[Wk 15- BUF +2 @ PITT]

5 hours ago, CSBill said:

 

Welcome! BlackWing. Excellent first post, you just moved to the head of the TBD rookie class. ANd congrat on a great season, the Ravens are impressive.

 

Question for you, without Lamar, how good are the Ravens? The critique has been it is all built around him. That may be so, but not bad. Unless, of course, he gets hurt (I truly do not wish that on him, but in this league that probability is always high). What do you think? Will we get to see that in the last two games; that is, resting him and giving RG3 a taste of real action? Thoughts?

Thanks CSBill! Such a classy forum.

With Lamar out of the equation, we'd definitely be more than a bit declawed, but even with RG3 taking the helm (he's no Lamar, but can still get some running done, and work adequately with this offense design) he'd still have the help of Ingram, Edwards, and our tricky TE's. The defense would remain the same, thus making a fairly solid team overall. Still, wouldn't be nearly as explosive or hard to prep for as is with Lamar. Just hope he stays healthy... every Ravens fan's prayer.

Judging from his intense desire to prove himself and keep the team playing their best (even when up 3+ TD late in game, he has to get his 5th TDs pass before reluctantly stepping back) I'd expect Lamar to play hard in both games, only being pulled if we're dominating in later quarters. I do think you'll see him running more to sidelines, less down the gut, juking and spinning like swivel hips Smith (if anyone gets that joke; I love you.)

He did have a minor quad injury before jets game, but hopefully that won't be a factor going forward.

[Wk 15- BUF +2 @ PITT]

8 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Welcome!  Congrats to the Ravens on taking the #1 seed and we will make every effort to knock down our next three games, ESPECIALLY New England***(should I add*)?

 

You guys got a fantastic team!  Andrews, Lamar, and Edmunds making DCs around the league go grey.  I thought it was a hard-fought but generally clean and classy game with you guys that came down to the final play.

 

But Man!  I watched the start of the Jets game and thought who is this Ravens D and what did they do with the D that teed off against us?  It was like y'all were playing at half speed or something against the Jets.  Fortunately, half-speed sufficed and you made Gase and Sammy all mad. 

 

Make the QB and HC yell at each other and somewhere, a kitten gets an extra 9 lives.

 

 

Thanks a ton, really proud of our guys this year. It definitely is a bit surreal, almost like an overly positive day dream (I'm sure you all can relate being how well you're doing this year.) Not used to all the praise we're getting lately, can't say I mind it though ? Even when Flacco was in his prime (2012 SB win) I don't remember feeling remotely as positive about our team as a whole (those playoff wins against Peyton and Brady back to back were so satisfying).

 

I am a bit nervous about the playoffs though, it's an entirely different game post season, and I'm sure the teams will each have their own plans to deal with our unique offense. I'm confident we'll have some new tricks up our sleeves, just need Lamar to remain healthy and keep our D relentless. I won't feel 'too' bad if we end up losing to you though, as long as it's not the Pats or Pitt... that would just be terrible. Hoping for a big Bills win tomorrow, can show us some good ways to hurt them on week 17. ?

[Wk 15- BUF +2 @ PITT]

4 hours ago, RocCityRoller said:

 

Welcome, and we agree on trying to take care of business against New England and Baltimore.

 

For your part Baltimore can not sit their starters in the last week vs Pitt.

 

Well, barring injuries, I don't see John sitting anyone out, particularly in that game. We take our Steeler rivalry pretty serious. Those games are always incredibly physical, I just hope we get out of it with little to no damage.

 

Good luck against them Sunday, rooting for you guys! Need to protect Allen big time this game.

[Wk 15- BUF +2 @ PITT]

Hello all, Ravens fan here from Balti, accidentally found your forum before our game last week. Very impressed with the awesome community you have here.

Just wanted to say 2 things.

1. Well done keeping LJax under 30 last week. Will definitely make us nervous if we see you again in playoffs. Was a good scrappy game.

2. Please beat the crap out of those Squeelers...  (Pats too)  Seriously... and completely.

 

Remain classy!

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