Ravens @ Falcons: Gametime 'Open Thread'
by Bruce Raffel on Nov 11, 2010 7:00 PM EST
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Stick here with Baltimore Beatdown and post your thoughts, opinions and comments as the Baltimore Ravens invade Atlanta to do battle with the Falcons. Which third-year QB, the Ravens' Joe Flacco or the Falcons' Matt Ryan will prove that his team has the better QB and supporting cast as these two 6-2 teams try to show why they are among the best in the league.
So keep it here on The Beatdown and post your comments as the Ravens put a "beatdown" on the Falcons.
GO RAVENS!!!
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don't have a good feeling about this
this is the most balanced offense we’ve faced this year. plus we’re coming off the short week. hope i’m wrong but i think we’re going to be on the losing end of a shoot out.
yup, not enough time for either team to prepare, but I bet everyone is ready to play
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Well
If he had any sense, Cam was planning for this one during the bye week. Anyone else think so? Nah, me neither…
by GrumpyOldBird on Nov 11, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Nah, it's a sellout
Trust me, it’s SRO there.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Nov 11, 2010 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Are You Fired Up?
If not, you’re not a football fan, much less a Ravens fan. We are on a short week like them, but we just played our first game in two weeks and then have another ten days to get ready for…Carolina?
Trust me, as tough of a game as this is for our Ravens, it’s even tougher to prepare for the physicality we bring that the Falcons have not felt this year, and if they have, it was Steelers who already beat them!
aka 'Rexx'
Watching the NFL Network
It seems like they’ve taken most of the info off of The Beatdown for their pre-game setup!
aka 'Rexx'
I worry that this defense won't be able to contain Michael Turner.
They couldn’t stop Peyton Hillis and the backs are similar.
Also, Purple Crush for best kicker in the NFL
This
25 Touchbacks
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Ngata on the top of the dogpile = "Oh Fuck" Moment
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Are you kiding me?
Dear webb, THEY ARE THROWING TOWARDS YOU!
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if i'm mattison
I’m doubling white all night. i’ll take wilson on jenkins.
Looks like Mr. Lateral is returning kicks
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If he produces at this rate for the rest of the game and the Falcons hold the ball for 30 minutes,
He will get 24 catches for 270 yards
Purple Crush for best kicker in the NFL
For some reason I don't see that happening
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
If Zbi fair catches the ball
at the five, everyone is all over him for being stupid. S why not Ed? Very stupid!!!
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I notice that too
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
remember the source
You are talking about Theisman, who got booted off ESPN, and Matt Millen, one of the worst GMs of all time.
by Voodoo Child on Nov 11, 2010 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
Come on...
Not a very convincing start. Good show by Rice though.
Morgan COx with the tackle. It’s pretty sad when the Longsnapper makes it to the runner first….
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Hi All- anyone have links to a good stream?
I forgot how the nfl.com stream really only shows flashes of the game. :(
adthe.net
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
i don't care who does it
as long as they 1) don’t fumble 2) run forwards 3) aren’t a starter
by Voodoo Child on Nov 11, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Hopefully Flacco
Becomes more settled on his next series of downs.
Great Idea Harbaugh
Put all of our injury-prone players at Punt-return. Simply genius.
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Just wanted to post this... Because I never get enough opportunities to do so
Thats like saying: "Sure you didn’t get a hummer from Jessica Alba, but at least you got anally raped from Shaquille O’neil" --- Craig in Calgary
As soon as Ryan saw Carr coming
he hit the guy Carr was covering on the slant. Gotta admit – nice.
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Ryan with the audibles
And the wide-open hookup. What a contrast with Flacco. He’s got that Koch swag
ya saw that too
The leg is really hurting him, he might injury it more staying out there
Quoth the Raven, `Nevermore.'
Nice play Fabian
Anyone think Josh Wilson is already a better corner than pretty much anyone else on our roster?
