11-16-2023, 03:32 PM
(11-16-2023, 03:23 PM)Lucius Cincinnatus Wrote: Well, that's the slight nuance that makes their defense so difficult. While technically a lot of their defensive plays get charted as a blitz because they are bringing a slot or LB, they are still usually dropping 7 people into coverage and usually only bringing 4. They just make it look/feel like they are bringing more which causes the confusion up front.
I think Burrow will play fine, but I'm more concerned about his play than the offensive line tonight. He hasn't been very good in his 3 games vs. Mcdonald.
Yes, it is a confusing type of Defense and it has gave Burrow some problems in the past. But still, he played really good in the
2nd half against them the last time we played and he was a complete cripple at the time. This should be the game where he
makes the Ravens Defense look bad. If not, we are in a bad spot and I will start to rant, but there is still a lot of hope if we can
pull this game out tonight, it is a huge game. He knows it, they know it, everyone knows it.
(11-16-2023, 03:25 PM)Lucius Cincinnatus Wrote: I mean clearly, it's a problem, they lead the league in sacks. I'm just not as overly concerned as some on this board seem to be. Yes, they will get some pressure, but I don't think it's going to be a blood bath or complete domination by them up front. But I think it's important to understand how they are doing it, and it's not a bunch of gang-busters. If we can communicate effectively, we minimize some of their advantages. I'll take your word on us struggling with stunts, as I don't have access to film, but from what I see on TV, I see a lot of folks getting beat 1v1.
If we are properly prepared like we were against the 49ers we should be fine.
If we come out and go Shotgun all night and play like we did against the Texans we won't be fine.
I think we learn from our last game and play more like we did against the 49ers. Just my opinion and I could very well be wrong
and our coaches don't learn from our mistakes, but that goes against what we have seen late the last couple of years.
