quotes from recent Baltimore Sun articles

The ravens have lost 4 in a row, the first 4 game losing streak for them under Harbaugh.

Harbaugh gave no definitive injury updates, but he expressed optimism that the team will be "close to full strength" when it returns from the bye. The hope is that wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. (ankle), left tackle Ronnie Stanley (foot), right guard Marshal Yanda (shoulder), rush linebacker Terrell Suggs (biceps) and middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (hamstring) could all be ready to return in time for Pittsburgh.

The Ravens are scoring 19 points per game; only six teams have averaged fewer. Flacco has thrown just two touchdown passes compared to four interceptions over the past four games. Harbaugh acknowledged Monday that the quarterback, who is throwing off his back foot far too often, needs to "focus on his fundamentals," but also attributed some of his issues to getting hit far too often. (remember that the Ravens recently fired OC Marc Trestman.)

While the defense has been better, they've struggled against speed and have gotten back to allowing big plays the past two weeks. Harbaugh said the Ravens took "horrendously bad angles to the football" against the Jets and added that it's "about as bad as you're ever going to see as far as angles and tackles."


Three of Flacco's six interceptions this season have come on passes for Perriman. Only four NFL receivers have had more passes intended for them picked off, according to Pro Football Focus After missing his entire rookie season with a knee injury, wide receiver Breshad Perriman has struggled to make a consistent impact for a Ravens' team that badly needs playmakers


Since 2014, no NFL has gone for it on fourth down more than John Harbaugh's Ravens. (Numbers through Monday's game)

Team; 4th-down attempts (since 2014); Success rate (pct.)

Ravens; 52; 25-for-52 (48.1%)

49ers; 45; 22-for-45 (48.9%)

Bears; 45; 20-for-45 (44.4%)

Browns; 45; 18-for-45 (40.0%)

Falcons; 44; 24-for-44 (54.5%)

Dolphins; 44; 15-for-44 (34.1%)

Texans; 42; 17-for-42 (40.5%)

Jaguars; 41; 20-for-41 (48.8%)

Lions; 39; 22-for-39 (56.4%)

Giants; 38; 17-for-38 (44.7%)

 

desperation could be the greatest motivator of all... a willingness to focus that desperation into accountability will separate most teams when it counts.

 

Yep.

A similar thing happened with Miami a few weeks ago.

 

We have also lost 2 in a row as well. I think this game is going to be an old time Raven-Steelers matchup. Wish it was at Heinz field.

 

Personally I will not be surprised if Baltimore goes all out attack mode against a rival.

Not implying they do not in every game but their next game against their hated enemy is definitely a good form of motivation.

 

That's it, fire Tomlin

 

If we do nothing over the bye to fix the D other than tell the players to start winning matchups, this will be Flacco's get well game.

 

How will you know if they did or didn't ?

 

I am 100% certain Tomlin led teams do well after a bye.


http://www.pennlive.com/steelers/index.ssf/2015/11/steelers_post-bye_week_tomlin.html



Yes, this was a year ago, but it is the most recent source of information we have at the moment.

 

And the Raiders, Jets, Browns, and Ravens of a few years ago against the Steelers. LOL! Sorry. I will show myself out now.

 

Here is hoping that Pittsburgh can exorcise some Baltimore demons.

 

Sounds like the Ravens are the perfect candidate for beating the Steelers

 

I would not say the perfect candidate but they have had our number.


Here is hoping that Pittsburgh can exorcise those demons.

 

No holy water?

Hmmm...