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Webb is playing soft
on coverage, almost afraid and Ryan is exploiting that real well. Surprisingly, it appears the Falcons are almost ignoring the run and whe they do, we are stopping t pretty well. He seems to think (Ryan) he can dink and dunk them down the field. Unfortunately, it appears that he may be right.
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Het no mistakes so far
which is better than normal for our prime time games. So one score can change everything right now. Ed,…did you hear me?
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Ryan seems mor ein control
more in charge, more confident, and he certainly is better on the move (than Joe).
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Reed played te ball
more for a pick than to cover. Meanwhile Josh Wilson is looking solid at corner.
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Horrible coverage
even more horrible tackling. Landry is done at safety as far as I’m concerned. Either Zbi or ’Ruki is better than Dawan. Embarassing.
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he sat back for 10 yards and still wasnt ready for snelling to lower a shoulder. Landry gets beat in 1 on 1 tackling almost every time. im done with landry
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
That was something like
a 15 play drive A few more of them and our defense will be dog tired.
aka 'Rexx'
What's that time of possession looking like?
Seems ugly from where I’m sitting. And WIlson out of position, the one good thing we had going so far
Ouch. Well, we'll see if our rotation can step up
Kruger, Cody, et al
Can’t have our guys defending 70 snaps like the Dolphins last week
Ed got whooped that series
"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"
by John Stephens on Nov 11, 2010 9:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Really you can't pin that on reed. It was more of poor coverage by Carr and even worse tackling by landry
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Need a long drive from the Ravens offense
Flacco (eh Cameron) needs to take some shots down the field.
Enough with the draw plays
Cam. It’s getting a bit old. Try a different play for the fourth time!
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Will Joe start to complain to Cam
After he sees what its like on the other side of the field to be able to get the keys to the car
He can complain all he wants – Cam is going to call his gameplan – regardless what’s happening in the game
by GrumpyOldBird on Nov 11, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Protection pretty poor
and Rice was uncovered in the middle. Defense needs rest and offense needs to sustain a drive for a change!
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Ryan seems to be able to call audibles
while Joe is either not allowed or afraid. Ryan looks like he is more of a leader and veteran than Joe. Agree?
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Don't think it's because Joe's afraid
Its because Cam is holding it back. At some point he just has to be allowed to step up
that is more of cam though. I think joe is getting frustrated with cam.
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
Cam has said
he doesn’t believe in audibles. The offense should be able to run the called play regardless of the defense.
"Give us 10 points and the game is over...And they didn't score on us. Make sure you quote that. They didn't score on our defense."
"Ray Lewis has lost a step? I don't think so, Ray Lewis is still the best linebacker in football."-JH
by organizedchaos52 on Nov 11, 2010 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Run the ball
I honestly think Cameron is retarded.
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Not retarded
just VERY stubborn
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by Bruce Raffel on Nov 11, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
They say that alot about guys at the unemployment office too.
by GrumpyOldBird on Nov 11, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
way for landry to get a hand on someone after the play
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions
It's pretty straightforward
They are getting an effective pass rush
We aren’t at this point
Sprint that shit Landry. That should've been a pick
No time for lollygagging
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Nope I saw a big 'ol 26
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Break out the champagne
A 3rd down stop.
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You jynxed him you piece of crap
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Glad to see Kruger in game, but
putting him over center takes away his best pass rush skill, which is speed. He needs to set up on the end.
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Webb fumbled
That’s what happens when you try to impersonate Ed Reed
Purple Crush for best kicker in the NFL
I knew putting webb on PR would be a dumb move
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Donte Fucking Stallworth
We will (Literally) run all over them.
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Where's Parmele?
Not getting snaps anywhere, but we put a starting corner at risk on punts even when he gives us no clear advantage in the return game? How does this make sense? A juke on a pick return does not a returner make
Parmele
is NOT a PR.
"Give us 10 points and the game is over...And they didn't score on us. Make sure you quote that. They didn't score on our defense."
"Ray Lewis has lost a step? I don't think so, Ray Lewis is still the best linebacker in football."-JH
by organizedchaos52 on Nov 11, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Take a good look
That was Ellerbe’s last snap of the season right there.
