How to Beat the Denver Broncos
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 29, 2009 10:56 AM EDT
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That's a tough one. One might think that a 3-3 team is just going to beat a 6-0 team and that the Denver Broncos will walk, run and throw all over the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday. However, while the records are vastly different, these are two pretty good teams and the Ravens are definitely no walk-over.
People look at the Broncos top rated defense in just about every category, although before the season those same people would have expected those gaudy stats to be associated with the Ravens defense, not the Broncos. But just like the turnaround that teams have enjoyed this season, the games can do the same thing.
(More on "How to Beat the Denver Broncos" after the 'Jump')
Sixty minutes may seem like a long time, but a lot can happen in just a couple of plays, much less an entire game. Change a few plays in each game that both teams have played so far and we could just as easily be looking at the 6-0 Baltimore Ravens hosting the 3-3 Denver Broncos. However, we're not and while some may look at it as the Broncos have been good enough to win those close games while the Ravens have not, I'll take the thought that the Ravens are a lot better team than their 3-3 record indicates.
So then how does this .500 team, with the trend of blowing winnable games in the final moments overcome this issue against a team that probably won't be doing Baltimore any favors that say, a Cleveland team, might hand us? That's the easy part, just play sixty full minutes of football for a change of pace. Don't let the game come down to the final moments and have to put the pressure to win the game on the defense, much less the offense either. Return to what made this team a Championship Game team last season and that is by running the ball and by playing stout defense. Shutting down the Broncos running game is not out of the question, despite the run defense issues the team has had the past two weeks. Being able to move the ball on the ground against one of the NFL's best defense is also a possibility for the Ravens if they stubbornly stick to utilizing their dangerous trio of backs to wear down Denver's smaller but athletic front seven as the game goes on.
While many talk about the Ravens poor pass defense, the team had the entire Bye week to address that obvious issue and while we should expect Denver to try to exploit it, they won't try to win the game through the air, as that is just not what got them this far in the first place. Remember the Ravens really didn't amp up their defense and safety Ed Reed didn't unleash his great 2008 season until week nine of last year, so there's no reason we can't overcome this problem starting a week earlier in the eighth week in 2009. Tied into the defense's improvement would be taking a lead and stopping the Broncos' run game, forcing Kyle Orton to go to the air earlier and more often than their gameplan would prefer. Covering Brandon Marshall with extra help and not letting their TE get loose across the middle will be the best way to contain the big plays.
Offensively, the Ravens will need the big play and have been able to get them with surprisingly regularity this season. Doing it against the stingy Broncos defense is a tougher task but we still should be able to move the ball. Scoring against the Denver defense has proven tough, especially in the second half, which will determine the victor in this game. Coming out the gate to start the second half needs to be critical and not waiting until the fourth quarter when we enter the desperation mode is not the way to win.
Speaking of big plays, Sunday would be a great time to see the explosiveness of kick returner Lardarius Webb break out with a long one or even take it all the way to the house. At the same time, the Broncos' Eddie Royal did that twice in one game last time they played, so limiting his effectiveness is as big a key as our returns.
Finally, while our placekicking game is behind the eight ball right now, this would be a perfect chance for Steven Hauschka to quiet the naysayers by hitting all his attempts to either keep us in the game or even win it to erase the memories and the ghosts that are still haunting him.
All together, this is a very winnable game Sunday, but it will take the Ravens playing their best for sixty full minutes, while hoping the Broncos give us a couple of gifts along the way. If that does happen and it is definitely a possibility, the Ravens can begin the same turnaround of the season that they did last year on their way to the AFC Championship Game.
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Bad news for Broncos- Lots Of Rain Sunday!
What? Rain in Baltimore on game day. This is a rare occurance indeed. I remember only a handful of rainy game days in B-more as the football gods shine over us most of the time (weather wise anyways). What does this mean? Advantage Ravens.
