Ravens-Steelers now postponed to Wednesday 3:40 pm

[NewEra]

4 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

 

 

 

 

😂

RGIII can actually run the same offense game plan as LJ. 

 

The problem may be the game plan on not the QB. 

 

Lamar has been a different QB this year from a decision making standpoint.  He’s leaving a ton of plays on the field by throwing to the wrong receivers.  
 

not to say that Romans offense isn’t without its issues.  It has them 💯, but Lamar is creating his own issues with bad decision making

[stuvian]

13 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

 

 

 

 

😂

RGIII can actually run the same offense game plan as LJ. 

 

The problem may be the game plan on not the QB. 

 

I don't disagree. Someone in Baltimore will have to fall on their sword if they don't make the playoffs and I suspect that will be Roman

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

9 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Lamar has been a different QB this year from a decision making standpoint.  He’s leaving a ton of plays on the field by throwing to the wrong receivers.  
 

not to say that Romans offense isn’t without its issues.  It has them 💯, but Lamar is creating his own issues with bad decision making

saying RGIII can replace LJ is not an endorsement for LJ. 😆 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

And now Sunday game is in doubt

 

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/27/monday-tuesday-walk-throughs-complicated-the-ravens-situation/

 

WTF was the NFL doing approving walk-through practices and did they actually approve in-person meetings, or did the Ravens just decide on their own bat to violate the "intensive protocol" they should have been following and hold them?

 

 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

Calais Campbell not having a good time:

 

 

[Punching Bag]

18 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

And now Sunday game is in doubt

 

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/27/monday-tuesday-walk-throughs-complicated-the-ravens-situation/

 

WTF was the NFL doing approving walk-through practices and did they actually approve in-person meetings, or did the Ravens just decide on their own bat to violate the "intensive protocol" they should have been following and hold them?

 

 

 

Titans got away with it so why shouldn't they?  They also got schedule changed to help them which may be what Ravens are attempting to do.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

5 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

Titans got away with it so why shouldn't they?  They also got schedule changed to help them which may be what Ravens are attempting to do.

 

I don't think the Ravens are having their starting QB test positive or to be locked out of the building in an attempt to wrangle helpful schedule changes.

[BuffaloMatt]

On 11/25/2020 at 3:30 PM, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Remember, the Steelers got screwed in that deal too.  They had their bye week taken from them and replaced by an ultra-early 1 week bye after the Titans game was cancelled.

 

This was supposed to be a mini-Bye for them.  Nope...

I just hope we don't get bit again by the Covid bug. I really think that it hurt us in both the KC and Titans game. Plus I have no love lost for the steelers. 

[YoloinOhio]

Same thing Mcdermott did when this happened to titans ... can only have so many practices leading up to a game and not knowing when it will take place is challenging 

 

 

Edited November 27, 2020 by YoloinOhio

[whatdrought]

44 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

I don't think the Ravens are having their starting QB test positive or to be locked out of the building in an attempt to wrangle helpful schedule changes.

No, but you have to wonder if the “woe is us” and “no way we can play this week” mentality is at all from seeing the benefit of that 8th playoff seeding. 
 

If the league allows confessed malfeasance that caused an outbreak to trigger the 8th seed deal, and then that team gets the postseason because of it?... hm...

[Punching Bag]

1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

I don't think the Ravens are having their starting QB test positive or to be locked out of the building in an attempt to wrangle helpful schedule changes.

 

No but once their QB and RBs were tested positive them may try to expand issue so they are accommodated hoping they can get players cleared as happened in Tennessee.

[EmotionallyUnstable]

1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said:

Same thing Mcdermott did when this happened to titans ... can only have so many practices leading up to a game and not knowing when it will take place is challenging 

 

 

Why would they cancel practice? It just seems like I’d like to proceed as if we are playing Sunday. 
 

