What exactly do the Ravens do during the week in Owings Mills? I know what they don't do. At least it seemed as if they don't gameplan for the upcoming opponet, work on fundamentals, have an understanding of the rules or the basic principles of the game. The entire team from the top to bottom should be completely embarrased. Musa Smith breaking his route off one yard short of the first down marker on third down sums the game up in one play. I am not picking on Musa because that was one play of many that blew my mind.

It is unexcusable for a professional football team to play the way the Ravens did today. They lead the NFL in special teams penalties and their red zone offense is as anemic as ever. They seemed to be completely lost on the field. How in the world does a team with that much talent sleep walk on to the field? If Cleveland comes out and physically dominates the Ravens, I think I could accept that. In my opinion that is not what I saw. I saw a Raven team as unprepared as I have ever witnessed.
On a professional level, that is unacceptable. At least one of the two teams prepared for their opponet.

Brian Billick. How many excuses and chances must we give? Since Billick has been here we haven't had an offense-Super Bowl year included. I am sick and tired of watching the same offense. We've changed offensive coordinators, quaterbacks, wide recievers, etc. etc. The only common denominator is Brian Billick. And just think, Biscotti & Newsome gave him/us four more years. Thank you Managemt or should I say, Mis-Management

I am & have been a Ravens fan. I live in Reno & make a bit legally betting on games. I do NOT confuse the two (being a Ravens fan with winning bets). I have thought the Ravens defense was over-rated going for the flashy, spectacular play instead of effective, responsible to the scheme & to each other defensive play. Sad to see that i have been right in all 4 games this year so far.

Just the fact that the two leading players on the defense who went to the same college are jealous of one another does not represent a cohesive defense.

Don you pretty much said it all. It just keeps getting uglier every week. These are supposed to be professional athletes and coaches. Losing is one thing, but there's no excuse for not being mentally up and putting out your best effort every game! I hope I'm wrong, but this season already smells like a loser. Shame on the Ravens.

McNair needs to sit down and realize that his injury is just a little bit more important than he thinks. He's looked lost and confused on all the games so far this season and it's horrible. It's to the point here Rich Gannon was pointing out the flaws in the fundamentals in the "throwing motion", quite pathetic.

And Billick needs to hand over the playcalling because his self proclaimed "offensive guru" is nothing but an illusion. We were running up and down on them all day and McGahee was doing extremly well getting to the outside but as soon as the Red Zone came into focus, it was pass-oriented, throw for the big play and getting away from Ravens Football of pounding it into the endzone. Which again, is pathetic.

Browns have a horrible run defense and we opt to throw it numerous times in the Red Zone? Are you kidding me?

We get outcoached on a weekly basis. Why should anybody be surprised that the secondary got shredded again? Any opposing coach with half a brain will look at the film and decide to throw the ball down the field from the beginning of the game. We will see more of this from every team we face the rest of the year. Why didn't the front office address this in the off-season? Our secondary was terrible last year, it's not like we should be caught off guard here. And why is McNair starting? He looks the way Boller used to look; terrible in every aspect of the game. He's late on throws, he makes stupid decisions, and he doesn't look for Heap. After today's disgrace, I can only conclude that we are a 5-win team (although I don't have any idea how we're going to win five more games).

Remember high diddle diddle Mitchel up the middle the same old s- - think outside the box Billick

It took me awhile, but I am finally convinced the problem is Billick. I 've seen today's game before: Cleveland 2001, 2003, 2005; Detroit 2005, Denver 2006; and others. How many times do the Ravens call timeout or incur delay of game penalties because they can't get a play called in time! How about special team penalties, especially offsides on field goal attempts? The answer is lack of discipline and poor practice habits. Pro teams shouldn't make mistakes that are basic plays taught beginning in Pop Warner. The Ravens have consistently lacked discipline and have failed to execute on offense since Billick has been here. It's time for him to go.

At this point, Biscotti, Newsome, Billick, and the rest of the coaching staff would be wise to recognize the Pareto Principle -- that 20% of your problems are attributable to 80% of the negative effects. The principle also works the other way around: Focus 80% of your energy to resolving the top 20% of your problems and nearly all of the negative effects will go away. I'll leave it to ownership, management, and coaching to identify the 20% respective to their jurisdictions.

It is obvious that this years' defense does not ahve the pride that carried it the last few seasons. I saw too many mistakes, too many selfish chances, too many weak, soft hits (or mis-hits).

