D1City55
Pro Bowler
The problem with the Ravens offense is the problem they've had for years now. Look at KC, they can get away with letting go of Tyreek because they've always won based off of scheme. We just don't have the creativity in the passing game in order to take advantage of opening up defenses.
Besides that credit to the fans who pointed out how horrible the WR depth was prior to the season started. I understand the Ravens made an "attempt" to get a WR but those plans fell through(Silly because you just can't allow yourself to be devoid at the WR position, if you have a need as bad as we had at WR you fill it, no excuses). They pulled the rug under us with Proche; the fact that this guy is barely seeing action with the depth being as bad as it is means they never had high hopes in him to begin with, which makes ignoring the WR position inexcusable to begin with. You know what's even more damning? We've been seeing a ton of man coverage this year...
I mean you can't win in this league phasing out the WR position, it's inconceivable. There's a reason why DBs are getting paid big bucks, it's hard to cover these guys. Even if you have a fringe 1k yard guy on the field, it's very hard to cover him 1v1. I mean, we can't even with on slant or mesh routes at this moment, we can't even see success on slant routes with the guys we put out there. Outside of Duvernay who do you trust to run a go or sluggo route?
Beyond that, this defense is extremely disappointing this season. Bynes was out of position on what looked like zone? I might have to watch the film again but he was lost and Marlon could not make a play in time. Obviously McDonald is playing more zone this year than Wink last year but man Bynes in drop back situations has been an abomination IMO. We don't have anyone that we can trust in Tampa 2 or any other cover 2 variation because we just don't have the personnel for it. Sad and harsh reality about zone coverage is that you need good coverage LBs in order to play it. With Marcus Williams being out, it's only going to get worse.
Also, not getting off the field on 3rd in long situations? Pathetic. The whole idea of zone coverage is allow the short passes and not get beat deep. How do you consistently not take advantage of these situations?
I have to watch the All-22 for more, but overall just very disappointing week. See you all next sunday....
Besides that credit to the fans who pointed out how horrible the WR depth was prior to the season started. I understand the Ravens made an "attempt" to get a WR but those plans fell through(Silly because you just can't allow yourself to be devoid at the WR position, if you have a need as bad as we had at WR you fill it, no excuses). They pulled the rug under us with Proche; the fact that this guy is barely seeing action with the depth being as bad as it is means they never had high hopes in him to begin with, which makes ignoring the WR position inexcusable to begin with. You know what's even more damning? We've been seeing a ton of man coverage this year...
I mean you can't win in this league phasing out the WR position, it's inconceivable. There's a reason why DBs are getting paid big bucks, it's hard to cover these guys. Even if you have a fringe 1k yard guy on the field, it's very hard to cover him 1v1. I mean, we can't even with on slant or mesh routes at this moment, we can't even see success on slant routes with the guys we put out there. Outside of Duvernay who do you trust to run a go or sluggo route?
Beyond that, this defense is extremely disappointing this season. Bynes was out of position on what looked like zone? I might have to watch the film again but he was lost and Marlon could not make a play in time. Obviously McDonald is playing more zone this year than Wink last year but man Bynes in drop back situations has been an abomination IMO. We don't have anyone that we can trust in Tampa 2 or any other cover 2 variation because we just don't have the personnel for it. Sad and harsh reality about zone coverage is that you need good coverage LBs in order to play it. With Marcus Williams being out, it's only going to get worse.
Also, not getting off the field on 3rd in long situations? Pathetic. The whole idea of zone coverage is allow the short passes and not get beat deep. How do you consistently not take advantage of these situations?
I have to watch the All-22 for more, but overall just very disappointing week. See you all next sunday....
