It's just my opinion, but...
...the Ravens stand a pretty good chance of going into Cleveland and beating the Browns.
...the Browns stand a decent chance of winning the game as well.
...if the Ravens and their fans want to start considering talking about the "p" word, then they'd better win this Sunday.
...otherwise they're just a mediocre team and will continue to show promise but the "p" word will not be used.
...on the other hand, if the Browns lose again at home to the Ravens, then any talk of a repeat season of last year will be used along with the word "fluke."
...the Browns fans are angry, bitter and their attempts to term our Ravens fans as "ignorant" is the definition of the pot calling the kettle black.
...you've got to hand it to the fans to stick with their team through the thick and the thin, even if the thin is the norm in Cleveland as far as the Browns are concerned.
...I've got a better feeling about the Ravens offense than I can remember ever having in a long, long time.
...while I certainly still expect Joe Flacco to hit the rookie skids at times, I actually expect even more of what I've seen the past two weeks in comparison.
...if Ray Rice can stop his fumbling tendencies, he will be a great alternative to the one-two punch of the two Macs, -Gahee and -Clain (like that!?).
...our Wildcat formation is actually better suited for success than even the Dolphins is, as having a QB run it gives us better options than a RB.
...this new wrinkle Cam has "stolen" from the Dolphins was a great idea and makes total sense to be added to this normally offensively-challenged team.
...we'll continue to see it each game in some form to keep the defense honest.
...can you believe I haven't even mentioned the Ravens defense until now!?
...I'm concerned we're going to find out that CB Chris McAlister's knee injury is worse than expected.
...I'm actually glad to hear that CB Samari Rolle is back, although I'd still prefer to see Fabian Washington on the opponents #1 receiver.
...Rolle's return gives us the depth that we need in the secondary, and if McAlister is okay, then we should be pretty much fine with that group.
...the above opinion only stays if the defensive front seven put pressure on the opponents QB and not give him time to pick us apart, which he will no matter who our corners are.
...I expect Rex Ryan to do whatever is necessary to back my opinions up.
...T-Sizzle should continue to shine on the field, pick up his well deserved payday and keep his mouth shut.
...Ray Lewis will continue to lay out and even perhaps knock out the opposition as he is playing smarter and hitting even harder than he has at any point in his career.
...bring it on the field and then pay up in the locker room without any mention to the press, just like they did in the old days.
...enough of the Browns' fans, as another beatdown over the fading Browns will quiet them for the rest of the year.....or probably not!
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No Happy Halloween, Rexx?
Joking.
…I’m concerned we’re going to find out that CB Chris McAlister’s knee injury is worse than expected.
I feel the exact same way. When you have this much doubt about your knee’s it usually will not get better. I expect him to maybe play another game, but after 2 plays we will not see him again, then after the game find out he is done for the year, just like sean merriman did, just half way through the season.
…I’ve got a better feeling about the Ravens offense than I can remember ever having in a long, long time.
I am still unsure of how I feel about our offense. We have not beaten a winning team yet with this offense, even though Joe did move the all decently well against Shittsburgh Pittsburgh. I still hope to see some more excitement out of Cam and crew with a new arrangement of plays. But I still think our offense is very predictable at times. The play calling has definitely improved, but teams know they wont get beat 30+ yards by us unless there is a blown coverage IE Williams 70 yard td catch.
LETS GO
by Mr MaLoR on Oct 31, 2008 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm happy with the way our offense is progressing.
Flacco can throw the deep ball, but he doesn’t have good accuracy on it yet, so we can’t make those big pass plays. It’s just the way it is until he develops his play better.
I think we’ve played really conservative against some teams, but maybe that was the right thing to do. We’ve got a rookie QB and a young offensive line. We’re lucky this hasn’t been a disaster. It usually is.
The Raiders actually have an excellent secondary, so passing on them is hard. At the end of the day, we’re still a run the ball offense, and I like it that way. It’s tough to play Defense if your offense moves the ball really quickly (see New Orleans Saints).
Beating a winning team is overrated. We’ve beaten two 3-4 teams with this offense. It’s not like they’ve all been pushovers.
by math_geek on Oct 31, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ray Rice
right now i think he is emerging as the lead weapon for our offense and the fumbling will not be a problem. McGahee seems to be the one who cant get a handle on ithe ball as of late fumbling against mia and oak. Look for Ray Rice to be in alot more McGahee didnt practice yesterday and hopefully this week and in the future McGahee will be Rice’s backup. Rookies are fresh like this offense
by Ravensfan52 on Oct 31, 2008 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to disagree
Lets not forget that if Gaither and Chester wouldn’t have combined for 6 penalties, Willis would have had over 100 yards against the Raiders. I love Rice and think he is the second coming of Maurice Jones Drew but McGahee is an established stud. I think his problems recently are health related. If he’s not healthy then Ray should be the lead back, but when Willis is running well, he is a top 10 back in the NFL, and is being paid as such. I think there should be a 65/35 split, with the hot hand getting more carries in each individual game.
