GAME THREAD - Ravens/Browns II

[Sephy]

Well, here we go. Let's save some face and win a division game. Come on Kyle!

No PBP as I'm very busy today, but I'll be in and out.

[flraven]

Do you know if WBAL streams the game online for free, or do I have to get that NFL Field Pass?

[Sephy]

Chances are it will be blocked on WBAL.

[flraven]

Thanks. Well, isn't that just craptastic. I'm gonna pony up for the Field Pass and follow this thread too.

GO RAVENS!!

[StingerNLG]

Ill check in as I can. Not a good start though. Anderson can already throw on us. This is not good.

[flraven]

Suggs almost had a pick, huh? Sounds like Jamal is having some problems getting yards. Cmon Defense!

[Sephy]

Ravens get a fumble, but Ngata punches a Brown. Lucky he's not ejected.

[flraven]

Yes! A fumble and the Ravens have it! Damn penalties!!!!!

[Dont Know]

Anyone see what prompted Ngata to throw the punch?

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Anyone see what prompted Ngata to throw the punch?

Thomas tackled Ray?

Nothing happened really and completely uncalled for. Like Sephy said, he is lucky he wasn't ejected...it was a blatent punch to the head.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Why The Fuck Is Corey Ross On Returning Punts?

Why Did We Waste A Pick On Figurs?

[Sephy]

Cory Ross is a fucking disaster. Fumbles.

Has he ever done anything positive for this team?

[flraven]

Fumble???? Jesus H. Christ! Stop putting Ross back there.

[flraven]

Thank God we dodged that bullet!!! Maybe this is our day.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Did we waste a pick on Figurs or what?

Are we that scared to put him back there...he was probable on the injurie report...is he active?

[Sephy]

Another week of imaginative run run pass playcalling I see.

[flraven]

I think Figurs is still dinged up. What's the weather like there? Cloudy/drizzly?
chilly?

[Sephy]

That pick wasn't even Boller's fault. Clayton just watched his guy get better position on the ball and go up and get it. Fight for a damn catch!

[Raveninwoodlawn]

LMAO...2 TO's to start the game.

Who woulda thunk?...

We stink so bad...

[RockyMRaven]

That interception is on Clayton. A receiver should be coming back for the ball. It was a bit underthrown, but the receiver should be able to make a play.

[StingerNLG]

How is it we are not able to run the ball on a team 28th against the run??

[flraven]

Thanks, Sephy. The PBP sounded like it was a sure-thing gain but then Sandusky called INT.

[Dont Know]

hmm ... dink and dunk 3 and outs or long interceptions?

Argh!

Come on!

[Beerracuda]

Same shit, different day.

God we suck.

[Sephy]

And Boller fumbles. LOL. OK, THAT was his fault. Terry got beat badly.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Why...WHY do I torture myself?

This offense is unberable no matter who is behind center.

[Dont Know]

I would say he has reached McNair's level of play....

Can't say he hasn't learned from McNair. Perhaps not the things we had hoped for, but he sure looks like McNair out there. Well, except the long int of course. That one would have been a 5 yard int with McNair in there.

[StingerNLG]

Its amazing. We can't pass. We can't run. We can't field punts. We can barely tackle. Pass rush is all we have right now.


Its like having a root canal.

[Beerracuda]

Nice play by CMac, and thanks to Pryce for tipping that ball.

FG good, 3-0

[Beerracuda]

Its amazing. We can't pass. We can't run. We can't field punts. We can barely tackle. Pass rush is all we have right now.


Its like having a root canal.

I would prefer the root canal, thank you.

[RavenTD]

2007 Raven season.

The year of the turnover.

Thank goodness for our defense.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Its amazing. We can't pass. We can't run. We can't field punts. We can barely tackle. Pass rush is all we have right now.


Its like having a root canal.


AND CLEVELAND HAS THE WORST DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE.

Unreal

[Beerracuda]

Pathetic offense.

Thank god for Sam Koch... nice punt.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

We can't get a damn first down.

Kyle is panicking...the OL isn't doing very well and Willis is tripping over the turf monster.

[StingerNLG]

Add to that receivers who can't get open and a line that this week chooses not to run block.


-9 yards passing, 13 yards rushing.

4 total yards.


Against the muther fucking Browns.

