Ravens Vs. Eagles Gamethread!

[StingerNLG]

Anyone coming in to talk about the game tonight? I decided last minute to stay home tonight. It's been a long week and I just want to spend the night with my wife.

Well, we start off the game with a BOGUS pass interference call. :187734:

Keys to the Game:

- Defense containing McNabb.
- How good IS Ngata?

- Can the offense keep up that great first drive momentum?
- Yes, I'll say it now. How does Kyle Boller bounce back from a crappy but statistically sound first game? Is the pressure now really off?

Ok. Offense is on the field! Let's get it on!!

[StingerNLG]

Jamal!! 2 runs, second one for 13 yards! Nice block by Clayton!

Offensive line so far looking solid against the Eagles.

[Brandon]

It's so nice to see a balanced offense, and they they are on the field longer than a minute

[TTRaven]

Good to see Mcnair looking to Mason more.

[StingerNLG]

The offensive line is looking pretty damn good too. I am actually impressed with the solid middle of the pocket.

Oooooo, 4th down and having to punt. But you have to be impressed with the drive. They can't all have points. But you have to think it could be at anytime.

And that was NOT a touchback. Unless Darling's foot was on the line. Hard to tell.

[jonboy79]

Nice Punt by Koch wasted. I'd like to see him make Arugaz get cut tomorrow.
McNair looked good, that was good defense by Dawkins.

[StingerNLG]

Just an side-note. Am I the only one who thinks those Bud Light commercials are hilarious?

And Darling is going to play himself right off this team. :/

[StingerNLG]

Are you kidding me??? Another penalty??

[Brandon]

Ngata looks a little lost out there tonight, but I will pass that off as the jitters.

[Brandon]

These penalties are getting a little ridiculous.

Also, I think these players are playing not to get hurt, at least on the defensive side.

[StingerNLG]

Our pass rush is starting to concern me a little bit here. You can't let McNabb stand back there like that and throw the ball!

Come on Ngata, show us what you have..

OMG!!! And almost TD! This is NOT good.

[StingerNLG]

12 men on the FIELD penalty??? WTF is wrong with our defense??

Oh this is NOT GOOD AT ALL!

[Ravens0587]

im about to loose it

[Brandon]

I realize this is a preseason game, but our defense looks a little sluggish, and disinterested out there tonight. :confused: :229031_confused2:

You would think that with all of them playing tonight, they would be a little more "pumped up"

[StingerNLG]

Ok, let's see how McNair and company respond to this.

You can NOT loft the ball like that!! Steve needs to put some zip on that ball!!

[StingerNLG]

My goodness, ANOTHER penalty?? Unbelievable.

Not a good first quarter at all. :(

[StingerNLG]

Look how calm McNair is. Even on the quick throws, he just seems to stay calm and understand where everything is.

ANOTHER good throw! 13 yards to Mason on the slant!

Come on guys, someone help me out here. :)

[StingerNLG]

McNair to Mason AGAIN! Mason was almost wide open! And in stride. Nearly every pass hits the receiver in stride.

[Ravens0587]

this is bullshit, they are not focused and are sucking becasue of that


now 14 plays on this yard and we only get 3

can't convert from 3rd and 1

I question the play call 3rd and 1 from the 15 and they are pulling guards, they should have just run it straight up man to man

[jonboy79]

McNair is doing well to lead the receivers. It's refreshing. Drive stopped short, but seccessful, 16 plays about 6 minutes... 3 points.

[Brandon]

When I saw McNair getting up slowly, I was about to take gas. :eek:

[Brandon]

BTW, this has nothing to do with the game, but this Quick Reply feature is great.

[StingerNLG]

All that for 3 points doesn't make me happy either. But you have tip your hat to the offensive line. They've held up on the interior pretty well. I can't believe Mike Flynn is holding his own tonight.

But we need touchdowns, not FG's.

:229031_lastyr:

[Brandon]

Haloti is already out? Umm, okay

[StingerNLG]

Is he? I had to use the restroom. That is not good either. What the hell is going on here?

Ok, 3 and out, here we go.

Whew. Penalty on the offense!!

[Brandon]

Finally a flag on the Eagles. At least there's a three and out this time.

[Brandon]

I am guessing that Haloti is done for the evening. He looked a little lost anyways. Then again, with this broadcasting crew, you never know.

[Brandon]

Holy crap, that was a nice run by Musa

[Admin Steve]

Nice run by Musa.