Royal and Marshall average 6 and 3 catches per game and a heavy downpour might drop that even further. It could become a muddy running game and battle of O-lines. Flacco’s hand size and ball control should help him battle through the rain drops better than Orton. Our O-line should be able to get a nice push in the mud. Ngata and Gregg’s tank like builds should propell them up the gut without spinning wheels.
Ray Rice might set a career high in rushing. His center of gravity and quick moves will have the Denver D sliding sideways with every juke. Flacco and Ray’s short pass chemistry will come into play big time. Todd Heap and his plodding steps should earn him some looks. It would be nice to see Ron McClain pound the mud ball behind our massive line.
I think it will come down to our RB’s catching balls out of the backfield. I’m not saying that because of Rice’s obvious production, but because Flacco will have 3 good pass catching targets coming from that position when the D puts 8 in the box. If our receivers and TE’s can dedicate themselves to some stiff downfield blocking, our 3 headed monster SHOULD control this game.
This is a game Reed and Ray Lewis dream of. The opportunity for offensive mistakes is huge. Who better to take advantage of a slippery ball than these pigskin punchers. I can see the mud covering Ray’s massive biceps now as he strips the ball from Lamont Jordan. Reminds me of the Eddie George strip and TD already.
I think the Broncos are walking into a house of horrors this Halloween weekend. Anyone dressing up for the game? I heard MaLor is going as My Little Pony and Bruce is going as Charo.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if its in baltimore…don’t yall have turf? how is it going to be muddy?
by Bleed-Black&Gold on Oct 29, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL…..see how long it’s been since it rained. Memorial Stadium, grass and mud. Come on…I’m painting a picture.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard the rain will be gone
by game time. Otherwise, little pellets up to the knees. God, I miss those muddy jerseys w/ guys sliding fo 20 yards in a puddle…..
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 29, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no its grass
besides, rainy games tend to favor home teams anyway, in addition to the reasons raven listed above.
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have the fake grass
Limp and dangling.
by Joe Flaccid on Oct 29, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been on the field
it feels like you’re walking on a Tempurpedic Mattress – so soft, with fake grass and little tiny black beads (watch highlights real closely).
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 29, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I won’t ask why you walk on Tempurpedic Mattress’s. Whatever works for you.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've played lax on that kind of turf
It doesn’t hurt that bad when you fall. You don’t even get any kind of burn if your skin slides on it. Pretty awesome stuff.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Oct 30, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not so sure
Well I see no rain in the forecast for Sunday which is VERY good for the Ravens. We are pitiful in games where it rains. For years now if it rains we might as well not even show up. To win this game we had better be ready for a huge pass rush and have many ways to get rid of the ball fast. Here is where Ray Rice is going to be invaluable. All these years of hammering the back at the center of the line I kept praying for a running back who could actually go out and catch the ball. Now we finally have him. Maybe also we could watch how a real pass rush works and pick up a few pointers. If,in fact, Suggs is being constantly double-teamed, then there must be an opening somewhere. The defense needs to start coming up with the big game changing plays it is famous for. Ed, now would be a good time to start. I keep saying bring Paul Kruger in because we need a pass rusher with a high motor. If the offense can get some points we may just have a chance here. Luckily we are at home and well rested. We have a bigger need for this victory than the Broncos do and that may make us play a bit harder. Let’s hope we are up to the task! The season is on the lines guys.
by Rayfan1 on Oct 29, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess my local weather dudes stink becuase they are calling for heavy rain after midnight Saturday. BUT, they haven’t been right all year SO I hope it’s dry..for my sake.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring Kruger and Ja-happy-Meel in.
I can’t understand why we can’t get pressure with speedier dudes like JJ, Kruger and Gooden. Top that off with Ngata and Gregg and the “double team” on Sluggs. Throw in a Price. Man oh man the coaching staff is REALLY missing the boat. I could sneeze and get a sack with that lineup. Oh yeah, add Ray Lewis to the mix. WTH. Is Mattison that dense?
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah at this point the onus begins to fall on mattison for establishing a pass rush. Rex Ryan got good pressure last year with the same lineup, minus Kruger. Don’t tell me Scott had THAT much to do with it, he didn’t.
