Why is Balt. good every year?

[Gorka]

10 hours ago, The Gipper said:

Where did I say that Pittsburgh didn't have a good defense?   I only ever said that Vagitron often overrates unproven players on the Steelers.  And I said that only by the grace of a decent defense was that team able to make it to 8-8 last year. 

Or, if we were to do a unit by unit comparison with the Browns  I said that  think the 2 DLs would be about even.  The Steelers LB corps would far out rank the Browns, and that the Browns  DB corps, overall is likely superior to Pittsburghs.  

So...I guess if "you aren't Gipper"  it means you have not taken the effort or time to try to do any kind of decent analysis of the talents on the two teams. 

So...here is YOUR opportunity to do so. 

Whoa!  Hold your horses. I have not read anything you posted on this thread let alone have an issue with it.

That comment was meant only let Ice know I appreciate him conceding an argument and agreeing.  Something that's harder for you to do than a Hindu eating a hamburger.

Nevertheless, since you went through the trouble, I went ahead and read the above . I agree with the first two paragraphs.

 

[Icecube]

5 hours ago, Gorka said:

The Pats had even more of an advantage. They were the sole contenders in that division for what seemed like decades. You forgot to include the Bills who until the last couple of years became pretty good. Six easy wins year in and year out for the Pats.

So true, but they made 9 SBs and won 6...they had to beat teams (the best) outside their div. to do that. 

[Gorka]

5 hours ago, Icecube said:

So true, but they made 9 SBs and won 6...they had to beat teams (the best) outside their div. to do that. 

Cant argue with that!

[The Gipper]

13 hours ago, Gorka said:

Whoa!  Hold your horses. I have not read anything you posted on this thread let alone have an issue with it.

That comment was meant only let Ice know I appreciate him conceding an argument and agreeing.  Something that's harder for you to do than a Hindu eating a hamburger.

I have conceded many points....you have just not paid attention to those apparently.  But when I am right, I am right, and I stick to my guns. 

Nevertheless, since you went through the trouble, I went ahead and read the above . I agree with the first two paragraphs.

 

 

[Icecube]

14 hours ago, Gorka said:

Whoa!  Hold your horses. I have not read anything you posted on this thread let alone have an issue with it.

That comment was meant only let Ice know I appreciate him conceding an argument and agreeing.  Something that's harder for you to do than a Hindu eating a hamburger.

Nevertheless, since you went through the trouble, I went ahead and read the above . I agree with the first two paragraphs.

 

To be honest, I never thought I was even in an argument. I kept hearing about Pitt only winning one playoff game in X years and when you said they were 5-6 I said I was surprised to hear they were even that decent, that's all. 

[The Gipper]

6 hours ago, Icecube said:

To be honest, I never thought I was even in an argument. I kept hearing about Pitt only winning one playoff game in X years and when you said they were 5-6 I said I was surprised to hear they were even that decent, that's all. 

2017 Playoffs
Division	Sun	January 14, 2018	boxscore	L			Jacksonville Jaguars	42	45	28	545	462	83	2	22	378	214	164
2016 Playoffs
WildCard	Sun	January 8, 2017	boxscore	W			Miami Dolphins	30	12	19	367	188	179	2	18	305	253	52	3
Division	Sun	January 15, 2017	boxscore	W		@	Kansas City Chiefs	18	16	20	389	218	171	1	16	227	166	61	2
ConfChamp	Sun	January 22, 2017	boxscore	L		@	New England Patriots	17	36	22	368	314	54	2	26	431	374	57
2015 Playoffs
WildCard	Sat	January 9, 2016	boxscore	W		@	Cincinnati Bengals	18	16	21	369	202	167	2	19	279	188	91	4
Division	Sun	January 17, 2016	boxscore	L		@	Denver Broncos	16	23	16	396	311	85	1	19	324	215	109
2014 Playoffs
WildCard	Sat	January 3, 2015	boxscore	L			Baltimore Ravens	17	30	22	387	319	68	3	19	299	246	53	1
2011 Playoffs
WildCard	Sun	January 8, 2012	boxscore	L	OT	@	Denver Broncos	23	29	21	400	244	156	1	18	447	316	131	1
2010 Playoffs
Division	Sat	January 15, 2011	boxscore	W			Baltimore Ravens	31	24	21	263	192	71	2