[jonboy79]

Musa wants a job.

[Ravens0587]

wow musa like 50 million yards on the screen

I'm sorry Mike anderson

Musa is #2

Jamal better watch out

[Ravens0587]

I smell a heap coming....Anyone else think the balls about to go to heap?

[Brandon]

wow musa like 50 million yards on the screen

I'm sorry Mike anderson

Musa is #2

Jamal better watch out

I think that has already happened. I have only seen Mike Anderson in there when we were in the red zone.

[Ravens0587]

3rd and short we better convert

[Ravens0587]

we got the first down but McNair is on the ground again...WTF

well ogden is out hopefully he will comeback soon we need to build chemistry on th o-line.

Fucking flynn tripped mcnair

[Ravens0587]

Is anyone else out there or am I talking to myself

[Admin Steve]

Crap!

[Brandon]

Trip and fumble? That's not good :(

[Ravens0587]

McNair is toast. Out O line is going to get him killed

[Ravens0587]

I think I'm going to cry:(

[Brandon]

I was really hoping to see another offensive touchdown drive this game. Guess not, since the first half is just about over. :(

Oh well, no injuries though!!!!

[Brandon]

Fumble recovery by RAVENS!

I might have spoke to soon about a touchdown drive by the offense. Hopefully, they score one on a 2 minute drill here.

[Admin Steve]

Nice play by 52

[Ravens0587]

I now remember whyt ray lewis is so great

[Admin Steve]

They've been doing 2 min drills almost every day. Come on!!

[TTRaven]

We need JO back ASAP! The O-line doesn't look good at all so far.

[Ravens0587]

Discipline Discipline Discipline

Ogden needs to get his ass back to work

I know his dad died but i saw his ass all shit and giggles smiling with someone on the sideline

[Ravens0587]

what the fuck our clock management sucks ass not even a fg

[Brandon]

Well, looks like the clock mananagement hasn't improved

[Admin Steve]

Yeah. That was dismal.

[Ravenatic20]

I agree the ball was late getting into the FG team, but the time management could have been better to finish the half.

[Ravens0587]

I love billick though.

They interviewed him at the end of the half he was asked about the penalties and he said something along the lines of...

I have to give it to the eagles though they played an entire half of football with only one penalty called.

Love the sarcasm

[Ravens0587]

I have to say after what I saw from our starters the only way this could have been a more dissapointing first half would have been if someone got injured

[Brandon]

They need to really work on the 2 minute drill a lot more. The days I was at training camp, the two minute drills still left a lot to be desired.

[Ravens0587]

I'm going to be dissapointed for the rest of the week unless our Backups light it up.

Prediction Boller comes out guns a blazing and leads us to two TS's

[Brandon]

another RAVENS penalty...

Figures

[Admin Steve]

2nd half. Boller-ball.

[Ravenatic20]

Moore who? He might make the team if we keep 5 WR's. Darling is coming along well.

[Brandon]

The MASN camera crew really suck. Are they even going to follow the ball to the receiver. :187734:

[TTRaven]

The entire team just looks like they're not interested in the game at all.

[StingerNLG]

What in the HELL happened in the first half???

And Kyle Boller no longer gets full blame for tripping!

[Ravens0587]

Why did Demetrius williams not get any playing time during the first half.

I really would like to see what he can do with McNair?

I mean DVD got playing time

[jonboy79]

Musa, Musa, Musa...

[Ravens0587]

Holy Fuck Musa Smith Is Good

[Admin Steve]

Yup. Musa has impressed me so far.

[Brandon]

Nice run, Musa!

[Ravens0587]

Hell yeah watch the replay

Demetrius Williams sprung him with a good block on the outside

[StingerNLG]

Musa is just damn impressive.

And will SOMEONE tell Boller that he doesn't have to take a 7 step drop on EVERY SNAP????

[Brandon]

The thing about Musa Smith playing so well is that come November and December (assuming all three are still healthy) opposing defenses are not going to want to face Jamal, Musa and Mike pounding it down their throats late in the season.

[StingerNLG]

I will definitely have a Musa Smith video clip this week, not to worry!

[StingerNLG]

Ronnie Prude! Come on man! No holding!!!

[Admin Steve]

Prude's a shining star but that was a blatant hold

[Ravens0587]

bannan looks impressive

[Ravens0587]

hahah detmer what a pussy

[StingerNLG]

Yeah he does. Nice intentional grounding call. That was a stupid throw.

