Charm City , that’s what they call Baltimore . Someone get on “They” and see if we can re nickname Baltimore. I mean we’ve all seen The Wire and Homicide Life on the Streets. Charming once sure ill buy that, but it should not stick in the way it has for this long. Definitely when it comes to the Ravens. A team whose history is “allegedly” littered with Wife Beaters , child abusers and Murderers ( where’s the white suit Ray ?) Charm is not what comes to mind. Anyway there’s my rant against the teams whose only worthy exploit is reminding everyone of one of the greatest literary minds of any generation. Not that any one is in the stands on Sunday night has ever read Poe. Here are my Monster Keys to Patriots victory over the Ravens
An Entire Roll of Quarters
Lets Put together four quarters of Football Shall We ?
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Since the Patriots defensive playcaller is somewhat adverse to running man coverage, maybe I can get him to run “Match Quarters” this weekend ? Quarters is the perfect defense for stopping the Ravens. With Quarters you can flood the middle of the field bracket the never ending fountain of tight ends the Ravens use and force Lamer i mean Lamar to throw outside the numbers.
Oh’Henry
Quarters also will help in my plan in stopping Derek Henry. Henry’s best games come when he can get outside to the C and D gaps. Once he’s taken the edge his stiff arm ( the best in NFL history ) takes over and you’re trying to avoid your teammates whose bodies litter the turf behind him. Bring the Safeties up and Funnel Henry to the middle of the field and hope to hold him to under 4 YPC. Shut down the Run Action.
Win the Turnover Battle – we saw last week how important this is, not just in taking care of the ball ( i don’t give a hang about that punt INT ) but in giving yourself another shot at points, this defense needs to start generating T.O’s.
Own the Late Downs – Baltimore is converting on 37% of third downs this season, lets serif the Pats can keep them to 30% ? meanwhile the Raveens are really susceptible at home on third down, allowing their opponents to get a fresh set on nearly 45% of their third down chances.
Limit the Laundry – the Pats were flagged 7 times last week , this can not continue. After weeks of steady decline there was serious regression vs of all teams The billdo’s
The Twilight Zone – Keep the Ravens between the 20’s and take your shots from outside them as well. Anything inside the ten should be on Drake Mayes legs Josh !!!
Destroy the Blue Print
Last week the Bills came out in the second half using two high safeties and took advantage of a young quarterback who has had success going over the top and It worked. Maye spent too much time in the shotgun last week, one get under center and establish the run. Exploit the A and B gaps where the Ravens have been torched this season.
Remember the Open Man ?
I do not need Big Play Maye this week. We need Drop back and hit the open man Drake. I need Maye day check downs , Drake needs to spy his mismatches and exploit them, forget your buddies and hit the open man underneath. I know 40 – 50 – 60- yard touchdowns are SEXY. I know your deep passer rating makes the local media swoon. I don’t need a runway model Drake. I need the girl you can take home to mom.
Thats it my rabid readers – if you’re headed down to see the game my advice ? get in get out. Do not venture into the midnight dreary, Quoth the Raven Nevermore
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