[Beerracuda]

Friggin OnStar commercials. The woman paid for OnStar. She locks her dog in the car. So what does she do? Calls OnStar, and then acts surprised that they can actually unlock the door for her? What the hell did she think she was paying for when she got OnStar? And if she didn't know they could unlock the door, why in hell was she calling them in the first place?

And I guess I'm the idiot here?

Sorry, rambling.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

This is beyond sad.

We may be worse today than we were against Pittsburgh...AT HOME.

The guys on the radio are saying that Boller has had guys open but is not getting rid of the ball.

[RavenTD]

K2 just run Bart Scott out of his jock.Then Jamal blasts in from the 1.

10-0.

Hope fades once again.

[Beerracuda]

K2 just run Bart Scott out of his jock.Then Jamal blasts in from the 1.

10-0.

Hope fades once again.

There was actually HOPE??? A team that gets 4 yards offense at home against the worst defense in the NFL?

[flraven]

I would prefer the root canal, thank you.

Me too. I've had a couple, and I actually fell asleep during one. Good dentist, I guess.

back to the game. I am a diehard Ravens fan, but DAMN, this team SUCKS OUT LOUD!

[Raveninwoodlawn]

I fell like Jim Mora...

"We sucked, we couldn't run the ball, we didn't try to run the ball, we couldn't complete a pass, we turned the ball over, everytime they got the ball the scored, we sucked, it sucked..."

[flraven]

Perhaps Billick was too busy scanning want ads to put in a decent game plan this week?

[Beerracuda]

hah... McNair looked stoned out of his mind on the sidelines.

Maybe I should take a hint.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

OMG...Kyle what the fuck are you doing?

Are you scared to throw the ball now?

[Sephy]

Billick has to go. Any normal gameplan could beat this defense with Scott Mitchell at QB.

[Beerracuda]

Player of the game so far goes to Sam Koch.

[Beerracuda]

Billick has to go. Any normal gameplan could beat this defense with Scott Mitchell at QB.


Sephy, Not only Mitchell, but Stony Case as well.

[Sephy]

And yes, Boller has been flat out bad today. He's not moving in the pocket well, or when it collapses, moving to where he has room.

[RavenTD]

Hey I erase my memory after each game,so I have hope for the next.

I should stop watching these exciting offensive college games. Because watching this offense thereafter is as exciting as chewing cow grass.

[Sephy]

Picked by Ray, TD Ravens!!

[Beerracuda]

WOOHOOOOO!!! Ray Ray with the INT return for a TD!!!!!!!

GO RAY!!!

[flraven]

Ray Lewis for a TD!!!

GOD DAMN!!!!

[RavenTD]

Rayray you beauty.

[Dont Know]

Woohoo!

[Raveninwoodlawn]

WTG RAY!

Don't know if that will be enough, but the defense is doing all it can.

The offense needs to get thier heads out of thier asses and get it in gear.

[Dont Know]

Can the offense score another 3+ to at least tie the game?

Maybe another int for TD or two safeties are more likely the way things have been going...

[StingerNLG]

Touchdown!!!!!!! Ray Lewis!!! Its about time someone scored!!!


I cannot find one fucking person on offense doing his job today. Whoever on radio said guys were getting open is smoking crack. Boller looks bad, the O-Line looks bad, Willis is tripping over our own linemen, and Billick has effectively shut down the long ball again.

So fucking sad.


Oh and some of you can shut the fuck up about Anderson now, eh?

[flraven]

Hey I erase my memory after each game,so I have hope for the next.

And how do you do that? What is your secret? Jameson or Bushmills? :happy: :179421:

sorry, I don't like gin.

[Sephy]

Fumble by Cribbs, Ravens recover!

[Beerracuda]

wooohoooooooooooo!!! Fumble on the return!!! Ravens ball!!

[flraven]

According to the play by play, the tide has turned at M&T Bank!!

Jesus, 38 yard line. Can we score from there???

Fuck Crennel.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

WHAT THE FUCK?!?!

Why didn't the offense get out there and run a play?

Billick and Boller need to get thier heads out of their asses and realize that you have to rush and not give them a chance to challenge.

[RavenTD]

And how do you do that? What is your secret? Jameson or Bushmills? :happy: :179421:

sorry, I don't like gin.

Forehead to brick wall interface during a game.

[RavenTD]

Yep I thought Cribbs was down by contact. Ho hum.

[Beerracuda]

Forehead to brick wall interface during a game.

Shotgun blast to the face is effective as well.

[flraven]

Shotgun blast to the face is effective as well.