I’ve been defending Mattison all year but if he can’t use the bye to rediscover the pass rush then I’ll start sipping the haterade.
we shall see
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As much as I dismiss Bart's contributions
he was a very good pass blitzer, which is missing from T-Good, and whomever else is there in his place.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 29, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broncos 21 - Ratbirds 10
Sixburgh has the week off. This allows me to fully enjoy a ratbird loss! Them losing the last three weeks has only added to the happiness of the Steelers winning! I enjoy reading a lot of “would of, could of, should of” here on Monday mornings! I’m guessing Mr. Malor won’t be joining you next week either.
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 29, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.........
I must say I love hearing support for Denver in most facets…but….thats just trollish man. is the ratbird comment really necessary? Lets keep it Classy San Diego
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 29, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s okay, we are used to the Ratbird comment. We actually wear it with pride now. After Pitt beat us 3 straight times last year, we pretty much have to eat everything they spit in and serve.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it will be that much sweeter when they realize how much better flacco is and we wipe the floor with them...
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ratbirds doesn’t even make sense though and just shows how dumb and, as DenBronx said, trollish most Steelers fans are. Pigeons are “rats with wings” anyone with half a brain knows that. Ravens are actually very intelligent.
by klunker18 on Oct 30, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but they look like a ratbirds, very ugly indeed.
by Bleed-Black&Gold on Nov 4, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CDscumm-
Enjoy your poorly timed bye week. Just when you were getting a head of steam. Pitt’s D is always good but man that O stinks. The Vikes handed the game to you on a silver platter. You can’t expect anymore of that. Flacco will rip you up. Ray Rice will be the next one to push off of Gays face with his foot. Has Gays neck snapped back yet. AP had you for lunch. You guys had our number but that has to change…right? maybe? just once?
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its ok, Denver will just have to hand an 8-0 in their faces
No offense to Baltimore lol
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 29, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well if you beat us, you had better beat them. what is not acceptable is beating us and losing to them.
What is more likely is that you lose to us and beat them.
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
though I don’t think a loss to you and beating them is more likely……If we lose to you I see a loss to them, conversly a win against Balt would make me think Win against Pit…..plus we have pit at Denver so Adv. US
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 30, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you guys win on Sunday
You will win by 3-4 points and walk away from Baltimore limping, bleeding, and injured, just like what we did to the Vikings. We softened them up for the Steelers to come through and clean up the scraps. If you win, I feel that the next week against Pitt, you will lose because we will most likely injure about 2-3 of your starting players. Just how the league goes, Pitt always gets their way.
Limp and dangling.
by Joe Flaccid on Oct 30, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully we have a very well conditioned team this year..
.. last year was a joke.. we were down to a 6/7th string rb at the end of the year.. McDaniels has totally changed the training ethic and we are enjoying a pretty healthy first half of the season.. that won’t change this game.
One thing i am really not worried about is us being softened up.. I don’t think Dawkins will let that happen!
Should be a tough game for both teams though.. and a very enjoyable one.. that ends with a Denver win of course..
Hopefully no injuries to both squads on Sunday!
by HorseStance on Oct 30, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
76-10, that's what happens when a team plays a full 60 minutes of football.
76 is the number of points the Broncos have scored in the second half and 10 is the number of points they have given up in the second half.
You want rain? So do we…we can stop the run, but the vertical threat was what worried me. I’ll back off my original 27-13 Broncos win and go with a more probable slugfest, 16-9.
I respect the Ravens, always have, but the defense has been collapsing in the 4th quarter this year and Orton has a league-best 142+ QB rating in the 4th quarter. Our defense hasn’t surrendered a point in the 4th quarter since Week 1.