 

ConfChamp	Sun	January 23, 2011	boxscore	W			New York Jets	24	19	23	287	121	166	2	17	289	219	70	1
SuperBowl	Sun	February 6, 2011	boxscore	L		N	Green Bay Packers	25	31	19	387	261	126	3	15	338	288	50

 

So...since 2010...that last SB appearance....they are 3-5 in the postseason

[Icecube]

6 hours ago, The Gipper said:

2017 Playoffs
Division	Sun	January 14, 2018	boxscore	L			Jacksonville Jaguars	42	45	28	545	462	83	2	22	378	214	164
2016 Playoffs
WildCard	Sun	January 8, 2017	boxscore	W			Miami Dolphins	30	12	19	367	188	179	2	18	305	253	52	3
Division	Sun	January 15, 2017	boxscore	W		@	Kansas City Chiefs	18	16	20	389	218	171	1	16	227	166	61	2
ConfChamp	Sun	January 22, 2017	boxscore	L		@	New England Patriots	17	36	22	368	314	54	2	26	431	374	57
2015 Playoffs
WildCard	Sat	January 9, 2016	boxscore	W		@	Cincinnati Bengals	18	16	21	369	202	167	2	19	279	188	91	4
Division	Sun	January 17, 2016	boxscore	L		@	Denver Broncos	16	23	16	396	311	85	1	19	324	215	109
2014 Playoffs
WildCard	Sat	January 3, 2015	boxscore	L			Baltimore Ravens	17	30	22	387	319	68	3	19	299	246	53	1
2011 Playoffs
WildCard	Sun	January 8, 2012	boxscore	L	OT	@	Denver Broncos	23	29	21	400	244	156	1	18	447	316	131	1
2010 Playoffs
Division	Sat	January 15, 2011	boxscore	W			Baltimore Ravens	31	24	21	263	192	71	2

 

ConfChamp	Sun	January 23, 2011	boxscore	W			New York Jets	24	19	23	287	121	166	2	17	289	219	70	1
SuperBowl	Sun	February 6, 2011	boxscore	L		N	Green Bay Packers	25	31	19	387	261	126	3	15	338	288	50

 

So...since 2010...that last SB appearance....they are 3-5 in the postseason

So not 5-6. And 2010 almost doesn't count. 

[The Gipper]

8 hours ago, Icecube said:

So not 5-6. And 2010 almost doesn't count. 

Well.....5-6 if you include 2010. 

[Tour2ma]

On 7/19/2020 at 6:35 PM, D Bone said:

John Harbaugh is at the top of the list of reasons. 

Next to maybe, but not at...

Welcome back...

On 7/20/2020 at 7:54 PM, Axe said:

Because Ozzie paved the way..

BINGO! Can't believe it took until the 10th or so post.

GM in Oz's case stood for "Great Manager". The guy built an FO that might only be 2nd to the Pats'. That said BLT's is deeper and therefore more sustainable.

[Icecube]

5 hours ago, The Gipper said:

Well.....5-6 if you include 2010. 

I think including 2010 skews the accuracy of what Pitt has been with Tomlin/Colbert. 2010 still had Cowher influence and personnel. I think that was their last run with players like Polamalu and DC Lebeau. The modern era seemed to begin after 2010. Don't get me wrong: Cleveland would trade places with Pitt's results since 2010. 

[The Gipper]

2 hours ago, Tour2ma said:

Next to maybe, but not at...

Welcome back...

BINGO! Can't believe it took until the 10th or so post.

