Ravens @ Bengals

[NewMarketSean]

A little early for this game thread, but what the hell. It's Friday and I am ready for Ravens football.

There is some rain in the forecast for Monday night, although it's a 40% chance of thunderstorms. As a Ravens fan, you have to hope it stays dry. This team's record in bad weather is horrible.

Anyway, I am optimistic for the season this year, but I am still worried about the offense. The defense will be strong as always.

The Bengals offense is always strong and their defense still has problems but they can be good at times. I think the biggest thing in this game is the Ravens getting to Palmer and being able to establish the run. If we can do those 2 things, regardless of the weather, we will win.

Clear weather, Ravens 23 - Bengals 18

Bad weather. Bengals 13 - Ravens 12

[The Wedge]

I tend to agree with you, except I feel it leans Cincy's way in both sets of conditions. If this were here at M&T I'd say we'd have it, but on Monday night, the home opener, I gotta say the Bengals take it. Not like I'm rooting for that.

[tywright]

We're going to need some turnovers, which we didn't get in Cincy last year...and we're going to need a big special teams play to win this game. I really don't think our offense has gelled yet and our passing game will be ineffective against Cincy's underrated secondary.

30-20 Ravens, if everything goes according to my plan

20-16 Bengals, if things don't go our way

[ccbird]

A little early for this game thread, but what the hell. It's Friday and I am ready for Ravens football.

There is some rain in the forecast for Monday night, although it's a 40% chance of thunderstorms. As a Ravens fan, you have to hope it stays dry. This team's record in bad weather is horrible.

Anyway, I am optimistic for the season this year, but I am still worried about the offense. The defense will be strong as always.

The Bengals offense is always strong and their defense still has problems but they can be good at times. I think the biggest thing in this game is the Ravens getting to Palmer and being able to establish the run. If we can do those 2 things, regardless of the weather, we will win.

Clear weather, Ravens 23 - Bengals 18

Bad weather. Bengals 13 - Ravens 12

At first I was really feeling bad about this game. Home opener for Cinci on National Tv and a need to prove themselves had me feeling we probably would lose. However, the closer the game gets the better I'm feeling about our chances. I think we are the more talented team and if we are able to control the clock and keep the D rested we will win rather convincingly.

Ravens-20
Bengals-10

[biggsy]

I have to agree that the Ravens tend to play bad in bad weather games. Mainly because they're defense is built primarly on speed and rain or snow tends to take away from that advantage. However, I think bad weather takes away from the Bengals as well. It takes advantages away from Johnson and T.J. Whosyourmama who rely alot on quickness to get open.

Either way, it's a tough game in Cincy. I say Ravens take it by a slight advantage 24-21.

[longflyball]

Geez people, talk about hedging your bets.

Let's see, it'll be 23-17 if the Ravens win and 27-13 if the Bengals win.

This game is more important to the Ravens than the average Week 1 game. If they get off to a poor start it's not like they'll be able to make up for it against San Diego, New England, Indianapolis, and Seattle in the home stretch. That's just brutal.

Turnovers win the game for Baltimore. 19-13.

[OregonBird]

I'm going to say that Samari Rolle gets beat like a rented mule on some big plays. Palmer throws for 2 passing TD's, they get 3 FG's.

The Bengals defense plays well for the 1st game and we see the same old Ravens offense. 1 TD and 3 Stover FG's. Not much protection for McNair, only short passes, no big plays.

Bengals win 23-16

[geschinger]

Bengals 20 Ravens 16

Home Field Advantage makes the difference... It'll be a game of missed opportunities where the Ravens will settle for FGs when they should have gotten TDs.

[Icterus galbula]

I'm really pumped for the season, but the Bengals always match up well against us.

I've got a feeling the Bengals will come out on top, 21-16

[markakis4pres]

Man alot of you going against the Ravens. They still have the bet D in the league and their Offense is much improved. The Bengals have the worst secondary in the league.

Ravens 21-17

[OregonBird]

Man alot of you going against the Ravens. They still have the bet D in the league and their Offense is much improved. The Bengals have the worst secondary in the league.

Ravens 21-17

The defense will still be very good but I think the jury is still out on offense. We just haven't seen it yet and you still have Billick calling the plays.

[Tank]

I'll be optimistic and say...