I see two of the most physical teams in the league and the Broncos have the endurance on defense to keep it up for the full 60 minutes…so far the Ravens have not. I expect a good one…good luck(starting Monday! :P)
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
The guy formerly known as ZAPPA
by Tim Lynch on Oct 29, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
rec'd your post too by the way...I may be a homer, but I can respect an honest attempt to preview the game without too much homerism. You did better than I would have. lol ;)
I’d probably have ended my post with, Broncos 42, Ravens 3. Yeah baby! 13-3 yeah! Broncos rule, yeah! ect ect…
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
The guy formerly known as ZAPPA
by Tim Lynch on Oct 29, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saying the defense has collapsed in only the 4th quarter is a compliment.
Limp and dangling.
by Joe Flaccid on Oct 29, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's just say I took a chance at picked the Ravens for the upset in Minnesota...
I’m still pissed off about that…set me back in the MHR staff pick’em league. Then your worthless kicker missed the damned field goal. I sure hope you fired his ass during the Bye…we fired out punter for almost screwing us against San Diego. ;-)
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
The guy formerly known as ZAPPA
by Tim Lynch on Oct 29, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Games like this
seldom go as they seem. Be afraid, be very afraid. We have NOTHING left to lose.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 29, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well.....
Thats not entirely true……Everyone at every moment has something to lose……I mean even the Lions last year after going 16-0 had something to lose…… lol
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 29, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean 0-16
but you know what he means. the ravens know that dropping to 3-4 probably puts them out of the playoff hunt. The broncos, conversely, will be just fine at 6-1. Add to that the homefield advantage, the fact that the Ravens defense is CLEARLY capable of better play than they’ve showed so far, and your weakness to screen passes, and I give the advantage to the Ravens.
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My point exactly
is that Denver seems to be playing as good as they possibly can, while the Ravens have SOOO much room for improvement and just a little improvement can mean reeling off s nice winning streak starting Sunday!
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 29, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and btw
I can gauruntee you that Denver is not playing to their full potential.
I appreciate the props….but I’ve watched and with the help of MHR analized every Bronco game this season. We are honestly only offensively producing at 75%-80% of what we could be doing.
So while I have to agree that the Ravens are working at even less of their full potential, neither team has reach max capacity, and I for one cannot wait to see the Broncos REALLY start gelling.
and of course I have to pray the Ravens don’t start gelling this week HAHA
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 30, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROFL oh yea....0-16 HAHA
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 30, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we played to put the game on the kickers foot. we were satisfied with the ball on the 32 (ish). never win that way.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its going to take discipline
2 words Ray Rice and another 2 words Play Action.
That is what will determine the outcome of this game. If ray rice can find a seam or break to the outside and get 6 yards, 8 yards, 13yards, 4 yards per attempt, no doubt in my mind Mike Nolan will throw 8 in the box and force champ bailey to lock down Derick Mason. If the Raven want to expose Mike Nolan they are going to have to mix it up in the 2nd half and do play actions on 2nd down and target Brian Dawnkins commitment issues down the field. Play action is even more double for the Raven defense they need to be discipline and respect the Purdue passer for what he is.
by Jon-Michael Burgess on Oct 29, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please do
I like our defense’s awareness and reaction to play-action so far…others have tried, but not been successful…you have a point though…no one else has gotten a run game going against our defense.
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
by sadaraine on Oct 29, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heres the short and easy of what your team needs to do
Step 1: Get pressure on the QB
Step 2: ???
Step 3: PROFIT!!!
Seriously…this is the one thing that would change the whole complexity of Denver’s game. No one has been able to do it so far and it is the telling piece of a possible weakness of our offense. If you can actually get pressure on Orton, you may be able to make big defensive plays, get turnovers, and win the field position war…three big pieces that the other 6 teams we’ve played this year haven’t been able to accomplish.
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
by sadaraine on Oct 29, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's definitely the key
Pressure on orton is step 1 2 and 3. Orton has shown happy feet from time to time. It might be that the chicago playclock in his head, still. If a team gets sufficient pressure on him, that might make him antsy to get the ball out of his hands. This will lead to mistakes.
The ravens have shown they can stop the run. They’ll definitely need to do that to keep KnowMo and Buck under control.