GM in Oz's case stood for "Great Manager". The guy built an FO that might only be 2nd to the Pats'. That said BLT's is deeper and therefore more sustainable.

Who do you think I was talking about when I said "good management/talent evaluation"  in the 3rd post.  I guess I had to spell out his name. 

[The Gipper]

1 hour ago, Icecube said:

I think including 2010 skews the accuracy of what Pitt has been with Tomlin/Colbert. 2010 still had Cowher influence and personnel. I think that was their last run with players like Polamalu and DC Lebeau. The modern era seemed to begin after 2010. Don't get me wrong: Cleveland would trade places with Pitt's results since 2010. 

Tomlin was HC in both 2008 when they won and 2010 when they lost.  But I do think LeBeau was a primary factor from  their 2005-2010 run. 

[Icecube]

58 minutes ago, Tour2ma said:

Next to maybe, but not at...

Welcome back...

BINGO! Can't believe it took until the 10th or so post.

GM in Oz's case stood for "Great Manager". The guy built an FO that might only be 2nd to the Pats'. That said BLT's is deeper and therefore more sustainable.

Oz was a really good personnel guy. But the Ravens continue to crush it in drafts since he has been gone. 2020 draft was just insane by a team who just went 14-2. In my life, I've never seen a team draft that well after that good of a season. Queen, Dobbins, Madubuike, Duvernay? And they even nabbed good talent after those 4 dudes. They replenished both lines AND just happen to have added Campbell, one of the best Dlman in the NFL. Dear God. 

[Icecube]

6 minutes ago, The Gipper said:

Tomlin was HC in both 2008 when they won and 2010 when they lost.  But I do think LeBeau was a primary factor from  their 2005-2010 run. 

Not just Lebeau himself, but what about those players? Aaron Smith, Hampton. Keisel, Woodley, Farrior, Harrison, Ike Taylor, Ryan Clark, Polamalu? They are pretty good again on D, but that group was epic. They were in 3 SBs in 6 years. That's not a Patriot-level run, but that ain't shabby. I fear the Ravens might be on a similar run now. The Browns are going to have to earn a playoff run in a serious way. And for all we know, the Bengals could be beginning their own run by 2021 if Burrow is the real deal. The AFCN could be the most bad a$$ division in all of the NFL all of a sudden. (I'd give that title to the NFCW for now - 9ers, Seattle, AZ, Rams). 

[The Gipper]

1 minute ago, Icecube said:

Not just Lebeau himself, but what about those players? Aaron Smith, Hampton. Keisel, Woodley, Farrior, Harrison, Ike Taylor, Ryan Clark, Polamalu? They are pretty good again on D, but that group was epic. They were in 3 SBs in 6 years. That's not a Patriot-level run, but that ain't shabby. I fear the Ravens might be on a similar run now. The Browns are going to have to earn a playoff run in a serious way. And for all we know, the Bengals could be beginning their own run by 2021 if Burrow is the real deal. The AFCN could be the most bad a$$ division in all of the NFL all of a sudden. (I'd give that title to the NFCW for now - 9ers, Seattle, AZ, Rams). 

I personally think it was LeBeau who make the players, not otherwise.   Some of those guys went elsewhere and did diddley. 

[Icecube]

13 minutes ago, The Gipper said:

I personally think it was LeBeau who make the players, not otherwise.   Some of those guys went elsewhere and did diddley. 

Went elsewhere and did diddley? Well, they were mostly old, most retired. Woodley went on to be overweight in Oakland, but he sucked before he left. Polamalu, Hampton, Farrior, Aaron Smith, Ike Taylor, etc. all hung them up soon after 2010. Lebeau went on to TN with so so results there. He was like 80 years old himself. 

[browns52]

On 7/21/2020 at 2:07 AM, Gorka said:

Of course they do. And in your case jumping to another point avoids having to agree with me.

