Ravens' Schedule: Where Do We Go From Here?
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 22, 2009 9:31 AM EDT
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Here's the fun post of the week. It might be differnet for you than when you first saw the Baltimore Ravens 2009 schedule before the seqson started. Now that it's six games old for us, what do you see for each of the eleven remaining games? Are you going to be the positive or negative thinker? Do we have a chance to win all hose games you once thought were win-able, or now based on our defensive lapses, are those games going to continue to be major disappointments? I guess we'll see what you think and the results will be what the Ravens do on the field, beginning after their Bye week with a home contest against the undefeated Denver Broncos, who are coincidently on their own Bye week. Two undefeated teams in a row after playing two one loss teams in a row prior to that. Knowing this, the Ravens are playing a much tougher schedule than anyone would have thought.
(See my thoughts on the rest of the "Ravens Schedule..." after the 'Jump')
Week 8: Denver (home) - Win. Defense shapes up enough to let us outscore the Broncos and hold on at the end for a change.
Week 9: Cincinnati (away) - Win. Child please, we are so much better than we played them at home and they are just not that good.
Week 10: Cleveland (away) - Win. We can play terrible and still beat them.
Week 11: Indy (home) - Loss. Until we can step up and break the curse, I just can't see us slowing down Peyton.
Week 12: Pittsburgh (home) - Win. Still not impressed with the Steelers and think this is the year we turn it around.
Week 13: Green Bay (away) - Loss. The first night game in December in Packers history! Why? It's too damn cold and we've never been a bad weather team.
Week 14: Detroit (home) - Win. See Cleveland comment.
Week 15: Chicago (home) - Win. Cutler can't beat us alone.
Week 16: Pittsburgh (away) - Loss. Splitting might still be the best we can do this season.
Week 17: Oakland (away) - Win. Raiders still tough on the west coast but we do well there.
That looks like I'm predicting a 7-3 finish and a 10-6 record. However, I still think the Ravens can win one of those three predicted losses and as the season progresses, the possibilities will enlighten themselves as we get closer to each of those games. Finishing 11-5 should be enough for a playoff spot and even an AFC North title. However, it all starts next week as our chance to prove the last three losses were flukes comes with the opportunity to knock Denver from the ranks of the unbeatens and send us off for the rest of the season on a positive note.
What say you?
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I say probably 3 - 14 when it's all said and done.
The very existence of flamethrowers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, "You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."
-George Carlin
by Cdsumm on Oct 22, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It looks like you’re saying that we’re going to the playoffs.
Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.
by Ampallang on Oct 22, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sad thing about going 3-13, is that we would still be playing stronger
than the Browns at this rate.
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Baltimore Warrior on Oct 23, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
12-4
or 11-5.
"We're only going to score 17 points?!" - Tom Brady
by iLL on Oct 22, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't see. . .
The Ravens losing to the Packers, bad/cold weather or not. And this might be the year the Ravens get Peyton! I mean can Peyton Manning continually have the Ravens number forever?
"We're only going to score 17 points?!" - Tom Brady
by iLL on Oct 22, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
I’m convinced he can.
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Oct 22, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
based on the shape the secondary is in
i think jim sorgi could light us up
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by BaltimoreSportsFan on Oct 22, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
he definitely can. if we win that game i will be very surprised.
by sam_ravens on Oct 23, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see you all winning 11 of 12.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Oct 22, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The D aint what it used to be
Ravens gonna have trouble gettin into playoffs with Bengals playing well…
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http://tightend.blogspot.com/2009/10/week-6.html
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by curiousg87 on Oct 22, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not bad commentary
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PS- Just curious, what’s the pension program like in the NFL and how many years did you play and have to stay on to earn it? Thanks.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 22, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The D is what it is
Despite the numbers, we have always been vulnerable in the secondary. There was a brief stretch when Mcallister put down the phone and showed up. But besides that, the great defenses of b-more stop the run and divert attention from the pustering sore in the secondary. Especially last year, rex was able to pressure the qb and negate the secondary weakness.
They have got the pieces to fix things but i am not sure mattison knows how to put the square pegs in the square holes.
by b_duardo on Oct 22, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Bengals are in trouble after losing Odom for the year. Houston showed everyone what can happen to the Bengals if they do not play a perfect game.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Oct 22, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
easy wins, easy losses
Any team that relies on pass plays will beat us, or make it very tough to win. I see us splitting the series with Pittsburgh, both winning at home. I think we’ll break a few curses (Mon night, colts, bad weather) along the way. I keep reminding myself that we didn’t have a bye last year, and we were playing catch-up, no one even put us in contention until we made the playoffs. In other words: the ravens play better when they have something to prove. Or when they play with a total “us against them” mentality. I like Mattison, but we need someone who can dial up blitz schemes and keep Reed ball hawking instead of having to cover for when landry blows his assignment to stop the run.
I also think its a lot easier to find another tackle than it is to transition Oher, but i trust the Wizard of OZ…
by stevef on Oct 22, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll be fine...
10-11 wins, same as last season except the offense will carry us there this time.
by mlb32001 on Oct 22, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Honestly...
