Ravens-Bengals: Gameday Open Thread
by Rexx on Nov 30, 2008 10:55 AM EST
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PrintHere we go again with another road game, which means we will have an Open Thread to post your comments in "real time" throughout the game. Join me in cheering and screaming online, rather than making fools of ourselves from our sofas in front of the television. See you there!
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Not too early.
At least make it exciting for us 1-9-1 fans.
Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 30, 2008 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
WHAT TIME IS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
seriously, my clock is not working.lol
FEAR THE NEVERMORE DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely
BS spot
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Giants score on opening drive against Skins
Eli Manning pass (7-0). Funny thin is they muffed the XP snap but the Skins didn’t rush so they reset it and Carney just waited and then kicked it through. See, you play every second on every down until the whistle blows!
Rexx
Keep atacking up the middle with the bruiser
then hit the with Rice later on to run away from them!
Rexx
to me this is two down territory
why punt from there and we probably wouldn’t go for the FG, even w/ Haushka.
Rexx
Cleveland leading Indy 3-0
Can’t believe I’m rooting for the Browns!? Won’t matter, as they’ll fold like the losers they are.
Rexx
Clayton has become our deep threat without a doubt.
Shit, Gaither is hurt, again! Adam Terry is inactive so we can’t afford to lose him.
Rexx
We need to have the mindset
that we are getting seven here. Three would be better than nothing but would suck and be a moral victory for Cincy!
Rexx
Poor playcalling that last series
They should have had a naked bootleg and then thrown it. They played for the FG and we’re afraid to open it up. Way too conservative. Disappointing!
Rexx
hes active, but they are going with the "Hott Running Back"
guess that purple is turning us gay? we like hot running backs
O-line not getting push
Cincy putting everyone on the line and blitzing every pass. Need a quick slant or hit over the middle!
Rexx
See, we move all over the field
but then they can have one big play and take the lead. That hurt and we need a TO to get the momentum back right now!
Rexx
So far
the Bengals defense hasn’t had a moment of rest. They are playing tough, a lot tougher than I expected, but they are going to be gassed in the forth quarter. Despite the score, the Ravens are dominating.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 1:58 PM EST reply actions
Very typical this season.
Bengals defense actually does play tough early in the game. But our offense is so terrible, that the defense wears out by the fourth quarter. I expect you guys to do the same thing you did in the first week and absolutely dominate midway through the third, and all of the fourth.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 30, 2008 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Or maybe sooner.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 30, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
What's up with the Bengals secondary?
are they blanketing our receivers or are they just so unable to get open. Come on Todd Heap, move around!
Rexx
i think we are starting to get a little too predictable
leron is great, but dont use him twice every set of downs going right up the middle
it will get stopped
should have been play action there for a 5 yard pick up
I think the idea
is to protect the ball, be conservative, and wait for the Ravens Defense to make a play.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions
Hasn't that been the idea
like, forever!?! I’m sure glad the offense got going, eventually. As they have proven in their wins, this isn’t your father’s Ravens.
Kevbo: [to George Sherrill] George, you look a lot like Vin Diesel...
Flatbill: Let's get somethin' straight... Vin Diesel looks like me.
-From "The Making of Orioles Magic"
MARK MONEY CLAYTON!!!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions
I called it!
Defender was never looking for it! Clayton has shown some great hands this season!
Rexx
HEAP!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 2:13 PM EST reply actions
It's over.
Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 30, 2008 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Awww, come on!
We might still leet you back in. We’ve been pretty good at that in the past to you guys!
Rexx
I say punt it back to them now
and go for the turnover deep in their territory. Now that would be brash!
Rexx
Bengals offense (or Ravens defense from your POV)
19 plays, 20 yards (18 picked up on the first play of the game).
0/6 on third down.
One first down.
Six punts in the first half.
Five straight three-and-outs.
Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 30, 2008 2:21 PM EST reply actions
That has happened too many times today
Even though we’re leading, we need to either pick up the blitz or have the quick hit, slant, draw or screen!
Rexx
Well
there goes my prediction of a defensive shutdown…
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 2:32 PM EST reply actions
shit needs to change..we dodged a bullet but in almost every game this year we go limp on a teams final play before half or game end. i pin it on ryan and soft zone..it aint broke dont change..a team can score in a minute with a prevent type d so unless theres 20 seconds on the clock it aint worth it..slow death or quick death it sucks and he keeps doing it.
redskins go for field goal with 9 seconds left on 3rd down…and miss..why do coaches consistantly put a game on the kickers foot….9 seconds and the previous play they ran gained 6 yards on 4 seconds and the giants were in prevent…coaches are dumped down and sissy this year……romeo, buffalo, skins…all put games on kickers foot and get burned. play to win the game-but 1/2 dont.
damn it..i had to move my computer out of the tv room and have to run back and forth today…im getting tired and spilled a Yuengling on the hallway carpet…
McClain holds that ball like a loose loaf of bread!
He’s had a great season, but I never liked him! He’s just a FB that has done well in Cam’s system!
Rexx
Jeez!
