Official Baltimore Ravens Forum Thread

[BazookaJoe5]

This is good for a laugh, the Ravens have six guys leading their positions in AFC Pro Bowl voting...

Ed Reed, who hasn't played at his usual high level but given his name recognition, of course he's there.
Haloti Ngata, same as Reed.
Vontae Leach, deservedly so.
Jacoby Jones, deservedly so.
Bernard Pollard, who has been solid but not spectacular, not sure where this one came from, to be honest.

and...here's the funny part...

Cary Williams.

:jonesy:

Yes, Cary Williams is the leading vote getter at CB in the AFC, which proves once again, without a shadow of a doubt, that the Pro Bowl is a total joke.

 

[BazookaJoe5]

Another interesting thing about the current results is that three of those six are former Texans.

 

[Bmore]

Cary leads CB's cuz he has lead the AFC in INT's and when people look at corners that's all they care about. Even if he's thrown at probably the most in the entire NFL, because Ladarius locked down the other side of the field... :shifty:

Cary Williams shows some flashes and makes some good plays (one that comes to mind is the INT against Cleveland). But opposing teams throw his way because he's not fast enough to react (IMO). I don't know how many times I've yelled at the TV on 3rd down, when Carys playing 10 yards off on a 3rd and 5. :smh:

Ed is still playing at a high level, it took him 1 game to INT a pass and take it to the house.
Bernard lays the wood and is always on ESPN/Fox Highlights because of it, not to mention he leads our team in tackles and probably all safetys in tackles for that matter.
Ngata gets in on his name, but to say he's having a mediocre season is insane. Stat wise this could be his best season. He has 40 tackles and 4 sacks already in 10 games, his career high in sacks is 5, so he'll pass that. His career high in tackles is 64, So he has 6 games to get 24 tackles...
Vontae is arguably the best FB in a league where FB's are dying out.
Jacoby is the best KR in the NFL and if he can handle his possession issues (which thus far he has seemed to do) he could potentially be a game changer every Sunday.

There are 3 players that I believe will also make it for sure....

Ray Rice - 1200 yds already on the season and 7 tds.
Michael Oher - His name no doubt, but Oher has turned around his ways of false starting and is turning into a fairly decent pass blocker.
Marshal Yanda - Yanda is slowly becoming one of the most popular guards in the NFL.

 

[ram29jackson]

 

[Bmore]

Flacco had some garbage time TD's to pad his stats. :smh:

 

[BazookaJoe5]

Defense held on as long as they could, force a few 3 and outs early and offense just did nothing. Still believe Cameron needed to go, but the offensive line is a sieve. Michael Oher is a total bust. They've missed pretty badly on their last two first round picks, Oher and J Smith. Smith was benched again today after he stunk up the joint. Between being hurt and being awful, terrible pick. I think Oher is "ok" at RT but Harbaugh refuses to play McKinnie for whatever reason.

 

[Bmore]

Well we are in the playoffs for a 5th season in a row. The only other thing a fan could ask for is a title.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Oher is a mauler, you've got to put him at right tackle. I have no idea why he is protecting the blindside at all, just a bad coaching decision on that part.

Ravens did secure the division and their fifth consecutive year in the playoffs, but if I'm one of your fans, I am definitely concerned about this team heading there.

 

[Bmore]

Oher is a mauler, you've got to put him at right tackle. I have no idea why he is protecting the blindside at all, just a bad coaching decision on that part.

Ravens did secure the division and their fifth consecutive year in the playoffs, but if I'm one of your fans, I am definitely concerned about this team heading there.

We didn't secure the division. We only clinched a playoff spot. The Bengals still have a chance at taking the division.

 

[ram29jackson]

I like the helmet n jersey but they need stripes on the pants. Get rid of that gay,mime look

 

[ram29jackson]

 

[BazookaJoe5]

This is my favorite picture out of all the celebration pictures I've seen:

The pure joy on his face, for him to FINALLY get to go to the Super Bowl, he's really been a forgotten man with all the stuff surrounding Lewis, but this could be his last ride as a Raven too. He's my all time favorite player, not Ray Lewis, not anyone else, I am so, so happy that he finally gets to go to this game with the Ravens.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

This is my favorite picture out of all the celebration pictures I've seen:

The pure joy on his face, for him to FINALLY get to go to the Super Bowl, he's really been a forgotten man with all the stuff surrounding Lewis, but this could be his last ride as a Raven too. He's my all time favorite player, not Ray Lewis, not anyone else, I am so, so happy that he finally gets to go to this game with the Ravens.

I know he doesn't have the long-term impact, but Matt Birk finally makes it to one as well. One of the classiest guys in the league.

 

[ralaw]

 

[Bmore]

Boy does it feel good to be under dogs in three straight games and dominate all 3.

 

[number_55]

Bump

 

[number_55]

What are the expectations for this team.

I expect them to go 10-6, win the division and win at least one playoff game.

I expect CJ Mosely to have over 100 tackles and produce at least 3 turnovers.
I expect Suggs/Doom to produce at least 20 sacks.
I expect Joe Flacco to not turn the ball over more than 15 times this season.
I expect the running game to produce at least 1700 yards rushing.

Offensive points per game 30
Defensive points per game 17

Go Ravens.

 

[number_55]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...zzie-newsome-is-the-nfls-best-general-manager

Let's hope these young guys can play.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Well, I don't expect much from the Browns. The Steelers depending on luck, are anywhere from a 7-11 win team. The Bengals are the threat to the Ravens, and it all depends on the new coordinators. Losing both Gruden and Zimmer really hurts them.

I also wouldn't expect 1700 rushing yards. Rice and Pierce didn't show anything last year, and I don't think their offensive line has improved that much. With Steve Smith in tow, even if Rice and Pierce have a higher YPC average, I think this is now a pass-first offense and they won't get 1700.

 

[number_55]

Well, I don't expect much from the Browns. The Steelers depending on luck, are anywhere from a 7-11 win team. The Bengals are the threat to the Ravens, and it all depends on the new coordinators. Losing both Gruden and Zimmer really hurts them.

I also wouldn't expect 1700 rushing yards. Rice and Pierce didn't show anything last year, and I don't think their offensive line has improved that much. With Steve Smith in tow, even if Rice and Pierce have a higher YPC average, I think this is now a pass-first offense and they won't get 1700.

I think 1700 based on the new OC Kubiak. He has always been able to produce above average run games with plug and play personnel.