NaPolian8693 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 The line did a pretty good job in pass protection today. They weren't blowing them off the ball consistently in the running game, but on the whole they performed much better they have recently. What do you think was the difference? Just improved QB play, or some people stepping up, or different guys getting snaps or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-unit Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 no cornell green big reason why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b stein 22 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 The line did a pretty good job in pass protection today. They weren't blowing them off the ball consistently in the running game, but on the whole they performed much better they have recently. What do you think was the difference? Just improved QB play, or some people stepping up, or different guys getting snaps or what? I know the answer. The ravens did not take the bills seriously, so they where just not trying. They could have gotten 5 sacks, but they just wanted to rest for next week. Also the coaches took got a couple of days off because they thought, its only the bills. I guess since the bills got 500 yards on offense, it defiantly meant that the ravens were not trying. Fitz could not possibly have any skill right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Better Gameplan and no Green. The Bills were also running the ball better combined with good play selection (Lots of screens and quick stuff to throw the pass rush off) and better QB and WR play equates to pass protection being better. Honestly it could also be the bye week, Wood and Bell last year had bad injuries to end the season getting some more recovery time couldn't have hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaPolian8693 Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 What do you think about Cordero Howard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConradDobler Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Don't feed the troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaPolian8693 Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Don't feed the troll. Quit trolling my threads please. This is a legitimate discussion topic. The line showed a marked improvement and that deserves to be discussed and analyzed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsFORlife50 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I was actually pleased with the o-line play today, it was the best they have looked in a long time. And for it being Cordero Howard's first NFL start he did a really good job. It will be interesting to see if this oline can gel together and play like this week to week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Combination of Ravens having bye week dreams, Green out and Fitz's mobility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britbillsfan Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I think there are a number of reasons. 1. Bell and Wood have been coming back from injury, as the season progresses you would expect them to get better. 2. Bell, Wood, Levitre were rookies/1st year starters last year and are more seasoned. With Bell, especially, the extra experience is vital. I would expect this element to continue to improve throughout the year and well into next. 3. The line (except for Howard) is getting more time together and beginning to gel. 4. NO GREEN! 5. WHen pass protection eventually breaks down Fitz is able to still make some plays rather than pathetic little check downs or a sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 It seemed that the Ravens blitzed less than what we normally see. I don't know if this is fact or just a false impression I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 It seemed that the Ravens blitzed less than what we normally see. I don't know if this is fact or just a false impression I have. They didn't blitz a lot (like the Jets) but they did try some. I think a few things kept it at bay even in the shotgun we had Mc Intire in motion on the line and blocking (nice move coach) and handed off in that formation a few times. I thought the blitz was read much better by Fitz a few times when he saw it coming and got it out quick to his WRs. The O-line just played better, too. I like Howard a lot more than Green, he had help but man he is a large step above the 3 million dollar man. It was a good offensive gameplan and good execution, something we haven't seen in a while around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 You blitz us and Fitz can make you pay. That being said OL played much better with Howard rteally impressing me. Did not get tossed around like Cornwell Bread usually did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britbillsfan Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 It seemed that the Ravens blitzed less than what we normally see. I don't know if this is fact or just a false impression I have. They did try the blitz but were ineffective. In fact I think were made to pay, so they dropped the bliz later in the game and were maginally better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Competent QB play will make the line better. Gumby's rule of thumb: Quarterbacking makes the line. The line does not make the quarterback. Edited October 25, 2010 by gumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Bronson Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 It seemed that the Ravens blitzed less than what we normally see. I don't know if this is fact or just a false impression I have. When they did blitz the OL picked most of them up, plus put it on the fitz was craving them up when they did sent extra guys. A few times they got back there and if I'm not mistaken it resulted in a turnover. But what a gutsy performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 The line played fairly well in pass blocking yesterday. I think a big element was getting rid of Cornell Green. I think the line may have more and more confidence in TE, and in part I think it was a little more respect for the potential of the running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaMike Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 i think it is the best they have looked a season -- of course there was a ton of room there for improvement. Even Bell looked decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kultarr Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Good play calling. Gailey kept the Ravens defense on its heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdub Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I know the answer. The ravens did not take the bills seriously, so they where just not trying. They could have gotten 5 sacks, but they just wanted to rest for next week. Also the coaches took got a couple of days off because they thought, its only the bills. I guess since the bills got 500 yards on offense, it defiantly meant that the ravens were not trying. Fitz could not possibly have any skill right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repulsif Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Fitz has fast deliveries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryPinC Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Put it on another thread, but during the bye week I think the coaches worked with the o-linemen to keep their feet moving and give up more ground to stay in front of their assignment. In past games, seems like O-linemen stopped moving after they engaged their blocks and the pocket was wide and close to the line of scrimmage. Yesterday the pocket was narrower and the tackles dropped way off the line of scrimmage but didn't let their guy get by them. The o-line definitely seemed more mobile with their pass protection to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Competent QB play will make the line better. Gumby's rule of thumb: Quarterbacking makes the line. The line does not make the quarterback. Wow, Gumby's got two posts and already a rule of thumb. Nonetheless there is some truth to it. Good QB's make a line better but you still have to say our tackles kept some pretty fierce DE's and LB's off of Fitz. They line is much bett4er w/o Green. I've been saying all along, don't lose with veterans and folks who are not part of the plan. Play the kids and so far, they are developing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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