Thanks for coming over Jim. Will the Titan’s lay-off effect their play? It’s been quite a while since they played a meanigful down. That could spell trouble for a quarter or two. I can’t see too much changing in your running game from the last time. Chris is the better runner against a fast D and he didn’t fair very well last time. I expect him to get more screens/passes than usual. I think the X factors will be Collin’s not turning it over and your blind side pass rush. Miami produced very little pressure and Joe had a lot of time to make some nice throws on key downs. He also missed some open deep balls. What are your “X” factors?

The Ravens have improved in nearly every aspect of the game since we played last. Our defense is hitting harder and is playing more opportunistically, our offensive line has gelled, and our punter Koch is helping us dominate the field-position battle. But more importantly than any of that, Joe Flacco has matured into a solid QB over the season. He’ll make all the throws we need him to make to keep our drives alive, and he isn’t afraid to air it out. Tennessee just barely eked out a win last time. How do the Titans adjust to limit our improved passing game while, at the same time, not letting us run all over them? In other words, how effective do you think they will be at stopping our offense?

 Im interested too know your opinion on the way the Titans played the Steelers and was dominance only a factor or do you believe they also caught them on a bad day? Also, how would you rate your guy’s o-line this year since they did a great job in that game and really for most of the year?

wow i just saw that Collins was only sacked 8 times this year, so kinda answered my question but it would be nice too have more input from a fan

No surprise, I think the key to the game is Baltimore running and grinding out first downs. Keep Flacco out of high pressure downs and control the clock (and field position). What is the state of Haynesworth’s injury (MCL)? Vanden Bosch has also been injured. Any recent word on whether these guys will really be ready? I expect the Ravens to pound away early to see if they are up to stopping the run, and definitely to wear them down by the later quarters.

i see the Titans attacking the ravens with short passes to keep the LBs off balance. i say it too much on here but sending 2 TE’s or receivers out in short crossing patterns/slants seems to work against our D (or works better than other places on the field). We should stop the run, deep balls and screens but the pass action short center with the receivers streaking in front of or just behind the LB’s towards the sidelines has been a decent way to move the ball against us.

your pass protection has been great and with a vet qb that only adds to this strength. but, with having only allowed 8 sacks i would think your Passing O would have a hire rating. what’s not happening in your passing game that is keeping the stats sown?

It looks like Kevin Mawae will not play on Sunday. The Ravens have done a good job of covering injuries with good depth at the O line. Between Pryce, Ngata, Bannan and company, the Ravens did a good job of owning the line of scrimmage last week. How good will Kevin Mawae’s replacement be and has he played much this year?

Now on to fan questions…
How do the Titans fans feel about the call against Suggs last game?
The call sucked but the Ravens DE still had their chance to win the game, but as a fan, it pisses you off. It reminded me a lot of the Patriots game last year when the DE gave up the losing TD from Tom Brady.

What is the stadium experience going to be for those of us that are making the trip? Anything you recommend or do not recommend? Good local food?

I’m not too sure what the layoff will mean to them and the Titans. Both missed significant time andthe lack of game contact leaves me guessing on how effective they can be. Their reserves played pretty darn good against the Steelers, so it might be a mute point, but the Ravens o-line is much better than Pittsburgh’s. I’ve also heard that even with Kevin Mawae out, his replacement might be more physical than him anyway. So, any concerns about the trenches, which have become the Ravens strong points, as the sacks allowed totals are deceiving for flacco, as most of his mistakes (sacks, INT’s came in the first half of the season.

What is the deal with Vince Young? What I mean is, how did the fan base respond to his “incident”? What the hell happened in the first place? Do the fans and the team still view him as the QB of the future or has his past behavior limited expectations.

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