Comments on: Sunday night wrap-up: Ravens win another thriller

By: ampatsisahypocrite

ampatsisahypocrite — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:04:17 +0000

I take it all back, all I said about Flacco being the least important QB in football… I mean, last night showed why he’s the league MVP! No WAY the Ravens win without Flacco running back that punt for a TD!

Joe Flacco isn’t just the Ravens MVP, he’s the league MVP! And he’s definitely not the most irrelevant player in football.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:53:59 +0000

Steeler fans everywhere are distraught. Their only chance of salvation was winning last night. Sucks, another raven sweep on the horizon. Soak it in folks.

By: Steeler's Will-enator

Steeler's Will-enator — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:12:26 +0000

Just like “A win is a win”…well, a loss is a loss. It was a fun game to watch, even from the losing side.

While the D kept the game winnable, why no takeaways?? Lebeau has been an icon for a long time, but it’s time to stop giving him a free pass.

Kudos to Jacoby Jones for stepping up as the difference maker.

By: tritan306

tritan306 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:36:26 +0000

sixlombardisinyourface says: Nov 19, 2012 10:19 AM

How many yards did Ray Rice have ?
How many catches did Torrey Smith have ?
How many TD’s did the Ravens offense have with all their starters in the game ?

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Haha. lets talk about what matters

How many points did the Steelers have?
How many points did the Ravens have?
How many games up are the Ravens in the division?

By: ravenseattheirownpoop

ravenseattheirownpoop — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:18:10 +0000

I’m a Steelers fan but this loss is squarely on Tomlins’ shoulders. He knew that Rightwich was hurt yet refused to put in a healthy Batch. The defense really only gave up 1 field goal all night.
Batch could have mixed in a few passes while Dwyer was ramming down their throats. But nooooo, Tomlin was to hardheaded and stupid to put in a healthy qb to just manage the game. Tomlin, u are an idiot!

By: crusty14

crusty14 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:15:50 +0000

Steelers really mismanaged the clock at the end. The ravens had to run a play before the 2 minute warning, so why stop it at 2:04?? If they had saved that timeout, ravens would have been punting with about 1:56 left instead of 1:15. Mendenhall not running out of bounds cost them about 20 seconds as well. Rookie mistake from a vet.

I know the steelers back up qbs aren’t the best , but if leftwich can’t make a 10 yd pass without bouncing it, he’s gotta come out. Quite a few easy receptions were lost due to horrible throws

By: ravensroll

ravensroll — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:44:36 +0000

Tomlin said before the game that excuses are for losers, and I couldn’t agree with him more. Much respect to the Steelers for being a hard nosed physical football team. See ya in two weeks. Whomever thinks that these teams aren’t formidable opponents just doesn’t know football.

By: lovefootball4life

lovefootball4life — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:42:51 +0000

I find it interesting that “next man up” applies until the loss. Then it is “throw them under the bus”. In fairness Leftwich was hurting and should have been pulled. I am a fan but sadly I fear neither of these teams will compete in the AFC.

By: sixlombardisinyourface

sixlombardisinyourface — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:19:17 +0000

How many yards did Ray Rice have ?
How many catches did Torrey Smith have ?
How many TD’s did the Ravens offense have with all their starters in the game ?

By: rockthered1286

rockthered1286 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:42:10 +0000

footballfan says:
Nov 19, 2012 9:27 AM
I am having some issues figuring out how the Ravens fans can be so proud of that win last night. A 3point win over a team playing their whole second string isn’t something to be impressed with!____________________________
They were missing 2 players on O- Ben and Brown and Troy on D. How is that their entire team again? And Brown’s had a significant drop off in production from last year so it’s not like a probowl caliber player was lost.

