you a heads-up.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, I won’t use the subject line, no problem.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerome Harrison should be able to run the ball against you guys, especially if we use a page from your playbook and run from the shotgun. Jamal Lewis might not grind you down with 4 and 5 yard carries consistently, but he is known to break a couple of 10+ yarders in the 4th quarter here.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right, Harrison could pose a problem, but I can honestly say that our run defense is pretty unstoppable. If you line up in the I formation, you’re not going to get any yards 99% of the time. I could feasibly see a 10+ yard run broken if you call a run out of the shotgun, but we haven’t seen much of that thus far. If Jamal does somehow get past the front seven, though, he has a great shot at scoring.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m actually happy Babin got his hand on that last one. Whoever would’ve been on the receiving end probably would’ve gotten nailed (watches ball pop in the air then).
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
we can’t keep giving up this kind of field position.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Heart clutch. Andra Davis with a tackle at the line of scrimmage.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm, seems that the Ravens are capable of scoring 14 points, damn.
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.
by Harry Doyle on Nov 2, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh…stunning collapse by our defense.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That 3rd and 16 play on the last Ravens drive is seriously coming back to haunt us.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Five yard offsides penalty hurts Cribbs’ chances of getting another kick return opportunity too. Baltimore can just kick it deep now.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They should be kicking with the wind, too.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sweet, at least i’ll get my sundays back.
trade DA, fire Romeo, 4 new linebackers.
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 3:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am not watching, what are you seeing that is evidence of our team being poorly coached? I have seen it before but thought we were getting better lately.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
D and O last two drives, kicking the field goal earlier in the game, allowing a bad rookie QB to do this, on and on and on.
the talent level between these two teams is so gigantic, this is embarrasing.
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Standard collape has begun. This game is over if we go three and out.
We are going to lose by 2 TDs I just know it.
by mgtbfb on Nov 2, 2008 3:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m as fatalistic as the next Cleveland fans, but c’mon guys.
Let’s go Browns.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
don’t mean to be negative, i apologize. but when you have a 14 point lead on one of the 5 worst offenses in all of football and you allow this, it’s coaching. (not to mention 3 and out, 3 and out, 3 and out against 4th string corners).
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Going back to that last TD by Baltimore — a mistake to blitz the safety from the side when they have two blocking backs potentially back there.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahahahahahahahahaaha. Oh Chud.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I never understood the idea behind running two short run plays on 1st and 2nd down
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by Turkmenbashi on Nov 2, 2008 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You never try to make them short running plays.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They are so aggressive with the run, please please please more play action. We could even use the play action to set up the run. If we keep calling wolf, the wolf can become more dangerous.
by rufio on Nov 2, 2008 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YOU BRAYLON
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by Turkmenbashi on Nov 2, 2008 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Heart-crushing drop by Edwards…wow. Excellent throw, read, and adjustment by Anderson on the play.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
When does this stop?
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by Turkmenbashi on Nov 2, 2008 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The defender was behind him…Edwards would’ve been tackled had he made the catch. But, the defender in no way impaired his ability to catch the ball.
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect pass. As close to a sure thing as you can get. Edwards had the defender beat by a half step and just flat dropped it.
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by Turkmenbashi on Nov 2, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect pass. PERFECT pass. Hit Braylon in stride and he had a step on his guy. Goes right through his arms.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That was crazy, he wasn’t even looking deep and still was able to get the ball accurately down the field.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
blind pig finds an acorn once in a while.
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It also can be attributed to the fact that Edwards just flat out burnt two DB’s.
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just literally tore my sweater.
That was…infuriating.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GODDAMNM PEICE OF SHIT CATCH THE BALL WHAT IS THAT LIKE 30 DROPS THIS YEAR FOR HIM? WE JUST LOST BECAUSE OF THAT PEICE OF TRASH NOW THE RAVENS RUN A 10 MINUTE DRIVE GOUGING US WITH THE RUN
IVE SEEN THIS SCRIPT BEFORE. FUCK…..
by mgtbfb on Nov 2, 2008 3:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Keen analysis by Gannon, recognizing that the momentum has changed in the game.
Gee, you think?
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by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They pay these guys for that sort of analysis Chris. Real deep stuff.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
D REALLY needs a stop here!
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.
by Harry Doyle on Nov 2, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know where I can sign up to be a professional pass dropper? I hear you can make seven figues doing this.
Sounds like a good gig?
by mgtbfb on Nov 2, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sigh… well, can Tucker come up w/ something to stop this offense?
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LET’S GO BROWNS
We need this, come on boys
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by Turkmenbashi on Nov 2, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just curious, how come you guys don’t use the subject line?
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by Baltimo on Nov 2, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
it’s pointless and gratitously confusing.
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And makes things VERY hard to read when you have so many comments.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Nov 2, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here comes the 8 minute drive for a TD followed by 3 more drops then game over
by mgtbfb on Nov 2, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Come on man, have a little faith.
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on Nov 2, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
pollyanna
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.
by Harry Doyle on Nov 2, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Y’know, if we can win this, we still have a shot at the division. A loss pretty much takes us out of it.
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on Nov 2, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
it does, but even if we did win, do you think this team should make the playoffs?
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whether or not they should, I’d still like to see it
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by Turkmenbashi on Nov 2, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree. but man i thought this team was gonna be so much better than this.
by kwoog on Nov 2, 2008 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs