So how does Rice compare to Benson? Similar types of runners? Is one better than the other? How is the oline in run protection?

I ask because Benson is really the only one that has been able to burn our run D this year

I agree, thanks for coming to chat.

1) Like mentioned, Kampman is out with a torn ACL. The transition was suspect, but Kampman was still great at rushing the passer and Capers was getting better at using his skills when he went down with his injury. We’ll mix in OLB Brady Poppinga with roookie OLB Brad Jones and 2nd years man OLB Jeremy Thompson, a preseason standout who’s finally getting back into form following an injury early on.

2) I’ve noticed a little bit more fire in Grant’’s rushing since the Packers brought RB Amahn Green. I’m seeing him make a 2nd and 3rd cut in some of his runs, whereas before I’ve always chuckled at ‘One move Ryan Grant’. Ryan seems to have one move: run forward. It’s nice to see him getting better in the screen game also. I feel like Green can share some know-how in the screen game, which might help Grant on his release and timing. Grant seems to come into form at the end of the year. He’s a workhorse, but we’ve been mixing in out other backs lately. (Brandon Jackson and Green)

3) I’m not sure if Williams is better than Harris, but he’s a starting caliper CB for sure. He’s stepped in and done this before. Last season Harris was out for about a month with a spleen injury. Williams is not a press phenomenon, but pretty good in coverage and very fast.

1.) Well too start I should probably tell you that Kampman is out for the year with a torn ACL. But he had been adapting to the 3-4 decently. He always looked pretty good rushing the Qb but he was noticeably uncomfortable dropping into the flats trying to run with Rbs and Te’s.

2.) I think Ryan Grant is a solid back but nothing more. He has been very inconsistent this year, as well as our o-line. I don’t think if he gets stuffed it will necessarily be a problem because McCarthy tends to abandon the pass game nearly every week. Of course him being able to do some damage in the run game would help out our passing game but I just have a hard time seeing him doing well against you guys.

3.) Tramon Williams is the player that has replaced Harris, and he has fared pretty well. Before Harris went down, we ran a nickel package the majority of the time on defense with Tramon Williams and Al Harris on the outsides, and had Woodson play in the slot. I think I saw somewhere that prior to Harris going down we had been in nickel defense like 65% of the time. So though Williams wasn’t technically a starter, he played a considerable amount. He is a talented kid and has been pretty good for us since last year.

I’ve got some questions for you now if you don’t mind.

1.) In watching your game last night, I noticed that Carr (no idea what his first name is) was playing on the outside. But you guys were in a dime defense, so I’m wondering if he is one of your starters? I know he used to play for the Titans and I remember teams constantly going at him, and usually having success doing so. Does he start for you guys, and if so, has he improved?

2.) The second question I have is about your pass rush. How has the absence of Suggs effected you? (If it at all has) In the games I’ve watched of you guys I’ve been pretty impressed with Johnson (think his first name is Jarret, but I’m not sure) coming off the edge.

3.) My third question comes from me going and seeing the movie “The Blindside” thanksgiving day. I don’t know if you’ve seen it but I’m sure you have heard the stories. I thought it was a great movie and really a truly inspiring story. So with that, I want to ask you about Michael Oher. I watched him play against the Vikings against Jared Allen, and he really pretty much shut him down aside from one sack by Allen that looked like a blown assignment. Is he starting for you on the o-line anywhere? From watching the game last I saw that Gaither was at LT and thought I saw Oher at RT but could never see whether or not it was him because of the camera angles.

I have not really watched much Ravens football this year last year I paid attention to Flacco. Is he progressing or regressing like Matt Ryan, I havent checked any stats so far normally I do that on thursday when I do my pick em picks but anyway that my only question

1) Kampman is a 4 point stance guy, his pass rushing skills speak for themselves. His coverage skills as an OLB are average or slighly below. Brad Jones is doing well, especially in coverage. Kampman in a 43 was my favorite ( I have a jersey of course) but in a 3-4 he gets pressure but as someone mention above—- a quick dump off pass burns him.

2) I am not a huge Grant fan but I can’t really complain. He is good for 1100 yrds a year and he does not fumble often. He burns teams that say "oooo, let’s pressure Rodgers and stop that passing game " He is 6 foot and over 200lbs, and usually falls forward. The times he is stopped in the backfield—- he still is at least falling forward. I think just his consistancy in terms of always making his presence known to defenses is good. They don’t have to game plan for him, but the running game is honest. San Fran is 5th in rushing defense and dude put 129 yrds up on them. I actually think Baltimore is going to game plan on the passing game and Grant will post 100yrs on em (hope) ( I am a Lambaugh faithful so I have to stay positive)

3) Ah, the best for last Tramon williams will fill in nicely for Harris. I am sold on this kid. He filled in for Al last year and put up like 5 interceptions in like 6 or 7 games. At Detroit ( yeah, I know it’s Detroit) He ran a comeback route better than the intended receiver for another INT. And with Nick Collins behind him, he has no trust issues. Normally I would freak at Al’s injury but Tramon is doing really good.

As a side note, I also think Brandon Chillar is going to be really healthy for this game(really good in coverage). Another side note—- I don’t see anyone running the ball up the middle on us, my evidence of this is no team has done so yet. I guess my biggest impression has been going from 26th in rushing defense to 4th with basicly the same players. I have huge respect for Dom Capers now.

but the Ravens have allowed the second least points the last six or seven games (11.5) in the league and are now up to #10 overall. Missing Suggs hurts, as he was getting double teamed allthe time and without a pass rush, we will be toasted by your great receivers. But if we can get pressure on Aaron, I can see us staying in the game or even winning it, as Cincy did earlier this season.

Over the Cowboys, who have looked horrible and then barely beat the Deadskins in Dallas the next week. Romo has looked horrible and their defense has suffered. Wins like the Pack has had just do not strike fear into the Ravens. That said, if we don’t bring it, there’s no reason you can’t win. But as a three point favorite at home, that’s the oddsmakers saying this is basically a pick-em game.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2009.htm

9k for the Ravens?
12k for the Seahawks?

!!!!

We’ve got this linebacker, Spencer Havner (#41), if you see him on the field (offense) near the goal line, you’d better have at least two guys covering him. If the ball comes his way, he’ll catch it and score. He’s a converted linebacker. I can’t recall seeing him miss a ball thrown his way all season… Easily one of the highlights of the season and a great roster move by the front office.

jackma you have good stuff to say over here.

rice=230 all purpose yards
webb=sack, int
kruger=2 sacks
kelly washington=td 87 yards

but I still liked the 5 questions thing.

just not about the Bears.

after reading the comments here on the baltimore beatdown. im sensing that the raven’s fans think that the ravens are head and shoulders above the packer and that ray rice is the 2nd coming of barry sanders