Wouldn't that affect your ability to watch future games? :)

Me, I just have a keg of purple kool-aid on hand. That and some good bourbon.

[RavenTD]

Wonder if our offense gets a 1st down before the half.

[BlackSunday]

Lemme get this straight - we're averaging about.8 TO/game, have single digit yardage, we've seen more of Peyton Manning and CSIi than the Ravens offense, and we're still down only three?


BS

[flraven]

Damnit Ngata! WTF is wrong with you? Is he the second coming of Zeus???

[Beerracuda]

Wouldn't that affect your ability to watch future games? :)

LOL flraven! That's the whole point! heh

[Raveninwoodlawn]

This first half may be the worst offensive performance I've seen.

This is Anthony Wright/McNair of 07'esque...

[Mr.Boh]

This game is proving that it was a great decision to let Jamal go. He was giving us 50% tops last year.

[Beerracuda]

Actually flraven, maybe I'll go with something less dramatic: How about Lasix eye surgery from Dr. Nick Riviera? heh

[RavenTD]

I think when the offense gets a 1st down,they should stop the game.And let the band come on and play a tune.

[flraven]

LOL flraven! That's the whole point! heh
s'pose you're right. BTW, I grew up in Hamilton/Parkville, I miss the old neighborhood.

[Sephy]

Idiotic challenge from Billick.

[Beerracuda]

The Ravens should lose this challenge. He had his toe inbounds.

[RavenTD]

Idiotic challenge from Billick.

Whats new?

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Billick has made a ton of bonehead challenges.

Who is advising him on these challenges?

[Beerracuda]

"The System has malfunctioned"

You're right, but we're not talking about the Ravens' offense here.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

LMAO..."the system has malfunctioned"

There is a big ass scoreboard up there...

[flraven]

Actually flraven, maybe I'll go with something less dramatic: How about Lasix eye surgery from Dr. Nick Riviera? heh

:laugh: OUCH!

[Sephy]

LOL system malfunction

[RavenTD]

The system has malfunctioned,are they talking about Billicks playbook?

[flraven]

LMAO..."the system has malfunctioned"

There is a big ass scoreboard up there...

yeah, wtf is that!!!!!!!!

I love it, on the radio feed, the crowd is clearly chanting "BULL-SHIT!"

[Mr.Boh]

It was a dumbass chalange, but shouldnt we get our challange back if the ref wasnt able to review it? If thats not a rule, it oughta be.

[RavenTD]

Jeez how long has our defense been on the field this first half?

[Beerracuda]

It was a dumbass chalange, but shouldnt we get our challange back if the ref wasnt able to review it? If thats not a rule, it oughta be.

Excellent point, Boh. Didn't even think of that.

[StingerNLG]

Well, they did not charge us a time out, so I think we still have it.

We saw the replay 5 times!!! I can't believe the ref couldn't look up at the screen!


And I'm freezing my ass off up here now. Could it get any worse??

[Beerracuda]

I swear, if they get a 1st down after having a 2nd and 35, I'm gonna kill someone.

[RavenTD]

Browns may get a safety at this rate.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

6 yards in a half...-11 in the air

TO THE WORST DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE!!!

[RavenTD]

I hope no top college Qb prospects are watching this game.

[RavenTD]

Ok prepare yourself for BB's 2 minute offense.

[flraven]

Well, they did not charge us a time out, so I think we still have it.

We saw the replay 5 times!!! I can't believe the ref couldn't look up at the screen!


And I'm freezing my ass off up here now. Could it get any worse??

Stinger, look for a Maui Wowie stand. It looks like an island hut. They have killer hot chocolate, much better than the crap they sell at the concession stands. Plus, they'll add a shot of rum if you like. Worked great for me last weekend when I was up there.

[flraven]

I hope no top college Qb prospects are watching this game.

We could be scaring them away. Kinda like the Orioles. :laugh:

[4G63]

Wow....we are terrible.......

[4G63]

terrible throw by Boller and a shitty lack of effort by Darling......

[Beerracuda]

If Darling would've made any kind of effort towards the ball, we might have gotten a PI call there. But nooooooooooooo.......

[Dont Know]

Meh, at least they were trying to go for it at the end.

Poor execution though.

[AA-Raven]

terrible throw by Boller and a shitty lack of effort by Darling......

Amen to that....

[StingerNLG]

Wow, what a pathetic first half again.


I will say this, it is amazing to watch Browns receivers that just get open. We have none of that.


