I know we entered the season thinking really big things. We were thinking super bowl. Obviously that is the ultimate goal in the playoff but because of injuries and circumstances we have all curbed our enthusiasm a bit. Many have said we do not have the defense of a super bowl team.
Not giving up hope we can do remarkable things and not assuming we cannot beat anybody in this conference. I think that a win here vs the hated, disgusting, vile and putrid Ravens will be enough to call this a successful year. Even if that is as far as we can go.
To tear the Raven's hearts out for the 2nd straight season in a row puts away all the pain left over from 2000 and 2008. I was at that game in 2000 and that was a hurting fan base. I was 42 then I I'll always remember walking back to our car and a guy about age 50 had the look on his face as if he just heard his father died. It was like a funeral.
People loved that 99-2000 team so much. Too bad the lingering memories are heartbreak.
The Ravens are the epitome of evil. Slamming shut their season makes this season a good one. Anything that comes after that is gravy.
Gotitans!
while I agree with the sentiment I would just as soon have 4 more Ws instead of 1
Ok let's beat the Ravens and then the Steelers.
The Ravens are like a dead rat that has been rotting for 20 years. Let's remove the odor.
always enjoy Titan Sub commentary... could not tell you a damn thing he says though - LOL
I agree with the post except this win solidifies our season. We were 1 game away from the bowl and started the year out 5-0. We won the division as well. Anything short of that game is a failure.
I'm worried because I feel the general atmosphere around this game is much more lax than last years. Ravens are a good team, and its hard to beat a team twice....
Well we already beaten em twice in the last 2 matchups. Wats to be afraid about?
Note that I never said I was accepting of us being eliminated from the playoffs later on. I'm just saying that when all is done if you look back on a 12-6 or 13-6 season with a playoff win vs the Ravens that was not a bad year.
Did I say I'm disgusted by the Ravens?
Did I say I'm disgusted by the Ravens?
Couldn’t agree more.
Well that fact we almost had 2 WRs at 1k yards each, and a RB setting records I’d say it was a good season. But take away the accolades, we need more than a playoff win to mean it was successful to me. We were a game away, we only got better, but the defense fell off. I mean we scraped our way into the playoffs after starting 5-0, beating one team in the playoffs, doesn’t get it done for me
also we #3 offense in the league for 1 playoff win would be considered a failure regardless who’s team it is
also we #3 offense in the league for 1 playoff win would be considered a failure regardless who’s team it is
With this defense, I disagree.
I don’t think we got better from last year. Our offense is better but missing Lewan hurts. And our defense is worse—much worse. So to me, getting to the second round is good. And last year we overachieved going to the AFC championship game. We are a top 4/5 AFC team, so finishing in the top 4 is good for me. Of course I want more but don’t expect it.
Why would u think we didn’t get better? We have a better record, we have the #3 offense in the league. We didn’t have that last yr. so yes we got better and the record says so. The defense however is beyond worse than last yr. so I agree with u there that we didn’t get better on that side. But for any team to have a top 3 offense and get bounced out of playoffs early I’d say it was a failure. Hell if the Chiefs get bounced out early, I’d say that’s a failure of a season and they lost 1-2games.
Yes, our record is better. But when you look at our roster top to bottom I just don’t think it is better. In my book the defense bears that out. Last year we were better suited for a playoff run in my opinion. A top three offense with a brutal defense makes an early bounce very feasible.
Yes, true..
But if we were not forced to prove Mariota was trash in the first 6 games (losing 4), our record might have been better last season.
Coming off a 2-14/3-13 season, the bar needs tailored for measurement of success the next year.
9-7 to 11-5 is improvement but after getting to the AFCCG last year AND knowing that feeling of having the best team fall short (09'/00') means that anything less than at least the Lamar Hunt Trophy is a disappointment.
I do love beating those Ratbirds though. If the opportunity to know out S**tsburgh comes up too, I may have to remeasure the success bar.
9-7 to 11-5 is improvement but after getting to the AFCCG last year AND knowing that feeling of having the best team fall short (09'/00') means that anything less than at least the Lamar Hunt Trophy is a disappointment.
I do love beating those Ratbirds though. If the opportunity to know out S**tsburgh comes up too, I may have to remeasure the success bar.
Nah, last season we made it to the AFC Championship game and stayed competitive with the eventual champs (if only Houston didn’t have one of the biggest chokes in playoff history). This season we essentially have the same team, started off 5-0, and at times looked like a legit contender. I’d say we have to at least make it back to the AFC Championship game to consider this season a success.
Then you are likely to be disappointed.
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