allblackraven
Hall of Famer
Nah, I think it's more that he doesn't want to hurt his buddy's feelings.
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JAAM
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Ridiculous.
DeVito52
Ravens Ring of Honor
Everyone has bad games.
I don’t think he’s regressed - I just think he’s more inconsistent in coverage than we’d like but that has never been his strong point which is why it looked like he’d become elite vs the bengals where he played zone coverage better than any linebacker in the league - he’s still incredible blitzing and rushing and filling the hole and reading and calling the plays and at times has also been excellent in coverage but he sometimes can get lost in zone and doesn’t necessarily have the elite speed to be great against shiftier route runners in man
I don’t think he’s regressed at all - just think he still has more room to get better in coverage which he’s improved in every single year of his career so far in my opinion
He’s easily one of the top 5 inside linebackers in football for me still - but he’s not as consistent as I’d like - he has games where he looks kueckly good and some where he looks only like a top 15 type ilb
TheCity5
MVP
Well, after watching this Greenbay game and the Texans game, I honestly have to say that if we do not win these next two, then this team seriously has issues because either one can be our most disappointing loss. The Greenbay game might be our easiest because we're literally going up against a weak defense and a terrible offense.
More of the same with Houston, not to mention we are at home against Tom Savage...TOM SAVAGE.
If we lose these next two then I really think it's time to move on from Harbaugh.
More of the same with Houston, not to mention we are at home against Tom Savage...TOM SAVAGE.
If we lose these next two then I really think it's time to move on from Harbaugh.
allblackraven
Hall of Famer
We have better running game than Detroit but their passing is light years ahead. Our Packers game will be lot closer and by no means sure thing.
Dom McRaven
Hall of Famer
At this rate, I'm inclined to believe we'll lose both games. This team will find a way to screw it up. Eh, who I'm kidding? I still believe our season's over after yesterday's loss. THAT was a must-win. Anything less than 10-6 is not getting a playoff spot especially since we lost to both the Titans and Jaguars.
As far as Harbaugh is concerned, after I saw that delusional quote from him regarding Marty, I firmly believe he needs to go at the end of the season. Too many times when we're down a possession or two with less than two minutes to play, our offense doesn't move with purpose or urgency. They move like they're defeated (ex. 2014 vs. Texans, 2015 vs. 49ers, 2016 vs. Cowboys, 2017 vs. Vikings, 2017 vs. Titans). The embarrassing part is basically every time the commentators have called them out on it. To me, this is a reflection on both Harbaugh and Flacco, but more so Harbaugh because he's the leader of this team and this remains a problem.
Dom McRaven
Hall of Famer
Heck, the Texans game will come down to the wire because we're the Ravens and we make things extremely more difficult than they should be.
TheCity5
MVP
That was a team that with Aaron Rodgers had moments where they struggled as a team in recent history, without him they're really not a good team. I would be very disappointed if we don't win this game.
TheCity5
MVP
Oh I agree, it's possible but dude, I don't think I've seen an easier two game stretch in quiet a while then this. This is really inexcusable for this team and Harbaugh if they manage to blow these two games.
You're coming off a bye week against Green-Bay who looks defeated and have no type of offense to go along with a below average defense. I just do not see any reason for us to drop this game.
As far as Tennessee goes, I think the Titans are better then given credit for, they pretty much stomped on the Jaguars who laid us out in London.
I'm not even focused on the playoffs, I just don't want to see this team get embarrassed because dude, losing to the Packers with the way they look and then losing to Tom Savage at home MNF is as low as you can possibly get, but you know what would make that worse? Being Cleveland's first win.
allblackraven
Hall of Famer
Definitely but when was the last time we easily won a game we were supposed to win easily?
allblackraven
Hall of Famer
GB defense sucks in a major way though.
RaineV1
Ravens Ring of Honor
The Packers are like the Colts of the NFC. Competitive with their star QB, but bottom tier when he's not on the field. He carries that team on his back.
Inqui
Pro Bowler
I'm just imagining Green blocking for himself while he tries to throw to himself.
But as long as he's calling his own plays it can't be any worse than what we're seeing right now.
JO_75
Hall of Famer
Honestly, our schedule really benefits us when it comes to our chances of getting into the playoffs after starting 4-5. It's just this team is so inconsistent that we'll lose a game or two where we shouldn't have and miss out.
Week 11: Packers without Aaron Rodgers, our defense is better and should easily keep the Packers offense in check and not make Hundley the next coming of Rodgers.
Week 12: Texans without Deshaun Watson at home on MNF. We realistically should win the next two coming off the BYE and improve to 6-5.
Week 13: Lions at home, should be close like the last time we played them.
Week 14: @ Steelers, If anything the Steelers have had similar ups and downs but we've had way too many downs compared to the Steelers. They lost to the Bears, to the Jaguars, we need them to lose against the Titans just like us. We can win this game as this game can go either way.
Week 15: @ Browns: Should be another win.
Week 16: Colts at home, should be another easy win.
Week 17: Could very well be a clean sweep, with one loss to the Steelers, and winning the rest we could end up 10-6 and potentially into the playoffs depending on how the rest of the AFC shakes out. So are we eliminated yet? No. Can we still get in, yes. Getting guys like Boyle, West, Woodhead back on offense should give us a big boost. Just hope we can get healthy and make a run at the playoffs.
TheCity5
MVP
He really does carry that team and with him they struggled in the past, now without him they're just one of the bottom feeders of the NFC.
TheCity5
MVP
Honestly, the Cleveland game is one I could imagine us losing more then the Texans or Packers game. Cleveland plays us hard and there's a reason why there has only been one 0-16 team in the last 20 years. Eventually Cleveland is going to get a win and I just hope it's not against us. They're doomed their next four, they have a shot against Green-Bay at home and if they don't win that one then I feel like they're going to play us like it's their Super-Bowl. I really am worried about that one.
Dom McRaven
Hall of Famer
And that's why I'm even more aggravated this season than last because this schedule can't get any more favorable than this. It's like the football gods are gift-wrapping us an opportunity to win out of win 6 out of the last 7. Even though I doubt I'll see it, I better see improvement across the board. FFS, this team just needs to look competent.
10-6 is the bare minimum since we lost the tiebreaker to the Titans and Jags. It'll be nice to get Boyle and Woodhead back, but at the same time, I expect the same shitty play calling.
TheCity5
MVP
You need 10-6 because like you said we lost the tie-breaker. I doubt Titans and Jags both finish 10-6, not saying it’s impossible but it’s tough seeing both of them finishing with 10 wins.