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WE MATCHUP WELL AGAINST THE RAVENS


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yeah... well, really good teams don't generally fall behind by 14 in teh first 5 minutes. We might match up well against them, but that game is just proof that we can't get behind early and let them establish their gameplan.

They will be able to convert 3rd downs on us... so if we get behind, and allow those 7 minute drives we can't win. But if we impose our will on offense, and get them out of their gameplan, we'll win by double digits. They simply can't win a shoot out against us... but we have to be the ones to force it into that type of game.

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We're a completely different team than we were last time we met. Our offensive line is finally clicking, and the defense should be able to force a couple turnovers. We just need to buckle down on 3rd down on both sides of the ball and we'll be okay.

That game was only 3 weeks ago. I don't know why you think we're a "completely different team" unless you mean that back then Bobbie Williams was healthy. We only allowed 2 sacks in that game, and Rudi ran the ball well. That loss had nothing to do with the offensive line. It had everything to do with getting behind early and not having a defense than could get a stop.

We're the same team now than we were then. We just can't get behind early. If this game turns into a ball-control type game, we'll lose. Baltimore had the ball almost 40 minutes last time because we couldn't get a stop. That had nothing to do with our O-Line. It had everything to do with a defense that relies on turnovers (and can't stop a TE to save it's life) facing an offense that doesn't make mistakes (and has one of the league's best TE's).

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This is going to be a hell of a tough match.

The Ravens don't give up many points at all and all season long they've quietly been going about their business.

I'm really not sure what to think about this one - will our O be able to overcome their D? Will their O control the ball and keep our D on the field for prolonged spells? Who will come out better on 3rd Downs??

However it pans out I'm REALLY looking forward to this match

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yeah... well, really good teams don't generally fall behind by 14 in teh first 5 minutes. We might match up well against them, but that game is just proof that we can't get behind early and let them establish their gameplan.

They will be able to convert 3rd downs on us... so if we get behind, and allow those 7 minute drives we can't win. But if we impose our will on offense, and get them out of their gameplan, we'll win by double digits. They simply can't win a shoot out against us... but we have to be the ones to force it into that type of game.

Well the Bengals wont have to worry about Perry fumbling the opening kickoff because he is once again done for the season. Too bad the Bengals didn't take Chris Gamble, or Ben Watson in the first round of the 2004 draft.

Since there was only 1 kick return yesterday I was wondering who will be returning kicks now? I hope it's not Ratliff. I don't think he can run a straight line. What about that Kilmer dude?

I would like to see Reggie Mcneal take a shot at returning kicks. Glenn Holt isn't a bad option either. Anyone that can get to the 20 or beyond without fumbling is okay in my book.

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