Predict Ravens record

**Mista T** · 07-31-2011, 08:39 PM

Assuming not much more happens in free agency: 9-7 to 10-6. Our team's record was deceptive last season - many of those games involving blown leads were inches from being lost. Our 2011 draft appears OK, not outstanding. FA period has thus far been on a downward spiral. Ed & Ray are a year closer to retirement. Honestly, the only possible improvement I see, thus far, is Pagano has to be able to scheme better defenses on third down passing situations.

I want nothing more than 16-0, but try to be realistic with the player and coaching material that we have.

**JMUpurkfool** · 07-31-2011, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mista T

Assuming not much more happens in free agency: 9-7 to 10-6. Our team's record was deceptive last season - many of those games involving blown leads were inches from being lost. Our 2011 draft appears OK, not outstanding. FA period has thus far been on a downward spiral. Ed & Ray are a year closer to retirement. Honestly, the only possible improvement I see, thus far, is Pagano has to be able to scheme better defenses on third down passing situations.

I want nothing more than 16-0, but try to be realistic with the player and coaching material that we have.

And all four games we lost could have easily been won.

It's a push in that respect. We were a very good team last year and we will be good again this year. Our running game will be more effective and we will have an arguably healthier Ed Reed for all 16 games. Flacco will have another year under his belt and hopefully more control of the offense.. a lot of room for optimism.

**RavNMadMan** · 08-01-2011, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by Beau Petard

T--
Merci Beaucoup, mon ami!

RavNMadMan--
Didn't mean to commandeer your thread, but I promise to create the summary of predictions for later use!

(I also plan to run a similar thread to this after the last pre-season game/before regular season game 1 to see how/if perspectives have changed)

Pas de probleme...mon ami

**Kyle Cactus** · 08-01-2011, 06:05 AM

11-5

**GOTA** · 08-01-2011, 06:26 AM

I always pick based on what I've seen at the time. Right now I haven't Flacco throw a pass so I'm just going on what I saw last year. I see a weak pass rush and a challenged passing offense. Cam still doesn't inspire any confidence. Hoping the best from Pagano but until I see that first preseason game it's all just talk.

So where this all leads is 8-8. I hoping that changes once the preseason starts and we get some clarity.

**spoon** · 08-01-2011, 07:03 AM

Well Beau, I'll forego my usual "19 and 0" and just say 12+ wins and a Trip to the SuperBowl. My optimism is based on three factors[hopes]

1. The offense will continue to get better.
2. I think our front seven is going to be about 2 steps quicker.
3. We have to produce better in the Red Zone than we did last year - I mean, C'mon---

**middleriverterp** · 08-01-2011, 07:22 AM

10-6 but I miss seeing the boys in Westminster. I will definitely be paying more attention to the pre-season games, and based on the rest of the FA period this number may go up. Sept 11th cannot come fast enough, it has been Steeler week since the meltdown in the playoffs in January.

**Ravenswintitle** · 08-01-2011, 07:28 AM

When I look at this schedule, I can find 10 wins so I'll go 10-6 and hope they over achieve.

**Jardo** · 08-01-2011, 07:43 AM

Steelers L
@ Titans W
@ Rams W
Jets L
bye
Texans W
@ Jaguars W
Cardinals W
@ Steelers L
@ Seahawks W
Bengals W
49ers L
@ Browns W
Colts W
@ Chargers W
Browns L
@ Bengals L

I'm saying 10-6. Until the Ravens prove that the Steelers (with Ben) straight OWN them, I think they sweep the Ravens this year. I think the Harbowl ends with a 49ers win...I never feel good about nationally televised games.

**Jardo** · 08-01-2011, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

When I look at this schedule, I can find 10 wins so I'll go 10-6 and hope they over achieve.

**Jayc00** · 08-01-2011, 08:21 AM

Steelers W
@ Titans W
@ Rams W
Jets W
bye
Texans W
@ Jaguars W
Cardinals W
@ Steelers L
@ Seahawks W
Bengals W
49ers W
@ Browns W
Colts L
@ Chargers L
Browns W
@ Bengals W

What the hell I'm saying 13-3. We can't lose to the Steelers forever so we split with them this year (with Ben playing). Could change either way after the preseason games. We did lose a big part of our offense with Heap and Mason but I also see more speed and quickness and hopefully they'll be able to produce. If Jimmy play's to his potential Pagano bring's the fun back into our defense we'll be ok. Kindle can't make things worse so hopefully he'll be a surprise what we've was expecting last year. Again we won't know until we see a preseason game but I'll go with this for now.

**NCRAVEN** · 08-01-2011, 08:29 AM

Maybe I am just too much of an optimist but I think they are going to be pretty good this year.

I like that they're getting younger. I think 1 or 2 more moves put them where they need to be.

I am going with 12-4 if they sign Moss, or Mason or trade for a WR, and something with DE

If not I say 10 - 6

**SC_Raven_Fan** · 08-01-2011, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by MachineJerk

Hey BP! it's SUJ - I don't smoke anymore, so a new handle was in order.