It was funny to watch the Browns go backwards for 5 plays. But even then their offensive is better than ours.

[Beerracuda]

terrible throw by Boller and a shitty lack of effort by Darling......

4G63, whattya mean? That wasn't a shitty lack of effort by Darling. That was a TREMENDOUS lack of effort by Darling. :laugh:

[BlackSunday]

We could be scaring them away. Kinda like the Orioles. :laugh:

QBs I'm not worried about - the idea of an agent watching this game scares me.

Kiss any leverage in contract negotiations goodbye.

BS

[4G63]

4G63, whattya mean? That wasn't a shitty lack of effort by Darling. That was a TREMENDOUS lack of effort by Darling. :laugh:

:thumbup:

[Raveninwoodlawn]

I am firmly in the fire Billick after the season camp.

This is just unreal

Jamal Lewis is outgaining us by 21 yards.

He has 59 yards.

Kyle Boller has as many TO's as the team has first downs.

Our WR's have a combined 1 catch for 3 yards.

The Ravens had the ball for a little over 8 minutes out of 30.

Ray Lewis only has 3 fewer yards than the entire offense.

What a joke

[RavenTD]

Darn my pc crashed,I know I just missed an amazing drive for a TD to close the half. Am I wrong or am I wrong. Ok I can guess.

[4G63]

Darn my pc crashed,I know I just missed an amazing drive for a TD to close the half. Am I wrong or am I wrong. Ok I can guess.

he he, you're pretty funny......:D

[4G63]

holy cow....15yds!!!! woo hoo!!!!

[4G63]

Holy shit....2 FIRST DOWNS IN A ROW!!!!

[RavenTD]

Good calls,get Mason in the game.

[4G63]

Give McGahee THE BALL!!!!!!!

[RavenTD]

Ladies and Gentlemen I do believe we have some offense.

[RavenDavey]

Turning point maybe?????

[4G63]

8 plays for 75yds.....now were talking!!!!

[RavenTD]

Life returns,belief returns. 14-13 Ravens.

[Dont Know]

I am in shock!

[Raveninwoodlawn]

LMAO...we have the lead.

How bad are the Browns!?! LMAO

[RavenTD]

I bet that warmed you up Stinger & the fans at M&T.

[RavenDavey]

If we complete 2 consecutive sustaind drives...then I will be in SHOCK!!

[RavenDavey]

Lets go D!!


time for another turnover!!!

[StingerNLG]

Holy SHIT what a drive!! A couple great runs and some great throws!!

Take control of your team Boller. Take control of your fucking team.

[4G63]

If we complete 2 consecutive sustaind drives...then I will be in SHOCK!!

I'll piss myself if that happens!!!

[Beerracuda]

If we complete 2 consecutive sustaind drives...then I will be in SHOCK!!

I'm already in shock!!! Anything more than this will lead to my demise, via cardiac arrest.

[Dade]

The browns have a shit load of false starts!

[RavenTD]

Anderson has all day,but good coverage thrown away.

[Beerracuda]

Someone needs to explain to me why one would fair catch a punt inside the 5 yard line.

Damn Reed, let it bounce.

[Sephy]

Why is Ed Reed calling for fair catches at the 5?

[RavenTD]

Well 95 yard drive for a TD,erm,maybe that is wishing for a little bit too much.

[4G63]

JO sucks......he's getting beat like he's a statue!!!!

[Beerracuda]

Boller was not under pressure. He needs to step into the pass, not throw from his back foot.

And now ST look like shit.

[4G63]

Wow.....great fuckin punt!!!!

[StingerNLG]

Well, here comes the ultimate test for the offense. They showed they can score once in a while. They need to respond to this and NOW.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Offense can't gain a yard and Koch has one of the worst punts that wasn't a shank that I've seen.

Way to wet the bed guys...

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Why is Stover still kicking off...where is that English kicker we have?

And why are we so damn terrified to put Figurs back there...he seems to be over the fumbles, and Reed thinks he is superman back there and Ross is fumble machine.

[Beerracuda]

very nice catch by Darling!

1st and 10 Ravens!

[RavenTD]

DVD makes the catch,shocking.

[Beerracuda]

Well, I saw that one coming, as soon as Boller threw from his back foot.

Unfuckingbelievable.

[RavenTD]

Darn, well things going south again.

[StingerNLG]

Beer, if he had stepped into that, he'd be in the hospital right now.