9-7 is probably the best our Ravens are gonna do. I hate to be the naysayer, but fact is they have one of the toughest schedules in the NFL this season. I do, however, expect we can beat the Lions.
by Smiley4660 on Oct 22, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the only strong loss possibilities are Indy and 1 Pitt game. All the others are VERY winnable. If we just CONCENTRATE and play controlled and agressive football we can pull out a great 2nd half. Best case 8-2 the rest of the way. 11-5 finish. It’s in our hands now.
if we just took that cincy game the world would a different place. that’s a bad loss. NE and Minn I can get over.
by raven on Oct 22, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will put a beat down on the Broncos,Bears and Packers. Get torched by Indy and sweep the Steelers this year….
by desertbird67 on Oct 22, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
U hv no chance of beatin down the Broncos!! Keep dreaming!!
by ColBroncos on Oct 22, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we have a very good chance at beating them
No chance? Trust me, you’re probably not as bad as we think you re but not as good as you think you are. You have a real toughstretch of games coming up. Come back here and gloat, or kneel before us, afterwards, depending on what happens. Agreed?
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 22, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the fact that they are undeafeted will add more pressure to them
They will will make more mistakes, while the 3-3 ravens are just trying to get a win this month and will show up pumped and ready to beat the Broncos. We will not go 0-4 in October!
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Baltimore Warrior on Oct 23, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree
I agree I only sd no chance cuz everyone thinks we are soooo lucky which is a bunch of B.S!!! Just reacting to some of the stupid things Raven fans are sayin!
by ColBroncos on Oct 22, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lucky
every team needs some luck but they also need to be good which I believe the brocos are. The Ravens are 3 plays/penalties away from being 6-0 also but we are also a couple of plays from beeing 1-5. That is like the Broncos they have played good and but also got lucky I believe in 2 games which they could have lost.
I really wish it was this Sunday I have along weekend and it suck without the Ravens playing but anyway thank the beer makers because I am going to need it.
by section117 on Oct 22, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
about your drinking. can you meet a group of family and friends at a hotel room on sunday? we have some statements to read to you and a big question to ask.
by raven on Oct 22, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh man… I’ll have to remember that one
by Salty on Oct 23, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ravens
you Ravens fans are in dream Land first your ONLY wins this season have been against 1 win KC San Diego at 2-3 and 1 win Cleveland you only lose when you play good teams like Minnesota,New England and cincy if you get lucky you will be 9-7. Denver is a loss and so in Indianapolis and once again you get swept by the Steelers and you lose to Green Bay and you might even lose at Cincy you people need to realize YOUR TEAM SUCKS and so does your defense even KC gave you a scare until 5 mins left in the game face facts until you show you are able to beat the Steelers i still think they will sweep the Ravens once again what its been a few years since you guys have beaten them anyway you people must not realize you are playing a 2nd place schedule and yes you were 3-3 last year too at this time BUT you were playing a easier schedule and you were a better team this year you’re defense sucks and everyone except Cleveland had lit your defense up so i say 8-8 or 9-7 with no playoffs
by Joey21030 on Oct 22, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, lots of anger
and bad comments like this are not welcome here on The Beatdown. Feel free to say what you think with facts and opinions, but when you just say “your team sucks!” it makes you look pretty silly and might get you in trouble on this site. So cool it and remain, or else….
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 23, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow… He created an account just to say that? Lots of hate. No intelligent thought.
by BAL_Hawk on Oct 23, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get the sand out of your Vagina. I don't think cincy will ever have anything to celebrate about.
Because you’re 4-2 does not mean you won the super bowl. And your “strong defense” will fall because your little sack-leader is out for the season. Good luckat screwing up with your franchis for another 30 years.
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Baltimore Warrior on Oct 23, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Joey. What part of the sphincter are you from?
It all may come crashing down for the Broncos. I really don’t believe in Orton. Remember that Monday night game when C-mac ran the field goal try back 104 yards. Rays block. Remember the 1999 Playoffs. All great games. We have your number big time. At home? No problem.
by raven on Oct 22, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3-3 is hard, and you look like you have too many holes to be a contender, but we’ve all seen that before, it doesn’t always end like it starts.
I think the Ravens lose to Denver, they aren’t coming back to Earth yet. After that I think the Ravens get it in gear, and race the Steelers for the Wild Card spot behind Cincy. (sorry, a little sarcasm there) I’m picking the Week 16 game to settle the division, with one side praying for the Raiders or Dolphins the last week. Although with the standings as they are it looks like 2 from our division again, so maybe we both make it again.
You know, typical AFC North year.
by Phantaskippy on Oct 23, 2009 2:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even though they beat us
I still say Cincy doesn’t make the post season. Over the next month we’ll know for sure.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 23, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think they make it either, but if they can get lucky a few times they are at least guaranteed splits with both of our teams, they can do it.
by Phantaskippy on Oct 23, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would be toooo funny for ohio not to make it after this little bit of success. hopes so high to get sooo low.
by raven on Oct 23, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know how you feel
cough(Jets)cough
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Baltimore Warrior on Oct 23, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rex ryan lol Lol LOl LOL hahaha. paaalease. his D’s do the best reverse moonwalks with the game on the line. His NE game was an aberition. it didn’t mean anything. when it means something HEE HEE HEE, I’m BAD..the moonwalk starts.
by raven on Oct 25, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only two more loses
the ravens are by far the best 3-3 team in football we are coming back with a vengence. we will not lose anymore than two more games.
GACURTIS
by ravens 08 on Oct 25, 2009 4:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn't mind a loosing season
One name gives a silver lining to the prospect of a loosing season: Taylor Mayes (SP) from USC
If you haven’t seen film of him google him, and imagine what a season or two lined up alongside ed reed would teach this kid
i’m not saying we will have a loosing season, but a winning season puts us too far out of hopes of drafting him, but it’d be nice to see him on a team that could use him to his full abilities
by stevef on Oct 26, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is really good
I think better than Eric Berry, the Safety out of Tennessee. Mays is a monster out there and hits so hard. Great tackler, unlike Landry.
Limp and dangling.
by Joe Flaccid on Oct 26, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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