Week 1: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens

[CWSapp757]

I mean, they just aren't showing up today... which its ok because I would rather them get this out the way now. They needed this dose of reality. They'll pull it together like they always do.

[JayBee74]

Quote: Originally Posted by mjb2124

They laid an egg...simple as that. Obviously this isn't as good as the Steelers can play either. The Ravens offense has looked good (I've always liked Rice and been impressed with him) and their zone blocking scheme is typically what the Steelers run D struggles against, but the Ravens D hasn't been as impressive to me. Seems the Steelers have shot themselves in the foot a lot?

The Ravens D hasn't looked good today?

[mjb2124]

BTW, for anyone keeping track... Ray Rice is on the verge of breaking the Steelers consecutive streak of allowing less than 100yds rushing. I think it sits at 32 games?

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by mjb2124

They laid an egg...simple as that. Obviously this isn't as good as the Steelers can play either. The Ravens offense has looked good (I've always liked Rice and been impressed with him) and their zone blocking scheme is typically what the Steelers run D struggles against, but the Ravens D hasn't been as impressive to me. Seems the Steelers have shot themselves in the foot a lot?

I can agree with a lot of that. The defense still has a lot to iron out and has been playing in retreat at times. We need Jimmy Smith to get back in a hurry. I'm not enamored with Foxworth, Carr. Zibby does not impress me too much either. But I'm enjoying what's happening

[mjb2124]

Quote: Originally Posted by JayBee74

The Ravens D hasn't looked good today?

Where did I say that? Nothing worse than putting words in someone's mouth. I said it has not looked as impressive to me in comparison to the offense.

[mjb2124]

Quote: Originally Posted by Reed the Raven

No offense, but the Ravens' defense has played great, despite losing our #2 Cornerback and 1st Round Draft Pick, Jimmy Smith. By the way, it's awesome to see Ed Reed pick off Ben, finally.

You don't think the Steelers have shot themselves in the foot a number of times today? Not all of the offensive struggles have been from the Ravens D (some of them have been, but a good number of their issues have been self inflicted). I never said the Ravens D was bad, just not as impressive as they used to be...

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by mjb2124

BTW, for anyone keeping track... Ray Rice is on the verge of breaking the Steelers consecutive streak of allowing less than 100yds rushing. I think it sits at 32 games?

Yeah. He was the last one to do it against them too.

[CWSapp757]

Don't help Flacco up Harrison!!! Geez lol.