Ask me the same question next year and I will most likely have a different answer.
by DT711 on Oct 31, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodbye C-Mac. I think he’s done as a Raven. Honestly, I’m not sure I’m so attached to him that I’d root for him to do well on another team.
by math_geek on Oct 31, 2008 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
enough of the Browns’ fans, as another beatdown over the fading Browns will quiet them for the rest of the year….
Pffff, loosing to a division rival and falling out of the playoff hunt? Give me, things the Browns are Used to for 200 Alex.
by Estonianzulu on Oct 31, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you beat us, do us a damn favor and pull ahead of the Steelers too.
and then, if you face Indy in the playoffs, beat the living crap out of them, if for no other reason than to avenge that lame sitting of all the starters that took Cleveland out of the playoff hunt last year.
by math_geek on Oct 31, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just because you asked, we will be sure to do just that :)
If you guys beat us, go ahead and smack the living tar out of the Steelers for us if you could. Anything to get rid of that stupid Hines Ward smile will make me happy.
by Estonianzulu on Oct 31, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C-Mac
I don’t think we’ll see him this week, or perhaps anytime soon. I also heard to day that Rolle most likely won’t play Sunday as well. A lot will be riding on Fabian and Walker to contain the Browns wideouts, which I’m sure concerns all of us. Hopefully, we’ll blitz all day and make Anderson throw early rather than have time to set up and pick us apart.
Rexx
by Rexx on Oct 31, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gettnig a lot more uncomfortable with this whole
Frank Walker covering legitimate receivers business. I mean, Javon Walker and Greg Camarillo are one thing, but Braylon Edwards? Sheesh.
by math_geek on Oct 31, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DB trouble for sure..
Oakland ran too much. I don’t think Russell’s long completions were garbage time passes. I think the Raiders just waited to long to expose a weak pass defense..linebackers incuded. If I’m Cleveland, I’m drawing pass routes in the dirt all day. It will be interesting to see how they use Jamal. He will have his share of dump passes. Straight ahead ain’t gonna work. I see Edwards having a great day. But, I see us having a more rounded game and winning 24-17. Unless I’m on the Brown’s site..then we win 36-12.
by raven on Oct 31, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly!!!
People say those passes by Russel where after the D was playing “loose” WTF!!! If Jamarcus “i’m 7 foot but dont hit me” Russel can look like tom brady against our pass D, just imagine what will happen against DA and the gang…Edwards will have a really good game. Thats what peyton manning and The boys did.. They made us look really bad. We didn’t get enough pressure on Peyton Manning. In my opinion the Only way we win this game, is to play Washington and walker about 10 yards off the WRs everyplay( to avoid the big play), Play Reed as the high safety, and Rush 6 or 7 men on passing downs to help our Our Secondary. Man We will need all the help we can get.
by RAVEN'SD#1 on Nov 1, 2008 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its good to be back, and i agree with you, but.....
When you said, that Fabain should start over Samari rolle, i hate to say this, but i disagree. i dont think Fabian washington is all that good, i was high on him when we got him, but he hasn’t really played that good. He gives up big plays, he always seems to be in good position, but he gets beat a lot more times than he makes plays . Its like He’s right there, but he cant stop it, he is always seconds away from making a play…..He droped a pick six agianst oakland, he gave up big plays to Zack miller, He Gave up big plays to a no name tight end in Miami, he was inches a way from making a play in Pittsburg, and stoping Santonio holmes from scoring that touchdown. I really like Washington, but he just doesn’t have “IT”. He just never seems to make a play, he’s always close, but never makes the play. I am More comfortable with Rolle starting than Washington, even though i still like him, he will matchup well against Dante stallworth, because of his speed, but i dont think he should be on Braylon Edwards, its a mismatch in cleveland’s favor. I JUST CANT UNDERSTAND why Frank walker is still on this team, he suxs!!! i would rather watch a documentary on gigivitis, than watch him play, We need to sign someone else. i guess we could do a lot worse. I am really worried about this game agianst cleveland, they finally get their weapons back, in Stallworth, and all their O-lineman. Our secondary is my main concern, i think we will give up a lot of deep plays, from our 20 to thier 20, but i think we will lock up in the endzone, and let the front seven do their job. We i think will stop the run, but i’m really scared about our secondary. THIS IS WHY WE NEED TO DRAFT MALCOLM JENKINS!!! AND DHB IN THE SECOND ROUND.
by RAVEN'SD#1 on Oct 31, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
inches?
