Props To Caldwell

[Ravenswintitle]

Did anyone catch Aikman/Buck mention that Caldwell, when told he was going to call plays, suggested Hostler first?

Not sure if that's a good sign (humility) or a bad one...

I thought I heard it wrong, that was odd

[Corey]

Did anyone catch Aikman/Buck mention that Caldwell, when told he was going to call plays, suggested Hostler first?

Not sure if that's a good sign (humility) or a bad one...

Maybe you a reading to much into that. Caldwell sits in the booth. Coaches in the booth have to call the play down to the coach on the sideline, who calls it into the QB. In essence Hostler is the middle man between Flacco and Caldwell.

[Big Bird]

Ain't it interesting what a new Offensive Coordinator can do? Sheesh!!!

[steelerhater]

Open receivers! Haven't seen that since....forever!

Amazing what happens when you mix it up and don't have your receivers all running the same routes.

[iggyman555]

can someone explain why if caldwell sits in the booth he cant directly send plays to flacco?

[Corey]

can someone explain why if caldwell sits in the booth he cant directly send plays to flacco?

It's against NFL rules. Coaches in the booth can't have direct lines of communication with players on the field.

[Irish Raven]

can someone explain why if caldwell sits in the booth he cant directly send plays to flacco?

League rules, just not allowed

Good article on it here
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sport...sideline_N.htm

In the NFL, 22 play-callers work from field level and 10 operate in boxes overlooking the field.

[GOTA]

Amazing what happens when you mix it up and don't have your receivers all running the same routes.

Yup and not an end around in sight

[Ravenswintitle]

Yup and not an end around in sight

They replaced it with the option.
Except there was only one option - pitch it

[darthpemo]

Maybe you a reading to much into that. Caldwell sits in the booth. Coaches in the booth have to call the play down to the coach on the sideline, who calls it into the QB. In essence Hostler is the middle man between Flacco and Caldwell.

and despite the two hops to the QB, we still looked like the plays were in time - we didn't have to take a timeout because the play was late.

[Boulderraven]

Probably the best the offense has looked in a while. Mixed up rushing and passing and USED THE MIDDLE OF THE FIELD!!.

533 total yards of offense in the NFL is nothing to sneeze at.

Easily the best they looked all year, having Dickson back helps with 2 threats at TE, moving Boldin to slot guy and Jones outside made a big difference. Also, allowing Joe to call the game at his pace helped as well. It was a different game plan, and very unpredictable. Should of been more points if not for HORRIBLE officiating. They even rolled Joe around the pocket a few times as well. Went empty backfield only once, and it failed as usual. Didnt get why they didnt Hail Mary with 5 seconds before the half at the 50 (made no sense). Good performance.

[Boulderraven]

I think the gameplan was implemented during the week moreso than any week. You could tell they went after a weakness and never let up on it. UNLIKE CAM.

[Section 502 Raven]

Oher was not good today, a weakness on an otherwise really good day by the offense.

you are being kind.

[Uli2001]

The TD pass to Rice summed up well the difference between this offensive play calling and the previous one.

[Kevlar]

That is the best the Ravens have looked all year. A glimmer of hope going into the playoffs!

[Boulderraven]

What you saw was gameplanning vs a teams weakness, then adjusting or just sticking to what's working. Cam NEVER played to a teams weakness. This game was won in the film room.

[StingerNLG]

The TD pass to Rice summed up well the difference between this offensive play calling and the previous one.

Yep. And the funny part is that Joe had two options there. Pitta was also wide open next to Rice moving right while Rice moved forward. If Joe didn't like hitting Rice there, Pitta would have been a sure first down too. Imagine that. 2nd and 5, and there guys at the first down marker instead of everyone downfield.

[DarthCorvax]

The TD pass to Rice summed up well the difference between this offensive play calling and the previous one.

This. Rice was in a route and not just a checkdown. Got the ball in a good position to run and there you go, a TD.

This game was won in the film room.

Yep.

Very enjoyable to watch, this offense was.

[NOLARavenFAN]

They were working at the highest speed I have ever seen from our offense.
Caldwell has a big mojo.

[kelsey59]

The one thing I saw was a moving pocket. Getting Flacco to move around. That certainly helps with a weak OL.