[StingerNLG]

OGLESBY!!!!! Holy shit!

That's called making up for letting Plaxico Burress get by you the week before!!

[Brandon]

OGLESBY!!!!! Holy shit!

That's called making up for letting Plaxico Burress get by you the week before!!

Actually, I think that was Dawan Landry and Ronnie Prude getting beat.

[Admin Steve]

Holy F-ing crap. That was awesome.

[Ravens0587]

Kyle Boller

love him or hate him you can't wish that on anyone

lickacracka or whatever his name is cant block

klook at kyle tough as nails came back after getting drilled and throws a long pass

[Admin Steve]

42 yard pass by Kyle.

[Brandon]

It's great to see Devard Darling playing well. We are now seeing why we drafted him, only two years later. Hopefully, he can stay healthy

[Ravens0587]

come on kyle gimme a td

[StingerNLG]

This is almost a different looking Kyle Boller. It's nice to see. He gets sacked, and doesn't lose his cool like he used to.

Did you see him actually SIDESTEP IN THE POCKET??

But how many times are they going to let him get sacked?? Between Mcnair and Boller, we might see freaking St. Pierre in the season!!!

[Ravens0587]

74 Michael Kracalik

Highlights:
A versatile, physical lineman who can play guard as well as both tackle positions...Strong athlete with good balance and speed...Saw action in all 10 games for the Fire, starting 3 contests at tackle.

3 sacks to the DE this week
3 sacks to Mathias kiwanuku

cut his ass

[flraven]

I'm sitting here watching the Chiefs/Giants bore-fest when I finally realized there's probably a game thread on here telling me everything that's going on!
:229031_confused2:

thanks for the updates guys, it doesn't come on NFL network for another two hours!

[Ravenatic20]

There's the Stover flag.

[Ravens0587]

I like oglesby better then prude

and in all the training camp reports i read i hear about him picking off passes vs the first team and returning them for TD's and he's having a good game today

[DrUnk]

Musa looks great! I even have to take back all of the things I have said about DVD.

[Ravens0587]

I'm sitting here watching the Chiefs/Giants bore-fest when I finally realized there's probably a game thread on here telling me everything that's going on!


thanks for the updates guys, it doesn't come on NFL network for another two hours!

Save yourself some grief and rising blood pressure don't start watching untill the first half

[flraven]

so do we look better this week than last?

[jonboy79]

where is the pocket?

[Ravens0587]

DrunK good to see you

I have a question for you

can you make me a background for my computer?


and someone help boller

[Brandon]

God, these announcers are awful :34853_baghead:

BTW, we need a barf smiley

[flraven]

Save yourself some grief and rising blood pressure don't start watching untill the first half

thanks, I was getting a little concerned reading the thread so far...

[StingerNLG]

Yeah, start reading at about the 4th page. :)

Oh my freaking LORD!!!! Another f'ing SACK??? AND ON A SHOTGUN???? Can our offensive line pick up SOMEONE????

[jonboy79]

so do we look better this week than last?
yes and no. the young oline looks realyoung, like highschoolers, pubtibg still sucks, offense looks decent in general, finally some TO's...

[DrUnk]

DrunK good to see you

I have a question for you

can you make me a background for my computer?


and someone help boller

1) Yes send me a message.
2) I can't help Boller

[StingerNLG]

Dwan Edwards with the big play!


CALL FOR THE FAIR CATCH CORY!!! You lose your JOB THAT WAY!!

[flraven]

yes and no. the young oline looks realyoung, like highschoolers, pubtibg still sucks, offense looks decent in general, finally some TO's...

Thanks Jonboy! like the avatar too! :D

[Ravenatic20]

I hope Sams is OK. Ross lucked out with that fumble, and got a huge gain.

[flraven]

Dwan Edwards with the big play!


CALL FOR THE FAIR CATCH CORY!!! You lose your JOB THAT WAY!!

Uh oh, special teams f-up?

[Brandon]

I hope there is a way they can keep PJ Daniels on this team.

[StingerNLG]

Oh man. ALMOST a great catch!!

Great defensive play too by the eagles.

[flraven]

He was Mr. Fumble last week, I guess he's getting better at holding onto the ball? I liked him at GA Tech.

[StingerNLG]

Touchdown Boller!!!! Holy Shit!!!!