Ravens 20
Bengals 10

[GoldenRay2007]

Man alot of you going against the Ravens. They still have the bet D in the league and their Offense is much improved. The Bengals have the worst secondary in the league.

Ravens 21-17

From what I remember last year when we played in Cincy, the Bengals secondary played very well against us except for that one TD pass to Mason.

[AgentOrange]

Bengals 20 Ravens 16

Home Field Advantage makes the difference... It'll be a game of missed opportunities where the Ravens will settle for FGs when they should have gotten TDs.

I couldn't have said it any better myself, unfortunately.

[Tony-OH]

I hope I'm wrong, but I see 17-13 Bengals. Opening on Monday night on the road is tough way to start the season and although I don't think the Bengals defense is very good, I want the Ravens offense to prove they are not the same offense of the past.

I'll be up at 3AM to watch this game though.... Let's hope they don't dissapoint...

The Ravens could easily win this game if they perform up to their potential, but this is a tough opening night gig. I probably would feel better if McGahee and McNair had shown much during the pre season but for now, we'll need the defense to shut down the Bengals and they've had a hard time doing that to Palmer.

[66-70-83-??]

I hope I'm wrong, but I see 17-13 Bengals. Opening on Monday night on the road is tough way to start the season and although I don't think the Bengals defense is very good, I want the Ravens offense to prove they are not the same offense of the past.

I'll be up at 3AM to watch this game though.... Let's hope they don't dissapoint...

The Ravens could easily win this game if they perform up to their potential, but this is a tough opening night gig. I probably would feel better if McGahee and McNair had shown much during the pre season but for now, we'll need the defense to shut down the Bengals and they've had a hard time doing that to Palmer.

Didn't they prove last year that they aren't the same old offense of the past ?

They ranked middle of the pack last year (17th overall) in the NFL. With our defense- I will take that. The Ravens offense ranked tied for 12th in points scored by the offensive unit.

But, this year we have upgraded at RB and likely further development of Clayton and Williams at WR. And McNair is more comfortable with the offense.

I am not at all concerned about the Ravens offense in the preseason. NFL preseason means as much as spring training baseball. The veterans are ready to roll.

The Ravens defense (ranked #1 in 2006) will shut down the Bengals often enough.

Ravens 30 - Bengals 24

[BaltimoreTerp]

Ravens score two long touchdowns, one caught by Clayton and the other Williams. They add a third from Heap short, and two Stover field goals.

Bengals get a long TD catch to Housyourmomma, and a couple field goals set up by Johnson receptions.

Palmer and McNair are each sacked three times, and Palmer throws a pick to Reed due to a QB pressure.

27-13 Ravens.

[beaner]

Bengals 27
Ravens 6

The Ravens offense is much of the same, while Carson Palmer is healthy at last. I think Cincy wins the division this year and makes a nice run in the playoffs.

[MPK76]

One of the keys to the game will be Baltimores secondary, and how they can contain both Johnson and Houshmandzadeh. If we can neutralize their recievers, we should be able to win, but it will be close.


Ravens -17
Bengals - 13

[ixcuincle]

Ravens 20
Bengals 13

Good luck tonight.

[McLovin]

I see the Bengals winning and this being a bad boring game.

Bengals 17
Ravens 6

[TGO]

Ravens 13-10 in a snoozer.

[GoldenRay2007]

McGahee rushes for 100+ yards and a score, McNair hits Mason for a TD pass and hits Wilcox for a TD. Rudi Johnson does nothing against our D while Palmer picks apart Rolle's side of the ball. Ravens win 24-17 (Don't hold me to anything I just said lol)

[frankpembleton]

I am freaking out at the thought of a meaningful Ravens game tonight.

24-10, but it's close the whole game.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Man I had no idea Cincy's o-line was in that bad a shape. Tons of injuries and apparently they haven't played together at all the entire pre-season.

I expect to see tons of blitzes tonight and for Suggs to be in Palmer's face for most of the game.

If McNair can pick on their secondary and Rolle can limit the damage done on his side of the field, we should be able to win.

The intangibles favor the Bengals and I sure wish the NFL had done us a favor and given the 13-3 team a home opener on MNF but oh well.

I'll go with 16-10 good guys.

[GoBirds05]

30-17 Ravens..you heard it, 30.

[square634]

ESPN reporting Levi Jones will not start tonight. That is excellent news for the Ravens.