Ogden is fuming on the sidelines.

[flraven]

I'm guessing the exits are quite crowded, just like last week.

[RavenTD]

Heh at least we are attacking.

[RavenTD]

Would someone please pick up the blitzing Jones.

[StingerNLG]

Our offensive line blows. Absolutely blows.


I'm betting McNair is MORE than happy being on the sideline right now. They would be carting him off the field by now.

[Beerracuda]

Offensive line is... well... offensive.... again.

[4G63]

4 rushers and 7 blockers.....and he's sacked by 2 PLAYERS!!!!! WTF!!!!!!

[RavenTD]

Boller looks quite comical on the run. The Browns are thankfully killing themselves.

[4G63]

Our O line blows.......and Boller can't sidestep worth a shit!!!

[StingerNLG]

The offensive line is just horrific right now.


I think there has been pressure on Boller every play in the last three fucking drives. And the Browns KNOW they can blow by the OL.

[RavenTD]

Oh for some Raven pass protection.

[Dont Know]

People have called in to the Brian Billick show repeatedly and called out Chris Foerster (the OL coach), but Billick has always defended him and said he is doing a good job.

But seriously, between Billick, Neuheisel, Foerster, Roman (the assistant OL coach) there has got to be some accountability for the dreadful pass protection or play selection based on the OL ability to pass block.

[RavenTD]

Darn that Cribbs is killing us.

[4G63]

4 rushers and 7 blockers.....and he's sacked by 2 PLAYERS!!!!! WTF!!!!!!

I quoted myself because it bears repeating!

[flraven]

for those of you who can see the game, is it Boller or is the O-line being turnstiles?

after reading some recent posts, I'm guessing its both. damn!

[4G63]

....and Jamal is at 83 yards!!!

[4G63]

for those of you who can see the game, is it Boller or is the O-line being turnstiles?

after reading some recent posts, I'm guessing its both. damn!

80% O line, 20% Boller.....He's actually made some decent passes when he's had the time.....

[Purpleguy]

People have called in to the Brian Billick show repeatedly and called out Chris Foerster (the OL coach), but Billick has always defended him and said he is doing a good job.

But seriously, between Billick, Neuheisel, Foerster, Roman (the assistant OL coach) there has got to be some accountability for the dreadful pass protection or play selection based on the OL ability to pass block.

How about blaming Ozzie for only picking one real stud o-lineman in 12 years?

[4G63]

McGahee is getting around 7yds a carry in the second half, why isn't he getting the ball more.....

[StingerNLG]

I would agree with the 80/20. The OL is jiust putrid. Even on shotgun Boller has had to throw the ball with a guy on him.

[Purpleguy]

We can't even run play action because there isn't time to get a fake in.

[RavenTD]

Still, I like the aggressive playcalling.Light years ahead of where McNair was.
If only the pass protection held a little longer.

A TD in it.

[StingerNLG]

And it seems to all be coming from Ogden's side of the field. He looks slow and just uninterested today.

[Sephy]

Devard Darling out of fucking nowhere!

[RavenTD]

DVD bohlieve.

[flraven]

I was just going to ask how JO looked. thanks, Stinger. Think he's deciding to mail it in? Sure hope not.

Lets hope they can do something now.

[StingerNLG]

Man, did you guys see Devard push off?? He got nice seperation.

[Dont Know]

Whatever Darling did at halftime, he should do it more often. Like every game, preferrably prior to the start rather than at halftime.

[Sephy]

DEVARD DARLING holy shit!!!

[Beerracuda]

OMFG!!!! Big pass from Boller to Darling for a TD!!!!!!!!!!

What a great throw from Boller!!!! No way McNair makes that throw.

[RavenTD]

Boller to DVD

BOHLIEVE>BOHLIEVE>TD

[StingerNLG]

Holy FUCK!!!!!!!


Boller to DVD, the new downfield connection!!!!!



And JO is doing too much bitching and complaining. Just block your man JO. You've been beat up all day!!!

[Beerracuda]

This team is fired up right now... let's hope they show it on D

[RavenTD]

Could do with more pass rush.Pryce is banged up.

[flraven]

they just changed from Jax/SD to the Ravens game down here

wOOhOOOOOOOOOO!

[RavenTD]

Yes intentional fucking grounding,wooohoooo.

[RavenTD]

Suggs with the trip erm sack.

[Beerracuda]

Now THIS looks like the Ravens' team I remember so well!!

