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[Chris B]

Hensley: http://espn.go.com/b... ... of-destiny

[BSLChrisStoner]

Hensley: http://espn.go.com/b... ... of-destiny

Blah. Team of destiny implies that it was will over talent.

Aside from Webb, you had your starting defense together - which wasn't an option all year. The offense made plays against the 2nd ranked defense, particularly because the revamped o-line controlled that Denver pass rush.

Denver was overrated, and the Ravens were underrated.

Of course if the Ravens beat New England we will hear more of this destiny talk.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Grantland: Patriot Games
http://www.grantland...patriots-texans

[BSLChrisStoner]

Boston Globe: No introductions necessary for AFC Title
http://www.boston.co...way_afc_ch.html

[BSLChrisStoner]

Newsday: Brady - Flacco will do just fine
http://www.newsday.c...e-qbs-1.4443215

[BSLChrisStoner]

Pro Football Weekly: Surprise contributors borne from great scouting
http://www.profootba...-great-scouting

[BSLChrisStoner]

WNST: Ravens embracing opportunity for 2nd chance in New England
http://wnst.net/balt...in-new-england/

[BSLChrisStoner]

Boston Herald: Brady on Ravens Trash Talk: "Ignore the noise."
http://bostonherald....lk_ignore_noise

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Russell Street Report: Heavy underdogs once again
http://russellstreet...ogs-once-again/

[DuffMan]

What's the latest with Woodhead, is he going to play?

[SportsGuy]

What's the latest with Woodhead, is he going to play?

They said he could have come back in the other day. Rather him than Vareen.

[SammyBirdland]

What's the latest with Woodhead, is he going to play?

Expected to be available.

http://bleacherrepor... ... s-rbs-hand

[BSLChrisStoner]

Boston Globe: Championship Today: All about the Ravens
http://www.boston.co...ship_to_16.html

[mweb08]

Not sure where to put this, but just saw it on Twitter and thought it was interesting:

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo
#Ravens QB Joe Flacco: 59% completion rate, 93.4 Total QBR vs 4 or fewer rushers; 44% completion rate, 40.8 QBR vs 5 or more rushers

[SportsGuy]

Not sure where to put this, but just saw it on Twitter and thought it was interesting:

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo
#Ravens QB Joe Flacco: 59% completion rate, 93.4 Total QBR vs 4 or fewer rushers; 44% completion rate, 40.8 QBR vs 5 or more rushers

Yea I saw that. I wish they had been specific if that is this year or over his career.

One thing I will say is that this current Oline is probably the best pass blocking line he has ever had here, so that helps.


Still, it will be interesting to watch how much pressure NE puts on him.

[BSLChrisStoner]

PressBox: Key Matchup: Birk/Yanda vs. Wilfork
http://www.pressboxo...log.cfm?ID=5696

[bnickle]

I watch a lot of the press conference videos posted on Ravens.com both postgame and midweek. I've noticed that Joe has really been relaxed and comfortable the last 3 or 4 weeks. Seems less defensive, seems like he's having more fun. My only guess is the change in OC has really had an effect on him, both on and off the field.

[You Play to Win the Game]

I watch a lot of the press conference videos posted on Ravens.com both postgame and midweek. I've noticed that Joe has really been relaxed and comfortable the last 3 or 4 weeks. Seems less defensive, seems like he's having more fun. My only guess is the change in OC has really had an effect on him, both on and off the field.

While we can't know for sure, I think that's a very likely possibility.

[SportsGuy]

I watch a lot of the press conference videos posted on Ravens.com both postgame and midweek. I've noticed that Joe has really been relaxed and comfortable the last 3 or 4 weeks. Seems less defensive, seems like he's having more fun. My only guess is the change in OC has really had an effect on him, both on and off the field.

Sure...I said back then that I felt this was a move that would just the entire lockerroom....and Joe being happier and playing better will do just that.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Last week in Denver, and this week in NE has to be fun for the Ravens. They are a confident team, but they got to play in Denver with minimal expectations Nationally, and it will be same scenario in Foxboro.

Let's you play loose, but with a chip on your shoulder with something to prove.