Meanwhile Ravens are without Webb, Ray Lewis, Jimmy Smith, Mount Cody, playing a 1-armed Ngata, lost Pitta right away (#2 in receptions in BAL), Suggs still not back to form… say what you want about Lefty as a backup QB but he had Cary Williams and a slew of 4th and 5th CB’s to throw at, along with a weak group @ ILB. For a 10 year vet he should be licking his chops to see that, but the defense held strong.

By: footballfan

footballfan — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:27:15 +0000

I am having some issues figuring out how the Ravens fans can be so proud of that win last night. A 3point win over a team playing their whole second string isn’t something to be impressed with! I hate the steelers as much as anyone, but the Ravens need to be worried that the game was as close as it was!

By: omniusprime

omniusprime — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:07:29 +0000

Last night proved one thing and one thing only, the steelers are now the joke of the NFL with their new “Bumbling Bees” outfits. I’m sure the steelers wish their mommies were dressing them because their mommies would never dress them so hilariously ugly. Seeing them wear that ridiculous outfit once was once too many but to see it multiple times is just too funny as to why any adult would allow himself to be dressed so goofy. They might as well start wearing yellow and black striped tutu’s as that would be more manly than those Bumbling Bee outfits.

Bumbling Bees are the Laughing Stock of the NFL!!!

By: hfd45

hfd45 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:55:21 +0000

Jacoby Jones will be the Ravens MVP 2 years in a row.

By: dg0122

dg0122 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:05:17 +0000

the steelers coaching staff should be heavily criticized for their ridiculous use of their last time out at 2:04 to conserve 4 seconds…using it right after the 2:00 warning would have left them much more time for a final drive (very unlikely they score anyway, but more clock improves their chances)

By: billh1947

billh1947 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:54:38 +0000

How can the Steelers wear those hidious bumble bee looking uniforms and be expected to look like winners,hopefully they will be relegated to the fire pit today.talk about eyesore.embarrasing.

By: csilojohnson

csilojohnson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:16:07 +0000

Clearly if Ben was in they would have won.
Defense dominated.
If Lefty wasn’t hurt at end, and makes that throw to Gilreath at the end this article would should a little different.
If I was a Ravens fan I would be worried. 6 points of offense wont cut it most weeks.

By: yyyass

yyyass — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:07:49 +0000

As a Ravens fan all I can say is thank God Joe Flacco is elite. He won another big-time game. He continues to just win baby. Just like all those playoff victories he won, he just continues to win and win and win because he’s a winner. He’s not a scrambler or a gunslinger. He’s a winner. Because he wins games. It’s what winners do. Stats? Ha..He doesn’t need those stupid big numbers because he wins. And when you don’t win, you know what you’re called? You’re called another player, that’s what, because Joe’s a winner. It’s a shame about all those playoff games and road games the team has blown over the years when they have such a winner at QB. He can’t even talk to anyone on the sidelines for fear of making them feel inferior to his winningness. He can’t audible for fear of his winning call going over their non-winning player heads. He’s the Charlie Sheen of the NFL – winning.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:02:38 +0000

The Steelers aren’t going anywhere but down with Leftwich at QB.

That’s just too obvious.

By: lawyermalloy

lawyermalloy — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:23:15 +0000

I’m surprised the Steeler’s didn’t bring in Charlie Batch to run the 2 Min. offense

By: dino2997

dino2997 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:08:58 +0000

Two medicore teams. Neither team will go very far.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:40:54 +0000

There were numerous times throughout the game when Leftwich looked to be in more pain than Roethlisberger, who, dislocated rib and all, was seen jumping up and down along the Steelers sideline like a madman…
Ever have a bruised, cracked or dislocated rib? Breathing is nearly impossible let alone cheerleading…

By: bubbahotepp

bubbahotepp — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:18:58 +0000

If the Ravens win the division, they’ll do what they always do — get knocked out in the first or second round of the playoffs. It’s fairly predictable by now, and this crew ain’t gonna change that. Too bad, really. When the Steelers used to beat them regularly, at least they went on to win some hardware. All the Ravens do is lose when it really counts. But hey, enjoy this one, kids. I’m afraid it’s as good as it’s gonna get for you.