Edit: okay now I see. Still a tough call, but I’d probably opt to still practice 

Edited November 27, 2020 by EmotionallyUnstable

[whatdrought]

1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said:

Same thing Mcdermott did when this happened to titans ... can only have so many practices leading up to a game and not knowing when it will take place is challenging 

 

 

 

I can’t link it via my phone, but Aditi had a post saying that forfeiture isn’t being considered.... really don’t understand that. If it’s proven that the Ravens negligence caused this, how are they going to slide on it?

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

Teams have to deal with the same stuff here. You have what you have. There are plenty of players to available to play the game. It’s not fair that only certain teams are getting time extensions. It needs to be the same rules for all the teams. The Bills were down guys against Arizona and got completely screwed over by that titan Chiefs schedule flux. It’s as simple as that. If you lose, you lose. Sucks but that’s how it is. You don’t just cancel the game when you have made other teams play. You can’t just make exemptions because it’s the QB.

[nucci]

isn't this the reason for increased practice squads....get your 45-50 players ready and play

[BillsMafi$]

Anther ravens player tests positive...

[wjag]

3 minutes ago, BillsMafi$ said:

Anther ravens player tests positive...

That has to doom Sunday.  

[YoloinOhio]

 

11 minutes ago, wjag said:

That has to doom Sunday.  

Hope so would love to get this game as an early Monday doubleheader or a Tuesday night on its own 

Problem is the ravens have same issue as bills had where they play on Thursday next week so that will need to move too. Could move to Sunday or Monday like Bills/Chiefs 

Edited November 27, 2020 by YoloinOhio

[Rochesterfan]

9 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Hope so would love to get this game as an early Monday doubleheader or a Tuesday night on its own 

Problem is the ravens have same issue as bills had where they play on Thursday next week so that will need to move too. Could move to Sunday or Monday like Bills/Chiefs 

 

That is exactly what I am expecting.  A Tuesday/Wednesday game this week and push back their games next week to Monday/Tuesday  to fit it in.  
 

My guess is Tuesday this week and Pittsburgh/WFT next Monday and Dallas/Baltimore on Tuesday because then Baltimore has a Monday night the following week.

 

I imagine like the Tennessee game - they are going to find a way to fit it in.

[YoloinOhio]

 

1 hour ago, nucci said:

isn't this the reason for increased practice squads....get your 45-50 players ready and play

They can’t practice with anyone right now 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

19 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

They can’t practice with anyone right now 

 

I want your ugly I want your disease

I want your everything as long as it's free....

 

So, the Steelers get "Billsed" and so do the Cowboys.

 

Somehow I don't think an extra 3 days is gonna help the Cowboys too much, but a few extra days to maybe get some Ravens players back might hurt 'em.

1 hour ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

Teams have to deal with the same stuff here. You have what you have. There are plenty of players to available to play the game. It’s not fair that only certain teams are getting time extensions. It needs to be the same rules for all the teams. The Bills were down guys against Arizona and got completely screwed over by that titan Chiefs schedule flux. It’s as simple as that. If you lose, you lose. Sucks but that’s how it is. You don’t just cancel the game when you have made other teams play. You can’t just make exemptions because it’s the QB.

 

It's not the availability of players for the game that's the issue.

 

It's containing the outbreak, if you get infected players together with the rest of the team and have them practice together/travel together

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Gugny]

2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

 

Play ball!

[whatdrought]

31 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Tell me more about how procedures were followed and they didn’t do anything to cause this....

[wjag]

17 minutes ago, whatdrought said:

Tell me more about how procedures were followed and they didn’t do anything to cause this....

but, but, but Harbaugh said last week that they are ....

[Punching Bag]

I think NFL is working on week 18 schedule. 

 

What happens when a team has too many players week 17 on COVID Reserve List?

Does it make a difference if team is already mathematically eliminated from playoffs and you are increasing the risk of spreading it?

What happens in final two weeks on 3 week IR - can players play in playoffs week 1?

