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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 16, 2012 4:24pm
Steelers fan chiming in.....
Even tho Brady has had the steelers number in the playoffs I offer no ill will to him or the pats. They are damned good and I never hated them like i do some teams.
The ratbirds..I hate em . the second most hated rival next to the clowns. No way i want them to win!
but....in the back of my mind is still that little bird that keeps reminding me that a ravens win would make browns fan even more pissed.......so just by that alone I dont really mind if they win but I would prefer to see the pats win it.
Even tho Brady has had the steelers number in the playoffs I offer no ill will to him or the pats. They are damned good and I never hated them like i do some teams.
The ratbirds..I hate em . the second most hated rival next to the clowns. No way i want them to win!
but....in the back of my mind is still that little bird that keeps reminding me that a ravens win would make browns fan even more pissed.......so just by that alone I dont really mind if they win but I would prefer to see the pats win it.
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Jan 16, 2012 4:40pm
Way to take a stand.:rolleyes:thavoice;1054899 wrote:Steelers fan chiming in.....
Even tho Brady has had the steelers number in the playoffs I offer no ill will to him or the pats. They are damned good and I never hated them like i do some teams.
The ratbirds..I hate em . the second most hated rival next to the clowns. No way i want them to win!
but....in the back of my mind is still that little bird that keeps reminding me that a ravens win would make browns fan even more pissed.......so just by that alone I dont really mind if they win but I would prefer to see the pats win it.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 18, 2012 8:48am
Ed Reed showing Flacco some "love"....
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/ed-reed-not-impressed-joe-flacco-performance-against-030713501.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/ed-reed-not-impressed-joe-flacco-performance-against-030713501.html
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jan 18, 2012 9:20am
What's with Flaccos *** stache?
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 18, 2012 10:16am
I think it's one of those can't shave until after the playoffs kind of things because one of the commentators of last weeks game said Flacco said it was annoying. So I'm assuming it's nothing he wants to keep for himself.Raw Dawgin' it;1056877 wrote:What's with Flaccos *** stache?
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jan 18, 2012 10:27am
between that and the unibrow he should keep his helmet on, all the time.bigdaddy2003;1056996 wrote:I think it's one of those can't shave until after the playoffs kind of things because one of the commentators of last weeks game said Flacco said it was annoying. So I'm assuming it's nothing he wants to keep for himself.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 19, 2012 6:07pm
6 out of the 8 "experts" on NFL.com pick the Patriots to win Sunday.
Heelz
Posts: 780
Jan 19, 2012 7:17pm
The "experts" are going to feel real silly when Ravens are in the Superbowl.bigdaddy2003;1059391 wrote:6 out of the 8 "experts" on NFL.com pick the Patriots to win Sunday.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 19, 2012 7:51pm
92.3 in Cleveland had a beat writer that covers the Rats call in to preview the game and she picked against them. She didn't feel Flaccid was capable of winning the big game.bigdaddy2003;1059391 wrote:6 out of the 8 "experts" on NFL.com pick the Patriots to win Sunday.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 19, 2012 8:43pm
Ha I figure the majority of people will pick against them and I do understand it to a certain extent. Brady and the offense are hard to stop and the Ravens' offense is up and down but I will be pretty optimistic if the D can get to Brady and ruffle his feathers. I think the Ravens' offense will have a better game than last week and it will be closer than some feel.BR1986FB;1059467 wrote:92.3 in Cleveland had a beat writer that covers the Rats call in to preview the game and she picked against them. She didn't feel Flaccid was capable of winning the big game.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 19, 2012 11:31pm
I got the ravens in this one.
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Jan 20, 2012 12:48am
I like the ravens all the way. I just think they our two great games to win it
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 20, 2012 5:07am
If the Pats are clicking like last week, it won't be close but if Baltimore can get pressure on Brady it could get interesting. The problem for Baltimore was that they didn't sack TJ Yates ONCE. If that happens against New England, it will be a LONG day for the Rats.bigdaddy2003;1059517 wrote:Ha I figure the majority of people will pick against them and I do understand it to a certain extent. Brady and the offense are hard to stop and the Ravens' offense is up and down but I will be pretty optimistic if the D can get to Brady and ruffle his feathers. I think the Ravens' offense will have a better game than last week and it will be closer than some feel.
Flacco will also have to play a flawless game, imo, as I think the Pats defense is starting to step up. If he starts throwing stupid interceptions, as he's prone to do, they're done.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 20, 2012 8:14am
I don't think he has to play flawless but I think he has to have more than 176 passing yards. He didn't turn the ball over once last weekend but that obviously doesn't guarantee he won't Sunday. I definitely think he will have a better game but I also don't think the Pats will play as well as they did last weekend. If they blow the Ravens out then I would pretty much give them the title now. It's obvious though if the D doesn't get to Brady then the Ravens will have a long day. I count on them being able to get to Tom though.BR1986FB;1059871 wrote:If the Pats are clicking like last week, it won't be close but if Baltimore can get pressure on Brady it could get interesting. The problem for Baltimore was that they didn't sack TJ Yates ONCE. If that happens against New England, it will be a LONG day for the Rats.