[Sports Guy]

Is Ogden playing tonight?

[66-70-83-??]

Is Ogden playing tonight?

It will be a game time decision.

Aaron Wilson on WNST was speculating that Ogden will be playing since he practiced the last few days and that Billick may have held him out of the last preseason game to throw some doubt into Cincy's plans.

He was also speculating that Billick was purposely not showing ANYTHING in preseason- that the offense was the same plain vanilla from the Washington scrimmage straight through the last preseason game.

[TGO]

5:44 PM, Hensley says JO will start: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/

[square634]

Is anyone else confused by the guys on the inactive list? Troy Smith and Edgar Jones I understand, but didn't we keep Lloyd for kickoffs and 52+ yard field goals? Isn't Figurs the backup return man, and couldn't he and Sams run plays similar to the ones used with Deion Sanders a few years ago? I thought Barnes was going to be a 3rd down pass rusher this year? And is Mike Anderson no longer our second back?

[Sports Guy]

5:44 PM, Hensley says JO will start: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/

Lloyd, Barnes, M Anderson and Figurs are inactive? WTF?

[square634]

Lloyd, Barnes, M Anderson and Figurs are inactive? WTF?

My thoughts exactly. If this were the Orioles I would be up in arms over this ;)

[TGO]

Lloyd, Barnes, M Anderson and Figurs are inactive? WTF?

Anderson has been injured, I think. He missed the last few days of practice.

Barnes was questionable already and I guess they don't think they need as many LBs today for whatever reason.

Lloyd is the one I don't get. Why keep a KOS and not use him?

[Tank]

Great catch by Demetrius Williams for a gain of 21 yards.

All passes so far...

[BaltimoreTerp]

The line doesn't look great to start.

McNair looks rattled by the crowd and the line.

Demetrius Williams is going to be the man.

Four passes to one run.

[Tank]

Good punt. Hopefully we settle down a little on offense next drive.

[Tank]

Defense looks good against the run, not getting much pressure on the pass though. Two dropped passes help us. Good return by Sams to get us past our own 40.

Ray Lewis looks hurt.

[longflyball]

We're winning the field position battle.

[Tank]

We're winning the field position battle.

But not the turnover battle....

fumble on the hand off to McGahee. Bengals recover.

[square634]

McGahee needs to get his head in the game. He lined up on the wrong side once or twice and then fumbled the handoff.

[Camden_yardbird]

Lewis looks done for todays game, maybe even a lot longer.

McGahee is looking like he brought all the problems he had in Buffalo down here.

[geschinger]

Lewis looks done for todays game, maybe even a lot longer.

McGahee is looking like he brought all the problems he had in Buffalo down here.

The fumble looked to be McNair's fault not McGahees.

[Tank]

Exciting little return on that missed field goal attempt. Luckily we got back our field position.

[Sports Guy]

Man, i hope Ray Ray doesn't have a torn triceps....He is going back to get it looked at.

If he does, he is done for the year.

[Tank]

That looked to be McNair's fault not McGahees.

I agree. Hes got to put that ball in his gut.

[Tank]

Another fumble by McNair!

Come on man.

[BaltBird 24]

Boller! Boller! Boller!

[ixcuincle]

Touchdown Cincinatti.

Wow...they blocked the extra kick. That can't be good for my fantasy team , Graham is on my team. :(

[orioles119]

Boller! Boller! Boller!
Leftwich! Leftwich! Leftwich!

[BaltBird 24]

Does anyone else wish a very nasty injury on Chad Johnson via an Ed Reed hit?

[ChaosLex]

Does anyone else wish a very nasty injury on Chad Johnson via an Ed Reed hit?

Not me. He's on my Fantasy team. :D

/still hoping for the Ravens to wipe the floor with the Bengals

[Tank]

There goes our 2nd timeout. Lewis looks like hes going to be ok. At least, it doesn't look like a tear.

[ixcuincle]

Butterfingers!

3 turnovers in the 1st quarter! What's going on?

[Tank]

:eek:


.....

[longflyball]

What a disaster.

[BaltBird 24]

Horrible, horrible, horrible, and another horrible.

[ChaosLex]

Apparently, this is what I get for laughing at the Browns yesterday.

[Sports Guy]

We are lucky it is only 6-0 so far.

Amazingly poor start.

Gotta stop Cinci on this drive.