This was NOT Baltimore football.

I'm so surprised that too few people note Brian Billick's role in the current crisis. For many years, we have watched the Ravens squeeze by with only defensive play. Commentators and fans have long agreed that the Ravens have been fortunate to possess great talent, but that the talent has never been properly utilized. The inability to extract the maximum from the players clearly points attention to the coach.

The problem is the defense is overrated. The secondary is below average. Ryan is not a great coach,. Too much emphasis is put on trying to be clever and not enough on playing football.

Ever since we lost Adalius Thomas this team is not the same. Defense is the biggest problem of the ravens. Since New England has lost draft picks why not ask for Thomas back in exchange for draft picks. We also should look for another corner back like champ bailey type. Ravens may win the next 3.but we are a month away from a tough schedule. Major urgency in fixing things.

It's astounding how consistent the Ravens have been over the years. Consistent with lousy pass protection for their QBs, lousy O play inside the red zone, and lousy playcalling. With pass protection, we're not known for giving up a lot of sacks, but we've always had our QBs hurried and hassled -- and McNair and our receivers apparently need more than seven seconds to break free and complete a decent pass, which means we have slow feet and slow minds. Inside the red zone, we seem to have a perpetual inferiority complex (well deserved) that causes us to play bungle ball. And the playcalling speaks for itself -- the only thing that shocks me is that Billick hasn't called for a stupid reverse yet this year -- one of his signature plays that never work. I wouldn't be surprised if we end up 8-8 or worse. The benefit of this outcome would hopefully be Billick's firing.

I remember in the first half when we had the ball and it was 3rd and 20. What do we do? We throw a little 4 yard pass. Yeath, THAT will get the job done. They really stink! Super Bowl contenders to Super Bowl wannabes.

That was absoulutely the saddest game of my life being a ravens fan. I agree with the author about our offense. As long as Billick is around I just do not think our offense will ever improve. What I think we need is a Defensive Coach one who will do everything in his power to help us get a win.

I see all the overreacting dopes are coming out of the woodwork. This isn't the same team as last year and there are many reasons for our downfall. Those who assign all or most of the blame on Billick are just looking for a convenient scapegoat. As always - it's a little more complex than that.

Raven fans atleast we can be proud of our great defense that is finally collapsing under the enormous weight of 9 years of nonsupport.We raced on 2 wheels for 9 years and we competed...even won a superbowl ,if that doesnt prove we were the greatest of all time I dont know what would.No team has had a more pathetic offense for so long and still been competitive.Ray lewis I feel bad for you.

This is a team that was supposed to be built around the defense. That means play tough defense, keep having first downs by running and short passes, eat up the clock and even if you come away with field goals, you still win the game. Everything will fall apart, once the defense plays bad because this quarterback does not have an arm to throw 78 yard TDs and bring the team back into games. Down 21, they should be able to score TDs in 2-3 minute drives, not miss field goals after 8 minute drives. Sometimes the stats do not mean much. They outplayed Browns 418 to 303 yards and they did not punt a single time (which is totally amazing for Ravens' offense), and yet they scored only 13.

In short, in order for Ravens to be a contender again, they first have to make sure the defense does not have a bad day. Only then their limited offense will make some sense.

By the way, McAllister handed 14 points to Browns (blown coverage and jumping offside during the missed FG attempt). Yesterday, he was the worst player for the Ravens.

Everyone who has said something about the "lack" of offense being Billick's fault, knows absolutely nothing about football and should never speak about the game ever again....... Tell me this, when the QB, McNair or Boller drops back to throw the ball does Billick yell from the sideline who to throw it to???? Does he yell out who is Blitzing for the back to pick up??? HELL NO...... And oh yea if its a three WR set and ONLY one man is running down field, what in the hell makes it Billicks fault if the QB overthrows him or doesn't throw it to the other 2 wideouts...... Last week, Arizona.... People said we were too conservitve in the 2nd half..... So i guess everytime Boller decided to throw it to that ONE reciver downfield it was Billick's fault???? Did Billick personally tell Boller to not throw it to the other two guys????

If everything you guys are saying is true, Billick has some kind of conspiracy out there..... Maybe you should pitch in and hire Sherlock Holmes to figure out the real truth.....

hahahahaha overrated secondary??? Isn;t it the same 4 guys as last year??? Were they overrated last year?? or were they good..... I don't remember somebody refresh my memory.....