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    Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    (1) The remaining schedule (Weeks 11-17): They face only two legitimate playoff contenders (Lions, Steelers). They face only three veteran QBs (Stafford, Roethlisberger, Dalton). They will be favored in six of the seven games (if they establish themselves coming out of the bye).

    (2) In their most recent outing, they outplayed the Titans and should have won 23-10. Five critical mistakes (two untimely penalties, Flacco's first interception, a shanked punt, and Harbaugh's decision to forego an easy FG (down 16-6)) cost them a very big win.

    (3) TWO critical mistakes (Weddle's missed tackle against the Bears in OT; Harbaugh's 4th down decision against the Titans) are the the prime reason they are 4-5 instead of 6-3.

    (4) Steelers rarely sweep Ravens (last time was 2008); Ravens have won three of the last four sweeps (2006, 2011, 2015).

    (5) This season in the AFC, 9-7 is a realistic qualifier for the sixth seed.

    What it will take to actually clinch a playoff berth:

    - Eliminate the critical mistakes (the ones which come too late in a game to overcome);
    - Avoid more critical injuries (the ones that impact their win-loss record);
    - Starting in Green Bay, win back-to-back games (would be first time since Weeks 1-2; avoid the emotional letdown after a victory; get their confidence back); you cannot SUSTAIN success without them.

    P.S. Obviously, this thread is for the "glass half full" subset of Ravens fans (of which I am a charter member).

    CCx
    Last edited by Corvus Corax; 11-14-2017 at 08:59 PM. Reason: added postscript





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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    One Solid Reason Ravens CAN'T Make The Playoffs :

    We stink! Our offense offends the fan-base (except for Tuck(ick)er) and our defense is commanded by Dean Pees. Any questions? ... Bc





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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    Make the playoffs through the back door and then what? Get clobbered on Wilcard weekend, at maybe Kansas City?





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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    Got to buy a ticket to the raffle to be in with a chance of winning. Win at Green Bay and I'll be all in for us making it to the playoffs.


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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    I saw this reasoning when we were eyeing up the likes of Case Keenum and Mitch Trubisky. Look at how that turned out.

    7-9 is on the menu boys.





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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    I appreciate the optimism but a lot of this is stuff you could have said weeks ago. If you told me back before W1 that in 6 of their first 9 games they'd play Kizer, Bortles, Manuel, Trubisky, Keenum, and Moore, I'd be ready to buy my playoff tickets then. So the fact that they play Hundley, Savage, Brissett and Kizer again over the second half really means nothing to me.

    Above anything else I just don't see this team as consistent enough to win 5 or 6 out of their last 7. The only thing they are consistent at is being inconsistent.





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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    Quote Originally Posted by Corvus Corax View Post
    (1) The remaining schedule (Weeks 11-17): They face only two legitimate playoff contenders (Lions, Steelers). They face only three veteran QBs (Stafford, Roethlisberger, Dalton). They will be favored in six of the seven games (if they establish themselves coming out of the bye).

    (2) In their most recent outing, they outplayed the Titans and should have won 23-10. Five critical mistakes (two untimely penalties, Flacco's first interception, a shanked punt, and Harbaugh's decision to forego an easy FG (down 16-6)) cost them a very big win.

    (3) TWO critical mistakes (Weddle's missed tackle against the Bears in OT; Harbaugh's 4th down decision against the Titans) are the the prime reason they are 4-5 instead of 6-3.

    (4) Steelers rarely sweep Ravens (last time was 2008); Ravens have won three of the last four sweeps (2006, 2011, 2015).

    (5) This season in the AFC, 9-7 is a realistic qualifier for the sixth seed.

    What it will take to actually clinch a playoff berth:

    - Eliminate the critical mistakes (the ones which come too late in a game to overcome);
    - Avoid more critical injuries (the ones that impact their win-loss record);
    - Starting in Green Bay, win back-to-back games (would be first time since Weeks 1-2; avoid the emotional letdown after a victory; get their confidence back); you cannot SUSTAIN success without them.

    P.S. Obviously, this thread is for the "glass half full" subset of Ravens fans (of which I am a charter member).

    CCx
    Remember people We've played Big Ben who was playing god awful, Dalton, a injured Mariota and Case Keenum. Thats the Starting QBs we've played....We might have had the easiest schedule in football this year
    Burn it down





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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    Quote Originally Posted by Bhcforlife View Post
    I appreciate the optimism but a lot of this is stuff you could have said weeks ago. If you told me back before W1 that in 6 of their first 9 games they'd play Kizer, Bortles, Manuel, Trubisky, Keenum, and Moore, I'd be ready to buy my playoff tickets then. So the fact that they play Hundley, Savage, Brissett and Kizer again over the second half really means nothing to me.

    Above anything else I just don't see this team as consistent enough to win 5 or 6 out of their last 7. The only thing they are consistent at is being inconsistent.

    Purgatory.