[ChaosLex]

We are lucky it is only 6-0 so far.

Amazingly poor start.

Gotta stop Cinci on this drive.

It's probably going to get worse. The way it's going right now, our D is going to be running on fumes by the 3rd or 4th quarter.

[Camden_yardbird]

They need to blow a whistle and call forward progress there. They just allowed the Bengals to stack him up and keep hitting McClain. As for McGahee, maybe its McNairs job to put the ball in his gut, but McGahee also lined up wrong on the first drive.

Bottom line: it has not looked good

[Sports Guy]

It's probably going to get worse. The way it's going right now, our D is going to be running on fumes by the 3rd or 4th quarter.

Yep....And Cinci is now in FG territory.

[BaltBird 24]

So the offense is looking like complete and utter crap, and our heart and soul on defense can't use his right arm.

Greaaaaaaaaat.

[Tank]

We look absolutely terrible...

[BaltBird 24]

Defense is getting absoultely run over at the moment. Not pretty.

[Tank]

Unreal that this game is only 9-0.

[longflyball]

Well, one score and we're down by 2. But this game is probably over.

[square634]

We look absolutely terrible...

We are playing fine if we could just hold onto the freaking football...

[Tank]

Clayton drops a pass....

[OregonBird]

This offense is horrible!

Same ol same ol!

[longflyball]

Defense is holding up remarkably well considering.

[Tank]

What a hit by Ed Reed!

[square634]

Heh, busted play tricked the Bengals D.

[Tank]

Nice run by Musa Smith.

And Ogden is now our of the game.... great.

[Camden_yardbird]

Where is Alan Alda?

Ogden down

[Tank]

D. Williams is a freak. Hes going to be a beast.

[ixcuincle]

Smith touchdown! :)

[Sports Guy]

Just had to settle down.

The offense looked terrible until that last drive....Lots of football left fellas.

[square634]

I guess now we know why Lloyd was inactive :)

[Sports Guy]

Stover must be on roids...Another touchback.

At the end of last year, he was booting them in the end zone as well and kicking 50+ yard FGs.

Why is Lloyd on this team again??

[Tank]

Is McGahee hurt, or was that just a breather? Good running by Smith, its nice to have him healthy.

[SurhoffRules]

Stover must be on roids...Another touchback.

At the end of last year, he was booting them in the end zone as well and kicking 50+ yard FGs.


For real. Roids. That kick was huge.

[SurhoffRules]

Wow, talk about missed tackles.

[longflyball]

Huge stop.

[square634]

Heads up play by Sams to make a nice block. I've never understood punting inside the 40 yard line.

[Tank]

Great play by Sams to make that a touch back. Lets take the lead. Just throw the ball in Demetrius' direction, he'll catch it.

[BaltBird 24]

Very good play by BJ. Good to see him back and healthy.

[square634]

The run blocking looks to have really improved this year.

[Tank]

The run blocking looks to have really improved this year.

Or is it just the lack of Jamal?

[square634]

Or is it just the lack of Jamal?

I really think the holes are bigger so far for the most part.

[Sports Guy]

Is the entire team hurt?

[SurhoffRules]

Well, that sucks.

[square634]

Except for egregious cases, I really don't like unnecessary roughness calls. How is the defender supposed to read the offensive player's mind of when he's going to go out of bounds? At that speed, someone can start to dive before the player goes out of bounds and end up hitting him out of bounds. Then when the defender doesn't go for a hit, the offensive player tries to cut it back inside.

[Tank]

Cincy field goal makes it 12-7. Do we make a go at some points here? Or do we just run the clock out like years past?

[square634]

With that return, we'll go for points. :D :D

[Tank]

With that return, we'll go for points. :D :D

Yeah, I think so.

[Camden_yardbird]

Musa looks good.

Can the Ravens get a call here? O'Neal yanked Williams' facemask before the ball got there. The defense is getting held all over the place...

[Sports Guy]

The 3 fumbles were terrible but other than that, the team looked pretty good.

The Bengals can't run the ball and the screens aren't working.

They are able to get us on the underneath routes though because the Ravens are worried about getting burned deep.

We MUST get to Palmer..He is getting too much time. That will be the key to the second half.

[OregonBird]

Musa looks good.

Can the Ravens get a call here? O'Neal yanked Williams' facemask before the ball got there. The defense is getting held all over the place...

