Ravens Vs. Jaguars: Joe Flacco isn't playing that well
by Alfie Crow on Oct 21, 2011 11:00 AM EDT
in Jacksonville Jaguars Game Preview
Email
PrintThose who've followed my writing pre-Big Cat Country days know I'm not a huge fan of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. I would personally rank him in the mid-tier of quarterbacks, good enough to get you to the playoffs but not good enough to march you through them. The Ravens are sitting at 4-1 behind Flacco, but he hasn't been playing all that great this season. On the year, Flacco's completing just 51.4% of his passes. He's got a nice amount of yardage (1,278) and has thrown 7 touchdowns to 4 interceptions, but he's gotten a big chunk of his numbers in two games.
Against the St. Louis Rams, Flacco threw for 389 yards and 3 touchdowns, connecting deep with rookie receiver Torrey Smith multiple times. In Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Flacco threw for 224 yards and 3 touchdowns. Outside of that, Flacco's been relatively ho-hum. That's 48% of his yards and 86% of his touchdowns in just two games. I don't expect him to put up big numbers against a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that's 8th against the pass and has allowed just two of the six quarterbacks they've face to throw for over 200 yards.
In the Ravens last two victories, Flacco hasn't thrown a touchdown pass and has been sacked 4 times. He was only sacked 4 times, but he was hit by the other team's defense 13 times. The Ravens offensive line has struggled in pass protection, especially at the tackle position with Bryant McKinnie and right tackle Michael Oher. While the Jaguars don't have the greatest of pass rushes (just 11 sacks so far, 19th in the NFL), they should be able to harass Joe Flacco when he drops back to pass and get some hits on him.
33 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
This is easily the most incredible sentence in this article
I don’t expect him to put up big numbers against a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that’s 8th against the pass and has allowed just two of the six quarterbacks they’ve face to throw for over 200 yards.
If we weren’t 1-5, Mel Tucker would be getting some HC run. The way the yards are rolling up this year around the league, that is a mind blowing stat.
You are banned from Stampede Blue.
You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.
I don't think you took me seriously. If you want it unbanned, email an admin. But, for now, your Stampede Blue privileges are done.
Now that was a stat that can
Blow your Mind!!!! Thanks Alfie! Think we can get a win this weekend? What has to go right on offense? Do you think adding MSW back into the mix will at least help the team?
That was mind bottling.
You are banned from Stampede Blue.
You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.
I don't think you took me seriously. If you want it unbanned, email an admin. But, for now, your Stampede Blue privileges are done.
by Joe Fisher on Oct 21, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Knock the Blue Hen Down
Ordinary Joe is average for sure. The former Blue Hen will hold on to the ball far too long at pivotal times of the game. Like Big Ben, he’s a statue, but unlike Ben, he can not allude the pass rush. Hit him hard and hit him often!
It's Chick Time!
Tomahawk that ball!!!
by Jags85 on Oct 21, 2011 12:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Flacco is 4-1, all I care about right now.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
this is where they say at least they'll make the playoffs
You are banned from Stampede Blue.
You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.
I don't think you took me seriously. If you want it unbanned, email an admin. But, for now, your Stampede Blue privileges are done.
true
and a valid point, but we will probably end up with the same number of rings at the end of this year. And…isn’t that what it’s all about?
Yes, that is what it is all about. And why can’t we win the Superbowl this year? And I would say that finishing the season around 12-4 or 13-3 with a playoff victory is far more successful than 5-11 or 6-10 which is where it seems you guys are heading.
Yes, there are 31 losers and only 1 winner at the end of the year, but some teams do have a more significant amount of success than others.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
You could...
IN SPITE OF Joe Flacco. And of course you guys are in a much better position than us. As I stated above, you all being a playoff team is a valid point. But, being content with a mediocre Flacco is not going to bump you guys into the elite category, which I truly think is where you belong. Great organization with so many pieces, but not the QB to take it on home.
That's right up there with
Trent Dilfer is a Super Bowl winning QB.
Flacco has done things in his first 3 years that have never been done by ANY other QB in NFL history. Dilfer wasn’t half the QB Joe is, how dare you say something stupid like that.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
- First ever QB to win 2 road playoff games in rookie season.
- First ever QB to win a playoff game in each his first 3 years. (All on the road)
And he is also one of only 3 QB’s in NFL history to go to the playoffs in his first 3 years.
Some Dilfer we got here….
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
But go ahead and try to tell me it was the other areas of our team that got us there, would love to respond to that BS.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
“Other areas of your team got you there”
by Alfie Crow on Oct 21, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
: )
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
And yet, Dilfer has a ring and Unibrow does not
You are banned from Stampede Blue.
You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.
I don't think you took me seriously. If you want it unbanned, email an admin. But, for now, your Stampede Blue privileges are done.
Roethlisburger
Got 200 yards exactly, so not over, but the point is fair.
This defense has played well, so far. I just hope that the Jags don’t come out flat, with the Ravens coming out hot—which happened last year in the Tennessee prime time game…
Also, in comparison, Gabbert is completing a mind boggling 48.8 percent. I know he’s a rookie, but if we’re going to have a chance, he’ll have to do better than that in this game
Like that comment
I keep waiting for that “breakout” game for Gabbert… Is this the one or is he a tease with his talent?
Chris Collinsworth and Phil Simms picked us to win on Inside the NFL
Best Farm System EVER
by tiquanunderwear on Oct 21, 2011 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
I love the Jags and all
But why? Lol
by Jags85 on Oct 21, 2011 1:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I love the Jags and all
But why? Lol
by Jags85 on Oct 21, 2011 1:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow
I wouldn’t pick us to win, but I was surprised that the point-spread wasn’t bigger. There are 3 other games with larger point-spreads.
We thought you died. Where have you been?
by thegoodz on Oct 21, 2011 2:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I was serving my time out.
Just realized this week that they took the lock off the door. Not sure when it actually came off, but just noticed it this week.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Big Cat Country
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- BREAKING: Tim Tebow did not become a great quarterback today
- Jerry Jones says Cowboys championship window is closing; Tony Romo disagrees
- Lawrence Taylor was told his Super Bowl ring was bought by Charlie Sheen
- Chad Ochocinco gets robbed, mourns loss of Starbucks gold card
- Robert Griffin III will be first NFL player with Roman numerals on his jersey