[Brandon]

Uh oh, special teams f-up?

Actually, we lucked out, there was a penalty by the Eagles. So, it was punted again

[Ravens0587]

i love you kyle and dvd

[Admin Steve]

Can I say "Holy F-ing crap" again? Boller to Darling TD!

[Brandon]

BTW, FLRaven, you might be able to listen to the game on WBAL. Go to http://www.wbal.com and see if you can hear it.

[jonboy79]

Wow, DVD where did you come from and where did you send our 3rd rd draft pick from a couple of years ago... DO NOT return him. We liek the new one.

[flraven]

Can I say "Holy F-ing crap" again? Boller to Darling TD!

well, :eek: Finally !!!!

[StingerNLG]

AND looking at the Tivo replay, Boller LOOKED OFF the CB on the left and then threw to Darling. Wow.

He's getting his own video clip this week.

And nice to see McNair over there talking to him.

[Brandon]

yep you can listen to it online, I just tried it myself

[TTRaven]

Looks like the 3rd WR spot isn't locked up yet. Devard Darling is looking very good out there. Boller has also shown huge improvment over last week.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Darling continues to impress. Hopefully the naysayers will stop saying he will lose his roster spot to Romby Bryant.

Much improved play by Kyle...we will definately need him.

We just need some consistancy.

[Brandon]

Looks like the 3rd WR spot isn't locked up yet. Devard Darling is looking very good out there. Boller has also shown huge improvment over last week.

I agree, where has Demetrius Williams been this evening? :229031_confused2:

[StingerNLG]

And how about Devard Darling this week? Someone's playing like he wants to stay.

Clarence Moore, the writing is on the wall my man.

[flraven]

BTW, FLRaven, you might be able to listen to the game on WBAL. Go to http://www.wbal.com and see if you can hear it.

Baltimoresun.com said it was on 98Rock and it wouldn't work. I just went to WBAL...thanks!!!!!!!! :D

[Brandon]

Darling continues to impress. Hopefully the naysayers will stop saying he will lose his roster spot to Romby Bryant.


Never heard that one before. That's almost funny.

[Brandon]

Baltimoresun.com said it was on 98Rock and it wouldn't work. I just went to WBAL...thanks!!!!!!!! :D

Well, that's the prob, you relied on the Baltimore Sun. :D

[StingerNLG]

And where did Dwan Edwards finally come from???

[Brandon]

BTW, I can't believe Dwan Edwards moves that fast! Maybe that 2004 draft will pan out afterall. :D

[flraven]

Well, that's the prob, you relied on the Baltimore Sun. :D

People tell me that paper is fish wrap, but it does disservice to the fish. I see why...

[Brandon]

People tell me that paper is fish wrap, but it does disservice to the fish. I see why...

FLRAVEN, you'll also beable to listen to the Post Game show as well after the game.

[flraven]

cool, sounds like the backup rush defense is doing better than the secondary ???

[StingerNLG]

Ok. Brian St. Pierre in the game. Let's see what he's got this week.

[flraven]

FLRAVEN, you'll also beable to listen to the Post Game show as well after the game.

Thanks !!! BTW, before I came down here, I used to live in Parkville.

[StingerNLG]

Cory Ross pulls out a nice run. So far he's made up for his punting mistake.

That OL though is still scaring me.

[RavenMad2099]

I have to admit that Boller is making some nice throws, but he is still hanging onto the ball too long. That's why he's getting sacked so often. That TD pass to DVD was a thing of beauty.

BTW...by my count, Flynn stepped on McNair's foot three times in the first half. McNair recovered the first two times, but he flopped on his back like Kyle on the third one. Everyone who said this was a Boller problem was wrong...it's a Flynn problem.

[StingerNLG]

I'll agree with you that I'd like to see Boller let go of the ball quicker. I'd also like him to stop dropping back 7 steps all the time. He didn't look scared this week, but he still acts like he doesn't trust his line. But hey, one step at a time. And that OL does have to stop letting backers sack our QB while in the shotgun formation. That is unacceptable.

McNair's ability to get the ball out of his hands quick is just downright impressive. To be able to get a pass off during a drop back and still lead a receiver in the middle of the field is just nice.

[Ravenatic20]

Too all of you Boller huggers; congratulations. You held out and it's paying off, tonight at least.

Now he needs to stay consistent.

