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A Maryland Culture Production
“In 1996, they arrived in Baltimore away from an angry Dawg Pound. They have been criticized by many people outside of their city ever since their inception. Despite 2 championships and many Hall of Famers they get little respect. They get called names such as Murderer, Running Back, Hypocrite, Overrated, Soft, and others. But even if they are disrespected more than any team in the NFL the goal is still the same. Win the Lombardi Trophy. No one outside of the 410 cares about them, yet they work harder every single day. These boys have a swagger, and like to be pushed no matter what. We as Marylanders call them…………………………….”
CHARM CITY BEASTS
The Unrivaled Themed Story of the Baltimore Ravens
(It’s Never Pretty, It’s Never Perfect, BUT IT IS US!)
(XXXV, XLVII)
(BIG TRUZZ)
(THE TEAM, THE TEAM, THE TEAM)
Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Mark Andrews, Justin Tucker, Marlon Humphrey, Marcus Peters, Roquan Smith, Calais Campbell, Justin Houston, Marshal Yanda, John Harbaugh, Eric DeCosta, Greg Roman, Mike Macdonald, Sashi Brown, Steve Bisciotti, Edgar, Allan, with Poe, and the Salty Marylander/Narrator Michael Hession.
Location: M&T Bank Stadium Opponent: Denver Broncos
Season 3 Episode 12: A Battle of Hacks (SOS Denver)
WE GOTTA FIGHT FOR EVERYTHING WE WANT IN LIFE! AND IT STARTS ON SUNDAY!
Narrator: Well this is about to get interesting. Planet LJ goes on the offensive, and its not towards the gridiron. One week after a bad loss to Jacksonville, where the Boys in Purple blew several chances to win the game. As the leader of the offense, Planet LJ goes right for the throat. His first target, trolls on Twitter. One person said that he shouldn’t get $250M in the offense, and said that he was trash for not getting into field goal range at the end. Jackson called him out and made comments that aren’t appropriate for this blog. It’s not his fault for their defeat, its the defense that gave up 18 points in 5 minutes. Planet LJ, Social Media Influencer. His next target is a man who has covered the Ravens since their inaugural season. Jamison Hensley. He wrote an article on ESPN detailing the tweet, and even called it anti-gay comments. Ravens fans quickly called him out on his Twitter Account shortly afterwards. Jackson soon apologized to the fan, and Hensley. It’s an honest mistake, but that doesn’t stop the slander from the trolls on the internet. Planet LJ, Social Media Influencer! (Lamar = Giannis in 2019) While some say that Lamar is declining by the week, there are also words that Roman is holding him back. Jackson says that not having Ronnie Stanley is a big reason for his struggles. Yes his O-Line has been banged up, and may be down to potentially a 4th string LT, it won’t stop people from saying he’s toast. ESPN, especially First Take has called this team dead, but don’t tell that to his BFF Kodak Black. PLANET LJ, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER! Despite all this drama, Boy Wonder Johnny Harbaugh is ok with it. He called this rant out of character, and told the coaches to not have the players be on social media in the locker room during games. All of those distractions may be getting the best of the team. Considering that those trolls have put all the pressure on this team, it’s better not to be on there. These men need to focus on football, not on what people think of them. Raven brothers, what are you up to this week? Poe: Whistling (Not much, I’m getting closer to making a return to the field) Narrator: Oh good Poe. When do you think you’ll be back? Poe: Whistling (I’m aiming for the playoffs, but I may have to come back earlier because the division title is no sure thing) Narrator: That’s fine. Either way, I can’t wait for you to return. Edgar, Allan, what have you guys cooked up? Allan: Whistling (We’ve been eating smores the last few days) Narrator: Oh getting the Holiday Spirit I see. Edgar: Whistling (Yeah, it’s been relaxing, no skits yet but that might be coming) Narrator: Alright Edgar, keep me updated on that.
