Patriots-Ravens AFC Championship Open Thread
by Dave Choate on Jan 22, 2012 1:30 PM EST
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PrintThe Baltimore Ravens love grinding it out. If they had their way, every single play would be a rush by Ray Rice. After all, why bother doing anything else when Rice is so good and their defense even better?
If the New England Patriots had it their way, they'd do nothing but throw. Why run when you have Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Wes Welker, Deion Branch and a cast of receivers a mile long? Who needs a ground game or defense?
These two vastly different styles meet up for the AFC Championship Game. Follow along with all the action here.
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The 4 remaining teams couldn't be worse
1. Everyone hates NE unless you’re a NE fan. They’ve had there fun.
2. The Ravens have Joe Flacco. Need I say more?
3. The 49ers dismantled us 2 times a year for way too long for us to root for them.
4. The only time I’ve ever rooted for a team that beat us was when the Cards went to the SB. I refuse to trot for the Giants.
But for today, go pats.
by dirtybirds233 on Jan 22, 2012 1:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
that would be much worse
It's Great! To be! A Tennessee Vol!
guy at work yesterday told me he was a Saints fan
Then he moved to Atlanta, when some Saints players became Falcons players like Bobby Herbert, and Morten Andersen.
He said then it became okay to like the Falcons, but his old friends didn’t like that, and somehow he didn’t like the Saints anymore.
Does anyone else share this same sentiment?
I mean it’s weird. Like worshiping the devil!!!
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
I did not want the cardinals to win in 2008
They were like the bears in 2006 and seahawks in 2005
Overachievers that I knew wasn’t really that good…a fluke.
The niners however I feel different about.
I knew they were good, but wasn’t quite there.
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
im goin for the ravens
my best friends a raven fan so we’re goin to the bar to watch the game.
If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set
by suicide bunting is a sin on Jan 22, 2012 1:54 PM EST reply actions
Flacko
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
Flacco*
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
by InMattWeTrust on Jan 22, 2012 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
I cannot defend the Falcons post season record with a straight face...but if I had to...
I would say that there is some bad luck involved (along with the poor performances).
Dare I say the pressure on Mike Smith & Matt Ryan (deserved) would not be what it is had they say, won one game in the play-offs in 2008 & 2010. But both years our first opponent juat happened to be that team that got “hot” right before the play-offs.
In 2008 the Cards (largely an underwhelming team) got hot as they started the play-offs and came within one improbable catch by the Steelers from winning the Super Bowl.
In 2010 the Packers got “unbelievably hot” 2-3 games before the play-offs and started their own unbeaten streak (that ended this past year with the loss to the Chiefs) including a Super Bowl win.
And now in 2011 we face off against the Giants as they get “hot” and tear their way through the play-offs also beating the aforementioned unbeatable Packers as well. (I think the beat the 49ers and have a Super Bowl rematch with the Pats)
Imagine if the cards fell the right way and in 2008 we faced the Giants or the Panthers first and had obtained that alluding play-off win, or the Seahawks or the Eagles first in 2010, or this year we faced the Lions or Saints?
Some years it may not have mattered. Some years it may have.
As I said, I cant defend the record cause in the end to be the best you have to beat the best. But 0-3 looks really bad where a 3-3 record wouldnt.
What say you?
people at my job are ripping Matt Ryan and Mike Smith saying they need to be replaced.
Although I disagree with both, I vehemently disagree with Matt Ryan.
Who else are they going to go with.
You don’t have a 2008 season like that and not be good? Even this year he overcame a bad Oline, bad playcalling, and an inconsistent defense/offense.
Without Matt Ryan, the Falcons are a 5-11 team.
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
playoff opponents of all Atlanta teams
get “hot” at just the right time, then ride the momentum to the promised land.
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Patriots better win. I don't want Joe Flacco going to a SB before Matt Ryan does lol
I know it sounds silly, but thats just how I feel.
"Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?" - Prince
by !AtlFalcons-fan! on Jan 22, 2012 2:52 PM EST reply actions
Lyeah Lyour Lright Lbro Llol
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
by InMattWeTrust on Jan 22, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
Horrible Singing Bor
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
Super Bowl Rematch
I thinks the Patriots stomp the Ravens, and the Giants squeak out a win against the 49ers for a Super Bowl rematch. I know, wrong thread, but I’m sticking with this one for now.
i doubt Dave will have your head for that
by brotherbrown on Jan 22, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
Why would he?
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
by InMattWeTrust on Jan 22, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
I'm expecting anything with Billechik in the Playoffs...
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
Would like to see that
But I think the Giants are just plain better.
by The_Falconer on Jan 22, 2012 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
Oh
I was responding to your tagline..oops
by The_Falconer on Jan 22, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
Lulwut?
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
by InMattWeTrust on Jan 22, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
NM
Just started drankin please disregard
by The_Falconer on Jan 22, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
*Sigh* If only we were in the AFC West...
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
Oh My God, Brady Is Football God
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
Why run it?
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
flag on balt
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
OMG, Brady actually over throws sometimes?!?
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
Damn, Ravens have a pretty good Defense
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
If snowballs had that to back him up, Flacco wouln't even be in that convo...
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
by InMattWeTrust on Jan 22, 2012 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
Am I the only one in this thread?!?
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
looks like they are frustrating Flacco on his receivers
even though Simms said earlier some guys were open.
They have to get the running game going or shorten some of the routes or some crossing routes.
Definitely
If they can get Rice going, it will be closer
by The_Falconer on Jan 22, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
TOUCHDOWN!
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
Sorry wrong thread.
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
by InMattWeTrust on Jan 22, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Flacid has brought his A game!
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
hmm dont know about that spot
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
If you can't beat em
Put twelve guys on the field
Patriots Oline is unbelievable.
I picked the Ravens to get some pressure on Brady.
WRONG!
What a pick
that looked like he caught it with one hand.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 5:45 PM EST reply actions
And that, right there...
… is why Ryan > Flacco
Man
I wish we had a back like Ray Rice. That dude never goes down easy.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 5:52 PM EST reply actions
If Vishnu helps, under DK maybe Snells can turn into that
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
by InMattWeTrust on Jan 22, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
Announcers with the jinx on Law Firm.
He will fumble his next carry
by FLA_Falcon on Jan 22, 2012 6:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Oh, man.
What a way to lose.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 6:10 PM EST reply actions
omg that's frakked up
Braves.
Falcons.
Gamecocks.
Damn
that sucks
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Jan 22, 2012 6:11 PM EST reply actions
I didn't want them to win but I still feel bad. I'm about to go and send my condolences on BaltimoreBeatDown
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
Probably should leave them alone for now.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 22, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
Great game until the end.
2 premium Olines and Dlines sluggin it out baby!
Why the fuck don't they call a Time Out
The kicker got on the field with less than 10 sec to go… they had to stress and everything
Well New Game
Well, 49ers beat Saints. I love them now, so I don't know if I can say what I'm about to say but I will. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
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