[Brandon]

BTW, did I mention, that this camera crew sucks? Glad we don't have to deal with this during the regular season

[StingerNLG]

It's not about that Ravenatic. It's just nice to see him look like he's actually learned something this week over last. Staying in the pocket most of the time (although he's still having checkdown trouble), and actually sidestepping pressure this week. Leading his receivers instead of making them turn around or stop.

But now that the euphoria of the touchdown is over, I will maintain what I said in the QB Debate thread. Happy for him.....show me you can do it again. Do it against Minnesota. Do it against Washington. Then I'll feel better about his progression.

[flraven]

the radio crew isn't much better either. I'll give them a pass since they're newbies.

[StingerNLG]

Whew, Ronnie Prude again with the coverage and gets his hands on a ball in the endzone. How did this kid not get drafted?

[DrUnk]

There is going to be some painful cuts this year.

[StingerNLG]

I can tell you a few offensive lineman that it won't be painful to cut. OUCH.

Nice hard count by St. Pierre!!

[Ravens0587]

will flyn be one of them?:rolleyes:

[Ravenatic20]

will flyn be one of them?:rolleyes:
We can only hope. Brown did have a bad snap though.

[StingerNLG]

We can't laugh about Cleveland's center situation right about now. I was praising him until he started stepping all over McNair's feet.

:229031_lastyr:

[StingerNLG]

SACK! Who is Ryan LaCasse?

[Ravens0587]

a 30-30-30 guy

[Brandon]

SACK! Who is Ryan LaCasse?

Ryan LaCasse was our 7th round draft pick. He might have a good chance of making the practice squad at best, but I wouldn't expect him to make the final roster.

[StingerNLG]

Welp. 1-1 in the preseason. Lots to still be happy about.

- McNair still looks good. Hey, you can't score on every drive. But 14 play drives make me happy! Points are points!

- Has Kyle Boller finally started to learn something? Is Steve McNair actually talking to him, helping him, showing him how to lead a receiver? 4/7 for 115 yards and a TD is an impressive showing for him.

- I love our receiving core. Derrick Mason and Mark Clayton are simply going to be difference makers on our offense. And where did DVD come from?? I had him bagging groceries this year alongside Clarence Moore. Way to play yourself back on the team dude.

- Go ahead, TRY to stop our running game. What, Jamal too much for you? Fine, here's MUSA SMITH!


Still some question marks:

- Ok, Boller looked impressive. Flash in the pan, or maybe some signs of progression? I'm not getting excited until I see this the rest of preseason. For all we know in Minnesota we could be back to hyper-Boller.

- Mike Flynn has to go. How many QB's feet is he going to step on before we finally find a replacement? I swear he was even going to step on McNabb's foot before the night was through!!!

- The rest of the OL was doing fine until they remembered that they aren't any good. And our second team offensive line flat out sucked ass! 7 sacks total tonight on our first 2 QB's, and they were getting banged around all night long!

- One deep ball the whole evening?


Thanks for those who jumped in and didn't make me feel like the only guy here tonight. Hopefully we can grow this forum for next week's game.

[Beerracuda]

Well, other than the ridiculous clock management at the end of the 1st half, and the porous play of our O-line in the 2nd half, I thought this was a very enjoyable game.

It was great to see a few guys really step up, including DVD, Musa, Boller, and even Dwan Edwards!

I tell ya guys, we are DEEP DEEP DEEP on the defensive line and linebacker! Man, the Iggles couldn't do a damn thing against us after they went up 10-0.

I'm very encouraged in what I saw tonight. I'll be looking forward to the Vikings game next Friday night!

[Mobtown]

I was a little disappointed by our defensive performence, but over all it was a good game for the Ravens as a team.

-MU SA!, MU SA!, MU SA!
-Mac QB rating of 100.9. When is the last time we can claim that sort of efficiency at QB?
-Ogden needs to get back on the field asap.
-Nice play by 52....but where was he during the rest of the first half?
-Flynn nearly tripping his QB (whoever that is) is absolutely unacceptable. Kyle now gets a pass on last weeks stumbling and bumbling.
-Speaking of Kyle...WOW.
-DVD stepping up is good to see, but I want to see it two weeks in a row before I start singing his praises.
-Our secondary still looks very vulnerable.
-Penalties and lack of disipline reminiscent of last year. Billick needs to get this under control NOW.
-OOF! 2 minute drill was terrible! WTF are they doing running the ball on 3rd down with 16 seconds left? Disgusting.