Atta-boy Joe

**psuasskicker** · 10-03-2010, 03:31 PM

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The INT was an ugly throw (although Mason prolly should have done a better job fighting for that ball), and the fumble was pretty gross too.

But let's give him some credit for what was otherwise a terrific game against the Steelers D which was #1 DVOA and #1 in points against and lauded as being the best in the NFL. All he did was complete 65% of his passes for almost 7 per att, consistently pick up first downs, and most importantly, led a terrific game-winning drive against a great defense in a hostile environment.

We got 70 rushing yards today. The D played well but gave up two great drives that had us behind with 40 yards and 69 seconds to play, and Flacco answered. Does that satisfy everyone's requirement for taking them on his back and winning the game when they needed him to win? I hope so, cause that's the sort of drive that defines how good your quarterback, and your team, really is.

- C -

**Dade** · 10-03-2010, 03:36 PM

Could not have said it better psu. Joe stepped up big time. Only the best QBs in the league could overcome what Joe did today. He wasn't perfect, but when we needed him to be an "elite" QB, he was.

Getting his first win (literally putting the team on his back) in Pittsburgh is a huge step forward in his progression.

**Galen Sevinne** · 10-03-2010, 03:38 PM

No doubt about that being a game to give us all tons of hope. Not only did Joe engineer a true game winning drive but he spread the ball around all day. I can't think of areceiver that stood out more today. All three made huge plays. I'm looking forward to see how he builds on this game...he mostly certain flipped a monkey off his back today.

**Mike B** · 10-03-2010, 03:56 PM

The Flacco bashers will still pick at him but the last drive consisted of 4 on the money throws. The post to TJ was sweet. Shut up about 60,000 towel waving pains in the ass. How does heartbreak feel Pittsburgh? Way to go Joe, welcome to Baltimore TJ.

**Stealthbirds80** · 10-03-2010, 04:19 PM

Guess what else he did? He read zone coverage and also threw over the middle. Who knew? I'm glad that he possibly will take a leap from this game on what ESPN claimed to be the NFL best D. Guess what ESPN, you need to take a closer look cause it's us.

**Mr OC** · 10-03-2010, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Stealthbirds80

Guess what else he did? He read zone coverage and also threw over the middle. Who knew? I'm glad that he possibly will take a leap from this game on what ESPN claimed to be the NFL best D. Guess what ESPN, you need to take a closer look cause it's us.

Joe lived in the middle today. He looked sharp and threw with authority (save the one pick). Life is good today.

**myfavoriteboxer** · 10-03-2010, 04:29 PM

I'm watching the halftime show on CBS and they show this fired-up postgame speech by Harbs, and Joe's just kind of nervously standing there looking at the ground. C'mon Joe get a little pumped, dude.

**Stealthbirds80** · 10-03-2010, 04:34 PM

Joe was fired up as much as Joe can be. Did you see him after the TD throw? Wake up league cause Joe is ascending.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 10-03-2010, 04:34 PM

This was the type of game winning drive we've all been waiting for...on the road against the defense everybody was absolutely blowing themselves over.

Great job by Joe.

**psuasskicker** · 10-03-2010, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Stealthbirds80

Guess what ESPN, you need to take a closer look cause it's us.

There's little doubt we're up there pretty high. We're giving up less than 236 YPG, best in the NFL by a pretty reasonable margin. We're also very close to the top in points per game (I think we're gonna be 3rd or 4th after this week, within tenths of a point to #1). I think we'll also pass the Steelers in YPP after we were #2 to them last week. We were #6 in DVOA before this week, we'll probably improve there as well.

Average offense with league leading defense = top rated team.

- C -

**HoustonRaven** · 10-03-2010, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

This was the type of game winning drive we've all been waiting for...on the road against the defense everybody was absolutely blowing themselves over.

Great job by Joe.

+1

**ActualSpamBot** · 10-03-2010, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by myfavoriteboxer

I'm watching the halftime show on CBS and they show this fired-up postgame speech by Harbs, and Joe's just kind of nervously standing there looking at the ground. C'mon Joe get a little pumped, dude.

Jesus H Christ. Can people just stop asking Joe to be something he's not. He's not an emotional guy. He doesn't need to be emotional. Know who else didn't show a lot of emotion on the field? Johnny Fuckin Unitas. Or did that piss you off too?

**myfavoriteboxer** · 10-03-2010, 04:50 PM

I'll try and post a link if that clip gets online. I don't need Joe to be rah-rah, but he looked like he wanted to shrink into the floor right when his coach was trying to give him the game ball. A little weird, is all.

**ActualSpamBot** · 10-03-2010, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by myfavoriteboxer

I'll try and post a link if that clip gets online. I don't need Joe to be rah-rah, but he looked like he wanted to shrink into the floor right when his coach was trying to give him the game ball. A little weird, is all.

So he's modest? I just don't understand why people (not just you) complain about his personality. If he was TO and his personality was hurting the locker room I'd understand, but I LOVE having a QB who gives away nothing on the field or on the sideline.

**NCRAVEN** · 10-03-2010, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

This was the type of game winning drive we've all been waiting for...on the road against the defense everybody was absolutely blowing themselves over.

Great job by Joe.

**CoverD** · 10-03-2010, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by ActualSpamBot

Jesus H Christ. Can people just stop asking Joe to be something he's not. He's not an emotional guy. He doesn't need to be emotional. Know who else didn't show a lot of emotion on the field? Johnny Fuckin Unitas. Or did that piss you off too?

I gotta agree, I'd rather have him quiet and lighting it up on the field than jumping around like an idiot. The only QB that I've seen that gets pumped up with the team that I actually like is Drew Brees, because he does it with class. I think Phillip Rivers does it too, but the guy is an asshole.

**RavenScallywag** · 10-03-2010, 05:10 PM

Steelers fans can bitch and moan about Ben not being out there and Charlie Batch losing the game for them...maybe, maybe not...

That D was full strength. Joe WON this game for us.

Let those words sink in for a minute...

1. Against the Steelers D
2. Full Strength with Polamalu
3. IN PITTSBURGH
4. JOE FLACCO made the plays that won the game for us

**myfavoriteboxer** · 10-03-2010, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by CoverD

I gotta agree, I'd rather have him quiet and lighting it up on the field than jumping around like an idiot. The only QB that I've seen that gets pumped up with the team that I actually like is Drew Brees, because he does it with class. I think Phillip Rivers does it too, but the guy is an asshole.

Rivers is animated, but half the time it's him blaming everything that goes wrong on his teammates. So, yeah, not many QBs strike the right balance.

**Galen Sevinne** · 10-03-2010, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by myfavoriteboxer

I'll try and post a link if that clip gets online. I don't need Joe to be rah-rah, but he looked like he wanted to shrink into the floor right when his coach was trying to give him the game ball. A little weird, is all.

would definitely like to see that clip.

**CoverD** · 10-03-2010, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by RavenScallywag

Steelers fans can bitch and moan about Ben not being out there and Charlie Batch losing the game for them...maybe, maybe not...

That D was full strength. Joe WON this game for us.

Let those words sink in for a minute...

1. Against the Steelers D
2. Full Strength with Polamalu
3. IN PITTSBURGH
4. JOE FLACCO made the plays that won the game for us

Exactly, Charlie Batch did not get the Steelers those points, their run game and defense did. I guarantee if they pulled out a win, they'd be saying "ha, you guys got beat by a 4th string QB." But they start whining when they lose with him. Well if Ben stopped hanging out in college bars with coeds and grew the hell up, they wouldn't have had him out this game.