[NYGPopgun10]

This is ridiculous. They're doing everything they can to help the Ravens when they're responsible for the positives and spread. This is all about Lamar Jackson. That's their hope. 

 

I hope the Steelers squash that overrated team.

[Bubba Gump]

2 minutes ago, NYGPopgun10 said:

This is ridiculous. They're doing everything they can to help the Ravens when they're responsible for the positives and spread. This is all about Lamar Jackson. That's their hope. 

 

I hope the Steelers squash that overrated team.

 

I'll be shocked if they make Baltimore play without Lamar. Apparently the NFL doesn't realize how overrated he actually is. 

[Putin]

6 minutes ago, NYGPopgun10 said:

This is ridiculous. They're doing everything they can to help the Ravens when they're responsible for the positives and spread. This is all about Lamar Jackson. That's their hope. 

 

I hope the Steelers squash that overrated team.

The patriots had to play the Chiefs without Newton I don’t see why the ravens can do the same , I believe ( this year ) we have a 16 player PS for a reason 

[4merper4mer]

1 minute ago, Bubba Gump said:

 

I'll be shocked if they make Baltimore play without Lamar. Apparently the NFL doesn't realize how overrated he actually is. 

There are definitely players and teams they would pick and choose from.

[Putin]

1 minute ago, Bubba Gump said:

 

I'll be shocked if they make Baltimore play without Lamar. Apparently the NFL doesn't realize how overrated he actually is. 

That’s ok the more he plays the sooner he’ll get his permanent backup QB spot 

[Big Turk]

Steelers add 3 to the COVID list today...this is turning into an epic disaster.

7 minutes ago, Bubba Gump said:

 

I'll be shocked if they make Baltimore play without Lamar. Apparently the NFL doesn't realize how overrated he actually is. 

 

Who or who isn't in the lineup is of no concern. Games are moved due to medical reasons only.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

29 minutes ago, NYGPopgun10 said:

This is ridiculous. They're doing everything they can to help the Ravens when they're responsible for the positives and spread. This is all about Lamar Jackson. That's their hope. 

 

I hope the Steelers squash that overrated team.

 

I don't think they're trying to help the Ravens be competitive so much as quell the spread.  I don't think the Ravens will get any of those players back by Tues. 

 

But it is hurting the Steelers the same way all the uncertainty hurt us, and IMO that's not fair.

 

14 minutes ago, matter2003 said:

Steelers add 3 to the COVID list today...this is turning into an epic disaster.

 

Who did they add today?

 

Never mind, I saw: Fullback Patrick Ricard, defensive tackle Justin Madubuike and long snapper Morgan Cox also went on the list.

 

 

[Punching Bag]

22 minutes ago, Putin said:

That’s ok the more he plays the sooner he’ll get his permanent backup QB spot 

 

RB spot.

[whatdrought]

So the whole “if there’s an outbreak and it’s your fault you’re gonna have to forfeit” after the Titans caused an outbreak- that was a lie. 

[Rochesterfan]

3 hours ago, whatdrought said:

Tell me more about how procedures were followed and they didn’t do anything to cause this....

They have already admitted that a coach did not follow protocol.  They admitted this was caused internally and disciplined the coach.  The internal spread was caused because they allowed 2 walkthroughs to try to get ready for the Thursday game.  A normal week and no one comes to the stadium Monday and limited on Tuesday and the spread would have been easier to control.  
 

They and the NFL recognize what caused this and now have to determine how to fix it and maintain the season.

 

 

1 hour ago, NYGPopgun10 said:

This is ridiculous. They're doing everything they can to help the Ravens when they're responsible for the positives and spread. This is all about Lamar Jackson. That's their hope. 

 

I hope the Steelers squash that overrated team.

 

 

1 hour ago, Bubba Gump said:

 

I'll be shocked if they make Baltimore play without Lamar. Apparently the NFL doesn't realize how overrated he actually is. 