You're not going to get any significant calls on the road, especially a team w/a reputation such as the Ravens.

[OregonBird]

The 3 fumbles were terrible but other than that, the team looked pretty good.

The Bengals can't run the ball and the screens aren't working.

They are able to get us on the underneath routes though because the Ravens are worried about getting burned deep.

We MUST get to Palmer..He is getting too much time. That will be the key to the second half.

Agreed SG....

We should be able to wear down that Cincy defense too. They played well in the first half but showed signs of getting pushed around near the end. The offense has to continue playing better.

I also think this game will come down to turnovers and I'm not talking about the ones already made.

[Sports Guy]

The offense is actually looking good now...We are running the ball well with both McGahee and Smith.

They are also doing a good job of getting the ball downfield and the O-line, after a shaky start, is playing much better.

[paulcoates]

You're not going to get any significant calls on the road, especially a team w/a reputation such as the Ravens.

What reputation would prevent us from getting calls?

[paulcoates]

Can anyone think of a quarter that the Ravens looked worse in, EVER?

[The Wedge]

What reputation would prevent us from getting calls?

Hotheaded blowhards, really. Haven't you ever noticed that the Ravens tend to get themselves in to many stupid UC or PF penalties?

[paulcoates]

I can't believe they are in this game.

At least McGahee looks good. I was a little concerned for a while this preseason

[The Wedge]

Can anyone think of a quarter that the Ravens looked worse in, EVER?

Quite a few actually. I can't remember the specific game, but remember the one where we managed to rack up an obscene amount of penalties in one game?

[paulcoates]

Hotheaded blowhards, really. Haven't you ever noticed that the Ravens tend to get themselves in to many stupid UC or PF penalties?

yes, but those penalties are deserved.

I thought he was saying that they would not give the Ravens the benefit of the doubt on calls?

[paulcoates]

Quite a few actually. I can't remember the specific game, but remember the one where we managed to rack up an obscene amount of penalties in one game?

Detroit game...

[The Wedge]

yes, but those penalties are deserved.

I thought he was saying that they would not give the Ravens the benefit of the doubt on calls?

Not saying it's right. Does probably happen, though. No benefit of the doubt.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Not a bad half, overall.

As bad as the first quarter was, the second was that much better.

McNair looked like he was struggling a little, which is not good. The line played well after struggling early. McGahee had a couple good runs, and Smith managed to both have a couple good runs AND get up after the tackles.

Rolle is getting beat like a rented mule, as expected, but at least he's showing some emotion in the hits he has made. I understand the letter of the horse-collar tackle rule, but that Lewis tackle was not in that spirit. The Wilcox tackle, however, was both unsportsman-like, and frickin' awesome.

I think that, because the team worked through the first quarter struggles, they will pull away in the second half.

[paulcoates]

Not saying it's right. Does probably happen, though. No benefit of the doubt.

With Ogden out, no more Adalius, Lewis and Reed hurting, and McGahee and McNair not on the same page, I can't believe we only gave up 12 points in the 1st half and are only down by 2.

[Tank]

Yay, we got to the QB! Good start to the second half.

[MikeAD]

Wow...are we really playing this well?....I hope Billick chewed some asses out at halftime.

Lets get this win!

[square634]

Sams almost broke that one open, someone just managed to hold him up.

[longflyball]

If Baltimore wins this game I will be speechless.

[MikeAD]

Wow...can we take McNair out yet?

[paulcoates]

you gotta yank McNair. This is ridiculous.

[Tank]

McNair looks bad. Bring in Boller.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Boller...;)

(Wow...I'm NOT the first to post this from that play :p)

[orioles119]

Boller...;)

(Wow...I'm NOT the first to post this from that play :p)
Is Leftwich in the house?

[square634]

After further review, I don't think that was totally McNair's fault. The ball got tipped.

[BaltimoreTerp]

I know it's raining there, but if Boller did something like that, the lynching parties would be forming already.

[gallden]

Sounds like Mcnair is the Ravens Tejada around here. :p

[orioles119]

Sounds like Mcnair is the Ravens Tejada around here. :p
McNair doesn't cause cancer... he's got the STDs covered, though.

[BaltimoreTerp]

After further review, I don't think that was totally McNair's fault. The ball got tipped.