Like Baltimore the last 10yrs, Pitt has also has been good. Agree?

tomlin should have got coach of the yr last season with those qb's he had....i think, if there is a season and if rottenburger is 100 percent, they will win the afc north...believe me they will figure out jackson...big time....

[The Gipper]

1 hour ago, browns52 said:

tomlin should have got coach of the yr last season with those qb's he had....i think, if there is a season and if rottenburger is 100 percent, they will win the afc north...believe me they will figure out jackson...big time....

The Browns will roll.

[Gorka]

2 hours ago, browns52 said:

tomlin should have got coach of the yr last season with those qb's he had....i think, if there is a season and if rottenburger is 100 percent, they will win the afc north...believe me they will figure out jackson...big time....

Ugh...don't say shit like that.lol

I know, you're trying to keep it real which is good. I'm the same way no matter how much I hate that team...or the Rats.

btw...I think more teams will figure out Jackson.

[onkyoreceiver]

The Baltimore Ravens have never

On 7/23/2020 at 2:15 PM, Icecube said:

Oz was a really good personnel guy. But the Ravens continue to crush it in drafts since he has been gone. 2020 draft was just insane by a team who just went 14-2. In my life, I've never seen a team draft that well after that good of a season. Queen, Dobbins, Madubuike, Duvernay? And they even nabbed good talent after those 4 dudes. They replenished both lines AND just happen to have added Campbell, one of the best Dlman in the NFL. Dear God. 

I hear you, but OTOH, when you are 14-2 and have a young dominant franchise quarterback your draft by definition is not a desperate, pressure-packed can't miss affair that leads job-insecure GMs into wild pinata-swinging  misadventures, like a 28-yo rookie QB in the 1st round, an extremely average RB w/ #3 overall, a 1st round immature drunk little boy QB, Barkevious Mingo, Justin Gilbert, a litany of trade-downs from  high positions that never yielded squat (Phil Taylor and the examples get worse from there), and all the rest.  It's been said a million times - nothing succeeds like success.

[The Gipper]

In my life, I've never seen a team draft that well after that good of a season. Queen, Dobbins, Madubuike, Duvernay? And they even nabbed good talent after those 4 dudes. They replenished both lines AND just happen to have added Campbell, one of the best Dlman in the NFL. Dear God. 

Let's reserve judgment on these guys until they play.  The thing they have going for them assuredly is good coaching....which many of our past failures did not have the benefit of. 

[Tour2ma]

On 7/23/2020 at 4:15 PM, Icecube said:

But the Ravens continue to crush it in drafts since he has been gone.

Thus my " built an FO that might only be 2nd to the Pats'," comment.

[Icecube]

On 8/3/2020 at 1:18 PM, Tour2ma said:

Thus my " built an FO that might only be 2nd to the Pats'," comment.

Interestingly enough, NE is not that great at drafting, as one might assume. They can't draft stud WRs to save their lives. Yes, they totally lucked out on drafting the GOAT in the 6th round. But when you look at their drafts, they are not exceptional most years. 

They are good at generating a volume of picks, as the bigger the net the better your chances of finding gems (See Jimmy Johnson in Dallas). 

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nwe/draft.htm

 

[jiggins7919]

If you think Baltimore was good last year, just wait until you see them THIS year. 

It's totally conceivable, and likely, they'll have a worse record but be a better team. Why? Well, first off all they have their scheme down PAT. All of the teams that are introducing new systems this year are going to be totally screwed compared to those who have their style completely developed. Which category do you think WE fit into? 

Now, I'm not going to say that we're going to get our asses whipped week 1, but I will say that if you're a betting man, you can safely wager your life savings, home, and college funds on Baltimore winning. I mean, think about Baltimore's offense and how hard it is to stop. Combine that with no preseason, their record last year, OUR opening day record, and you're left with a terrible recipe. 