Flacco will also have to play a flawless game, imo, as I think the Pats defense is starting to step up. If he starts throwing stupid interceptions, as he's prone to do, they're done.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 20, 2012 8:19am
I don't think it will be a blowout but I do think the Pats will win by two scores.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jan 20, 2012 8:30am
They're 1-6 against NE, there really isn't much evidence to show they can stop NE. The last playoff win is meaningless since NE didn't have Welker, Gronk or Hernandez.bigdaddy2003;1059916 wrote:I don't think he has to play flawless but I think he has to have more than 176 passing yards. He didn't turn the ball over once last weekend but that obviously doesn't guarantee he won't Sunday. I definitely think he will have a better game but I also don't think the Pats will play as well as they did last weekend. If they blow the Ravens out then I would pretty much give them the title now. It's obvious though if the D doesn't get to Brady then the Ravens will have a long day. I count on them being able to get to Tom though.
The O Line shut down Miller and Dumervile, I'm not too worried about Suggs, especially after the houston game.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 20, 2012 8:38am
Well the 1-6 thing doesn't mean much but that's ok and don't count on Suggs no showing again this weekend.Raw Dawgin' it;1059925 wrote:They're 1-6 against NE, there really isn't much evidence to show they can stop NE. The last playoff win is meaningless since NE didn't have Welker, Gronk or Hernandez.
The O Line shut down Miller and Dumervile, I'm not too worried about Suggs, especially after the houston game.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 20, 2012 8:42am
This is why I'm not expecting much from the Baltimore pass rush. NE has a better O-Line than Houston, correct? Yates wasn't sacked. Too many weapons for Baltimore to cover. The TE's will likely brutalize Baltimore's D.Raw Dawgin' it;1059925 wrote:They're 1-6 against NE, there really isn't much evidence to show they can stop NE. The last playoff win is meaningless since NE didn't have Welker, Gronk or Hernandez.
The O Line shut down Miller and Dumervile, I'm not too worried about Suggs, especially after the houston game.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jan 20, 2012 8:43am
Why? it's like saying don't count on the patriots offense to keep putting up big numbers. I think the ravens D is too old too keep up. If they play man i don't think they can hang the entire game, in my homer opinion.bigdaddy2003;1059931 wrote:Well the 1-6 thing doesn't mean much but that's ok and don't count on Suggs no showing again this weekend.
I don't think they'll go sackless, but i don't think they'll be able to have constant pressure to disrupt the offense.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 20, 2012 8:58am
I don't know. I guess we shall see. That is why they play the game. If it's a blow out I will get on and eat crow to all who predicted that outcome.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jan 20, 2012 9:01am
I don't think it'll be a blow out, i'm sure the score will be close, but i think the patriots will lead and control most of the game. I'm not saying B'more doesn't have a chance, just don't think they'll hang the entire game.bigdaddy2003;1059946 wrote:I don't know. I guess we shall see. That is why they play the game. If it's a blow out I will get on and eat crow to all who predicted that outcome.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 20, 2012 9:04am
If Baltimore gets down by two scores I don't think they have the offensive firepower to come back with Flacco. Now if they can control some clock by running Rice and keep Brady off the field, it might be interesting.Raw Dawgin' it;1059950 wrote:I don't think it'll be a blow out, i'm sure the score will be close, but i think the patriots will lead and control most of the game. I'm not saying B'more doesn't have a chance, just don't think they'll hang the entire game.
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I Am Ahab
Posts: 478
Jan 21, 2012 1:44am
It's hard to pick against the Pats in this game as well as the O is playing with Brady at the wheel. However, he is such a different QB when he is facing pressure, if the Ravens can get to him he can get rattled and everything goes to crap for them.
If Baltimore's pass rush is playing their A game and can turn this into a defensive struggle it's an even matchup. May be easier said than done but Baltimore has a defensive front that could meet that challenge.
If Baltimore's pass rush is playing their A game and can turn this into a defensive struggle it's an even matchup. May be easier said than done but Baltimore has a defensive front that could meet that challenge.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Jan 21, 2012 7:17am
Hope so.Heelz;1059445 wrote:The "experts" are going to feel real silly when Ravens are in the Superbowl.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Jan 21, 2012 8:52am
Id rather not see him win another superbowl but Brady is on a mission. Pats win rather easily 31-20.