Time to hear from all of you

**TheExtraPoint** · 09-09-2006, 04:46 PM

These are two evenly matched teams, but playing at home on opening weekend gives the Bucs a slight edge.

I think we will keep it very close however, and if we can get a big play on special teams or defense, we can win this football game. A fast start to take the crowd out of it would go a LONG way to getting the Ravens a victory.

If our offensive line plays well, the Ravens win the football game. I'm just not sure this unit will hold up under 60 minutes of pressure from a good Bucs defensive line. That will be a theme all season long.

Bucs 20 Ravens 17 OT

**52RAYVENS** · 09-09-2006, 05:01 PM

Our D flattens the Caddies tires & the OL gives Steve some time.

Ravens-24
Bucs-13

**hurting** · 09-09-2006, 05:45 PM

Man, where can I get some of that purple cool-aide you guys are on. It must be pretty strong. But, I'll go with my head instead of my heart:

Bucs 17
Ravens 10

I do hope I am wrong as well.

**The Fanatic** · 09-09-2006, 06:28 PM

Like a few others, I don't see us winning this game.
Mainly because of the uncertainty of our offensive line.

This is a solid team we're facing in their house on opening day.

Defensively I think we present some problems for their offense which should keep their scoring ability to a minimum, although their receivers could present some real problems if they come out in multiple receiver sets.

Got a hard time trying to see our nickel back covering David Boston.

Quite frankly, I'm more concerned about whether Mcnair gets out of there alive and in one piece!!

I'll be happy if that happens, and a win by us will just be iceing on the cake.

This is only game one of a 16 game season where going undefeated is borderline impossible for most teams.

A loss to a quality opponent will not be the end of the season particurally since it's an NFC team.

I think the road monkey comes off our back in week 3 against Cleveland.

I think our defense will keep it close tommorrow, but my mind says the bucs win.

Bucs 17
Ravens 13

**Mr.Boh** · 09-09-2006, 06:34 PM

Alright, I'm going to chug a huge glass of purple kool-aid and say we walk all over TB in this one.
Ravens 24
Tampa 13, With their only TD being a junk TD late in the 4th quarter.

**Mobtown** · 09-09-2006, 06:53 PM

I will go with the Ravens for each and every road game from now on. Law of Averages says we get one eventually =) I say we win big.

Ravens 31
Bucs 9!

**The Fanatic** · 09-09-2006, 08:35 PM

How much of a difference this makes I don't know, but we now have one less receiver to worry about tommorrow.

Bucs Release Boston

Having our nickel back trying to cover him was a huge concern of mine, but that's no longer an issue.

Apparently they are in as bad of shape at offensive line as we are.

**Dusty728** · 09-09-2006, 09:58 PM

Bucs 17
Ravens 13

**JonG316** · 09-10-2006, 01:02 AM

Ok all you losers! I put my pick up earlier now to all you people who come on here and say Ravens lose go look at the the Bucs Oline issues, they are gonna have two guards playing tomorrow who I don't think have ever even started. The only way they are gonna score points is on defense and McNair isn't letting that happen so this is your one chance. Come back, rethink you pick and kiss my grits! .......losers.

edit: Ok the guy starting at right guard has never started. The guy at left guard is a game time decision but his back up played last year. Either way their line isn't gonna be able to handle our rush, we all know Rex Ryan is gonna stop the run no doubt, and Chris Sims isn't gonna be able to win this game for them.

**RavenTD** · 09-10-2006, 04:01 AM

So ok,we are homers if we predict a Ravens win.
And losers if we predict a loss.

Smaks of another forum all of a sudden.

Just to please a couple of those over the edge posters.

16-16 tie.

No really

17-13 Buc's.I'm such a loser I know.[Prove me wrong purple & black].

**BirdFan** · 09-10-2006, 08:58 AM

Prove me wrong purple & black

I second that emotion. I REALLY want a win, but after last year, I'm afraid to hope for too much I don't think I can take that kind of crushing blow again.

**crowdog89** · 09-10-2006, 09:52 AM

A team that the Ravens have never defeated...at home or on the road...it's time.

The Ravens can win this game...just have to show some disipline.

I won't slit my wrists if they lose, but I really think they might win this time.

**TL24x7** · 09-10-2006, 02:32 PM

BRING ON THE FLOGGING....I HAPPILY ACCEPT IT!!!!

**BirdFan** · 09-10-2006, 02:46 PM

I have never been so happy to be wrong, wrong, wrong! Ladies and gentlemen, we could be in for quite a ride.

**UKRavenStockers** · 09-10-2006, 02:49 PM

This had better not be a tease, but this is setting things up for an awesome weekend for us Brits visiting next weekend!

**RavenTD** · 09-10-2006, 03:00 PM

Ok anyone can kick sand in my face,just as long as the Ravens play this good every week.

**Irishraven** · 09-10-2006, 03:00 PM

Your trip will be all the much sweeter!

**Mr.Boh** · 09-10-2006, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Bohlieve

Alright, I'm going to chug a huge glass of purple kool-aid and say we walk all over TB in this one.
Ravens 24
Tampa 13, With their only TD being a junk TD late in the 4th quarter.

Man, I should have taken a bigger sip of kool-aid!