Ravens v. Redskins Gameday Thread
 

I'm back, gents!

I've had an incredibly rough year, as my grandmother fell ill in February and passed away 2 weeks ago. Granted, she was 95, but she raised me and I still live in her house (for now anyway, family dispute over property might change that) so it was a difficult time.

BUT, I'm doing better, and have more time on my hands so I've returned to the board!

I'm pretty excited for the Ravens game, as I work in Baltimore now and I am surrounded by Ravens fans. I'd love to have something to rub in my co-workers faces on Monday. Yeahhh, even though it's a preseason game.

God, I hate the Ravens. I just can't seem to root for them for some reason. I think it has a lot to do with their fans though.

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Welcome back, sorry for your loss.

HTTR!

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Nice to see you back Rave, sorry for your loss. Let's put a plucking on those filthy birds!!!HTTR Flacco needs to go down early and often!

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If a mod wants to, they can reverse the thread title so it reads Redskins v. Ravens. I forgot that the Skins are the away team and it's weighing on my OCD a little. lol

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[quote=DynamiteRave;1078427]I'm back, gents!

I've had an incredibly rough year, as my grandmother fell ill in February and passed away 2 weeks ago. Granted, she was 95, but she raised me and I still live in her house (for now anyway, family dispute over property might change that) so it was a difficult time.

BUT, I'm doing better, and have more time on my hands so I've returned to the board!

I'm pretty excited for the Ravens game, as I work in Baltimore now and I am surrounded by Ravens fans. I'd love to have something to rub in my co-workers faces on Monday. Yeahhh, even though it's a preseason game.

God, I hate the Ravens. I just can't seem to root for them for some reason. I think it has a lot to do with their fans though.[/quote]

I'm feeling your loss, and am glad for your both your feeling better and excitement about tonight's game! I was thinking earlier about starting a game-day thread, so I'm glad great minds think alike!

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Sorry for your loss - kudos to your grandmother for making it to 95. That's a hell of a life.

My preseason requests are limited. As I've grown older I've finally started accepting that preseason is about worthless :)

No injuries is the obvious one. We've been incredibly healthy in the grand scheme of things - keep it that way.

Griffin specific requests:
Don't take hits. I don't care if that means not running, getting out of bounds, or sliding. I just want to see decision making that makes it clear he understands its better to not go for the extra 3-5 yards than it is to get hit.
I want to see good throws in terms of accuracy and velocity. I'm sure he'll throw an interception or two - no concerns there. Throw as many as you want, this is the time to throw them :)

Offense:
I just want to see smooth operating. I don't care if it's dink and dunk or over the top big gains all day, just look like all 11 guys are on the same page every play.

Defense:
I want to see solid, clean tackling. The type of stuff we haven't seen from this team in a long time. No arm/shoulder tackling. No head down, blind dives. I want to see London Fletcher, text book style tackling.
I also want to see pursuit to the ball from all 11 guys.

Special teams:
About the same as from the others - 11 guys on the same page doing their individual jobs. Decent blocking, good fielding choices, solid kicking. No out of bounds kickoffs.

Overall:
It'd be nice if we can cut down on the penalties...

Fans:
I'd like to have a week where an interception in preseason isn't turned into a no-holds-bar critique of Griffin. Seriously, it's preseason. Let the kid fling the ball around and get warmed up. None of this counts.

I'd like to see the starters play into the 2nd half at least 1 series. This is their last chance to get ready for game speed for week 1. Use it.

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I need to see 17-21 points from the first team offense tonight..

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;1078441]I need to see 17-21 points from the first team offense tonight..[/quote]

The Ravens' top 3 corners are out, so it's quite possible you'll see that.

I just want to see the 1st team offense drive into the redzone a few times and come away with nothing but touchdowns. That redzone offense last game was baloney.

Hoping to see some more de-cleaters from the defense. And the overall tackling has been good so far, so more of that please.

Hoping Moses and Long look solid. And the Yeti's been solid so far, but now I want to see some big plays from him.

And, of course, no injuries.