On offense, the key will be getting Todd Heap out of pass protection. If the ravens can protect with the linemen they have, they will be okay. If they have to hold back a tight end or RB in protection on every play, it could be a long day.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
by kentuckybronco on Oct 29, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with gaither returning
you can expect 5-man protection on passing downs. I’m comfortable with that.
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't Denver have it's own blog??
I checked back here to see what Ravens fans are saying and all I get is a bunch of Denver fans cheering for their 6 and 0 start. Yes Denver nice start but come on, the season isn’t half way done. Cheer when it’s over and you are the champs. Go play on your own blog and pat yourselves on the back.
by Rayfan1 on Oct 29, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To be perfectly fair
The first Denver post in this blog was standing up for your blog…..I believe I blatantly said that. But by all means, I respect your point of view and will step back. my apologies
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 29, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadaraine's piece
was also constructive criticism with a small 6-0 quip. but his post is arguably classy and respectful as he posted what the Raven’s best plan of action should be. Again…good luck sunday, sorry for the intrusion.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 29, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you sir
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
by sadaraine on Oct 29, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah we can go
I tend to enjoy some cross-talk amongst fans since we are all football fans. I mean, you guys are playing my team this week and vice versa…this article mentions my team. I tried to give my thoughts on how the Ravens can win. It isn’t like I stepped in and said ZOMG YOU GYZ ARE THE SUCK AND WE AR GOING TO PWN YOU!!!
Instead of sarcasm, a simple, “we don’t want you guys here, please leave” will suffice.
Good luck with your blog
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
by sadaraine on Oct 29, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Na man
Don’t leave. Rayfan1 had no right to ship you guys off. Stay. You have been nothing but polite.
But I do love the sentence in all caps. Uber 1337
Limp and dangling.
by Joe Flaccid on Oct 29, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL @ 1337
Thank you sir
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
by sadaraine on Oct 29, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
apologies
Sadaraine I did not mean to seem so aggressive. Must have lumped your comments in with the Ratbird ones and that was not the case. Went back and reread you and DenBronx and I apologize to you guys and Bruce. Sometimes people come in to gloat and I see that is not the case here. Just being overly sensitive.
by Rayfan1 on Oct 29, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apology accepted
I know firsthand about gloaters, trolls, and flaming idiots…I am very MUCH not that and I appreciate you taking the time to re-read the stuff we’ve been saying.
I can’t stand people just being punks on our blogs, so I know to do my best to not make baseless attacks, etc at other people’s blogs. It gets old fast and really lame.
That being said, this stuff is all great for both sides even though we both know that the other guys is cheering against my team. Of course I want you to lose, but that doesn’t mean I can’t learn anything from you about football and vice versa.
Cheers man! And I hope for a great football game this week no matter who wins.
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
by sadaraine on Oct 29, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey man, you get the ratbirds, we get the donkeys...
but this year everyone is eatin crow! :D
As I said earlier…good luck….starting next week.
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
The guy formerly known as ZAPPA
by Tim Lynch on Oct 30, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, don't go!
Stay here and post your thoughts, as they are not trolling by any means. Support your team with good stats and bring it. Besides, it builds up our traffic, which is pretty thin compared to MHR.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 29, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
ok Bruce. but only cuz you twisted my arm. lol. Grr My Ravens Buddy backed out on me this weekend, but I’m still thinking about trying to go to the game and scalp some ticks….know anyone with one extra ticket? lol
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 29, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me, I've got one
Wanna go suffer and sit in the Club Level w/ me?