That was lucky it wasn’t picked. Flacco’s not looking too well. Even those two deep passes were better catches than throws. Looks like we’ll need some TO’s to close this one out!
Rexx
wow, i hope everyone just heard what they said about walker
he refused to play special teams i guess and jon didnt like that.
I want to see Troy Smith
throw the ball again off the Wildcat. That will open up the inside run off of that as well!
Rexx
Oh yeah, never mind!!!!!!
Clayton is doing it all! Maybe we should have saved that for the Redskins or Steelers!?
Oh well, game over NOW!
Rexx
Watching the game on ym sofa with my dawgs!!!
No really, I am watching the game from my sofa, with my four dogs laying all around me. Just me and all my friends! At least I have so many to blame my gas on!
Rexx
Beautiful
Every week its something different. This is going to get ugly for Bengal fans. Their D is just gassed.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 3:02 PM EST reply actions
Giants on 'skins goal line
gotta love it! New York can beat on them and we’ll push harder on their bruises next week!
Rexx
the only thing i hate
is that if the redskins lose, and we smash them next week on sunday night, we will not get our credit and the excuses will build up that the redskins were hurtin from nyg and it wasnt that good of a win for us.
Fuck the credit
I’ll take a win over dubious credit any day of the week.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Cincy's punter is going to be sore next week!
He’s getting the most action so far and his leg is gonna hurt!
Rexx
Absolutely a #1 play on ESPN!!!
Wow, I thought he’d get flagged for offensive interference. What an incredible catch. Clayton has re-invented himself today!
Rexx
Mark Money!!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions
Great screen play Cincy!
Fooled us, …NOT!
Why take the holding penalty!?
Okay they declined it. Good!
Rexx
Fitzpatrick is a fourth year vet
and a Harvard graduate with a future as a stockbroker. So he’s not concerned. Perhaps Carson Palmer should come back this season and lead them to another win this year. Whopee!
Rexx
Fitzpatrick
has struggled, just as any quarterback would with that O-line. He may be pretty decent if he had any protection.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
RICE!!!!
Extending the play for the first down. Three Bengals around him and he’s a bunch of yards short. That is clutch right there.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions
if indi wins
and since i got banned from DBN, i am going to have to make another name just to yell at them for how bad they are then get banned on that account.
Gee, does it look like Cincy is tired
and beginning to lay down. We still have the entire fourth quarter to go!
Wow, 413 yards of offense. He’s an offensive guru!
Rexx
Rexx, this is what got me banned
I think it is safe to say that we have the smallest amount of contributors on these blogs. We may have only 10-30 comments per fan post, but if you go in there and look at who is postings, it is the same 10-12 guys every time. I would rather talk with a select, intelligent few that we have at our blog rather than 200 random people blurting out how much they want Tim Couch back.
We are a family over there, you guys here are like the distant cousins who just had sex with each other’s wives and want to kill the other.
And the trash talk does something for me, to shut up the ones who have doubted us the whole season.
what i like best about today…you can set up big plays (like we did) or you can beat your head against a wall trying to go 3-8 yards at a clip all the way down the field..this method is best with the NFL’s fast agressive D’s.
Malor, you are our mercenary..look forward to a few playoff BAMS! ..might be the Raven motto..I’ll get t-shirts for my row that say BAM in purple if we get to the playoffs! The Purple BAM.
Actually I was thinking of having some T-shirts made
for Baltimore Beatdown. I’d give you loyal posters complimentary ones. When I decide, I’ll get your sizes and addresses thru email. I’m thinking black with purple writing. Logo on pocket area and www.BaltimoreBeatdown.com across the upper back.
Rexx
yes! the eyebrow for Natty Bo will have to be replaced with Joes. would you take TJ, Chad or Burris if you had to?
after seeing the drops by tj and chad, i dont really want them.
burris is a head case, he is not worth anything to me.
a positive frame of mind
here in Baltimore will make a huge difference in their production. Funny thin is, we may not even need them the way Clayton is playing!
Rexx
one hit wonder much???
where has this kind of clayton been in most of the other games. still isnt the 6’3" WR that we desperately need
dont you love that we still have a full quarter to play
this is the time where i can finally sit back and relax, and wait for the behind the bench to hit baltimoreravens.com tomorrow night. love that shit
heap break a tackle..yeah right!!!
just don’t get why smith isn’t getting snaps when we are only an injury away with flacco..
i think the benching of mcgahee when he could be worked in just causes unecessary conflict…
i dont think it causes conflict at all.
he has had a rough season with injuries and we are winning without him right now. it isnt a shot at him, he needs to understand that he had his big games and mcclain and rice were basically useless.
Stopped on fourth down!
Both the Redskins and the Bills couldn’t make it on fourth down at almost the same time. Losers!
Rexx
bad coaching with those teams…they play to not lose..so yeah..their losers.
the skins will be nice and down for our game sweet!
M&T Bank Stadium
will be rockin’ next Sunday night on national TV. Love to see it on TV, but I guess I’ll be in my Club seats. Now who will I take w/ me, as the kids are away at school?