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Yeah, I think the first team offense really has to show 2 TDs -- they played fairly well against Cleveland with the exception of the two huge mistakes so nothing like that.

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Welcome back DRave! Sorry for your troubles.

My wish: no serious injuries. That is all.

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Keim's thoughts on the player Chico dubbed Treeland

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What time is the game?

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Missed your.....mirth filled commentary DRave....Glad to hear things are going better for you.
Solid physical performance by both lines. Play like a team you don't want to meet again. Robert takes a big step. Love Breeland
HTTR!

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;1078441]I need to see 17-21 points from the first team offense tonight..[/quote]

Ditto

Welcome back drav

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[quote=oncewewerekings;1078449]what time is the game?[/quote]

7:30 et

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Thanks, lotus. I just checked, and it doesn't look like its televised out here....
Unfortunate.

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[quote=OnceWeWereKings;1078455]Thanks, lotus. I just checked, and it doesn't look like its televised out here....
Unfortunate.[/quote]

You might check NFL.com. They sometimes drop the price to stream as the preseason wears on.

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[quote=OnceWeWereKings;1078455]Thanks, lotus. I just checked, and it doesn't look like its televised out here....
Unfortunate.[/quote]

On no stations? I've got it airing on 3 stations here.

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[quote=DynamiteRave;1078459]On no stations? I've got it airing on 3 stations here.[/quote]

Yea...I'm in NE PA. What stations is it on out there? Is it on a main channel? It didnt come up when I searched the television guide for NFL games. I'm always limited to Ginas and Iggles games locally. Egh. Double Egh.

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Rg needs a lil preseasom teeder if you ask me.

And I dont wanna see Ngata anywhere near RG.....

I hope were on tv im in jersey its a tossup.

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I'm in AZ and so I just get the preseason online package every year. 20 bucks this year to watch every game on demand or live(unless it's on tv in your area). One weird thing is i always seem to get the opposing teams local announcers, unless i'm missing an option to change.

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I am in Charlotte NC, and it is airing on ABC here

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[quote=OnceWeWereKings;1078460]Yea...I'm in NE PA. What stations is it on out there? Is it on a main channel? It didnt come up when I searched the television guide for NFL games. I'm always limited to Ginas and Iggles games locally. Egh. Double Egh.[/quote]

CSN - Comcast sports net. Not sure if that's a local channel or not...
NBC
ABC

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I have comcast sportsnet, but its philly local, and never plays football. On the main channel I have the saints/colts game. Had to pay the 14.99 to get the preseason subscription for this one game as they should have the starters in for more than just a couple drives (i hope). It is what it is, though...if it wasnt for me not drinking anymore, i would be at the bar to watch it. I SHAKE MY FIST AT YOU, OUT OF MARKET GAMES!!!!

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does anyone have a live stream they can pm me link plz, stuck at work

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Boy that secondary is a bit shaky...

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Keenan with a huge tackle

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Boy offensive line is not cohesive at all. Ick.

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I know we're a running team, but damn, get somewhat creative.

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We are unbelievably inept on offense. The right side of our line might as well not exist.

On another note, the Ravens NT Williams is huge. I guess that's what a competent NT looks like lol

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[quote=DynamiteRave;1078473]Boy offensive line is not cohesive at all. Ick.[/quote]

The right side was HORRIBLE against the Browns. Looks like they're picking up right where they left off.

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And all that with the Ravens 3 best corners out. SMH

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Young is a beast on special teams, back to back tackles on KOs.

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Wow, kudos to the secondary, that was a coverage sack.

Awesome return by Roberts. He needs to be our returner period.

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I don't know what it is about this offense -- they just can't seem to keep it together long enough to score. How could a single receiver not have been open with the top three CBs out? How could RG3 not have found a single open WR? Disappointing

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On a brighter note, the defense seems improved than last year as do the returners on special teams.

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Keenan looks strong. Good pressure. Dl looks good too.

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Nice to see we are going to have a punt returner this year

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Really? Failed bubble screen? We run the same 3 or 4 plays and thats about it lol

Watch the damn ball robert....sigh i would say we're a 6 win football team, but that would be disrespectful of a 6 win team