C'mon Boller... the game is yours! Take it man!!

[RavenTD]

Time to go for the throat.

[RavenTD]

Boller coming of age.

[Sephy]

I see brian billick learned nothing from buffalo

[RavenTD]

Come on Stover.

[Beerracuda]

Stover with a 47 yarder....

It's GOOD!!!!!!!

30-27 Ravens, with 26 secs to play

[StingerNLG]

Wow. Only Brian Billick would in two seperate games would call pass plays with 1 yard to go and 2 downs.



Unfuckingbelievable.

[RavenDavey]

great 2nd half for Boller and the O!!

[RavenTD]

Get Cribbs the hell down.

[Beerracuda]

Come on D!!!

Dammit, Come on!!

[Beerracuda]

Holy Fucking Shit!!!!!

Fg No Good!!!! Hits The Post!!!!! Ravens Win!!!

[RavenTD]

upright,crossbar,miss,we win.

[Sephy]

What the hell this game

[RavenTD]

It went through and bounced back,its a FG.

[Beerracuda]

WHAT THE FUCK??!?

Ball went through the uprights, and bounced off the crossbar back through onto the field. Being reviewed.

[Dont Know]

OMFG!

[RavenTD]

Nothing ever comes easy for us.

[RavenTD]

The pain in my gut right now.

[Sephy]

They said it wasn't reviewable, they reviewed it, and reversed it.

It WAS good, but this game is so fucked.

[RavensInBrazil]

I only have one question...with Cribbs being like Devin Hester Mk.II, why the hell are we kicking it to him?

[Beerracuda]

I only have one question...with Cribbs being like Devin Hester Mk.II, why the hell are we kicking it to him?

Ask Billick.

[RavenTD]

Oh the nerves,the nerves of the early part of the season have returned.
That's a good thing right?

[RavenTD]

We are screwed.

[Beerracuda]

CLE on 20, not looking good guys

[Dont Know]

Didn't Ngata block a lot of kicks in college? If so, now would be a good time to revive that skill.

[Beerracuda]

FG Dawson, game over

[StingerNLG]

How many times will we get screwed by refs? Its not reviewable, but hell we'll review it anyway. Now that the replay machine works again. We don't want the Ravens to really win this game.


And nice job defense holding the Browns after they won the toss. Fuck.


There endith the season.

[Sephy]

If this gets Billick fired, its worth it. Otherwise..it really hurts.

[RavenTD]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[Beerracuda]

Wooohooo 4-6, with San Diego, New England, and Indy up next.

Make that 4-9.

Bye bye Brian, you piece of shit.

[Mr.Boh]

Sucks to have a game stolen by the refs. Notice the ref never used the word "review" because they new it was squirlly. Not trying to take anything away from the clowns, but it was the NFL officials at their worst that gave them the win.

[Sephy]

One step closer to a franchise QB?

[RavenTD]

What a fooking frustrating season this has been so far.

[highwater]

Well, that really sucked. If we had run the ball on that third down play instead of passing, we could have run the clock down to virtually nothing and left the Browns with very little time left, if anything. And this isn't second-guessing, because I said it before the Browns even got the ball back.

[flraven]

this sucks! absolutely sucks!

[StingerNLG]

I am absolutely numb right now. For the first time all season the offense comes to life despite horrific pass protection, and its wasted on a fucking reviewed FG bounce.


I think I am officially on the Billick must go train. 2nd and 1 and you line up to run and you still fucking throw the ball?? And you do it again on 3rd down??? And give the Browns 30 seconds to get downfield?? Run the fucking ball and kick the field goal with no time left on the clock!!! That game was won, and we pissed it away.

[Gabrosin]

Just been that sort of season. Since the Indy playoff game last year, it seems like every bounce has gone against us... fumbles, interceptions, penalties, injuries, and everything else you can think of. Players we couldn't keep are thriving elsewhere (Anderson, Thomas, Pashos) and players we overpaid for have been hurt and/or ineffective (McNair, Rolle, Pryce).

We'll likely be drafting in the 5-10 range and finish about 6-10. Hopefully we'll be able to get either a long-term answer at quarterback or another talented player to improve our offense, and come back strong next year.

[Mobtown Matt]

1. If the measure of a FG is that it "breaks the plane" of the uprights, why is there no camera on the upright line? And why are the judges not looking for that?