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends on how much you are asking for it lol
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 30, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are serious
Then I’m all for it man. seriously I would love to catch this game, and have no problem buying the beer, for a ticket hahaha. if you are for real pls let me know. I’m salivating now btw.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will shoot you an email after work today with my phone number
If you respond that this is a serious offer.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
by DenBronx on Oct 30, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NP
I figured you’d say something to that affect. Drive off the trolls by all means, but lots of comments on blogs is a Good Thing™. :)
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
by sadaraine on Oct 29, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree sadaraine. you guys have been fun to talk with and made the bye week a little better. NOW, you team can make this week a whole lot better : )
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lighten up rayfan1.. these bronco guys have been here all week unlike you. keep it up bronco fans..enjoying the banter.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Polite is alright
Apologies to polite fans of other teams. I was referring more to in your face people who come to taunt. If you are respectful I have no problem with you. Sorry to seem so inhospitable.
by Rayfan1 on Oct 29, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I could say,
Ray Lewis is old, fat and slow…but then you could respond with, “Elway is horse toothed and bowlegged”. Then I would say, “I unaccept! (puts fingers in ears) LALALALALAALALA”. Then you laugh and say, “Bronco fans are so freakin’ stupid! And crazy”. Then I would suck my thumb and go back to MHR to watch the Broncos win 42-6 on Sunday! YEAH!
lol – This is all in jest of course…most people do well just looking the other way when I post something. heheh
I think we are going to see two of the most physical teams in the NFL slug it out…It’s going to be fun to watch! I love trench warfare.
Take care
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
The guy formerly known as ZAPPA
by Tim Lynch on Oct 30, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bet you don’t miss a county coucil meeting do you.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
..and now i think i have swine flu...
seriously. this is awful.
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get it looked at
If you have the swine flu make sure you see a doctor. I went to the funeral home of the 18 year that had just died from that. I was friends with his parents and it was a tough situation so take the time to see a doctor.
Anyway gdidn’t mean to put a damper on things but go Ravens.
by section117 on Oct 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damnit
i’m supposed to be on a flight to san antonio tomorrow to see Notre Dame at the Alamo Dome. I am going to kill myself. Hopefully I wake up tomorrow and feel fine, but my friends who’ve already had it were like “uhh, dude, you probably have it.”
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whatever
i flew back from sao paulo with mono. you can’t imagine the discomfort. i’m a soldier and this will be the first time i’ve been to san antonio since i was born there and we moved away when i was 6 months old. So i’m going, i guess i’ll just rock the mask so i don’t kill any old ladies and i’ll take some vitamins and such. wish me luck
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grat, now the rest
of the plane will come down with the illness and you will end up being “Patient Zero!”
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
more like patient 47,591,903
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did the kid have a pre-existing conditon? or did he just get it so bad that it killed him?
or was it the sortof thing you just didn’t ask?
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Swine Flu
Killed him. It was all over channel 13 news
by section117 on Oct 30, 2009 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i woke up this morning and i don't feel that bad
so maybe false alarm, just a cold i guess…
my mom and sister both got it and said it hits you like a brick wall, which should have happened to me by now. so anyway i’m off to the airport, GO IRISH, and my sunday returning flight arrives at 11:15 AM so I’ll have time to get my ass back down to DC to put on this Ravens game!
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 30, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i mean they wouldn’t even give me tamiflu because i’m perfectly healthy (apart from this whole swine flu thing). they’d just charge me a copay and send me home with instructions to sleep, drink liquids, take vitamins and tylenol. bad deal. I can do that on my own.
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drink Liquids
Beer is considered a liquid drink more beer.
I am starting to tailgate tonight for the game Sunday who else is in that does not have the swine flu.
by section117 on Oct 30, 2009 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I have you car and computer?
Just write on a sheet of paper that Raven gets that stuff. Tack it to your headboard so no one will miss it.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, an XBox 360
which I use to destroy people on Madden10 which is the only game I own. And If I die, I’m getting bureid with it, so no, you can’t have it. And I don’t have a car either.
in any event, I aint dyin.
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 29, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, madden is beastly on it!!
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 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
our guy MaLor would play you but he’s been in hiding after the Cincy game. he won’t come out until we win. But, he would totally play you.
I battled some kind of cold last month and kicked it’s ass by popping One A Days, 4 cups of coffee and 2 Busch Lights. I also eat a ton of hot peppers and spaghetti. In three days, I was back to normal…sitting on my couch watching Antique Roadshow.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whenever anyone sees him pop up, let him know that ...