By: steelcurtainn

steelcurtainn — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:16:46 +0000

Congratulations Baltimore you won the game with 200 yds total offense!!! The steelers defense dominated. Not making excuses but the outcome would have been different if Ben was playing instead of Leftwich. I will repeat Baltimore did win the game and again not making excuses but unfortunately some one had to win the game and I dont think either team deserved victory. Hope to see the rematch in the playoffs with Big Ben and Flacco (head to head) when it really counts.

By: db105

db105 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:09:29 +0000

Does anyone know why the Steelers call timeout with 2:04 left in the 4th quarter? It gave the Ravens the opportunity to open up their play book as the next play regardless if it were a run play or an incomplete pass would be the 2 minute warning.

By: pravin68

pravin68 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:01:12 +0000

Exceot for Wallace, Crotchery and the Steelers Special teams, all the Steelers played with heart. the problem is the backup corners for th eRavens did too. Wallace is a joke as a premium WR. he is a one trick pony who only contribution was drawing a PI on the first play. The only catch he makes he promptly fumbles away which really changes the game because steelers were up 7-0 and were on course for another productive drive if he doesnt fumble.

People I blame
1) Steelers Special teams.: they have been flat out horrible all year with the exception of Suisham. Everest coached them much better last year where they gave up no huge returns and were not penalized as often. Amos JOnes isa joke. Tomlin is a joke for not having a better replacement for Everest.
2) Mike Wallace: The guy kept acting in the offseason like he was such a top WR. He is not even getting much seperation on down the field routes these days. I dont’ care if you are double covered, you need to get open more often. And he drops or fumbles passes too many times.
3) Haley: Easily his worst game coaching. Something about facing that KC team last week has ruined his coaching style. Two bad games called by him. he was such an improvment over arians early in the sason. a low percetnage sideline pass to the unreliable Will Johnson who is mainly a good blocker. A stupid call on 3rd and 2 to an inconsitent WR in the end zone when Dwyer has been chewing up yards most of the game? Took him too long to use the run game.
4) Leftwich: He doesn’t land in my top 3 simply because he singlehandedly got us the 7 points early on. Otherwise, he was horrible. And then the few good plays he did make, his WRs drop half of them.
5) Crotchery; YOU ARE NO HINES WARD.
6) Tomlin: Special teams keep repeating the same problems. he fails to sign Jerrod JOhnson to the PS despite the unreliability and lack of durability for Leftwich. And year after yeaer, Tomlin simply does not care for Batch inexplicably as his top backup.
7) Drew Butler: second bad game in a row for this punter. Partly responsible for field position disadvantage.

Kudos to Jacoby for another excellent return this season. Kudos to the Ravens backup corners.
Kudos to the Steelers D that had their best game in two years. Better than even their effort against NE last year.

By: deathonwings410

deathonwings410 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:49:59 +0000

Steelers fans, over the years Roethlisberger has had a ton of ugly victories over the Ravens…so cut the Ravens for stealing one.

By: FANof28

FANof28 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:47:00 +0000

rocketcrab I agree with ya! im not a fan of either though. I just hope my vikings took note of how football should be played these days. Respect

By: gettingpwned

gettingpwned — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:37:24 +0000

Thriller? What were you watching? I’m a Steelers fan and that a terrible game. Two inept offenses. What was baltimores excuse?

By: topdog17

topdog17 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:28:43 +0000

“The caliber of Joe Flacco”?? That’s pretty low caliber. Flacco has a strong arm but he is not a top flight quarterback. He’s a game manager at best. Ravens going no where without their great defense. One and done!!

By: rodgers419

rodgers419 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:28:39 +0000

The Ravens beat the Steelers 13-10 minus Ben Roethlisberger. The Ravens couldn’t manage an offensive touchdown.

The Ravens are shaking in their boots. Enjoy the December implosion.