Rexx
One minute left in Browns-Colts game
Indy leading 10-6 and Ken Dorsey QB for Browns. Uh, so much for DA playing the rest of the season for Quinn! Perhaps they’re right and Tim Couch should come back!
Rexx
Shit, I need the Bengals to score a late TD
to make my 27-10 prediction come true. Plus I’ve got the over at 30 total points and I don’t want a push!
Rexx
Rexx, my tickets are 4th row in section 121
You are a pansy for sittin up in the warm, nice, free food, free beer seats when the rest of us pay 8.50 for a bud light and 6 dollar cold hot dogs.
What are you talking about?
This is not the sky boxes, we have to overpay for food and drink just like you. It’s just we get the warmth to escape to during halftime and a great view of the game.
Rexx
ok, well warmth is good enough, im jealous
but at least i get to feel the heat every time the flames go off during player intros, as i am about 20 feet away.
if you place beers along your spine in your coat they don’t pat you down there..you need a some special equipment that i’m willing to sell plans to..
I have a pair of those Ravens camoflage pants
They have low side leg pockets that the Heineken mini-kegs cans fit perfectly in!
Rexx
rexx, your predictions have been close as shit all year…who will win the pitt-ne game? can’t wait for that!!!!
I got the Pats
Even with the Steelers having the #1 defense, their corners are hurting and that Moss guy will make them pay. Of course, having Matt Cassel finally as my fantasy QB instead of Phil Rivers might only make Cassel suck and Rivers have a great game!
Rexx
Colts win
and stay ahead of us in Wild Card race. See, we need to win the divsion title as if we get into the postseason as the final Wild Card we will have to go to the Jets or Steelers, while if we win the title, we may get a bye and if not, host the Jets, Pats or Steelers, which I like better.
Rexx
JIM LEONARD!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions
Jim Leonhard for the TD
See you picked it, just not that early! Great call and good for him, as he has been great. Nice start Jordan Palmer!
Rexx
I actually like him better than Landry and have said so all season.
To me, as a 5’8" 200 pound safety, he reminds me of a white Bob Sanders. Sort of a stretch, huh?
Rexx
he isnt as sure of a tackler as sanders though, but still very good.
when dawan comes back, Jim will be a great option for many of our packages, as he has definitely earned it.
Leonhard is 5’ 8…never knew that…
Frank Walker is the ugliest guy on the team so, yeah, he should take what he can get on Special Team’s.
yep wanna know something else.
in college, jim leonhard won a dunk contest 2 years straight. crazy for a 5’8" guy right?
I watch a
post game interview between Leonard and Mark Viviano…I swear to god that annoying Mark guy was leaning over to talk to Leonard. Leonard was at chest height at most.
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Can you believe?
That the 49ers are going to be the first team to go west to east and win this year. Everyone else is 0-fer this year (Arizona, Seattle, Oakland, San Diego, etc.). Wow!
Rexx
I love this team
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Great, great game, guys!
Shows we weren’t taking it lightly. Now we can focus on the next three games, one at a time and take over the AFC North lead after the Steelers lose next to NE and then home against Dallas and then to us and finally to Tennessee for their four game meltdown! Sweet!
Rexx
basically waisted a whole half trying to score and not getting smith reps…dead horse but will hurt down the road.
great games..again, thanks rexx for the site! always fun..if you ever need a great tailgate with mega people bands and $10 all you can eat let ,me know…just off Ostega in a building court yard..3 blocks west of south entrance across from liquor store on corner.
Thanks a ton, guys!
Great comments, almost 200 of them. We’ll take on any other teams’ blog’s fans. Next up the Washington Deadskins!
Have a great night, guys. Once again, …
GO PATS!!!
Rexx
Did anyone else
Notice Willie throwing a Bengal like a lawn dart during a running play? It was a beautiful block. Also I loved, I think it was Suggs, the Backup-backup Palmer getting introduced to the NFL and the importance of either going out of bounds or just sliding. Right after the hit, Palmer was on the ground trying to shake the feeling back into his right arm. While the first half seemed to be really slow on offense, I think it was a perfect way to prevent any mistakes on offense allowing the Bengals to have any hope. I really feel sorry for their fan base and their defense. The Bengal organization is in chaos and its a shame to see a team with so much potential have no depth and fall apart so completely due to injuries. In a league of such parity, depth at every position is so critical. 1/3 of our team is out and we still are able to perform at a level none of us predicted. Ozzie is one of the best GMs in the league. What a season!!!
"When they get drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, we expect them to play like that. Are we surprised? No."
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 30, 2008 4:24 PM EST reply actions
Can anyone tell me what those things are on the 50 yard line, near the sidelines, on each side?
They are like these gray prongs with some yellow thing coming out of them. I never knew what they were and I always wonder it when ever I watch the pats games.
Somebody answer this question!
I’ve been debating what those things are for way too long with different friends o mine.
Yea man.
I can never figure out what the hell they could be! I always looked at it and thought it was that thing your doctor uses to test your reflexes on your knees. That is the best I could think of. But I dont know what the yellow coming off of it is.
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