9-7 wildcard

mediocre start builds to an exciting playoff push.

Hey man, congrats! I quit when my first child was born. Just couldn't look them in the eye and tell them not to smoke if I was doing it, too. She just turned 15!

This year is giving me heartburn, to be honest. Ed Dickson is gonna replace a guy who scored more TD's than anyone else in Ravens History! He was thrown to 24 times last year

and dropped an easy ball in a clutch game in January. I believe he's a balla, though.

It's Joe that worries me. His "blankies" are gone: Heap, Mason, Clayton. Can he adjust and get everyone the ball? Can he trust his teammates and inspire confidence in them? He only has one vet to throw to now. It's time for him to grow. Because it will be a growing season for the Flacmaster, I expect stupid losses.

9-7 (and that's being cheery and optimistic)

**RavenManiac85** · 08-01-2011, 09:07 AM

I hate to sound homerific but I really think this year we finally push past the ones who hold us down.

Pitt- W
Tenn- W
Stl- W
NYJ- W
Bye
Hou- L
Jags- W
Cards- W
Pitt- L
Sea- W
Cincy- W
SF- W
Clv- W
Indy- W
SD- L
Clv- W
Cincy- W

13-3 AFCN Champs 2nd Seed

**BLSmokey** · 08-01-2011, 09:23 AM

Prediction?!

Pain is no doubt in order for whomever has to line up across from Ray and/or Vonta.

Now then, 11-5.

AFCN Division Winner on a tiebreak over Pitt.

AFC Championship Game. Winner...why not?!

Ravens in the Superbowl. Winner...why not?!

Harbs next year at training camp.

BLSmokey right now.

**alien bird** · 08-01-2011, 09:29 AM

Okay, I'm going to start with 11-5 for now.

Despite the doom and gloomers, the running game is going to be better, which will allow the offense to hold onto the ball longer and spell the defense more. That in turn takes pressure off the defense at the end of the game, so I think some of the lost leads won't be lost this season. The right side of the line is better than last year. Period. Yanda at RG and Reid at RT is better for the run game than Chester at RG and Yanda at RT, and the FB issue is a great improvement. Additionally, the defense is better than last season. They are adding Kindle and JSmith and losing Gregg, Landry and Wilson, but replacing Mattison with Pagano, so I don't see a drop off.

I also think that people are underestimating Ed Dickson. I've been on his bandwagon since he was in college and was the one TE I was hoping the Ravens drafted. His blocking may not be at Heap's level, but he is going to be a more dynamic and explosive receiver. The only real question I think the Ravens have is in the WR department, but what else is new?

**Jayc00** · 08-01-2011, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by BLSmokey

Prediction?!

Pain is no doubt in order for whomever has to line up across from Ray and/or Vontae.

Now then, 11-5.

AFCN Division Winner on a tiebreak over Pitt.

AFC Championship Game. Winner...why not?!

Ravens in the Superbowl. Winner...why not?!

Harbs next year at training camp.

BLSmokey right now.

My Man!

**Dena Raven** · 08-01-2011, 10:26 AM

11-5

I think our running game is going to be in the top 10 maybe the top 5 this year which is going to improve our passing game.

**alienrace** · 08-01-2011, 12:04 PM

I look at this schedule, and see at least 10 "gimmes" on it.

Browns and Bengals are both terrible this year, and no moves between now and the start of the season will change that.

The NFC West is even weaker than it was before, and that is really saying something.

We will split with the Steelers, and probably win against either the Chargers or Colts, but not both.

Smells like 12-4 to me, with maybe a pair of "letdown" games keeping them from a sterling 14-2 type record.

So, 12-4, and division champs.

**Knox Harrington** · 08-02-2011, 12:40 PM

Ok, now that the roster looks to be about 90% complete- what are the predictions around these parts for the Ravens. I'll predict a 12-4 record and another trip to the playoffs. But I could also very easily see the Ravens dropping a couple of games in this schedule they're supposed to win. I think this team has a good combo of veteran leaders and young guys ready to make an impact.

Sun. Sept. 11 PITTSBURGH STEELERS- WIN
Sun. Sept. 18 Tennessee Titans- WIN
Sun. Sept. 25 St. Louis Rams- WIN
Sun. Oct. 2 NEW YORK JETS- WIN
Sun. Oct. 16 HOUSTON TEXANS- WIN
Mon. Oct. 24 Jacksonville Jaguars-WIN
Sun. oct. 30 ARIZONA CARDINALS- WIN
Sun. NOV. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers- LOSS
Sun. Nov. 13 Seattle Seahawks- LOSS
Sun. Nov. 20 CINCINNATI BENGALS- WIN
Thurs. NOV. 24 SAN FRANCISCO- WIN
Sun. Dec. 4 Cleveland Browns- LOSS
Sun. Dec. 11 Indianapolis Colts- WIN
Sun. Dec. 18 San Diego Chargers- LOSS
Sat . Dec. 24 Cleveland Browns- WIN
Sun. Jan. 1 Cincinnati Bengals- WIN