You can only give a guy so many chances
Ravens don't look ready to play at this point
The short work week has hurt the preparation?
Well this is it.
If they get a TD we’re fucked. I never thought I’d say this, but our defense is losing the game for us.
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Our offense can't keep possession either.
We’re just playing badly overall.
Is it too late for my to jump back on the trade for Nnamdi campaign again?
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im realty tired of the ryan leg humping
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions
“im gonna get a dvd of matt ryans throws and masturbate to it”
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
It's Joe fucking Theisman.
He’s a useless piece of shit.
"Give us 10 points and the game is over...And they didn't score on us. Make sure you quote that. They didn't score on our defense."
"Ray Lewis has lost a step? I don't think so, Ray Lewis is still the best linebacker in football."-JH
by organizedchaos52 on Nov 11, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
If the Falcons score here
“Conservative” Cam will have to come out his shell.
Ted Marchibroda is a better play caller than Cameron
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Yes
Yes he did
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Not a Theisman fan
Way too much info for my me. That’s personal.
Great
If we can just injure Ryan, we’re all set
by GrumpyOldBird on Nov 11, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Good read on that by JJ.
Knew exactly what was happening there.
I would cum my pants if we got an INT right here.
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Oh thats just perfect too.....
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
I seriously used to like Ellerbe
but agreed. He’s done nothing but hurt us so far.
yes! bench his ass and take his uniform
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Watch him be in the stands after half time
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
How about summary execution
Might send more of a message
by GrumpyOldBird on Nov 11, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
I think we should just noose him
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
ok we can flush this first half down the toilet
anyone thinks we can overcome being down 14-0 in the 2nd?
If we shoot them as they’re coming out of the tunnel
by GrumpyOldBird on Nov 11, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
just dont let landry or ellerbe do it. i like our feet without gunshot wounds
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Falcons 70% 3rd down
conversion rate is incredible. We are getting beaten on both sides of the ball and look like the tyical prime time sucky team that always plays just well enough to lose and frustrate us fans with boring offense and lackluster defense. something tells me we can drop the “Joe is better than Matt” talk as there appears to be a huge difference between them and I’m sayig Joe is better. No way.
aka 'Rexx'
There is a lot of football left
Let just wait and see what happens after half time.
oh shut the fuck up announcer. stop babying the qb
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:39 PM EST reply actions
they are reading from their Goodell conversation cards
"I wore my purple camo to the practice, but they wouldn’t let me into the autograph zone. No clue why."- Mr MaLoR
by kick him in the head on Nov 11, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
+1
"Give us 10 points and the game is over...And they didn't score on us. Make sure you quote that. They didn't score on our defense."
"Ray Lewis has lost a step? I don't think so, Ray Lewis is still the best linebacker in football."-JH
by organizedchaos52 on Nov 11, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Just do something to run the clock... come on.
If we can stop them scoring here we’re in a much better place to come back in the second half.
We need to hold them to a FG
as one TD we’re back in the game. Down 14 and we’re toast. Can’t wait to see the TOP for the fisrt half. Ouch!
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time to go max protection
and start firing downfield.
i dont even know what to do on the defense. the players just arent doing it today
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions
Gee, no pass rush
that’s a new one – NOT! Why can’t Mattison compensate with our pressure? Are w ethat bad at it?
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mattison sucks. he refuses to do anythong interesting. its almost like he is just trying to not lose
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
it osnt even like the prevent defense is it. it truly seems like he tells everyone to play wayy off the player and just dont give up the td. im surprised we just dont put all the db’s in the endzone and let them play there.
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
God forbid Ryan missed a pass
Oh wait! It must be Flacco in a Falcon’s uniform. That’s right. No worries. Ryan is still the best
Purple Crush for best kicker in the NFL
NFL Network blows asshole
This game would be 10x more enjoyable if it was on CBS
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it comes down to pressure
we don’t get it, teams get it on us. until this is fixed, we won’t go far.