…this town ain’t big enough for the two of us! (in as far as madden goes, at least)…
User ID: beastronics
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 30, 2009 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh hell no
wanna go? lets go. funny thing is, my xbox live gamertag is actually Mr MaLoR. add me, ill add you and you can see what a real ass wooping is. this town is only big enough for the one and only, ME!
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Oct 31, 2009 3:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
raven, wanna play some wii bowling or wii tennis? I am setting my wii up at the tailgate on Sunday morning. look for me, i’ll be the guy in the Terry Allen jersey with tape holding my glasses together.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Oct 31, 2009 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, can we agree on a time to post on here. What’s the sense checking in for 1 reply. We should designate 9:30 PM Eastern Time as community blog time.
by raven on Oct 29, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We better win
it’ll be a good, tought game
on a different note, did anyone else happen to read the Flacco article of espn.com?
I thought it was pretty cool.
by sam_ravens on Oct 30, 2009 1:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
I respect your team and am looking forward to a hard fought game this weekend. Let’s just hope we both get out of it healthy and let the chips fall where they may as far as the W-L. Personally, I like the match-up for my Broncos and think that, at very least, it should help toughen us up even further for the stretch run. My pick is 27-16 Denver, but I think you’ll come roaring back after this one. Good luck!
"A player who conjugates a verb in the first person singular cannot be part of the squad, he has to conjugate the verb in the first person plural. We. We want to conquer. We are going to conquer. Using the word 'I' when you're in a group makes things complicated." ~ Wanderley Luxemburgo, 1999
by ejruiz on Oct 30, 2009 2:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
roaring back after this one isn’t an option. If this were the Sopranos, and Tony knew he needed to kill you now—he couldn’t wait until next week , it had to be now—then Tony’s Gonna send you out to a farm house and surprise you there with a 12 ga.
That’s a loose analogy for this ravens game. We are beginning to develop a problem of losing, so regardless of how honorable or talented the following team is, we’re just gonna have to waste you. It’s how it goes.
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 30, 2009 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surprisingly most people are picking the Ravens
Here is the listing from BaltimoreRavens.com of who is picking whom in Sunday’s game.
Baltimore Sun: six of six pick the Ravens
WJZ’s Mark Viviano: Ravens, 23-21
ESPN: Five of eight pick the Ravens
Yahoo! Sports: Four of four pick the Ravens
NFL.com: Two of three pick the Broncos
USA Today: Four of eight pick the Ravens
SI.com’s Peter King: Ravens, 20-16
Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager: Ravens, 20-16
Actually surprised to see so many Baltimore writers picking the home team, as they always seem to pick us to lose the close games. Wow, next thing you know, dogs will lie down with cats!
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 30, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
That’s called the “2009 Denver Bronco Effect”. I swear to God Almighty that we could be 14 – 0 playing the jokeland faders at home and people would still be picking us to lose. (Go check MHR…it is well documented)
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
by sadaraine on Oct 30, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the thing
the more you win, the more the statistical probability of you losing increases. you’re not a 16-0 team, are you? So who’s going to beat you? A loss this sunday would make a lot of sense.
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
by jackmca on Oct 30, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be any game honestly..
.. any thing is possible in this game.. i mean the raiders beat the eagles a couple of weeks ago..
If i would try and pick the loses from the rest of our season i might say this game.. Colts and maybe Giants.. Eagles, Steelers, Chargers and Skins are all beatable. But this game is winnable for either team, the Giants are beatable and the Colts could have an off day (doubtful..lol) and we could be a 16-0 team, Our D is playing very well if they can keep it up they can keep us in any game, our O is still clicking after learning a new offense in the off season but they are improving a lot every game and have played at a pretty high level in the last two games, Our ST can be a factor as well.. So 16-0 is possible, improbable but possible.
I think this will be a close game with maximum effort on both sides.. Both Orton and Flacco are getting the job done, our lines on both side of the ball seem solid, both teams have playmakers on D.
I’m looking forward to a tough fought game and Denver winning by a margin of 3 or 7.
by HorseStance on Oct 30, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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