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09-10-2012, 10:48 PM #25Veteran Poster
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Re: So, any OL doubters turning into believers now?
LOL. Not that I saw. And I saw McPhee get held for sure on one play, or at least he was held enough to warrant a calll with the old refs (and I wasn't really scrutinizing every replay, so I am sure there were more "missed" calls). But I like it better like that. Call fouls that are clearly fouls, not any-little-thing-that-can-be-possibly-rationalized; if in doubt, let it go. As long as the refs are consistent, then there should be no problem officiating games in this manner.
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09-10-2012, 10:48 PM #27Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: So, any OL doubters turning into believers now?
bacchys-
It's as if Flacco has "it" now when he throws a pass.
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09-10-2012, 10:49 PM #28
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09-10-2012, 10:50 PM #29Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: So, any OL doubters turning into believers now?
Flacco has always been a great QB. How many passe were thrown poorly tonight? Still a lot of great passes dropped due to good coverage or drooped balls. The Oline deserves a lot of credit and hopefully will improve even more. Leave Birk alone, he the senior man who calls out what he sees .
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09-10-2012, 10:55 PM #30Veteran Poster
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Re: So, any OL doubters turning into believers now?
Yeah, or more like he is not afraid of getting picked (or getting yelled at by Cam, etc). He is slinging it, not "playing it safe" like I am sure he was instructed to do in the past. He simply has earned the responsibility for the decision-making, similar to the audibling (and no-huddle), and it shows on the field.
It wouldn't surprise me if he finishes the season with a few more picks than usual (and a lot more TDs obviously), but then again maybe he won't. And either way, I wouldn't care if he did, if throwing them (taking chances) leads to this kind of offensive output. I always felt that our philosophy over-weighted offensive turnovers (obviously because our defense was the water-carrier for our team up until now). I realize they are painful and can be disasterous and can lead to opponent's points, and I realize we need to win the turnover battle, etc, but at some level you can go too far in trying to avoid making them to the point you hamstring your offense and reduce your chances of winning.
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09-10-2012, 10:57 PM #31
Re: So, any OL doubters turning into believers now?
There were only a few of us that liked the McKinney move out of the lineup, now we see why. Next week will be a test for the tackles.
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Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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Like I kept saying...you can get away with average and even below average tackles if your QB is getting the ball out quickly and the coordinator game plans effectively.
That's what happened tonight. It completely tired their DL out and took away their pass rush (for the most part ).Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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Re: So, any OL doubters turning into believers now?
Ill eat some crow but i dont think anybody predicted harewood at LG and to play so well. They looked great out there. My opinion doesnt hold water to the ravens FO and coaching staff, i hope people realize that before i even sy it. Although mckinnie looked solid in garbage time and heavy sets... Haha.
-JAB
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09-10-2012, 11:38 PM #35
Re: So, any OL doubters turning into believers now?
I have to admit I was like "huh" when they announced Harewood was starting. The guy played an excellent game. I thought for the most part with a few blips here and there the line was pretty damn good. Its a really good start for them as a group.
“A linebacker's job is to knock out running backs, to knock out receivers, to chase the football,”
-Ray Lewis
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Re: So, any OL doubters turning into believers now?
I will reserve judgment until after a couple more games. They played well tonight, outside of Birk, who is a real problem.
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