I am a man of my word...

[Tgann69]

I said I would be here after the game so Jwil and crew take your best shot!

 

[bengaldoug]

Of course you're here. We lost. That doesn't demonstrate any great integrity. The real question is will you be around after things go poorly for the Ravens and they don't make the playoffs?

 

[Tgann69]

Its comments like "The real question is will you be around after things go poorly for the Ravens and they don't make the playoffs?" that make it fun...I was called out multiple times by JWIL et al daring me to be here after the game. Im here.

I will be here the pressure is on you guys not us if you guys lose the division this year after having a 3 game lead it will be an epic failure.Everyone has counted us out since about week 7 which works out great given that as I type this we are only 1 game out of winning the division. Go Ravens!

You guys didnt play that bad last night except for the 1st qtr. But watching Dalton in big games it looks like he is in a hurry to get off the field if i was a CIncy fan I would have no faith in him whatsoever.

Dunno what happens tonight we shall see...I like it though nobody is giving us a chance reminds me of a run we had not-so-long-ago.

 

[bengaldoug]

I actually thought Dalton was ok. Special teams put us behind the eight ball in the first five minutes and it was just too big a hole to climb out of. I expect we'll come home for the last two and represent.

 

[DanBengalfan]

this team basically just reminded us how terrible they really are. The Steelers let up at the end because they knew it was really embarrassing for Marvin. Its really bad when the Pittsburgh Steelers have to play soft because they feel sorry for you.

Kevin Huber is a dumb ass and needs to be cut immediately.

 

[Tgann69]

I agree with that. I just dont think he played like the General u want leading u into the playoffs with the division on the line.

What about your cb's and pass rush u concerned by that at all?

 

[bengaldoug]

It was one loss. We are still in control of our destiny. No need to jump off a bridge or anything.

 

[Tgann69]

I didnt say that. U should win the division I mean u have the lead and play 2 home games to end the season...additionally I will be surprised if we win tonight in Det it will be a tuff game for sure and to say we are horrendous on the road this year is giving us credit.

However, it has a playoff feel to it every game the Ravens play here on out will bc its do or die. If we win tonight I see us beating NE at home. Then its all or nothing for both our teams in Cincy in week 17.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

 

[bengaldoug]

It certainly will be our fault if we blow the division. We have a lot of bad history to overcome. I still think this team is different, but the next two weeks will show us if they are.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Its comments like "The real question is will you be around after things go poorly for the Ravens and they don't make the playoffs?" that make it fun...I was called out multiple times by JWIL et al daring me to be here after the game. Im here.

I will be here the pressure is on you guys not us if you guys lose the division this year after having a 3 game lead it will be an epic failure.Everyone has counted us out since about week 7 which works out great given that as I type this we are only 1 game out of winning the division. Go Ravens!

You guys didnt play that bad last night except for the 1st qtr. But watching Dalton in big games it looks like he is in a hurry to get off the field if i was a CIncy fan I would have no faith in him whatsoever.

Dunno what happens tonight we shall see...I like it though nobody is giving us a chance reminds me of a run we had not-so-long-ago.

Talking about Dalton just means you didn't watch the game at all. Dalton had a solid game with 2 TD's and 0 INT AND his should have had at least 6 or 7 more completed passes due to dropped balls. Dalton was not the issue...special teams last night were.

Steelers scored just 10 points after the 1st quarter, and the defense only gave up 16 direct points where the steelers were forced to drive on them...

The team you refer to on your magical run, and this team are night and day. Baltimore also doesn't play well on the road (much like Cincy)...Detroit needs a win just as bad as the Ravens due. Playing at home, I favor the Lions. If this game were in Baltimore, I would favor Baltimore...but it's not.

 

[DanBengalfan]

It was one loss. We are still in control of our destiny. No need to jump off a bridge or anything.

maybe a small bridge, just not a big one.

 

[whyoh]

 

[Tgann69]

Talking about Dalton just means you didn't watch the game at all. Dalton had a solid game with 2 TD's and 0 INT AND his should have had at least 6 or 7 more completed passes due to dropped balls. Dalton was not the issue...special teams last night were.

Steelers scored just 10 points after the 1st quarter, and the defense only gave up 16 direct points where the steelers were forced to drive on them...

The team you refer to on your magical run, and this team are night and day. Baltimore also doesn't play well on the road (much like Cincy)...Detroit needs a win just as bad as the Ravens due. Playing at home, I favor the Lions. If this game were in Baltimore, I would favor Baltimore...but it's not.

Dropped balls dont count....Ask Lee Evans. I did watch the game and what I came away with was Lebeau dialed it up in the first half and was not as aggressive in the second half.

Look at the numbers Dalton did nothing til the D faded back gave Cincy the under routes not to give up the long ball or the quick score. Look at his first half stats v. 2nd half stats its pretty easy to figure out when u understand the game. I guess its u that doesnt.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Dropped balls dont count....Ask Lee Evans. I did watch the game and what I came away with was Lebeau dialed it up in the first half and was not as aggressive in the second half.

Look at the numbers Dalton did nothing til the D faded back gave Cincy the under routes not to give up the long ball or the quick score. Look at his first half stats v. 2nd half stats its pretty easy to figure out when u understand the game. I guess its u that doesnt.

Does anyone blame Joe for the dropped pass?

No.

Same goes with Dalton in the first half. His numbers would have been much, much better had AJ, Hawkins, and Gio not dropped passes.

You'll be hard pressed to find many on this board who think Dalton is a stud QB...we realize what he is, but when he plays well enough for this team to win, we will admit that, too. Last night was such a case. Dalton played well enough to win.

Special teams did not. End of story.

 

[DanBengalfan]

This team has no heart.

the next time an opposing player takes our punter out of a game, they should be aiming to break his leg.

 

[Tgann69]

Does anyone blame Joe for the dropped pass?

No.

Same goes with Dalton in the first half. His numbers would have been much, much better had AJ, Hawkins, and Gio not dropped passes.

You'll be hard pressed to find many on this board who think Dalton is a stud QB...we realize what he is, but when he plays well enough for this team to win, we will admit that, too. Last night was such a case. Dalton played well enough to win.

Special teams did not. End of story.

When a team (Steelers) shuts u down in the first half then relaxes in the second and allows u to throw 10/12 yd routes on them and it buffers your stats I dunno if that is playing well....but u can have it we see it differently.

 

[Cincyfan78]

When a team (Steelers) shuts u down in the first half then relaxes in the second and allows u to throw 10/12 yd routes on them and it buffers your stats I dunno if that is playing well....but u can have it we see it differently.

But what I am saying is that the 10-12 yard routes were there in the 1st half, too...5 dropped passes negated 1st downs, or 2nd and shorts, etc...

It hurts, no matter which way you slice it.

I agree towards the end, the steelers were playing back to prevent the big play, but at the same time, the QB still has to hit his man, they still have to make catches, etc...it is what it is, no doubt about that.

 

[Tgann69]

Thats a fair assessment... Nothing pisses me off more then a wr droppinnig perfect passes.. Watch tonights game to see some really bad drops from our wrs...lol

 

[Cincyfan78]

Thats a fair assessment... Nothing pisses me off more then a wr droppinnig perfect passes.. Watch tonights game to see some really bad drops from our wrs...lol

It's worse when your QB already struggles with playing well, on the road.

It's a shame, because last night, Andy did enough to win.

But, that's why you have to play all 3 phases of the team game to win...off/def/spT


Regroup and be ready next week at home.