I hope I'm wrong. I hope I'm wrong AF. I would actually pick us to win against just about ANY other team in the world, but Baltimore week 1?REALLY NFL? My biggest hope is that they'll be just as rusty as us. That they'll fumble multiple times while pitching the ball, that Lamar won't be razor sharp, and whatever else. But it doesn't look good, folks. We're going to need some serious mojo to finally bring home a week 1 victory. Lord knows it's time. 

[mjp28]

3 minutes ago, jiggins7919 said:

If you think Baltimore was good last year, just wait until you see them THIS year. 

It's totally conceivable, and likely, they'll have a worse record but be a better team. Why? Well, first off all they have their scheme down PAT. All of the teams that are introducing new systems this year are going to be totally screwed compared to those who have their style completely developed. Which category do you think WE fit into? 

...... But it doesn't look good, folks. We're going to need some serious mojo to finally bring home a week 1 victory. Lord knows it's time. 

Hey jig how's life down in sunny Florida ?

And yes BAL and the AFCN in general it going to be a tougher road this year......barring any strange 2020 occurrences.  Even lowly Cincinnati will not be picking first in Cleveland in 2021.

Might be good to have a 12-4 record to win the division.

[Icecube]

On 7/24/2020 at 6:34 PM, Gorka said:

Ugh...don't say shit like that.lol

I know, you're trying to keep it real which is good. I'm the same way no matter how much I hate that team...or the Rats.

btw...I think more teams will figure out Jackson.

The problem is, Jackson doesn't have to be superman, just do enough. It's not like he has to carry the whole team. Their D is stacked, running game brutal. If LJ makes 3 long pass plays, a few runs, they win. If you jail break LJ, he'll hit Brown or Boykin deep. And just wait until they get Duvernay involved. Dear word. 

 

[Footbalfan1962]

On 7/24/2020 at 4:21 PM, browns52 said:

tomlin should have got coach of the yr last season with those qb's he had....i think, if there is a season and if rottenburger is 100 percent, they will win the afc north...believe me they will figure out jackson...big time....

so says the jealous steeler fan that cant stand the fact the ravens are the team of the future and the steelers are slowly dying

[jiggins7919]

On 8/8/2020 at 11:41 AM, mjp28 said:

Hey jig how's life down in sunny Florida ?

And yes BAL and the AFCN in general it going to be a tougher road this year......barring any strange 2020 occurrences.  Even lowly Cincinnati will not be picking first in Cleveland in 2021.

Might be good to have a 12-4 record to win the division.

Life is good! Just started a new job and looking forward to HOPEFULLY watching football. Lord, it just feels like our country NEEDS this, ya know? This damn virus has everything so messed up and Florida is getting the worst of it. School is about to start and we all expect that to be a crap show. We need football...we need something to talk about. 😊

[Icecube]

On 8/8/2020 at 11:41 AM, mjp28 said:

Hey jig how's life down in sunny Florida ?

And yes BAL and the AFCN in general it going to be a tougher road this year......barring any strange 2020 occurrences.  Even lowly Cincinnati will not be picking first in Cleveland in 2021.

Might be good to have a 12-4 record to win the division.

We all know the NFL season has so many twists and turns, even in a "normal" year. For instance, the Browns WRECKING the Ravens by putting up 40 on them. But it turns out that was an anomaly. But at the time, the Browns looked like a true contender. 

But, The Ravens seem stacked. They added some skiznett. Campbell is a beast. I'm not saying Jackson will be MVP like again, but he'll still be a weapon.   

[The Gipper]

10 minutes ago, Icecube said:

We all know the NFL season has so many twists and turns, even in a "normal" year. For instance, the Browns WRECKING the Ravens by putting up 40 on them. But it turns out that was an anomaly. But at the time, the Browns looked like a true contender. 

But, The Ravens seem stacked. They added some skiznett. Campbell is a beast. I'm not saying Jackson will be MVP like again, but he'll still be a weapon.   

All I ever see is you sucking the Ravens dick.  

Fuck them.  They had their apex last year.