    Not bad enough to land consecutive Top 10/Top 42 picks.
    Not good enough to have a reasonable shot at winning it all.
    "The Ravens are not taking Jimmy Smith at 26!" -- Me, the day before the 2011 Draft

    "On their way to the podium, the Ravens FO is going to collectively step over my dead body and select...Breshad Perriman." -- Me, the day before the 2015 Draft

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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    Master of 'Gifs for dummies'

    "The world called for wetwork, and we answered. No greater good. No just cause." - Kazuhira Miller





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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    Quote Originally Posted by Corvus Corax View Post
    (1) The remaining schedule (Weeks 11-17): They face only two legitimate playoff contenders (Lions, Steelers). They face only three veteran QBs (Stafford, Roethlisberger, Dalton). They will be favored in six of the seven games (if they establish themselves coming out of the bye).

    (2) In their most recent outing, they outplayed the Titans and should have won 23-10. Five critical mistakes (two untimely penalties, Flacco's first interception, a shanked punt, and Harbaugh's decision to forego an easy FG (down 16-6)) cost them a very big win.

    (3) TWO critical mistakes (Weddle's missed tackle against the Bears in OT; Harbaugh's 4th down decision against the Titans) are the the prime reason they are 4-5 instead of 6-3.

    (4) Steelers rarely sweep Ravens (last time was 2008); Ravens have won three of the last four sweeps (2006, 2011, 2015).

    (5) This season in the AFC, 9-7 is a realistic qualifier for the sixth seed.

    What it will take to actually clinch a playoff berth:

    - Eliminate the critical mistakes (the ones which come too late in a game to overcome);
    - Avoid more critical injuries (the ones that impact their win-loss record);
    - Starting in Green Bay, win back-to-back games (would be first time since Weeks 1-2; avoid the emotional letdown after a victory; get their confidence back); you cannot SUSTAIN success without them.

    P.S. Obviously, this thread is for the "glass half full" subset of Ravens fans (of which I am a charter member).

    CCx
    Yeah, the AFC is pretty top heavy, and who knows, maybe 8-8 or 9-7 could make the dance this year. I agree with that. But hell, the way my dirty birds have been playing, will we even win another game all year if the team doesn't come from Miami, FL? You gotta win games before you can worry about if 9-7 makes the dance. I say that we focus on getting a winning record outright first, and then we worry about play-off scenarios and if our fate is in our own hands or not.

    So I know that this is a message board and we're all fans, so its fine, I like to worry about play-off scenarios too. Its part of being a football junkie. But I tell you. If I was a head coach or coordinator, or position coach, nothing would drive me crazier than seeing my players talk about play-off scenarios and scoreboard watching around the league. That would be automatic wind sprints on my team.





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    Re: Five Solid Reasons Ravens CAN Make The Playoffs

    Quote Originally Posted by Corvus Corax View Post
    (1) The remaining schedule (Weeks 11-17): They face only two legitimate playoff contenders (Lions, Steelers). They face only three veteran QBs (Stafford, Roethlisberger, Dalton). They will be favored in six of the seven games (if they establish themselves coming out of the bye).

    (2) In their most recent outing, they outplayed the Titans and should have won 23-10. Five critical mistakes (two untimely penalties, Flacco's first interception, a shanked punt, and Harbaugh's decision to forego an easy FG (down 16-6)) cost them a very big win.

    (3) TWO critical mistakes (Weddle's missed tackle against the Bears in OT; Harbaugh's 4th down decision against the Titans) are the the prime reason they are 4-5 instead of 6-3.

    (4) Steelers rarely sweep Ravens (last time was 2008); Ravens have won three of the last four sweeps (2006, 2011, 2015).

    (5) This season in the AFC, 9-7 is a realistic qualifier for the sixth seed.

    What it will take to actually clinch a playoff berth:

    - Eliminate the critical mistakes (the ones which come too late in a game to overcome);
    - Avoid more critical injuries (the ones that impact their win-loss record);
    - Starting in Green Bay, win back-to-back games (would be first time since Weeks 1-2; avoid the emotional letdown after a victory; get their confidence back); you cannot SUSTAIN success without them.

    P.S. Obviously, this thread is for the "glass half full" subset of Ravens fans (of which I am a charter member).

    CCx
    1) The Ravens that tormented rookie and backup QBs are gone. This is a team that loses to the Bears and Mitchell Trubisky AT HOME. They can lose to anyone.
    2) The Titans game was very winnable, but the fact is the Ravens never led at any point in the game. They could not impose their will.
    3) Weddle is barely above average and TEs are abusing Jefferson in coverage. Mistakes will happen again.
    4) Joe Flacco and the Ravens offense are both at their worst since 2008. Extrapolating from past history is risky. A sweep by PIT is very possible.
    5) A WC spot is likely there at 9-7. I just don't know if the Ravens can seize it.

    I'll take a playoff berth over draft spots any time, but this team has sapped me of any confidence. The schedule is ripe for them to make a run, but until they string together a couple of wins and show SOMETHING on offense, it's hard to envision a playoff run.





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    Quote Originally Posted by ravens82 View Post
    I'll take a playoff berth over draft spots any time, but this team has sapped me of any confidence. The schedule is ripe for them to make a run, but until they string together a couple of wins and show SOMETHING on offense, it's hard to envision a playoff run.
    This is where I'm at too. Get into the dance and see how it plays out. Do these Ravens, including the coaching staff, have enough to do it though? Sadly I'd have to vote today... Bc





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