The opposite for me: thought it was knocked out, but other angles looked like it just slipped.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Sounds like Mcnair is the Ravens Tejada around here. :p

Don't insult Miguel Tejada that way.

[MikeAD]

Thank god for Demetrius Williams and Musa...

[BaltimoreTerp]

Anyone notice all three passes to Williams have been WAY high?

[gallden]

Anyone notice all three passes to Williams have been WAY high?

Yeah he can leap.

[paulcoates]

Just looking at the facts, either it is total smoke and mirrors that we are not getting our doors blown off or the Bengals are overrated

[AgentOrange]

I know it's raining there, but if Boller did something like that, the lynching parties would be forming already.

That is because that is not the norm with McNair.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Just looking at the facts, either it is total smoke and mirrors that we are not getting our doors blown off or the Bengals are overrated

Neither; we're just that much more talented that we can overcome the bad play in the first quarter.

Seriously, people spend the week talking about Palmer and the Johnsons and Housyourmomma, and they forget that we have the best defense in the league.

[square634]

How did Houshmanzadeh not get a penalty on that late hit?

[Tank]

Where was the flag? TJ Housh... shoved our guy when he was out of bounds!

[BaltimoreTerp]

That is because that is not the norm with McNair.

Struggling is not the norm with him? Did you watch him last year?

[square634]

Offsides?!?

[paulcoates]

Did I just see an Orange StormTrooper in the stands?

[The Wedge]

Cheese and Rice, do some ball control drills before next week!

[Tank]

Cheese and Rice, do some ball control drills before next week!

Luckily it worked out for us this time.

[The Wedge]

Luckily it worked out for us this time.

I'd rather be good than lucky. ;)

[square634]

What is taking him so long??

[The Wedge]

What is taking him so long??

He's got YouTube in there, too.

[AgentOrange]

Struggling is not the norm with him? Did you watch him last year?

I am talking about the fumbling.

[The Wedge]

I'm liking what I've seen out of McGahee thus far.

[Tank]

I'm liking what I've seen out of McGahee thus far.

I was just about to say the same thing.

[The Wedge]

I was just about to say the same thing.

The fact that he can catch out of the backfield and has more than one evasion move is a plus. :D

[paulcoates]

I'm liking what I've seen out of McGahee thus far.

McGahee looks to be part of our passing offense which is surprising considering he averages 23 catches per year in Buffalo.

Our offense could be pretty solid if this keeps up

[BaltimoreTerp]

McGahee is looking REALLY good right now.

Imagine if we can end up with a duo of backs, PLUS the three receivers.

Manboller, now all webollerneed is abollerquarterback.

[BaltimoreTerp]

The fact that he...has more than one evasion move is a plus. :D

Fixed for you ;)

[Sports Guy]

Big possession not to score a TD there.

[The Wedge]

They start running plays in the red zone that would work better midfield...what the hell?

[Tank]

Would've been huge to come up with a touchdown there, but at least its back to a one possession game.

[Sports Guy]

McGahee so far:

12 carries for 59 yards
4 rec for 34 yards

McNair is averaging 10 yards per completion, same as Palmer.

We should be way up in this game...Very frustraing that we are losing because of those 4 TOs.

[The Wedge]

Wait...did Cincy just get penalized? That's new.

[paulcoates]

How long will a torn tricep keep Lewis out?

[Sports Guy]

Damn i was right..Torn triceps for Ray Ray.

This may be the last game we see him all year boys and girls....What a huge blow.

[square634]

Wow, I can't believe Ray has a torn triceps, that is incredible if true.

[The Wedge]

I EFFIN LOVE YOU ED REED!

wooot!

[Sports Guy]

Holy hell!!!

ED F'ING REED!!!!!!!

[Tank]

Ed Reed!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ixcuincle]

Ed Reed punt return for TD! Ravens lead for the first time tonight...

[paulcoates]

Ed Reed!!!!!!

[SurhoffRules]

Wooooooo!!!! Go Ed Reed!!!!

[MikeAD]

Holy GOd I just pooped a little.....YAY FOR REED!!!

[Moose Milligan]

Am I the only one rooting way hard for the Bengals here?

[square634]

Ed Reed! Holy Crap! I Was Gonna Bust Them For Making Figurs Inactive But Awesome!

[Sports Guy]

Wow, I can't believe Ray has a torn triceps, that is incredible if true.

I can't believe he is playing.

