Game 16: Ravens @ Cincinnati 12/30
#2
Posted 26 December 2012 - 08:00 AM
http://wnst.net/top-...-in-cincinnati/
#3
Posted 26 December 2012 - 08:40 AM
#4
Posted 26 December 2012 - 09:47 AM
And the Ravens have more to play for than the Bengals.
#5
Posted 26 December 2012 - 05:58 PM
#6
Posted 26 December 2012 - 11:15 PM
#7
Posted 27 December 2012 - 11:04 AM
http://wnst.net/audi...avens with Drew
Billick, "Anyone that can benefit from being rested, should be rested."
#8
Posted 27 December 2012 - 01:13 PM
WNST: Brian Billick (Audio)
http://wnst.net/audi...avens with Drew
Billick, "Anyone that can benefit from being rested, should be rested."
This is correct and should be obvious. Billick got somewhat criticized if you remember the '03 season for playing all the starters against Pitt the last game of the season when the division was wrapped up. it was a tough, physical matchup that some believe contributed to our loss at home the next week to Tenn. The last thing we need to be doing is coming out of Cincy beat up going into the wildcard game which could be on Sat, so less than a full week of rest. I have to believe that anybody who is beat up won;t play and that we'll pull some key starters that do play after a half or so.
#9
Posted 27 December 2012 - 01:47 PM
Of course...Anyone with any remote injury shouldn't play and guys like Joe(who I dont think should play), shouldn't be out there for much more than a few series.WNST: Brian Billick (Audio)
http://wnst.net/audi...avens with Drew
Billick, "Anyone that can benefit from being rested, should be rested."
Again, no reason to show pagano any new wrinkles in your offense under Caldwell.
Its funny how we have their head coach from last year and they have our DC from last year. They are a much different team than we are though, obviously.
But still, why give them anything to look at on tape?
#10
Posted 27 December 2012 - 02:30 PM
Of course...Anyone with any remote injury shouldn't play and guys like Joe(who I dont think should play), shouldn't be out there for much more than a few series.
Again, no reason to show pagano any new wrinkles in your offense under Caldwell.
Its funny how we have their head coach from last year and they have our DC from last year. They are a much different team than we are though, obviously.
But still, why give them anything to look at on tape?
I agree with John Eisenberg...Crazier things have happened.
Not just saying this to find a loophole to justify this position, but honestly, I think if the Ravens played at Houston they would have a very decent shot at winning. And if NE played at Denver, I think it's a coin flip.
So basically, you need these things to happen:
Miami beats NE Sunday
Ravens beat Cinci Sunday
Ravens beat Indy first round of playoffs
NE beats Cinci first round of playoffs
NE beats Denver second round
Ravens beat Houston second round
Seems like a lot but once a couple of them start happening, you never know...
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#11
Posted 27 December 2012 - 02:36 PM
I agree with John Eisenberg...Crazier things have happened.
Not just saying this to find a loophole to justify this position, but honestly, I think if the Ravens played at Houston they would have a very decent shot at winning. And if NE played at Denver, I think it's a coin flip.
So basically, you need these things to happen:
Miami beats NE Sunday
Ravens beat Cinci Sunday
Ravens beat Indy first round of playoffs
NE beats Cinci first round of playoffs
NE beats Denver second round
Ravens beat Houston second round
Seems like a lot but once a couple of them start happening, you never know...
If the Ravens win and NE loses, the Ravens play Cincy in the first round anyway, and would likely go to Denver after that.
#12
Posted 27 December 2012 - 02:37 PM
A healthy Ravens team can beat anyone. Just don't get the idea of being so fearful of the Broncos.I agree with John Eisenberg...Crazier things have happened.
Not just saying this to find a loophole to justify this position, but honestly, I think if the Ravens played at Houston they would have a very decent shot at winning. And if NE played at Denver, I think it's a coin flip.
So basically, you need these things to happen:
Miami beats NE Sunday
Ravens beat Cinci Sunday
Ravens beat Indy first round of playoffs
NE beats Cinci first round of playoffs
NE beats Denver second round
Ravens beat Houston second round
Seems like a lot but once a couple of them start happening, you never know...
#13
Posted 27 December 2012 - 09:58 PM
A healthy Ravens team can beat anyone. Just don't get the idea of being so fearful of the Broncos.
They can beat anyone, and they shouldn't be fearfu,l but IMO Denver clearly is the toughest matchup for Baltimore.
#14
Posted 27 December 2012 - 10:28 PM
If I remember that game correctly, it was the game Jamal Lewis went over 2000 yards and Stover won the game with a FG. I also remember Hines Ward saying, he never wanted to play for a dumb coach like Brian. I do not think anyone got hurt but the Ravens spent a lot of energy to win that game.This is correct and should be obvious. Billick got somewhat criticized if you remember the '03 season for playing all the starters against Pitt the last game of the season when the division was wrapped up. it was a tough, physical matchup that some believe contributed to our loss at home the next week to Tenn. The last thing we need to be doing is coming out of Cincy beat up going into the wildcard game which could be on Sat, so less than a full week of rest. I have to believe that anybody who is beat up won;t play and that we'll pull some key starters that do play after a half or so.
#15
Posted 27 December 2012 - 11:20 PM
Perhaps...but Denver isn't a great football team by any means.They can beat anyone, and they shouldn't be fearfu,l but IMO Denver clearly is the toughest matchup for Baltimore.
#16
Posted 28 December 2012 - 10:27 AM
#17
Posted 28 December 2012 - 12:12 PM
Great is pretty subjective, but I believe they're the best team in football right now.Perhaps...but Denver isn't a great football team by any means.
#18
Posted 28 December 2012 - 04:00 PM
I would agree, it really does not matter if they are great , it is a matter of who plays great the next 5 weeks.Great is pretty subjective, but I believe they're the best team in football right now.
The NY Giants were not a great team last year but they got the Lombardi. The Bronco's are playing better than anyone else right now, and ATL and the Seahawks are close but one of the other teams including the Ravens can make that claim with 5 good weeks of football.
#19
Posted 28 December 2012 - 05:06 PM
John harbaugh said no way team would treat finale like its a preseason situation in terms of playing time
Not happy, but not unexpected from Harbaugh.
#20
Posted 28 December 2012 - 06:36 PM
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
John harbaugh said no way team would treat finale like its a preseason situation in terms of playing time
Not happy, but not unexpected from Harbaugh.
I do not expect him to play it like a pre season but be smart John. Rest Ngata, Pollard, Yanda and maybe Ellerbe. If the Oline is a shambles early rest Joe.
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