2013 NFL Thread

[Haboob]

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Manning was sloppy too, especially early on.

This was a ravens loss, not a broncos win....but I'll take it.

I disagree. The Bronco's thoroughly dismantled the over-hyped Ravens.

Not sure why anyone thought this would even be close. The Ravens got rid of their offense (your fault, Flacco - they had to overpay you) and defense. They're in complete rebuild mode, but won't be able to, because they're paying a non-elite QB way, waaaayyy too much money.

At least Rice got me a TD. In my other league.

[Red__Zed]

Originally Posted by Haboob

I disagree. The Bronco's thoroughly dismantled the over-hyped Ravens.

Not sure why anyone thought this would even be close. The Ravens got rid of their offense (your fault, Flacco - they had to overpay you) and defense. They're in complete rebuild mode, but won't be able to, because they're paying a non-elite QB way, waaaayyy too much money.

At least Rice got me a TD. In my other league.

Peyton got away with 3+ should-be picks, and the ravens failed to capitalize on a number of opportunities (denver's secondary coverage was awful).

Peyton's offensive run was to be expected given the injuries and the fact that he's got DT88, Decker, Welker, and Thomas to throw to....that's a tall order for any team.

IMO both teams are seriously overhyped. I will say I was very impressed with Denver's run-D. They stopped up Rice on demand. I was also impressed with the pass coverage--it should have been better, but covering up Suggs and Doom is tough.

The Ravens actually looked better than I expected and I think they'll have a good run this year. Pass D was good, and the receivers were getting open even if Flacco wasn't getting the ball there. Bmores O-line looked great at pass-blocking (at least early on). If B-more can establish Rice more strongly early on, it will give Flacco the time he needs to contemplate what to do before he randomly chucks the ball downfield and hopes for the best.