Week 14: BLT @ CLE on MNF... Is shit is about to get real? Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore(so)"...
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Is Judon on the Covid list?
Ravens announce two Pro Bowl players -- tight end Mark Andrews and outside linebacker Matthew Judon -- were activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list. Both will be available for Monday night's game at the Cleveland Browns.4:06 PM · Dec 9, 2020
Jamison Hensley@jamisonhensleyRavens announce two Pro Bowl players -- tight end Mark Andrews and outside linebacker Matthew Judon -- were activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Both will be available for Monday night's game at the Cleveland Browns. -
Not only that, but I feel like even if they beat the Cowboys, Ravens have had a bad losing streak, they have lost last 3 games, 4 of the last 5. Meanwhile, we have won 4 of last 5 games.
There is momentum in games, but also during seasons, and the Browns should be able to seize it.Not only that, but I feel like even if they beat the Cowboys, Ravens have had a bad losing streak, they have lost last 3 games, 4 of the last 5. Meanwhile, we have won 4 of last 5 games.
There is momentum in games, but also during seasons, and the Browns should be able to seize it.I really don't love the fact that they got a "get right" game before playing us, but it is what it is. I don't LOVE this match up, especially if Ward isn't playing (not sure), but I do know we'll need to score 30+ to bring home a W.
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Not only that, but I feel like even if they beat the Cowboys, Ravens have had a bad losing streak, they have lost last 3 games, 4 of the last 5. Meanwhile, we have won 4 of last 5 games.
There is momentum in games, but also during seasons, and the Browns should be able to seize it.I really don't love the fact that they got a "get right" game before playing us, but it is what it is. I don't LOVE this match up, especially if Ward isn't playing (not sure), but I do know we'll need to score 30+ to bring home a W.
I don't LOVE this match up, especially if Ward isn't playing (not sure)...
Whoa...
Major deja vu moment here...
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
Not only that, but I feel like even if they beat the Cowboys, Ravens have had a bad losing streak, they have lost last 3 games, 4 of the last 5. Meanwhile, we have won 4 of last 5 games.
There is momentum in games, but also during seasons, and the Browns should be able to seize it.I really don't love the fact that they got a "get right" game before playing us, but it is what it is. I don't LOVE this match up, especially if Ward isn't playing (not sure), but I do know we'll need to score 30+ to bring home a W.
I really don't love the fact that they got a "get right" game before playing us, but it is what it is. I don't LOVE this match up, especially if Ward isn't playing (not sure), but I do know we'll need to score 30+ to bring home a W.
Dez Bryant probably not playing (covid) levels the playing field there if Denzel still is out. Stefanski "hopeful" Ward can play MNF. Injury report not out yet...
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I don't LOVE this match up, especially if Ward isn't playing (not sure)...
Whoa...
Major deja vu moment here...
Whoa...
Major deja vu moment here...
Yeah, I know. I really think Ward's speed and potential play-making ability will be needed Monday. Lamar is actually throwing picks this year, and it's safe to say our secondary is an effing mess right now. We desperately need turnovers on defense because we have proven time and time again that we aren't great at getting people off the field. Heck, we've had several games where we didn't force a punt, and when you couple that with our poor 4th down conversions, it's not great.
I'm extremely interested to see if we've made up some ground on them or not. A part of me says yes, and another says not so fast. I also find it odd that we haven't really shit the bed during a game in a while. Virtually all teams lay eggs occasionally, yet we've been surprisingly resistant to doing so. I certainly hope we can keep it going because this is too fun.
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Anyone remember the SNL skit 'Debbie Downer'?
We get a weekly 'Jittery Jiggins' skit on here during the leadup to every game. ?
"I know we play the Broadview Heights Girl Scout Troop this coming Sunday, but with our backup longsnapper out for the game, I'm just not feeling so sure about it..."
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Anyone remember the SNL skit 'Debbie Downer'?
We get a weekly 'Jittery Jiggins' skit on here during the leadup to every game. ?
"I know we play the Broadview Heights Girl Scout Troop this coming Sunday, but with our backup longsnapper out for the game, I'm just not feeling so sure about it..."
Anyone remember the SNL skit 'Debbie Downer'?
Before your time, but we had a real downer member here a few years ago...
Zombo gave the guy a Debbie Downer avatar.
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
Anyone remember the SNL skit 'Debbie Downer'?
Before your time, but we had a real downer member here a few years ago...
Zombo gave the guy a Debbie Downer avatar.
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Anyone remember the SNL skit 'Debbie Downer'?
Before your time, but we had a real downer member here a few years ago...
Zombo gave the guy a Debbie Downer avatar.
Before your time, but we had a real downer member here a few years ago...
Zombo gave the guy a Debbie Downer avatar.
This is worth watching just for the entire cast breaking character throughout... and Lindsay Lohan's cans.
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This is worth watching just for the entire cast breaking character throughout... and Lindsay Lohan's cans.
Fucking hell I'm a huge Curb your Enthusiasm fan but I had no idea that the episode that woman was in was related to anything else. And yet I didn't need to know, to find it funny.
Larry David is a genius
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This is worth watching just for the entire cast breaking character throughout... and Lindsay Lohan's cans.
Fucking hell I'm a huge Curb your Enthusiasm fan but I had no idea that the episode that woman was in was related to anything else. And yet I didn't need to know, to find it funny.