Being inches away from stopping a pass is still a good thing. At least he did not give up the catch by getting juked off his ass. And reed slipped on the field that play, so that most likely should not have been a score for a few reasons.
by Mr MaLoR on Oct 31, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude My Point is...
He is a Good CB, but he shouln’t start over Rolle, he will give us the best chance. He is always in good position, but he never makes a play. Thats Why he has all the speed in the world, and athletism in the world, but lacks some of the instincts that make CBs great. Being Close to making a play isn’t good enough, this isn’t horse shoe. I may be wrong about him, but i think he still has a ways to go before he is starting over Rolle.
by RAVEN'SD#1 on Oct 31, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walker and Fabian are OK
Fabian has been recovering from injuries and learning the offense. He will only improve, and has been blessed with incredible gifts athletically. I feel he is a long term solution as our #2 corner if he can stay healthy.
Frank Walker, aka everyones favorite whipping boy, had an awful preseason and beginning to the season. What we have to remember is that he is a dime back, the teams fourth corner. He is physical against the run and has improved in man coverage. He has not played great football so far, but considering he has started for us this year, I am content with his play this year. If you would have told me Frank Walker would start over McAlister, and we’d be 4-3, I’d have taken it in a heartbeat.
by DT711 on Oct 31, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Points
i too think Washington will be our future #2 Corner, just not #1, Washington is Very Very athletic, if it was all about athletism he would be one of the top 5 corners in the NFL. Walker on the other hand,……SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! i cant believe he is on this team. although he hasn’t been god awfull, we played Oakland, and Miami, they dont have big play WRs. I want to see how he does against Cleveland.
by RAVEN'SD#1 on Oct 31, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see how he does against Cleveland.
I DONT!!!!
Stallworth is a nasty WR. Expect 2-3 pass interferences from Frank “I still have Braces” Walker. He is a great, physical football player, just not a great, physical DB.
by Mr MaLoR on Oct 31, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
POINT BLANK!!!.....
FRANK WALKER SUCKS!!!!!!!
by RAVEN'SD#1 on Oct 31, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What makes anyone think Rolle will play? He was wearing the “don’t-hit-me” jersey in practice.
by Sluggh on Oct 31, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rolle is sorely needed
Though I’m not expecting him to be in there. Fabian would be a fine #2 corner and perhaps Walker an even salvagable nickle or dime back if we were at full strength in our secondary. However, with these injuries, our safeties need to provide deep help on the mismatches and I’m frustrated in that Ed Reed seems to be late getting over there to help time and time again. He knows they’re picking on Walker, yet gets there in time to hit the guy AFTER the reception. I know he’s great, but it seems like he’s set on making his rep based on great plays, and not inclined to worry about the routine ones that go unnoticed by SportsCenter and the rest of the uninformed fans (certainly not us guys!).
Rexx
by Rexx on Nov 1, 2008 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't He Hurt?
he might be worried about the neck, and doesn’t want to Strain it too much. Lets just hope thats the issue, because Ed Reed has played Decent this year, grant it, he’s late, but we haven’t had Cmac or Rolle for a lot of games. I dont think Washington has played well enough to be left one on one against a WR. Reed has to worry about being everywhere at the same time. This is why a good CB is so important to safeties. This is when he starts to miss Cmac and Rolle, and especially Cmac. Look If Cmac was here almost no one would throw in Cmac’s direction, so he could play the high middle, but he would drift to the other side of the field where rolle was to help. Thats how it works. But now he has to play the whole field at the same time, and you Know Rex will never play cover 2. and Our D-line just isn’t getting enough pressure on the QB. I always here Reed and Cmac talking about how they have so much chemistry together. He doesn’t have chemistry with any of these CBs.
by RAVEN'SD#1 on Nov 1, 2008 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
duane starks
duane starks was terrible. do you remember the season he had after we won the superbowl. he got burnt all the time. we would be better with will dumps back there
by Ravensfan52 on Nov 1, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What abot Reggie Wadell?
Anyone remember that name? He was one of the featured rookies to make the team when HBO did the first ever Hard Knocks about the Ravens. I still watch the tapes of recorded episodes for the good ol’ times.
by Mr MaLoR on Nov 1, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm totally fine with the offense
If we keep getting Troy Smith in on the wildcat formation. He’s a dynamic player and that pass to Flacco was an absolutely perfect toss. I’m actually excited for a Raven’s offensive possession for the first time in, well, ever.
by thedecline19 on Nov 1, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too..
i usually fall asleep wathing our offence, lol but now i’m wide awake even though i miss the mid game naps.
by RAVEN'SD#1 on Nov 1, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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