Is Earl Thomas' knowledge of Seattle a big factor

**757RavensFan** · 10-19-2019, 09:50 AM

Do you think his years with the Seahawks gives us a competitive edge this weekend? With free agency being what it is, players always have to face their former teams and we all know they share intel with their new teams. Considering the circumstances of Earl's relationship with that team, I know he's going to do everything possible to get the win. Which includes providing valuable info.

Its one thing to know what a team is doing, being able to stop what they're doing is what really matters.

This off season after Weddle was released he stated he wouldnt tell the Rams about the Ravens schemes/plays when they play each other. While that sounds good, who actually believes that?

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**JimZipCode** · 10-19-2019, 09:51 AM

I remember Weddle playing mind games with Rivers last year, at San Diego.

I don't think we can expect the same thing with Russ.

**GOTA** · 10-19-2019, 10:05 AM

No factor. Players change teams all the time. If anything I would expect more from Marcus Peters who played the Seahawks already and has been through filmstudy and practice.

**Ravenswintitle** · 10-19-2019, 10:20 AM

I think he will know some of Russell Wilson's tendencies after practicing against him every day. Beyond that there is a pride factor of facing the team that let you go and wanting to make them pay for it. Even guys who left in FA have a little revenge factor

**boller4president** · 10-19-2019, 08:43 PM

Peters is probably a bigger factor considering they just played him last week and will be lining up against the same WR's. We know he likes to jump routes.

**21xxxv** · 10-19-2019, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by boller4president

Peters is probably a bigger factor considering they just played him last week and will be lining up against the same WR's. We know he likes to jump routes.

The Rams played SF last week, not Seattle.

**xiao_ke** · 10-19-2019, 09:15 PM

I don't think Earl can fix the Ravens pass rush and that is the real issue.

**Knox Harrington** · 10-19-2019, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by 757RavensFan

Do you think his years with the Seahawks gives us a competitive edge this weekend? With free agency being what it is, players always have to face their former teams and we all know they share intel with their new teams. Considering the circumstances of Earl's relationship with that team, I know he's going to do everything possible to get the win. Which includes providing valuable info.

Its one thing to know what a team is doing, being able to stop what they're doing is what really matters.

This off season after Weddle was released he stated he wouldnt tell the Rams about the Ravens schemes/plays when they play each other. While that sounds good, who actually believes that?

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Not even remotely

**RavenIsh** · 10-19-2019, 09:40 PM

Perhaps, but I can know a train is coming directly at me. Doesn't mean I can stop it.

**RavensFanMania** · 10-19-2019, 09:43 PM

Rams played Seattle about two weeks ago. Peters will have some intel

**Smackums** · 10-19-2019, 10:01 PM

This cuts both ways. Earl knows Seattle's offense, but Seattle also knows Earl. I'd be willing to bet that they will have some tendency breakers tomorrow. Given that and his position, it's more important that Earl plays what he sees and not what he expects. When a FS guesses wrong, it's usually 6.

With that said, it's still execution that wins and loses games. The chess match can put you in the right position, but you've still gotta make the play.