AFC Championship Game: Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots

[KBLover]

Quote: Originally Posted by Baughn3

I get what you're saying. I don't know what kind of coaching goes into that. Do coaches tell their kickers to call a TO if they feel they aren't ready to kick, or don't have enough time? If so, then it's completely on Cundiff if he didn't feel ready but tried the kick anyway. If not, it's up to the coach to understand his kicker's routine and know if something isn't right. Like you said, it's easy for us to say sitting on our couches. As a coach (though not in football), if my player doesn't look comfortable I tell them to take a second and make sure they're ready to go. Maybe Harbaugh was looking at something else or talking to his coordinators getting ready for OT and didn't see that Cundiff was rushing. Who knows?

If they just run it and call t.o. no matter what to just line it up, problem solved

[z Revis]

I really hope Ed Reed doesn't hang it up. Would love to see him get a ring. They're still a great team and will be among the favorites again next year.

[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by KBLover

If they just run it and call t.o. no matter what to just line it up, problem solved

I love that they went for the TD and win instead of running into the middle of the field and playing for a tie.

[KBLover]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheShizNo1

Was wrong about the Pats, their D stepped up. Have we seen enough of Flacco in the playoffs to know he's not the guy?

If your QB goes 22 of 36 for 306 yds, 2 TD isn't good enough to get 24 points, then something else is wrong.

[KBLover]

Quote: Originally Posted by Baughn3

I love that they went for the TD and win instead of running into the middle of the field and playing for a tie.

I suppose, but that play wasn't good and the throw was ill advised.

Plus its 3rd and 1. Rice could get two yards then you can spike it and save the t.o. and take 2 shots to the end zone, or t.o. and three shots. There's better ways to go for the win while preserving the FG instead of a low percentage pass and then your decision is basically forced. It's not the best move.

If Rice gets stuffed, you lose a yd or two, t.o and you still have a 34 yd FG. I don't see how a run is a bad call here.

Besides, if you don't want middle run, go off tackle to flank Wilfork and follow Leach out of a strong I 3 WR formation they have used earlier.

[Bmore]

Very disappointing end to the season. The Ravens left a lot of plays on the field. I still love my Ravens though. They'll be back next year hopefully better than they were this past season.

[JayBee74]

Quote: Originally Posted by TTroj52

Very disappointing end to the season. The Ravens left a lot of plays on the field. I still love my Ravens though. They'll be back next year hopefully better than they were this past season.

I'm with you on that. There's nothing to be ashamed about, but there are certain moments when a player has to step up in a tight game.

Did Lee Evans make a terrible play by not withstanding the strip? NO
Did Lee Evans step up? NO

Billy Cundiff just out and out choked. You don't miss 31 yard FGs in that situation.

[TheMatrix31]

Quote: Originally Posted by JayBee74

I'm with you on that. There's nothing to be ashamed about, but there are certain moments when a player has to step up in a tight game. Did Lee Evans make a terrible play by not withstanding the strip? NO Did Lee Evans step up? NO Billy Cundiff just out and out choked. You don't miss 31 yard FGs in that situation.

As I was told, you can't blame it on one or two guys.