Wow, we dodged a bullet
Holding them to a FG is actually a moral victory for us on this drive.
aka 'Rexx'
What moral victory?
turning over the ball by our special teams?
Alright Hail Mary when we get it back
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flea flicker
"I wore my purple camo to the practice, but they wouldn’t let me into the autograph zone. No clue why."- Mr MaLoR
by kick him in the head on Nov 11, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Hand the ball to Le'Ron dammit
Oh wait wrong situation.
I mean,
he was a Redskin
"Give us 10 points and the game is over...And they didn't score on us. Make sure you quote that. They didn't score on our defense."
"Ray Lewis has lost a step? I don't think so, Ray Lewis is still the best linebacker in football."-JH
by organizedchaos52 on Nov 11, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
And has consistently hated on the Ravens since their inception*
"Give us 10 points and the game is over...And they didn't score on us. Make sure you quote that. They didn't score on our defense."
"Ray Lewis has lost a step? I don't think so, Ray Lewis is still the best linebacker in football."-JH
by organizedchaos52 on Nov 11, 2010 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Be honest now
Does this Ravens team tonight look any different than the one coached by Billick and QB’d by Boller? Honestly?
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Dont EVER compare flacco to Boller. I honestly can’t believe you would say that. Flacco is 10x better, we just havent gotten the ball this quarter. And Billick won a SB so get off his shit
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Pussies
Why take a knee? There really no risk in throwing the ball down the field with ten seconds. Even if they intercept it, there’s nothing they can do with it. Boo fucking hoo if Flacco throws an INT.
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Seriously?
Uh, a player could get injured for no reason? We’re only down by 10. Yea, they are playing better than us right now. But it would not be impossible to make a comeback.
by RulingWalnut on Nov 11, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
This is stupid.
No.
"Give us 10 points and the game is over...And they didn't score on us. Make sure you quote that. They didn't score on our defense."
"Ray Lewis has lost a step? I don't think so, Ray Lewis is still the best linebacker in football."-JH
by organizedchaos52 on Nov 11, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
How? God forbid Flacco gets an INT stat
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
What's the best case scenario?
Joe can’t throw 80 yards….
Yet, the Falcons can return a pick 80 yards….
"Give us 10 points and the game is over...And they didn't score on us. Make sure you quote that. They didn't score on our defense."
"Ray Lewis has lost a step? I don't think so, Ray Lewis is still the best linebacker in football."-JH
by organizedchaos52 on Nov 11, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Joe can’t throw 80 yards
Oh-ho-ho. I Beg to differ.
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Please show some evidence backing up your claim....
and it’d be more like 85-90, unless he’s charging the line, in which case, he’d get wrecked by Abraham et al.
"Give us 10 points and the game is over...And they didn't score on us. Make sure you quote that. They didn't score on our defense."
"Ray Lewis has lost a step? I don't think so, Ray Lewis is still the best linebacker in football."-JH
by organizedchaos52 on Nov 11, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
Joe threw a long ball of 74 yards at the 2008 ESPN State Farm College Football All-Star Challenge
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
I LOVE how they cut out right when he was saying no. (Asked if he was going to come back next year)
by RulingWalnut on Nov 11, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
NFL Network loves Favre drama more than woman like shoes.
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Cam must go
You have to put Flacco in the shotgun with three or four receivers and pass them to death. Neither line is doing a good job of protecting or putting on pressure. The Ravens have to pass more in the second half.
You know what our defense needs
Sharks with fucking lasers strapped to their heads.
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True that
And there is no rule against it
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
We just need some water….
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
no Ray just needs some talking bears to play DB
by Mstevens_Design on Nov 11, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
He needs to get his flying unicorn to intercept a ball
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by Zachary Beard on Nov 11, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
2nd Half Open Thread up now
click over and join in on adding your frustration to mine so far.
aka 'Rexx'
Most of my frustration
is WITH you – so how does that help?
by GrumpyOldBird on Nov 11, 2010 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
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