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11-05-2012, 04:49 PM #1
Preview: Ravens vs. Steelers Matchups on SNF
I know we have several more weeks to go before we face-off with the Stillers for First place in the AFCN, assuming, of course, both teams take care of business first. In years past, I was extremely confident we could take care of business in the big Ketchup bowl primarily because our D would stop their run and pose just enough of a pass rush to get to Ben; however, this year, that will not be the case, imho.
Basic matchups include: Our O vs. Pitt D; Our D vs. Pitt O; Our ST vs. Pitt ST. Given are inability to stifle the run this year, and Ben's excellent 3'rd down conversion rate, coupled with our nonexistent pass rush, I suspect our D will be on the field for a long time that night, which does not bode well for our men in purple and black. In fact, I don't things will change when they come to our house either. Imo, Pitt wins the last two aforementioned matchups, and our O vs. Pitt D is awash, with Pitt coming out the victor in both contests.
What say U?!?!"Grab those pusillanimous sons-a-bitches by the nose and kick 'em in the balls.." General George S. Patton
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11-05-2012, 04:56 PM #2Hall Of Fame Poster
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11-05-2012, 04:58 PM #3Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: Preview: Ravens vs. Steelers Matchups on SNF
What was the score of the Ravens-Oakland game again?
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11-05-2012, 05:08 PM #4
Re: Preview: Ravens vs. Steelers Matchups on SNF
"Grab those pusillanimous sons-a-bitches by the nose and kick 'em in the balls.." General George S. Patton
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Re: Preview: Ravens vs. Steelers Matchups on SNF
On offense, run Ray Rice up the middle on first and second down, throw incomplete on third and then punt. Do not waiver from this script.
On defense have the line get in position early in the play so the QB can see the scheme, have the DBs play 15 or 20 yards off the receiver.
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11-05-2012, 07:05 PM #6Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Preview: Ravens vs. Steelers Matchups on SNF
as much as i hate to say it i have to agree with you. rothelesberger may be a rapist but he's also a flat out playmaker and winner. i can't believe wallace out ran the whole giants secondary on a crossing route. the steelers don;t have any running game, they drop half of their passes and they still win the game.
a lot of people blame flacco but our receivers get zero seperation. i don't know why but they don't.
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11-06-2012, 03:00 PM #8On The Practice Squad
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Re: Preview: Ravens vs. Steelers Matchups on SNF
Really?
How many times have the Ravens been blown out by the Steelers in the Harbaugh era?
There's only been one blowout in 9 total games, and the Ravens were on the plus end of that. Even when the Steelers had the small edge in talent, they were extremely tight contests. I don't think the 2012 Steelers, even when healthy (which they aren't) have even the smallest edge on the Ravens in talent.
In fact, if I remember correctly, in the last 8 games, the game has been decided in the final drive with 5 games decided by a score inside the final 3 minutes. There is no reason to think that the game in Pittsburgh in a couple weeks will be any different.
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11-05-2012, 05:44 PM #10Hall Of Fame Poster
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Well, we used to have a pretty good defense that would keep us in games. Now, we are a bottom-tier defense that they may tear right through. I have zero confidence in us getting any pressure on Big Ben and our corners can't cover their receivers. If we are to win either of those games, we'll probably have to score in the 30's. To make matters worse, now their defense is starting to look a lot better. They also have a tremendous edge in coaching, especially with the coordinators.
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Re: Preview: Ravens vs. Steelers Matchups on SNF
Well, to quote Dennis Green, why not just crown them? Sheesh.
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11-05-2012, 07:19 PM #12
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