johnstownsteel Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 At this point, I'm not sure how I feel about the Ravens. Don't get me wrong, any team that sits at 4-0 is doing something right and should be looked at as a contender. Guess the real question here is this...Are the Ravens that good??Thought it might be fun for everyone to give us their opinion about the Ravens before tonights matchup with the Broncos. Then after the game or first chance you get comeback and give us an update. See if our feelings have changed. I'll go first...I'm of the opinion that the Ravens are last years Pittsburgh Steelers. A very good defense with an offense that does just enough to win. As last years Steelers have proven though, that could be a formula for success. So, do I feel the Ravens are that good? No, I don't. Although I feel they will make the playoffs, I see the Bengals taking the division and going deeper into the playoffs. I'll be back tomorrow to give my update. I will say this, I'm thinking the Broncos win by 10. If that happens, I'll stand by my assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 if marty didnt do marty ball, chargers beat the ravens. Exhibit A, last night vs pittsburgh. ravens are the most overrated team so far - havent really faced a real offense yet, tonight is their biggest test so far. their secondary is still the problem - and they havent really even been thrown on besides frye for cleveland. im sure jake will pick em apart tonight. mcnair - good for 2-4 good drives a game. other than that hes pathetic. jamaal lewis isnt having a good year either. i really cant see the broncos losing this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 if marty didnt do marty ball, chargers beat the ravens. And if the Browns weren't the Browns they would have beaten the Ravens. Frankly, I've only watched two Raven games, against the Chargers and Browns, so it's hard to be impressed with the Ravens undefeated record. That said, they're 4-0...not 4-0* Still, here's to 4-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101Airborne Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 It's nice to say they have not faced a team that does this or that yet, but they have beaten the teams they have faced and that is important. I do not think they are overrated but I do think they can be beaten with the right formula. To me, that's what makes a team good, when you cannot figure out how to beat them but they can figure out how to beat you. This game will be very telling for them. If they win, they will prove they are a good team, maybe not the best team, but a team that is good enough to be victorious when they need to. I am not convinced by them and may not be convinced after this game either, even if they do win. What will convince me is if they beat the Steelers and the Bengals. (And trust me,if the Ratbirds play the Steelers, I will be cheering for the Steel City. I hate the freaking Ex-Browns!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 At this point, I'm not sure how I feel about the Ravens. Don't get me wrong, any team that sits at 4-0 is doing something right and should be looked at as a contender. Guess the real question here is this...Are the Ravens that good?? Defensively, better than most. Offensively, I don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxonFord87 Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Tonight will be a real test for the ravens. I don't see them winning this game, but i have been wrong before. In my opinion, it is not a question if the ravens will win the game or not, but will they lose it. I only see them beating themselves in this game.Prediction ~ BAL 13 DEN 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 The defense looks like it's back to its 2004 and before form. That alone will make them a tough to beat. The offense looks like doo doo, but I think Steve McNair has made a big difference regardless. Kyle Boller would have thrown game ending picks against the Browns and Chargers to kill the Ravens chances... McNair's leadership will keep them in games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Just enough to win so far, but without a running game, the offense is going to let them down at some point. They're a watered down version of the Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 My hatred for Ray Lewis keeps me from giving them a fighting chance tonight. I won't be suprised if the Rats do win this though, just because the consensus is they won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasher Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 13-3 Den. I guess that answers that question. I could not be more delighted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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