 

 

These takes are just flat out terrible.  The change in date has nothing to do with Lamar and in reality if they had played last evening as they should Lamar’s results may have been delayed.  Moving the date back makes it more likely that more people test positive and miss the game.  
 

They need to allow 4-5 days from the exposures Monday and Tuesday to catch the people infected on site during the walk through.  That means that Sunday was going to be the first day where if everyone tests negative they could think about getting together.  That is why the Ravens have closed their facility until Monday.  They will meet remotely, but the players can not get together until Monday. 
 

This is exactly what the league needs to do in this situation and is exactly what was expected when the outbreak occurred.  The League is not suddenly Favoring the Ravens - most of these players including Lamar will still not be cleared by Tuesday to play and there is a chance even more people become positive.

 

 

[Rochesterfan]

14 minutes ago, whatdrought said:

So the whole “if there’s an outbreak and it’s your fault you’re gonna have to forfeit” after the Titans caused an outbreak- that was a lie. 

 

We will see, but the NFL has always said a forfeit is the last/worst case scenario.

 

They are not going to use a forfeit while they can still figure out ways to make it work or for games that will impact the playoffs.

 

My guess is as we approach the last couple of weeks if set of teams out of the playoffs have this happen - they might use a forfeit or a straight cancellation, but as they showed with the Titans - they are not going to do that unless there is nothing else they can do.  
 

We will see what the punishment for the team is at the end of this as they admitted fault already.  The interesting part is the NFL allowed the Monday and Tuesday walkthroughs and that expanded the issue - so that is not a Ravens issue - that was a flaw created by the Thursday game.

Edited November 28, 2020 by Rochesterfan

[whatdrought]

16 minutes ago, Rochesterfan said:

 

We will see, but the NFL has always said a forfeit is the last/worst case scenario.

 

They are not going to use a forfeit while they can still figure out ways to make it work or for games that will impact the playoffs.

 

My guess is as we approach the last couple of weeks if set of teams out of the playoffs have this happen - they might use a forfeit or a straight cancellation, but as they showed with the Titans - they are not going to do that unless there is nothing else they can do.  
 

We will see what the punishment for the team is at the end of this as they admitted fault already.  The interesting part is the NFL allowed the Monday and Tuesday walkthroughs and that expanded the issue - so that is not a Ravens issue - that was a flaw created by the Thursday game.

The Steelers went from a 10 day week to a 4 day prep week. The ravens have more time to prepare for their next game than the Steelers do. 
 

The Ravens confessed negligence has caused a competitive disadvantage for the Steelers. They should have to forfeit. 

[Rochesterfan]

22 minutes ago, whatdrought said:

The Steelers went from a 10 day week to a 4 day prep week. The ravens have more time to prepare for their next game than the Steelers do. 
 

The Ravens confessed negligence has caused a competitive disadvantage for the Steelers. They should have to forfeit. 

 

Doesn’t matter - they have already said it will not be fair - it is no different that the Bills Titans and the NFL figured out how to make it work.

 

They are not going to Forfeit if it can be helped.  They just are not going to do it.  
 

It sucked for the Bills and it will suck for the Steelers and may end up costing them home field, but it is the season they are going to have to live with.

26 minutes ago, whatdrought said:

The Steelers went from a 10 day week to a 4 day prep week. The ravens have more time to prepare for their next game than the Steelers do. 
 

The Ravens confessed negligence has caused a competitive disadvantage for the Steelers. They should have to forfeit. 

Additionally - now prior to the game they will have 9 days off - yes they have to figure in practices, but like the Bills during that Titan week - the coaches are giving guys time off - so they should be rested.

[Punching Bag]

14 hours ago, whatdrought said:

So the whole “if there’s an outbreak and it’s your fault you’re gonna have to forfeit” after the Titans caused an outbreak- that was a lie. 

 

Commissioner has taken lessons from Billicheat.

 

I wonder if Billicheat will get front office job with rule book when he retires.