2. If it's not reviewable & you make the call on the field, what's the deal with reviewing it to the point that suddenly you know exactly what happened?

3. When is the NFL going to CATCH UP to the college game & do away with it's bullsh*t Overtime rules?? "Hey, if you win the coin flip & kick a FG we won't even let the other team try - suddenly you're a winner for being able to move your offense 40 yards! Congratulations!"

Proud of Boller & the offense today - when the OL stopped doing a turnstile impression they got their sh*t together & put up some really gritty numbers. Not real impressed with our special teams. Ray Lewis was a BEAST today. NFL in general - get some full-time refs, for the love of GOD. And FIX YOUR EFFING OVERTIME RULES! You think the Browns feel like they actually WON that game??

[RavenScallywag]

one word.....

AAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Also, I hate you Phil Dawson.

[RavenScallywag]

I believe the Browns will flaunt this win for years to come...even though they won it on luck.

[Dont Know]

3. When is the NFL going to CATCH UP to the college game & do away with it's bullsh*t Overtime rules?? "Hey, if you win the coin flip & kick a FG we won't even let the other team try - suddenly you're a winner for being able to move your offense 40 yards! Congratulations!"

:iagree:

What a f***** up way to end the game. :thumbdown:

[xmradiodave]

The 1st half was as ugly as ever. Boller really settled down in the second half and made some great plays. Billick continues to screw he team and fans with his suspect play calling. It was improvement over the previous few weeks, just not enough.

[Dade]

Proud of Boller? For what? He was facing about the worst defense in the league with one of their starting corners knocked out, yet he did nothing the entire first half. He also got outplayed by a
6th round pick with less experience on the other side facing a top tier defense. Why are the expectations of some of you so GD'd low for Boller? Please explain that to me will ya?:229031_confused2:

I think he was saying that given Boller history of tripping over his own feet, throwing INTs and fumbling, it was good to see him step up and be a big part of the reason we came back in the game. Yes he was bad in the 1st half, but even you Tex have to admit that he played good during the second half.

You can say he got outplayed by a sixth round pick. Even through they BOTH had interceptions returned for TDs. Do you think we would had faired better with McNair in today?

[RockyMRaven]

I think he was saying that given Boller history of tripping over his own feet, throwing INTs and fumbling, it was good to see him step up and be a big part of the reason we came back in the game. Yes he was bad in the 1st half, but even you Tex have to admit that he played good during the second half.

You can say he got outplayed by a sixth round pick. Even through they BOTH had interceptions returned for TDs. Do you think we would had faired better with McNair in today?

I seem to remember that there is another 6th round pick who is now the best QB in the NFL. So that doesn't amount to a hill of beans. But it's absolutely impossible for Tex to give Boller ANY credit whatsoever. I'm just sooooo sick of Tex. Boller was horrible in the first half, with the O-line not functioning at all, and men always in his face. He was much better in the second half, and engineered the first comeback of the season for this team. Yet Tex is unable to acknowledge that. Oh well....

[Dade]

Typical. Boller could have a Romo or Brady day and you would still find something to nit pick at.

Yeah Boller was facing the worst defense in the league, but wasn't Anderson facing the #5 ranked defense in the league. Let they were able to throw up 26 points on offense. Oh but we don't mention that cause Boller "lost" the game.

[StingerNLG]

Dade, you are wasting your time talking to that jackass. Spanky should stay over at YBR where he has one or two other fools that agree with him.

Boller overcame a 1st half of crap, and overcame an offensive line that was letting defenders beat the shit out of him. And in the second half he adjusted to the bad pass protection and made play after play and led the team to 4 scoring drives.

But you are talking to a non-Ravens fan Dade, so guys like Tex will never change their tune.

[Kevlar]

I seem to remember that there is another 6th round pick who is now the best QB in the NFL. So that doesn't amount to a hill of beans. But it's absolutely impossible for Tex to give Boller ANY credit whatsoever. I'm just sooooo sick of Tex. Boller was horrible in the first half, with the O-line not functioning at all, and men always in his face. He was much better in the second half, and engineered the first comeback of the season for this team. Yet Tex is unable to acknowledge that. Oh well....

Boller had one touchdown and three turnovers, put up the worst rating of any QB the Browns have played this year, did all this at home, and you expect people to think Boller is an upgrade over an injured McNair? Go back and check McNair's stats against Cleveland at Cleveland and get back to me. Boller looked like lukewarm piss yesterday on all but about 3 pass attempts.