Game Thread - Week 1 - Ravens vs Cincy

**jonboy79** · 09-07-2008, 01:37 PM

$8.5 mil, it was a combo franchise tag.

**BlackSunday** · 09-07-2008, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by jonboy79

I'm hearing Zbikowski's name as being in on Defense a lot.; I think he's our Dime Back. I like it.

I missed it at the beginning when i was getting Breakfast. Why doesnt Chad Johnson have Ocho Cinqo on his back?

League is still processing the paperwork (i.e., coming to terms with it).

BS

**Big Bird** · 09-07-2008, 01:41 PM

Defense lookin good. Offense looking surprisingly good. Gotta make those catches.

Certainly too early yet, BUT we look decent at QB.

Go Blackbirds

**Lee Van Cleef** · 09-07-2008, 01:44 PM

I'll be honest, this position worries me. Going into the second half having given up a few chances to put more TDs on the board, this is what we've historically done. Joe is looking okay, but only okay. Obviously struggling a bit in the 2nd quarter, overthrowing his receivers, who haven't been helping by dropping passes.

D is looking pretty solid. Hopefully they maintain their level and Ray and Joe can get a few more drives going.

**RavenTD** · 09-07-2008, 01:50 PM

You know I'd love to see when Rice and McGahee are both running down hill in the backfield.With McClain adding to the hurt.A weak D'line iis going to get beaten up pretty bad.

The passing game is only a few inches off.Something time with correct.

D is way ahead of where I thought it would be.And I just love my Raven mouse mat.

And Figurs you are sizzling.

**Lee Van Cleef** · 09-07-2008, 01:52 PM

Nice recovery and run by Rolle!

Arg. On second look, not a fumble, receiver didn't have possession. Dumb penalty at the end by Rolle anyway.

**jonboy79** · 09-07-2008, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by TRAP

Now John Sandusky is calling the Clayton TD an end around.

I always heard an end around not beign handed to the runner by another wr that got the ball on an end around though... I think its a reverse.

**StingerNLG** · 09-07-2008, 02:00 PM

Man, that sidearm throw of Flacco's still scares me to death.

But hey, first down!!!

**TBOERaven16** · 09-07-2008, 02:00 PM

Can you listen to the game online anywhere/ (jes/dolphins is on where i live)

**4G63** · 09-07-2008, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by TRAP

It looked like a reverse to me but what do I know?

I don't think these announcers know what they're talking about.

I might go back to the natl TV guys.

Ding ding ding....

**jonboy79** · 09-07-2008, 02:05 PM

I like what Flacco does under pressure. Big outlet to McClain for the first.

**4G63** · 09-07-2008, 02:06 PM

No panic at all from Flacco...I'm am extremely impressed!!

**4G63** · 09-07-2008, 02:10 PM

Going for it on 4th and 3? Billick NEVER would have done that!!

**StingerNLG** · 09-07-2008, 02:10 PM

These refs may want to go out the secret exit after the game. This is one of the worst reffed games I've seen yet.

**RavensInBrazil** · 09-07-2008, 02:13 PM

Pass was incomplete, but I like the gutsy call on 4th and 3. Screw pooch punting

**RavenScallywag** · 09-07-2008, 02:14 PM

Heap is having an ATROCIOUS game...3 dropped passes, a fumble lost...i miss the old Heap

**jonboy79** · 09-07-2008, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by TRAP

Speaking of Billick, why did he start Grubbs on right last year if LOG was his natural position?

Harb's staff moved Grubbs over during camp.

Because Brown was a solid young incumbent at the position, and RG was up for grabs.

**highwater** · 09-07-2008, 02:15 PM

The play didn't work out, but I like going for it at that area of the field.

I'm impressed and pleasantly surprised at our pass protection in this game. It's been pretty solid.