Harbaugh says Ravens’ offensive line ready for Week 1

[polamalubeast]

BALTIMORE During the past three seasons, the Ravens' biggest problem offensively against Pittsburgh has been protecting quarterback Joe Flacco.

Now, the challenge is magnified because the first time the Ravens' projected starting offensive line will take a snap together in a game is the season opener against the high-pressure Steelers defense.

"We're going to make sure it's not a problem," coach John Harbaugh said after Monday's practice. "That's our jobs, all of us together, to make sure it's not a problem. We're playing on Sunday at 1 o'clock. We're not making any excuses. We know what they're going to do. They know what we're going to do. There'll be a few wrinkles here and there and we'll go play. I'm very confident in how we're going to play."



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[suitanim]

Well, what else COULD he say? "No, our offensive line is a sucky mess"?

[BigNastyDefense]

Only if by ready he means ready to get whooped.

[SteelerFanInStl]

"We're going to make sure it's not a problem," coach John Harbaugh said after Monday's practice. "That's our jobs, all of us together, to make sure it's not a problem. We're playing on Sunday at 1 o'clock. We're not making any excuses. We know what they're going to do. They know what we're going to do. There'll be a few wrinkles here and there and we'll go play. I'm very confident in how we're going to play."

Well, at least not until after the game. :lol:

[tube517]

Because they "have it all figured out" :jerkit:

[Count Steeler]

So glad I can see this one on TV.

[crcsnail]

yeh its live in the uk as well :)

[tihmtahm]

one thing for sure... it's almost never a blow out.

[86WARD]

O-Lines around the league better be ready this week cause there are going to be 32 teams blitzing...a lot!

[Count Steeler]

What about the rest of the team?

[HollywoodSteel]

I think we should penetrate that line pretty well. The dude from Dallas is good, but the center is really the hardest position to just plug into the line if he hasn't even gotten a week to practice with the QB. The thing I most worry about is the screen to Rice. They'll have that play on speed dial all day long. I hope we've got a little something prepared for that, like Timmons faking the blitz and dropping back to crush the little maggot. Or better yet, pulling a Harrison and taking it the other way.

[fansince'76]

So glad I can see this one on TV.

Same here - I was so worried that they'd show the KC-Buffalo game in Denver due to KC being a division rival of the Broncos. They've pulled the same kind of crap before.

[GBMelBlount]

Well, what else COULD he say? "No, our offensive line is a sucky mess"?

EXACTLY.

Excited to see if we have the same "old" suffocating D this year....

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I am less worried about a Ravens O line that consists of former first round picks in Oher, McKinnie, Grubbs and a pro bowler in Birk with Vontae Leach behind them...........than I am of our line with Doug Legursky and John Scott as starters.

[steelpride12]

If their patched O-Line can't contain the Steelers and we can get to Flacco all night this once could be easier than we thought.

[Spike]

I am less worried about a Ravens O line that consists of former first round picks in Oher, McKinnie, Grubbs and a pro bowler in Birk with Vontae Leach behind them...........than I am of our line with Doug Legursky and John Scott as starters.

Ben don't need no stinking O-line.

Run Ben Run

5 wide!

[GodfatherofSoul]

yeh its live in the uk as well :)

I know your pain. I was an army brat trying to watch NFL games overseas. Back in the day, we'd stay up until the wee hours of the night to watch the Super Bowl live.

[suitanim]

They are ready.

Ready for me to poop on.

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