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1 hour ago, CAPE said:

The 2 playoff games were really rough offensively. The Pittsburgh game was awful too, despite resting some players. The Steelers were totally mediocre with a third string QB. That is a game they should have won with a good game plan. Sure, easy to say it didn't matter. But evaluating the last 3 offensively, quite a fall off after that Miami game. They attacked them appropriately given their defensive weaknesses. Not so much the case since then.

So you fire him because of that?

54 minutes ago, CAPE said:

The offense was ill prepared in both playoff games. Awful in the first half last week but overcame it against a lesser opponent mostly by running the ball(imagine that). This week they never really got it together and there were no apparent adjustments at halftime. Just kept winging it downfield. Low percentage stuff. That needs to be looked at.

It's fair it needs to be looked at...but for a firing? Nah man...he only just got here and gave Lamar the keys to the offense? You think it's wise to take that away after one year? You don't fire somebody after one year for a bad playoff appearance (BTW the adjustment last week he should get credit for). Lamar works well with him--bad idea to rip that out after Year 1.

27 minutes ago, mattie g said:

You must have missed the part where fred says “hopefully extend or magnify the upcoming pattern change.”

Ah--I saw the chart and assumed it was talking about an SSW. My bad

1 minute ago, snowfan said:

That schedule next yr is no easy task. Currently the 2nd toughest schedule for ‘24.
Bengals, Steelers, Browns, Bills, Eagles at home

Cowboys, Texans, Bucs, Steelers, Browns, Bengals, Chiefs, Chargers on the road

The schedule this year wasn't easy either, though. That back half was an absolute gauntlet! And then we had the Lions and Seahawks, had to travel 4 time zones in 5 weeks...not what I'd call "easy". That being said...yes, next year is gonna be a challenge as well. But you know what? If you're worth your salt, you find a way to make it happen. I cannot see this team drastically falling off if Lamar stays as healthy as he did this year.

4 minutes ago, CAPE said:

And they lead the world in rushing lol. I wouldn't mind if someone hired Monken as their head coach.

I doubt that. Monken never seemed like a head coach to me. And besides...who do you replace him with, and is it really a good idea to replace somebody who Lamar has worked so well with? (And had his best season passing!)

Just now, RickinBaltimore said:

I have a huge issue with the offensive playcalling today. The Chiefs' run D is suspect so the Ravens run the ball 6 times total with their RBs. That...I have questions about. 

Oh absolutely. Monken has done some great things this year...but today? Totally over thought it, smh (And really he almost overthought it last week too...but thankfully listened to Lamar). Should've kept it simple: Run. The. BALL! But the Chiefs may have gotten into his head as much as the rest of the team, lol

8 minutes ago, CAPE said:

Minus that Super bowl year when Flacco became Joe Montana, this is how it always ends under Harbaugh. No rigging required.

Easy prediction: His brother will have the Chargers in the SB in the next 2 years. Might beat the Ravens to get there lol.

This is not Harbaugh's fault...not today. A team that has been so disciplined all year long and just dominated has a bad game at a bad time...you tell me: What is a HC supposed to do here? Everything has been working this year; he's made the right coaching hires (paging Dr. Rush for our 60 sacks), Monk gave Lamar the keys and unlocked things...We go something like 4-1 traveling multiple time zones...and we come into the divisional round--our biggest hurdle we hadn't yet cleared--ready to play (offense sluggish but got there).

So he doesn't get credit for all that...because we couldn't get past the AFC championship this time? Now his in-game decisions? That criticism I agree with to a degree. (But that was not in play today. Sometimes good teams lose) But him as a coach overall? We don't know how good we have it. I really hope we win a SB in the next year or two to prove folks wrong about wanting to fire him. If we get another trophy there won't be much else to say, imo

1 minute ago, CAPE said:

Monken's "gameplan" was complete garbage. I mean, wtf was that? It was pathetic in the first half last week but got overlooked because Jackson was able to overcome it in the second half. Also, the Ravens O-line is mediocre. Time for Stanley to move on...probably should retire.

Agree about the game plan and especially Stanley--he's become a liability and has clearly never recovered from the horrific ankle injury (thanks TJ Watt, lol)

5 minutes ago, WxUSAF said:

Eh, disagree. Why hurts I think is that in 2019 and this year, the ravens were the best football team in the world. But both times they got out coached and outplayed. 

This year is different from 2019. We got past the divisional round! We did NOT crap the bed...that to me is progress. And also...this isn't the Titans we lost against, but today's iteration of Brady: Mahomes and the Chiefs! The 2019 game got out of hand quickly--this one did not. I think there are differences...we cleared the divisional round hurdle, now hopefully next time we can clear the AFC hurdle...and FINISH.

6 minutes ago, JakkelWx said:

man what a brutal loss

Worst playoff loss since 2011, imo

19 minutes ago, frd said:

This would be a plus to hopefully extend or magnify the upcoming pattern change. 

 

 

Imo This gets less and less relevant the deeper into winter we get. There's always a lag anyway...something in Feb we may not see the effect of until March (a la 2018). I tune this out after awhile

If the Ravens keep both coordinators we may have a better chance of running it back (and finishing) next year.

Just now, nj2va said:

Hoping for a win for him!  Their fan base really deserves a SB. So much suffering. 

Here's my copium: Perhaps they're meant to win it all...and we had to lose in order for them to win?....

Man I hope we get our HECS this year 'cause this ain't right man 

Just now, WxUSAF said:

Chiefs defense won this game. If you told me ahead of the game they’d hold the chiefs to 17 points with none in 2nd half I’d 100% think they’d win

Yes they did...absolutely plastered our receivers all game.

Now that WAS blatant illegal contact, smh

Just now, blizzardmeiser said:

Lamar. Awful decision. 

Pressing...Because you know otherwise he never makes that kind of throw, smh Media and naysayers are gonna be on his behind...I mean it's a little unfair because it is Mahomes and Lamar has brilliant all year, but...yep they'll all say I told you so.

Just now, H2O said:

How could you throw that?

Desperation...Lamar literally never makes throws like that.

Just now, Stormpc said:

Flowers. Brutal. Twice.

Rookie mistakes, smh (he hasn't had many of those this year...but awful timing for it to happen. Mercy

Mercy...I have zero confidence in the offense right now, smh. If we lose Lamar is gonna dragged from one end of the media to the other, smh

20 minutes ago, nw baltimore wx said:

Run the ball.

Annnnnd of course they do on first down and it gets stuff, lol

Just now, WxUSAF said:

Maybe run the ball against a bad run defense?

An adjustment they'll probably make in the second half...hopefully it won't be too late.

5 minutes ago, George BM said:

Speaking of which, what is everyone in this thread drinking right now?

If I were a drinker, I would be, lol

Kyle Hamilton single-handedly forced that punt, lol

Wasted opportunity...although it was a good playcalk by Monk (Zay would've had the first down). Dang it

Just now, WxWatcher007 said:

Tremendous defensive play 

Sweet mercy did we need that!