Preston calls out Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco and coach clueless

[RussianNFLer]

Since I have been to this board, I have had the impression that you guys are somewhat skeptical of Mike Preston. I on the other hand like his writings most of the time. I like his style, sense of humor, and analysis. He may not be spot on 100% of the time, but we are all entitled to our opinions.

[RussianNFLer]

Actually, the piece at hand is brilliant !!! Sorry, but I agree 100%

[rharris1986]

The Ravens Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey was cooked last Sunday. Time to move on in our thinking to 2010. If we've got anyone on the practice squad worth a look bring him up and give him some reps (like Eron Riley) - to see if he's got it.

You might as well get use to it. The Ravens of old are just that OLD - dead and burried. Its time to forge a new identity. I think it borders on managerial incompetence to not have one or two young, talented, wide receivers on the team ready for a chance.

I would trade anybody and everybody I could (except Flacco, Rice, Oher and Gaither) for draft picks and when the draft came around I would start selecting wide receivers and cornerbacks ONLY. And when the draft was over I'd sign every other undrafted rookie wide receiver and cornerback 6' 2" and over that I could find. It would be a start.

[stevez51]

Mike Preston for Ravens coach. Maybe he can bring in Schmuck for offensive coordinator. Those crazy shirts would be all the talk. I can see it now, donuts for all meals at camp.

[bmore_ken]

Originally Posted by rharris1986

The Ravens Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey was cooked last Sunday. Time to move on in our thinking to 2010. If we've got anyone on the practice squad worth a look bring him up and give him some reps (like Eron Riley) - to see if he's got it.

You might as well get use to it. The Ravens of old are just that OLD - dead and burried. Its time to forge a new identity. I think it borders on managerial incompetence to not have one or two young, talented, wide receivers on the team ready for a chance.

I would trade anybody and everybody I could (except Flacco, Rice, Oher and Gaither) for draft picks and when the draft came around I would start selecting wide receivers and cornerbacks ONLY. And when the draft was over I'd sign every other undrafted rookie wide receiver and cornerback 6' 2" and over that I could find. It would be a start.

If they're bringing any receiver up for a look see, it should be Justin Harper

[cealex1223]

Originally Posted by cprenegade

I find that to be absolutely incredible. Almost everyone agreed the two things the Ravens needed to do to beat the Colts were to start fast, and keep Manning off the field as much as possible. So why would you defer the opening kickoff and put Manning on the field immediately? Makes no sense to me. The result was an opening drive TD and 0-7 deficit early for the Ravens. Good job!

And you forgot about our three and out to open the 2nd half...that was the icing on the cake.

[AFKAR7]

I love the "I never thought Mike was right until now" responses.

[ArbutusARS]

Originally Posted by Johnnyboy8152

I swear sometimes I really believe that Preston doesn't watch the games.

Lewis looked "stiff and tired".....maybe Preston missed it when Lewis was in pain after 1 of his team leading 8 tackles? He must have missed the hit on Manning on the blitz or his forced fumble on the 1?

I want to see proof that Preston played football in college and graduated. Heck, I want to see proof that he even attended a class. He should be writing for tabloid magazines.

I agree, he seems to see what he wants to see, not what is actually going on. I'm not sure why he threw Ray in there. He had a really good game. Ellerbe and Gooden were having problems covering Santi, not Lewis. Mason caught a 9 pattern down the left side thrown from inside the Ravens 10 to past midfield so I don't buy that the Ravens were only throwing slants and comebacks, etc. critique.

Preston is correct that the Ravens should be able to score from 1st and goal from the one, and that Harbaugh screwed up the TO's but it doesn't take a conversation with Vince Lombardi's ghost to figure that out. But Harbaugh won two challenges with that red flag, which is the only reason why he had the ability to throw the flag in the first place.

[jayc00]

Originally Posted by RussianNFLer

Actually, the piece at hand is brilliant !!! Sorry, but I agree 100%

Preston is that you?

[Ibravenfan]

Thats about as spot on as you can get. Preston can be extremely annoying at times. But this article nails every situation. Think the locker room will read it ? Or maybe someone read it to them ? I don't understand why go left center rush. Not once but 3 times on first and goal at the 1 ?
P.S. Lorenzo Neil is sorlely missed. If he was leading for McLean, oh wait, that was last year. He would have scored ?

[BleedPurple52]

Originally Posted by bmore_ken

I have to agree especially when he says

When a team has a first-and-goal at the 1-yard line and can't score a touchdown, it deserves to lose. When a team gets three turnovers in a game and can't score a touchdown after any of them, it deserves to lose.

Yeah, no arguments here.

[Blah]

This guy is an idiot if he is criticizing Flacco and Lewis.
Flacco has NO playmaking receivers. None.
Lewis got hurt, and toughed it out.
Where is the blame on Cam Cameron? It's his fault the didn;t score on the 1. Two more QB sneaks would have gotten it in. Two telegraphed running plays doesn't cut it.
Mattison has stunk it up the better part of the season. Now, he seems to be going back to the old defense, and seems to be working better.
As for the undiscipline, as another has noted, that goes back pre this regime. Seems it is the types of players Ozzie gets.
The Ravens lost to a better team. Period. This ripping them is uncalled for after this loss.