Ray's Last Stand--His Contributions on His Last 3 Snaps

[Filmstudy]

Ray Lewis was consistently isolated in the short and intermediate passing game and surrendered 4 completions for 73 yards, including 46 after the catch. He didn’t play the run well and had a game that, from an individual standpoint, was unrepresentative of his legendary career. However, on the final 3-play stand, he made some contributions that might have gone unnoticed.

•On 2nd and 5 (Q4, 2:00) Lewis jammed Vernon Davis who appeared to be Kaepernick’s primary read. He slid back to pass him to Reed, and then ran to the right sideline to set up containment for the rolling Kaepernick, but the ball had been released, incomplete.

•On 3rd and 5 (Q4, 1:55) Lewis realigned Pollard to the offensive right side where he was able to pick up Walker. Lewis himself moved to cover Frank Gore, who would have otherwise been the 4th receiver going out right through a cleared out zone. The Ravens effectively accounted for all 4 receivers and Jimmy Smith delivered the PD.

•On 4th and 5 (Q4, 1:50) Lewis crept to the line showing an A-gap blitz between LG Iupati and C Goodwin. He rushed inside on Iupati while Suggs rushed straight ahead at the left tackle Staley. Ellerbe was left free to blitz untouched between Staley and Iupati for the game-winning pressure, but he had help from his veteran friends.

For more on the Ravens defensive effort including a description of the 11 plays that won the Super Bowl, see:

http://russellstreetreport.com/super...in-the-clutch/

If you want a breakdown of Flacco's performance or to debate the most important play in Ravens' history, see:

http://russellstreetreport.com/films...er-bowl-xlvii/

[bleedingorangeandblack]

oh how i miss these post

[jessup270]

Ray Lewis was consistently isolated in the short and intermediate passing game and surrendered 4 completions for 73 yards, including 46 after the catch. He didn’t play the run well and had a game that, from an individual standpoint, was unrepresentative of his legendary career. However, on the final 3-play stand, he made some contributions that might have gone unnoticed.

•On 2nd and 5 (Q4, 2:00) Lewis jammed Vernon Davis who appeared to be Kaepernick’s primary read. He slid back to pass him to Reed, and then ran to the right sideline to set up containment for the rolling Kaepernick, but the ball had been released, incomplete.

•On 3rd and 5 (Q4, 1:55) Lewis realigned Pollard to the offensive right side where he was able to pick up Walker. Lewis himself moved to cover Frank Gore, who would have otherwise been the 4th receiver going out right through a cleared out zone. The Ravens effectively accounted for all 4 receivers and Jimmy Smith delivered the PD.

•On 4th and 5 (Q4, 1:50) Lewis crept to the line showing an A-gap blitz between LG Iupati and C Goodwin. He rushed inside on Iupati while Suggs rushed straight ahead at the left tackle Staley. Ellerbe was left free to blitz untouched between Staley and Iupati for the game-winning pressure, but he had help from his veteran friends.

For more on the Ravens defensive effort including a description of the 11 plays that won the Super Bowl, see:

http://russellstreetreport.com/super...in-the-clutch/

If you want a breakdown of Flacco's performance or to debate the most important play in Ravens' history, see:

http://russellstreetreport.com/films...er-bowl-xlvii/

This guy in the noted links, really knows the game, he seems smarter than most of the coaches in the NFL.

[tkr]

Ray Lewis was consistently isolated in the short and intermediate passing game and surrendered 4 completions for 73 yards, including 46 after the catch. He didn’t play the run well and had a game that, from an individual standpoint, was unrepresentative of his legendary career. However, on the final 3-play stand, he made some contributions that might have gone unnoticed.

•On 2nd and 5 (Q4, 2:00) Lewis jammed Vernon Davis who appeared to be Kaepernick’s primary read. He slid back to pass him to Reed, and then ran to the right sideline to set up containment for the rolling Kaepernick, but the ball had been released, incomplete.

•On 3rd and 5 (Q4, 1:55) Lewis realigned Pollard to the offensive right side where he was able to pick up Walker. Lewis himself moved to cover Frank Gore, who would have otherwise been the 4th receiver going out right through a cleared out zone. The Ravens effectively accounted for all 4 receivers and Jimmy Smith delivered the PD.

•On 4th and 5 (Q4, 1:50) Lewis crept to the line showing an A-gap blitz between LG Iupati and C Goodwin. He rushed inside on Iupati while Suggs rushed straight ahead at the left tackle Staley. Ellerbe was left free to blitz untouched between Staley and Iupati for the game-winning pressure, but he had help from his veteran friends.

For more on the Ravens defensive effort including a description of the 11 plays that won the Super Bowl, see:

http://russellstreetreport.com/super...in-the-clutch/

If you want a breakdown of Flacco's performance or to debate the most important play in Ravens' history, see:

http://russellstreetreport.com/films...er-bowl-xlvii/

One little thing many missed was before Reed's int, Ray told Reed what was going to happen. I could not believe my ears when I heard Ray on SX and replay that to be ready. Ray may have been beaten a few times but when it counted he stood big

[Eastside Terp]

nice, thx......

[DJGreg1200]

This guy in the noted links, really knows the game, he seems smarter than most of the coaches in the NFL.

I'm pretty sure this guy has coached before at some level. He and I view the game much the same way. As a coach, you see things that many would never pick up.

[afan]

One little thing many missed was before Reed's int, Ray told Reed what was going to happen. I could not believe my ears when I heard Ray on SX and replay that to be ready. Ray may have been beaten a few times but when it counted he stood big

I feel what many fail to realize is Ray makes everyone around him better.. Maybe he couldn't cover the TE or back over the middle, maybe he has lost a step but I believe he either tied or beat a record in tackles made in the playoffs. I also know that watching that 4th and goal by the niners that Ray took out the guard to open the lane for 59 and without that pressure the QB easily throws or runs it in. So maybe Ray did loose a step but he makes up for it by putting players in the right place to make plays. I hope he helps coach the Ravens next year and in 2 years takes over as DC. Reed will be ready to retire by that time and he with Ray would be unbeatable.

[RavnFreek]

I feel what many fail to realize is Ray makes everyone around him better.. Maybe he couldn't cover the TE or back over the middle, maybe he has lost a step but I believe he either tied or beat a record in tackles made in the playoffs. I also know that watching that 4th and goal by the niners that Ray took out the guard to open the lane for 59 and without that pressure the QB easily throws or runs it in. So maybe Ray did loose a step but he makes up for it by putting players in the right place to make plays. I hope he helps coach the Ravens next year and in 2 years takes over as DC. Reed will be ready to retire by that time and he with Ray would be unbeatable.

This is why he's better than London Fletcher