Week 6 - Ravens vs The State of TX - GAME THREAD

**BleedPurple92** · 10-16-2011, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by darb72

You're getting spoiled.

Remember what it used to be like?

-2 in TO margin yet we still put up 29, against a good defense. We didn't start with great field position today so the offense had to manufacture the yards which they managed to do.

Flacco made a bad pass. The fumble wasn't totally on him. Our offensive line was putrid today until the 4th quarter.

3rd and 14 in the third, Joe hits Smith for 19. When the game was on the line, Joe made two great passes that picked up first downs.

I'm annoyed with the play calling in the redzone but I'll take 29 points every day of the week because that generally means we win by at least two TDs.

He's not spoiled he's just pointing out the Facts.

that wasn't a great offensive output. There should have been a 40 burger on the score board. We wont get away with all those Field goals vs a team with a lot of offensive fire power.

That said, i love the win. Defense did its thing as usual, I think Ray Rice is the best back in the league, or 1B. Flacco was okay, not great.

I love seeing Torrey Smith get involved like that.

**wickedsolo** · 10-16-2011, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Lee Van Cleef

I'd say Anquan should be in with a shout at player of the game. Along with Rice.

Definitely Boldin played a hell of a game.

**wickedsolo** · 10-16-2011, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by BleedPurple92

He's not spoiled he's just pointing out the Facts.

that wasn't a great offensive output. There should have been a 40 burger on the score board. We wont get away with all those Field goals vs a team with a lot of offensive fire power.

That said, i love the win. Defense did its thing as usual, I think Ray Rice is the best back in the league, or 1B. Flacco was okay, not great.

I love seeing Torrey Smith get involved like that.

Considering the number of hits Flacco took today, I thought he did a darn good job.

A lot of QB's wouldn't handle that well, but he kept hanging in there to make those tough throws.

**Ravenswintitle** · 10-16-2011, 06:20 PM

JJ played one helluva game also. Great win

**inexplicable** · 10-16-2011, 06:20 PM

I'd take good performances and a 4-1 start over amazing performances and a 2-3 start.

**Lee Van Cleef** · 10-16-2011, 06:20 PM

It's the RZ offense, which has been a problem for a little while with this team.

**Ravskins** · 10-16-2011, 06:25 PM

That was a damn good game. Everyone one had a good game. Rice, Boldin,
T. Smith and most importantly Flacco. Flacc wasn't pretty with a 5 td game but man he stood up when he needed to. What can you say about this D? Simply awesome. ST? Five FG's and how many touchbacks?

This was the eptimoe of a complete team victory.

**wickedsolo** · 10-16-2011, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Lee Van Cleef

It's the RZ offense, which has been a problem for a little while with this team.

I honestly put a lot of that on Cam.

The play calling in the RZ today was so plane-jane.

I mean, they need to execute better, but I think that the innovation and creativity inside the 20 has been really bad this season.

**ctulb** · 10-16-2011, 06:25 PM

Not perfect by any stretch but kept our lead in the division and saw off a good team. Please hurry back Ben Grubbs

**BleedPurple92** · 10-16-2011, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Considering the number of hits Flacco took today, I thought he did a darn good job.

A lot of QB's wouldn't handle that well, but he kept hanging in there to make those tough throws.

You're right.

I cant wait to get Grubbs back, Flacco was getting Blasted.

**micadrz400** · 10-16-2011, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by akashicrecorder

John Harbaugh should run up to Kubiak and pound him in the back and yell "Fuck yeah!!!"

**darb72** · 10-16-2011, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by BleedPurple92

He's not spoiled he's just pointing out the Facts.

that wasn't a great offensive output. There should have been a 40 burger on the score board. We wont get away with all those Field goals vs a team with a lot of offensive fire power.

That said, i love the win. Defense did its thing as usual, I think Ray Rice is the best back in the league, or 1B. Flacco was okay, not great.

I love seeing Torrey Smith get involved like that.

I don't understand what people want.

Flacco was close to 60% for 305 yards, 1 INT, 1 fumble and a rushing TD. Considering how much pressure Joe was under today, I'll take those stats.

Yes, I would prefer to not have the kicker have to nail five FGs but how often did we have good field position? None. Our offense actually drove down the field for the points.

As for putting 40 up on the board, how often do you see that in the NFL? Not very often at all. In fact, our offense is, with two games left to play, the highest scoring offense of the week.

With the game on the line, Joe stood up and made the plays we needed. Ray Rice continues to be a beast and Smith is a stud in the making.

**veritas** · 10-16-2011, 06:45 PM

The biggest complaint today is that we were poor in the red zone. You can't go there four times and get one TD. That isn't going to cut it going forward. I thought Cam's playcalling once we were down there was very bland and unimaginative.

**NCCRavensFan** · 10-16-2011, 07:13 PM

Regardless of everything else that happened in the game today, you have to be very happy with how the ravens closed the game out. Unlike last year where you were biting your nails at the end of every game, this year's team has put their foot down on the neck of their opponents in the 4th quarter and not let up.

The offense drove down the field with authority, and were successful running and passing in the 4th. And the D got a 3 and out and two 4 and outs to close the game. The ravens have outscored their opponents 23-0 in the 4th quarter, and 50-28 in the 2nd half in their 4 wins. Now that's the kind of performance I want to see out of this team.

**baltimore_hokie** · 10-16-2011, 07:26 PM

This defense could get scary once we get Smith and Carr back. That's a huge upgrade from Gorrer and Nakamura.

**Irish Raven** · 10-16-2011, 07:28 PM

Way offtopic

But there are some amount of shoddy fake jerseys out there, saw them all during the game when they show the fans

I'm not posting about the rights or wrongs of buying fakes, spend your dollars as you wish

But these jerseys are blue, not even a shade of purple but blue

If you're going to buy a fake, make it a decent one, it looks ridiculous and a blue Flacco jersey is like a shining beacon in a sea of Ravens jerseys. You can't help but see them on TV

**Ngata Nother Suggs** · 10-16-2011, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by baltimore_hokie

This defense could get scary once we get Smith and Carr back. That's a huge upgrade from Gorrer and Nakamura.

I think that kid Gorrer has played his ass off.

No I don't want him over Smith or Carr, but he did a really nice job filling in.

Seems like a kid just happy being on the field doing anything.

He's a nice insurance policy in case something happens later. The Ravens have valuable info knowing that he can be a decent fill in player.

**darb72** · 10-16-2011, 07:31 PM

That's weird, Irish.

All of the jerseys off NFLshop are the same color of purple.

Of course, living down here I have to order my Ravens stuff from the internet so I don't know where people get the fake jerseys.

**baltimore_hokie** · 10-16-2011, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Ngata Nother Suggs

I think that kid Gorrer has played his ass off.

No I don't want him over Smith or Carr, but he did a really nice job filling in.

Seems like a kid just happy being on the field doing anything.

He's a nice insurance policy in case something happens later. The Ravens have valuable info knowing that he can be a decent fill in player.

Agreed. He could be another Cary Williams down the road, but I would be much more comfortable against Green Bay or New England with Smith and/or Carr in the game.

**AirFlacco** · 10-16-2011, 07:43 PM

I just want to say I much I appreaciate this thread every week. I'd rather come here
and watch the game with you guys than at the water hole with my pals.

I love all you guys. thanks.