Ravens Finally Getting National Attention

by lastcallbmore on Jan 18, 2012 7:00 AM EST

BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 15: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates their 20-13 win over the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 15, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

It's probably only because there are four teams left and Baltimore happens to be one of them but the Ravens are all over the sports networks lately.

It is nice to finally be able to get some in depth analysis on our boys from a nation media source.

Although, former Raven Trevor Pryce was on the new NBC Sports network last night and he gave Baltimore no chance this weekend. In his words "nothing is stopping Tom Brady this season, he is too determined." That includes our Baltimore Ravens. Pryce went on to say he was headed over to Terrell Suggs' house the next day for a movie session and he would tell him that to his face too.

There are a wide variety of opinions on this game but much of the media has seemed to lean towards the Patriots in this game. I can see why. The Patriots are a sexy pick. They put up the points and look good doing it. For the Ravens however, like the players are saying "This team wins ugly". But, Baltimore is 7-0 against playoff teams this year. The Patriots were 0-2 vs. teams with a winning record. I have a feeling this match up is not as cut and dry as people seem to think.

If the Ravens can put points on the board and create a few turn overs, this game is theirs for the taking. So may be the Super Bowl if they can put it all together at the right time. It has been a strange season in the NFL and stranger things have happened.

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by TheShadow on Jan 18, 2012 7:24 AM EST reply actions

Everyone knows you’re praying Flacco fails this weekend

by Evan Skev on Jan 18, 2012 2:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I hope the guy finally steps up and wins us a game this weekend

If he craps the bed this weekend could you imagine the pissing match when contract time comes. If Joe and Cam don’t come through this weekend their could be short term consideration for both of them.

by TheShadow on Jan 19, 2012 5:17 AM EST up reply actions

Hope So

Would be great if they could pull it all together at the right time. Have to say, though, that I was surprised to read about Ed Reed throwing Joe Flacco under the bus a little during his recent interview — not the best recipe for team unity and bearing a passing resemblance to the ridiculous NY Jets.

There’s always room for improvement, but the O-Line was downright awful vs. Texas and to put that on Joe and say he seemed rattled and should be able to get rid of the ball more quickly and understand the game better just seems awkward at this particular juncture.

We know you want (and deserve) a Super Bowl ring, Ed. But don’t get all nervous and paranoid on us just yet.

by SL9178 on Jan 18, 2012 7:36 AM EST reply actions

Did we expect anything else after Tom Terrific beat the Chosen One?

Let the analysts talk all they want about how we can’t stop their offense. It’s not like the only non-Tebow playoff teams they played were able to stop them…oh wait, the Giants and Steelers were able to do that…

Relish the underdog role!

by fedfan64 on Jan 18, 2012 9:02 AM EST reply actions

The NFL playbook show last week was incredible. I’ve never seen some much good film on the Ravens. Hopefully, it’s as good this week.

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by El.Dude on Jan 18, 2012 9:22 AM EST reply actions

That is actually the best show they have on that network

That and the Sound FX – that really gives you a look at the players and coaches that you don’t see on TV.
I wish the NFLN would spend more time for x’s and O’s guys like me to enjoy – the talking heads, repeating the same crap for hour after hour with their so-called experts like Jamie Dukes and Dennis Green….they drive me crazy.
I am not a huge Billick fan, but at least he has some intelligence and does not always buy in the that week’s company line.
On Monday’s coaches show he and Green predicted the Ravens and the Niners in the SB.

by RavensfaninTX on Jan 18, 2012 9:55 AM EST up reply actions

I love that the ‘underdog’ in the AFC Championship has a much more impressive resumé of teams they’ve beaten than the team favored to win.

Time to study the game film and replicate what Pittsburgh did to win in Foxboro earlier this year… I like our chances.

by StuckInUtah on Jan 18, 2012 9:52 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Go to the NFL site for that game and read the play by play.

BB just short6 passed them to death – and they ate the clock with almost 40 MINUTES of possession.
They kept Marsha off the field and threw 40 8 yard passes.

by RavensfaninTX on Jan 18, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions

Getting an early lead would be HUGE! That way we could give them a heavy dose of Lil Ray. Falling behind early however, could be the end of our season.

by StuckInUtah on Jan 18, 2012 10:04 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Pats fan here...

I don’t agree with Pryce that Baltimore has “no chance” against the Pats. On the other hand, I don’t think the Pats’ loses to the Giants and Steelers in weeks 8 & 9 are going to mean anything more than the Ravens’ loss to San Diego in week 15. It’s all about how the teams match up this Sunday.

