Comments on: Ravens Need to Learn from Letdown at the Meadowlands http://www.baltimoregridironreport.com/2008/11/17/ravens-need-to-learn-from-letdown-at-the-meadowlands/ The Definitive Baltimore Football Blog! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:48:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Matt http://www.baltimoregridironreport.com/2008/11/17/ravens-need-to-learn-from-letdown-at-the-meadowlands/comment-page-1/#comment-2164 Matt Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:38:20 +0000 http://www.baltimoregridironreport.com/?p=398#comment-2164 Some reasons for the letdown; 1) They played three road games in a row. Doesn't seem like a big deal. But; Of the last 90 teams that have tried only 5 have ever done it. 2) Undisciplined play. This was in stark contrast to the Giants defense. 9 first half penalties (many were offsides penalties)and poor, poor tackling and overpursuit. The Giants stayed in their gaps and just made plays. Too many players trying to make "big" plays instead of just making plays. 3) The Giants are good. Excellent line play on both sides is the key. Doesn't the Titans have the same? Some reasons for the letdown;

1) They played three road games in a row. Doesn’t seem like a big deal. But; Of the last 90 teams that have tried only 5 have ever done it.

2) Undisciplined play. This was in stark contrast to the Giants defense. 9 first half penalties (many were offsides penalties)and poor, poor tackling and overpursuit. The Giants stayed in their gaps and just made plays. Too many players trying to make “big” plays instead of just making plays.

3) The Giants are good. Excellent line play on both sides is the key. Doesn’t the Titans have the same?

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