This is a done for the year injury.

[The Wedge]

As soon as I saw all that room I was like "Reed will bust it huge." I had no clue he'd go all the way though. I wish it made more sense to have him return more kicks.

[Pushmonkey]

Ed Reed is the man.

[BaltBird 24]

I can't believe he is playing.

This is a done for the year injury.

I find it hard to believe that he'd be playing with torn triceps. Me thinks it is not that serious. I pray that it is not that serious.

[square634]

I can't believe he is playing.

This is a done for the year injury.

I just can't believe the trainers would let him back out there if it were really torn.

[longflyball]

Missed extra point might end up being big. This game has turned out to be incredible, no matter the result.

[The Wedge]

D!
D!
D!
D!
D!
D!
D!
D!
D!

[gallden]

We need to force a TO bad.

[Sports Guy]

I just can't believe the trainers would let him back out there if it were really torn.

He might be saying i am going out there for my team tonight.

He just has to be able to get through the pain. I wouldn't think you could do much more damage to a torn triceps muscle.

[AgentOrange]

My sig line says it all...

[paulcoates]

Richmond Webb had surgery on a torn tricep and will be out for at least 6 weeks.

I guess its possible he wont be out the whole year. Depends how bad it is

[SurhoffRules]

Big stop!! Let's get some more points fellas.

[Tank]

Richmond Webb had surgery on a torn tricep and will be out for at least 6 weeks.

I guess its possible he wont be out the whole year. Depends how bad it is

And since hes still playing, I would guess it can't be that bad. (Funny saying a torn triceps isn't bad...)

Defense comes up big.

[square634]

Wow Bart Scott seems to be in coverage every play. It is very noticeable that he is running backward, I don't remember that look being used so often last year even with Adailus.

[Tank]

Wow Bart Scott seems to be in coverage every play. It is very noticeable that he is running backward, I don't remember that look being used so often last year even with Adailus.

Seems to be working so far.

[Sports Guy]

My sig line says it all...

Very cleaver....

[BaltimoreTerp]

Was there any doubt Reed would do that? HE'S the GOOD return guy :p

Can't believe if Lewis is hurt as bad as it sounds, he's playing. That's insane.

What did I say earlier about talent?

[MikeAD]

Tonight proves to me that Baltimore is the most bipolar city on Earth.

[The Wedge]

Very cleaver....

Beaver Cleaver?

[square634]

He might be saying i am going out there for my team tonight.

He just has to be able to get through the pain. I wouldn't think you could do much more damage to a torn triceps muscle.

You could probably tear it even more. And I bet the tape really wouldn't stop that from happening.

[The Wedge]

I know it's their job, but I could have done without being reminded about the -3+ turnover record.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Tonight proves to me that Baltimore is the most bipolar city on Earth.

Yeah.

And did you hear the news about that big ship that sank, coming from England? Titanic or something?

[The Wedge]

McNair you MOTHERF'ER!

[ixcuincle]

WTF :eek:

Sudden change in momentum.

Replay underway?

[Tank]

Challenge!!!!!!!

[square634]

Terrible pass by Mcnair, I don't have a problem with the play call. That is extremely close to an incompletion.

[MikeAD]

Looks like he had it but then it hit the ground...I don't think he had possession...but is there enough evidence to overturn it?

[BaltimoreTerp]

Another high pass, and this cost them.

[The Wedge]

Terrible pass by Mcnair, I don't have a problem with the play call.

Just like every other pass tonight, TOO HIGH!

ADJUST! He's got how much experience and hasn't adjusted his release yet?

[paulcoates]

I dont think this will get overturned

[Tank]

I dont think this will get overturned

You're right.. Bah.

[paulcoates]

McNair, IMO, is solely responsible for this Loss if it comes to fruition

[BaltimoreTerp]

Boller can't be that bad.

Time to play a little game of "Kill Carson"...

[square634]

Incredible. Our offense gives up way more points than the defense.

[Tank]

Dammit.....

[ixcuincle]

Touchdown Cincy. They're back on top.

Time for McNair to recover from that int and lead the Ravens back.

[BaltBird 24]

Stupid, stupid, stupid QB play tonight.

[The Wedge]

I went from being really confident to sure we're gonna drop this game.

And I blame McNair. He hasn't looked good at all, preseason included. He might be over already. One year past his expiration date. We might have used up all his magic last year in those few come from behinds.