Larry David is a genius
Fucking hell I'm a huge Curb your Enthusiasm fan but I had no idea that the episode that woman was in was related to anything else. And yet I didn't need to know, to find it funny.
Larry David is a genius
I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never seen an episode of 'Curb'.
One of these days.
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Best Friday morning read? Cup of Joe
... Respect the best! https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/cup-of-joe-browns-now-will-get-every-team-s-best-shot
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It’s a real bummer the OSU vs Meatchicken game was canceled.
I was looking forward to see 2 Ohio teams beat both Harbaugh brothers in the same weekend.
Two things that will define you: Your determination when you have nothing. Your attitude when you have everything. - Mike McCartney -
Fresh Practice reports...
No improvement for any on yesterday's report. One new name added, Hooper.
As I thought three of yesterday's four DNP-NIs were back. The one exception, Campbell, is now plain, old DNP.
Ingram and Williams got the day off. Smith and Washington upgraded.
Injury reports add nothing of value.
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This is worth watching just for the entire cast breaking character throughout... and Lindsay Lohan's cans.
About breaking character in SNL....
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Scoutin' the Ravens tonite as I am sure most here are. Random thoughts...
- Overall the Ravens D doesn't impress even with Covid pieces back...
Got my eyes on these two ?...
Calais Campbell and Brandon Williams are both active, giving a major boost to Baltimore's defensive line. Campbell has missed three games since injuring his calf Nov. 8 against the Indianapolis Colts, while Williams has missed the last two games with an ankle injury suffered Nov. 15 against the New England Patriots.
Calais.. looked like he should not* have been playing in the 2nd half vs. Boyz... short week for Ravens...(luck matters)
Got my eyes on these two ?...
Calais Campbell and Brandon Williams are both active, giving a major boost to Baltimore's defensive line. Campbell has missed three games since injuring his calf Nov. 8 against the Indianapolis Colts, while Williams has missed the last two games with an ankle injury suffered Nov. 15 against the New England Patriots.
Calais.. looked like he should not* have been playing in the 2nd half vs. Boyz... short week for Ravens...(luck matters)
They'll prolly all be suited up Gumbs. Last time we played the Rats, Calais Campbell made a difference even in an area I didn't expect him to. That one play when they dropped him into a zone where Baker likes to throw (grey area just outside the hook zone) - he got that wing span of his 6'8" frame up there to deflect a pass into an INT.
Sometimes I wonder if we put Baker in a pistol/shot-gun formation more frequently if it would improve his pre-snap reads and peripheral vision that split second decisions count on. I used to say all the time when people said Baker reminded them of Brett Favre that he reminded me more of Drew Brees. BTW, Drew Brees' career at Baker's age was turbulent enough to prompt SD to draft a QB 1st overall (Eli and then they had to trade him to the NYG in order to draft Philip Rivers a little later in rd 1). The questions arising at the time were - is Brees tall enough to see everything at 6'? Keep in mind that both Eli Manning and Philip Rivers are 6'5" tall so I'm guessing the plan suggested the height needed to be dealt with. Having said that, Rivers held out the length of training camp so Brees was named starter as his 4th season began. When Brees played at Purdue - Joe Tiller had him in the shot gun formation most of the time; so he didn't turn his back on pre-snap reads during his drop-backs which helped his decisions and accuracy. When Brees got to SD, the game plan was to feed LT the ball and the best formations to do so at the time seemed to be QB under Center. LT flourished but that didn't always help Brees at QB (seems kind of familiar to some of the games we've seen this year with our running game and Baker right?). Coincidentally, SD drafted Purdue Center Nick Hardwick in 2004 - who made a lot of snaps in the shot gun formation for Joe Tiller's team while he was very efficient blocking up front. Another coincidence is Drew Brees made his 1st NFL Pro Bowl in 2004 - the first year he had Hardwick snapping frequently to him in a shot gun formation. Again, that could all just be a coincidence to the turning point - but I think the Coaching Staff in SD made an attempt to borrow some of the Joe Tiller thought process that made Drew Brees a star in the Big 10 (particularly increasing the frequency of extending the pre and post snap vision). FWIW, that never stopped LT from being elite at running the ball.
As Brees' career went on and a shoulder injury fated him to Sean Payton in New Orleans - Brees perfected the art of throwing to precise areas receivers were supposed to be and his length of experience and preparation produced elite/unparalleled anticipation. Would any of this have been possible if Rivers never held out the training camp leading to the breakout year from Brees? As it is, after Brees injured his shoulder - he only had 2 teams interested despite the reality of his surgeon saying the prognosis was excellent and his arm strength could even improve. That 6' QB stereotype still invited more critics than gonads...
Why all that? What's the hurry to say we're seeing the final product of Baker Mayfield - who is 4 Offensive Coordinators old in just 3 NFL seasons? That's a lot of systems to learn and de-program this early on. I'm a 1st impression kind of guy that thinks it's very difficult to set an NFL Rookie QB record of 27 TD passes in only 14 appearances on a team coming off 0-16 football if you don't have promising skillset to tap. So then it becomes "yeah but he can't beat any good NFL teams?" I expect that from a jock sniffer like Colin Cowherd; but let's try to remember just how non-competitive this offense and the QB position was here before Baker arrived.
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