The blueprint for beating the Patriots is to generate pressure on Brady with only 3 or 4 rushers, and the Ravens are one of the few teams who have the personnel capable of doing that. But that is easier said than done, especially when the Pats use their no-huddle offense.

It’s good to see Baltimore get some recognition, and I’m looking forward to a good game this weekend.

"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver

by rebop on Jan 18, 2012 11:27 AM EST reply actions

It'll be a great game

Our past few meeting have all been very closely contested and entertaining. We bring up the Giants and Steelers (who you guys have dominated in the past) because as well as the Pats have played in the regular season, they were 1-2 against playoff teams (that 1 being Tebow). We, on the other hand, have yet to lose to a +0.500 team this year and are 7-0 against playoff teams this year.

I think we’ll win the game, but it’ll be exciting either way. Good luck

by fedfan64 on Jan 18, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions

Those games were a long time ago...

they mean very little at this point. Brady injured his throwing arm in the Dallas game and was not right for either of those games, and the offensive line is playing at a much higher level now than then. Our defense, while still a liability, has also improved. All the good teams get better as the season goes along, and the Patriots are no exception.

Unfortunately, I only get to watch the Ravens games that are on national TV. I would be a fool to think the same Ravens team that showed up in San Diego is going to show up for the AFC Championship game. Those guys are going to come ready to play.

Last year the Pats beat pretty much every team that was in the playoffs, yet laid an egg in Divisional Round against a Jets team they had blown out a month earlier. 7-0 against playoff teams, 4-4 on the road….none of that stuff is going to matter on Sunday. IMO, you are better off reading tea leaves.

The Patriots’ offense is going to test Baltimore’s defense in ways they have not experienced this season. Likewise, the Patriots have not faced a defense as good as Baltimore’s all year. I agree it will be an exciting game. If the Ravens win, I’ll be pissed, but I’ll drink a Natty Boh and root for them in Super Bowl.

"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver

by rebop on Jan 18, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

You are right about a lot but in those loses are blue prints to beat the

by runew on Jan 18, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions

You are right about a lot but in those loses are blue prints to beat the Pats

Nothing is set in stone because the Pats are good at making adjustments. You need to keep Tom off the field as much as possible. They also lost to buffalo in a big collapse. Tom Brady while being whiny and annoying is one the great quarterbacks which is why we can not stand his whining. never the less. keep him of the field and when he is put him on the ground

by runew on Jan 18, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions

Sure...

that blueprint has been around for a while now, at least since Super Bowl XLII. Everybody knows how to beat the Patriots, it’s actually not a secret at all. It’s just a matter of having the right personnel (which the Ravens do), and then actually executing it, which is obviously pretty tough, or the Patriots would lose a lot more often.

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by rebop on Jan 18, 2012 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

I did not say it was brand new info

by runew on Jan 18, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions

Off topic,

but where did the allegiance to the O’s come from?

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by organizedchaos52 on Jan 18, 2012 5:50 PM EST up reply actions

I grew up in Annapolis...

and still have family there. I was a Colts fan way back. I moved out of the area before the Ravens moved to town, so I never had any allegiance to the Ravens, although I was very happy to see Baltimore finally get a team after having been screwed over by the NFL for so many years.

I can’t cut ties to the O’s no matter how bad they suck…too much invested over the years.

"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver

by rebop on Jan 18, 2012 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

I have a feeling a certain BBD member will be accusing you of being “bandwagon” soon

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Jan 18, 2012 11:12 PM EST up reply actions

Bandwagon O's Fan?

Ha, I wish the O’s had a bandwagon, that would be awesome. Maybe I’m a bandwagon Pats fan. I moved to RI in 2000, which is when I started following the Pats. Not a bad time to start rooting for them. It doesn’t matter much to me what other people think. It’s not like I’m the type person to latch onto any team that’s good, otherwise I wouldn’t still be an O’s fan after all these years.

"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver

by rebop on Jan 19, 2012 6:45 AM EST up reply actions

I was just messing around. Someone on this board calls every Steeler fan bandwagon, and since you used to live in the Maryland area, you’re a “target”

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Jan 19, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions

You and me both.

Colts fan and O’s fan since I was about three or four, grew up in St Michaels
Then moved to Delaware in my teens and was season ticket holder til Mayflower moved them out
Actually migrated to the Skins til Bmore got the Ravens, and now I"m here in south Texas rooting remotely.

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