Ravens Lead Falcons 3-0: 2nd Half 'Open Thread'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 9:05 PM EDT

With the offenses looking quite a bit behind the defenses, the Baltimore Ravens limp into halftime leading the Atlanta Falcons 3-0. Paramount in the game early on was the shoulder contusion to reserve QB Tyrod Taylor, knocking him out of the game and jeopardizing his regular season. Third stringer Hunter Cantwell came in and has proved why he is a third stringer. At least the Ravens defensive reserves have shut down the Falcons reserves, although both defenses have had the upper hand so far.

Don't expect any offensive fireworks in the 2nd half as both teams want to stay healthy and get the pre-season over with so they can focus on the regular season starting in a little over ten days. Virtually none of the Ravens starters played today but a lot of rookies and veterans on the roster bubble are fighting for their NFL careers. Rosters must be cut down to 53 on Saturday, meaning 27 more players will be given their walking papers, so for many players, the second half of this game is their most important playing time of their lives.

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by Evan Skev on Sep 1, 2011 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

shit

by Evan Skev on Sep 1, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

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by Evan Skev on Sep 1, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL!

Mickinie can just piggyback rice all the way to the endzone

by purple_reign2011 on Sep 1, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

i dont get the game until 11 PM

whats the word on Tyrod?

by Ngata 92 on Sep 1, 2011 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

Shoulder contusion. I haven’t heard a pronosis beyond that.

"Cam Cameron…even his parents where obvious and repetitive." - raven

by GrumpyOldBird on Sep 1, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

prognosis

"Cam Cameron…even his parents where obvious and repetitive." - raven

by GrumpyOldBird on Sep 1, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Cant say enough enough about Sam Koch, he is a ace

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

Defense caught sleeping

by Toxicjin on Sep 1, 2011 9:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Phillips got bamboozled

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Hes no mason

by Toxicjin on Sep 1, 2011 9:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Still no james hardy, wonder what that means

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

He caught an earlier bus?

"Cam Cameron…even his parents where obvious and repetitive." - raven

by GrumpyOldBird on Sep 1, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Stop itttt, dont wanna hear that shit

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Fucking LB singing R&B

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Josh Bynes looks like he might make the team

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

I like Bynes a lot

Leading tackler formAuburn the last two years. Gotta be good!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Hardy is on the field now

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

There u go

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Chunks

by Evan Skev on Sep 1, 2011 9:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Chykie not chunks

by Evan Skev on Sep 1, 2011 9:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Chunks

by Evan Skev on Sep 1, 2011 9:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Was kindle even out there tonight?

by Toxicjin on Sep 1, 2011 9:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Yup

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

not much tho, Bynes is lighting it up. I expect Phillips or Gooden to be released to make room for him. He has good potential.

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

Mcadoo with the pressure

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

McAdoo will be IR'd

Because the Ravens don’t want another team grabbing him from their Practice Squad.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Hunter Cantwell

vs. Joe Don Wilson or whatever the Falcons third stringer’s name is. Exciting.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

I thought it was John Wayne Gacey

"Cam Cameron…even his parents where obvious and repetitive." - raven

by GrumpyOldBird on Sep 1, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Surprised to hear John Harbaugh

doing a religious school ad on TV.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

They ran those last year too.

"Cam Cameron…even his parents where obvious and repetitive." - raven

by GrumpyOldBird on Sep 1, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Things do not look good

For Tyrod Taylor.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I can’t imagine a simple bruise would cause him to not move his shoulder or have it in a sling. Maybe a torn shoulder or something? You have any inside info?

by Mstevens_Design on Sep 1, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

He was holding it like a separated shoulder. A couple weeks and he should be fine.

The writer formerly known as This White Man Can Jump; Powah Stached; Bear Killer; Da Dude; The Other Bambino; TJ Dropped The Season; Harbaugh Is My Co-Pilot; Billick's Alter Ego; Mr. Poopy Pants.

by El.Dude on Sep 1, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

A couple of weeks means

The Ravens will IR him and find themselves another backup.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 2, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Chykie, Jimmy, and Bynes owned this game

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

Josh Bynes and LaQuan Williams

Should have earne themselves roster spots tonight. I think Albert McClellan or T. Golden PR Jason Phillips and Marcus Smother may find themselves without jobs Saturday.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

That Falcons dude

with the red dreads is amazing!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

yeah who is that?

Don't let my defense dictate your offense..

by lastcallbmore on Sep 1, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I Kid You Not

You cannot make this stuff up: Bear Woods #45.

"A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
"God's whiskers! Your face is as hideous as the demon's in my storybook!"
"I never expected to see the day when girls would get sunburned in the places they do today."
"It's big for a reason."

For Pittsburgh fans, that's Pope, Twain, Rostand, Rogers and Megamind

by vlad755 on Sep 2, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

A James Hardy sighting

First catch of the pre season for him may not save his job.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

He was open in the endzone earlier but cantwell underthrew the ball

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Ray Rice in street clothes

looks like a ball boy on the sidelines!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

Botched play snap was too soon

And J. Phillips around the ball again! See what I mean? He’s on the team, definitely!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

Didn’t you just say (5 posts ago) that he was gonna be looking for work on Saturday??

"Cam Cameron…even his parents where obvious and repetitive." - raven

by GrumpyOldBird on Sep 1, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Mcadoo with the forced fumble on the QB

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats to Damian Berry

First NFL TD, but probably not gonna make a difference as he seems like a longshot to make the roster.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

Two point conversion good!

Another ball going to a rookie who won’t be making the roster. Good memory for him thou!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Really? I think he played well and seems to be a good fit for us.

by Mstevens_Design on Sep 1, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Sam Koch!

Kickoff out of the EZ. Wow, do we have some legs on this team!?

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 1, 2011 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

I would say our pass rush is solved. 6 sacks today

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

And countless pressure

From guys like McPhee and Kruger, without Suggs, Haloti, etc. Chuck Pagano is relentless, which is great!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 2, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Mcadoo is good, i see what ozzie saw now

by Raven_all_day on Sep 1, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

Yep. IR him or give him a roster spot.

The writer formerly known as This White Man Can Jump; Powah Stached; Bear Killer; Da Dude; The Other Bambino; TJ Dropped The Season; Harbaugh Is My Co-Pilot; Billick's Alter Ego; Mr. Poopy Pants.

by El.Dude on Sep 1, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

IR

Can’t risk someone taking him off our Practice Squad.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 2, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions

i really hope they keep him!

Don't let my defense dictate your offense..

by lastcallbmore on Sep 1, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Kruger and McPhee need 50% of the snaps this season. They are playmakers.

The writer formerly known as This White Man Can Jump; Powah Stached; Bear Killer; Da Dude; The Other Bambino; TJ Dropped The Season; Harbaugh Is My Co-Pilot; Billick's Alter Ego; Mr. Poopy Pants.

by El.Dude on Sep 1, 2011 10:55 PM EDT reply actions