Ravens Defense

dwaechte · 01-10-09, 04:45 PM

Ngata is a beast. Tremendous pickup for them.

blackNgoldjuice · 01-10-09, 04:48 PM

Rex Ryan. Simple as that

Chi_archie · 01-10-09, 04:52 PM

its a great question PC, and i'm sure there are a myriad of answers... mostly coming down to coaching staff and philosophy...

but I like the idea that its passed from player to player...

its like a mindset with certain teams... when new guys come in the old guys drill in their brain the pride they have... see it with the steelers too... other then 2 years (this is one of them) in my lifetime ALL winning steeler teams have been big Defense, big run teams.... the team mirrors the blue-collar fan base... they build/draft that way, and scheme that way ect.

why can no bear's team ever have a great QB... why can the dolphins never have a 1200 yard running back...

Scorpion · 01-10-09, 05:01 PM

Their D always chokes in big games

The Seer · 01-10-09, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Scorpion

Their D always chokes in big games

planning on it today, alot of hype. TN defense is better.

Bread · 01-10-09, 05:14 PM

I dunno but they sure are fun to watch. They will probably score a TD today.

purecarnagge · 01-10-09, 11:26 PM

There D really choked.

The Seer · 01-10-09, 11:35 PM

TN did more choking

Seattle Slew · 01-11-09, 12:33 AM

This Ravens' run is not making Bilick look very good as a head coaching candidate. He had the same defense the last five years and won 0 playoff games and only got to the playoffs twice. Good thing he won his Super Bowl or he wouldn't get any looks.

element1286 · 01-11-09, 01:21 AM

I agree with Archie, it is a mindset and an expectation. Anyone who steps into any position is expected to play well, and do their job. They also play as a defensive unit, very disciplined, and everyone just does their job to the best of their abilities. Coaching has a big part in their success as well.