[MikeAD]

McNair, IMO, is solely responsible for this Loss if it comes to fruition

I agree...I just don't get it.

I can't imagine us putting in Boller though, it would have to be one of those situations where we lost 3-4 straight becasue of McNair.

I still think we win this one.

[ixcuincle]

Need a touchdown to tie now...27 20

It was brought up earlier in this thread , but regardless of who wins , it was a very entertaining game tonight , despite the fact that the Ravens might end this game in heartbreak.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Absolute crap call there.

If McNair throws another pass that isn't two yards to McGahee, someone's head should roll.

[Tank]

We need a TD to tie.... lets do it.

[BaltimoreTerp]

We want Bol-ler.

We want Bol-ler.

We want Bol-ler.

[Sports Guy]

The worse part is we have given this game away thus far.

We are the better team in every way it looks to me.

[Tank]

The worse part is we have given this game away thus far.

We are the better team in every way it looks to me.

Except at quarterback...

[FourRunJack]

We want Bol-ler.

We want Bol-ler.

We want Bol-ler.

Are you kidding?:eek:

[BaltimoreTerp]

Billick needs to run Herman Boone practices this week.

"If you miss a block, you run a mile. If you drop a pass, you run a mile. If you fumble, I will break my foot off in your a--, and then you will run a mile."

[Tank]

Are you kidding?:eek:

No.... at least I'm not.

[bryanman8]

We want Bol-ler.

We want Bol-ler.

We want Bol-ler.
He'll be the starter before week 5. McNair just looks awful. Boller deserves another shot.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Are you kidding?:eek:

Watch the game, and look around.

I'm not the only one, and the numbers will grow.

[Tank]

Big 3rd down...

[paulcoates]

terrible pass

not even close

[Tank]

What do you know? Over thrown. Plenty of time... just terrible.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Again, too HIGH.

[paulcoates]

Boller put his helmet on. Is he going to be coming in?

[The Wedge]

What do you know? Over thrown. Plenty of time... just terrible.

Line and backs give him all the time in the world, and he simply over throws it. Again. Billick is gonna lose more hair over that kind of performance.

[MikeAD]

Well we need a defensive Turnover or its over...OH MY GOD, with that we got one.

[The Wedge]

For gods sake, where's the flag on THAT late hit on Reed?

[ixcuincle]

FUMBLE and a huge defensive play! Time to score now and tie this game up.

Boller coming in. Impress the Boller skeptics like me now...

[Tank]

Huge play! This gives us a decent chance to tie the game.

Bollers coming in!

[paulcoates]

Ed Reed Again!!!!!!!!

[The Wedge]

We got Boller...

[SurhoffRules]

The Ravens live...And apparently Boller gets his shot.

[rolliefingers]

REEEEEEEED! Woooo!

OMG Boller. Here we go.

[BaltimoreTerp]

HE'S IN!!!

:p

[paulcoates]

Boller put his helmet on. Is he going to be coming in?

Called it....

[AgentOrange]

Ok Boller, lets go...

[MikeAD]

Bolller!!!!!!!!

[ixcuincle]

Boo! 4th down.

Going to go for it

[Tank]

Gotta go for it...

[BaltimoreTerp]

Gotta go for it!

[Tank]

BOLLER!!!! Huge!

[SurhoffRules]

Holy carp what a catch!

[rolliefingers]

Wow. Great throw, great catch.

[The Wedge]

What do you know, you don't overthrow a pass and your receivers make things happen for you! What a concept!

[AgentOrange]

Boller needs to get his arm up when he throws.

[ixcuincle]

YES , Ravens stay alive. Honestly I would have gone Conservative Joe Gibbs and kicked a field goal for points , and hoped the defense stood. But they convert anyways , and they are 5 yards away from a potential tie.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Whatta ya know...when you throw it TO the receiver, they catch it.

[The Wedge]

That was an ill advised throw by Boller, luck went our way thankfully.

[MikeAD]

Wow, almost a pick....If he had thrown that away he would have gotten killed around here.

I hope we can get in the endzone here.

[Tank]

Our last time out. This is it...

[MikeAD]

3rd and goal no time outs left...

Come on Kyle!!

[ixcuincle]

Is he in?

4th and inches. QB sneak it here for the tie.

[Tank]

4th and inches.... WOW.