The Ravens are looking to rebound from the disaster in Duval against another weak opponent in the Denver Broncos. They may be 3-8, but they boast one of the best defenses in football. The only reason that they aren’t a good team is because of Nathaniel Hackett being a bust, and perhaps the worst O-Line in football. With getting a bad team at home, with Marshal Yanda getting inducted into the Ravens Ring of Honor this should be a nice bounce back. However things would get rough early. The Broncos offense led by Russell Wilson Jr III managed to get into field goal range on the opening drive. But were stalled out thanks to the Raven defense shutting down their run game. (Getting rid of Latavius Murray after 2021 was a wise decision) The only issue was that the Baltimore offense could do nothing. Both the run game and passing game would be limited thanks to a rock solid unit on the other side. The ugly performances of the past few weeks continued. How can this get worse. BOOOOOOOM! (Lamar Jackson leaves the game with a knee injury) Marylander: Oh No, OH NO! NONONONONONONONONONONO! Please tell me this isn’t long term. It didn’t look serious as he went down, but why can’t LJ get a break. He’s dealt with enough drama over the past month, and now he’s injured. Turns out that the Football Gods want the New Frontier in Ohio to emerge don’t they. (Especially with Deshaun Watson back this week) Luckily, Harbaugh said it wasn’t serious, his status for the game in Pittsburgh next week is up in the air. Narrator: In for Jackson, comes Tyler Huntley. I will say for not having any reps this week, Snoop looked good early on. On their next possession after the injury, they finally got something going. The Ravens got down to the Denver 10 yard line. But were victimized by the best red zone defense in football. They must settle for a 3-3 tie. Fortunately for Baltimore, the Broncos are missing all of their starting receivers. So points in this game would be limited thanks to excellent defense by each team. That would be the case. Even if Wilson got the Broncos in scoring range, they can do little with their chances. They did end the half with a field goal to go up 6-3.
Trailing at halftime against one of the worst teams in the NFL, I thought we were down with this. I bet most of the fans went inside to get Hot Chocolate during the Yanda Ring of Honor Ceremony. I wouldn’t blame them after a half like this. That’s now 4 out of 5 games without a 1st Half TD. Billickism at its finest. (Its fitting because he was in the broadcast booth with Gerry Sandusky and Rod Woodson this week) The bad play from the offense would continue, despite one of the best running games in the NFL, they could do nothing against the Broncos D all day long. Marylander: ARE YOU SERIOUS! WHAT KIND OF DISPLAY IS THIS! YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO WIN TO MAINTAIN FIRST PLACE! STOP IT! Narrator: The ugly play somehow wouldn’t stop, Huntley gave Denver an easy field with an interception, but luckily Hackett got in his own way. Brandon McManis would have to kick his 3rd field goal of the game. Marylander: Thank god, we’re playing the Broncos, if we had to play a stronger team, this would be worse! Narrator: You’re absolutely right. But by the time the 4th Quarter began, there was hope. The offense is moving down the field, I repeat the offense is gaining huge yards. Even a field goal won’t be such a bad option. Marylander: WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST SEE! THIS IS WHY WE DON’T CALL TRICK PLAYS! PROCHE THROWING INTO TRIPLE COVERAGE! WHAT WAS HE EVEN THINKING! KNOCK IT OFF ALREADY!” (Somehow the fans will blame Roman when James Proche clearly made a brain fart of a throw) PAUSE.
Narrator: Despite this potential dagger, the Broncos can’t do anything with their opportunities, as the SOS Squad continue to beat up the Denver O-Line. There aren’t many chances left for the Boys in Purple to pull off the win. Backed up in their own end, the Ravens fell short on a 3rd and 2. Harbaugh with potentially his OC’s job on the line made a gutsy call. He went for it on 4th and 1 at his own 18. It’s the right decision, if they give the ball back to the Broncos I don’t think they win the game. Well let’s see where the wheel lands? “QB sneak with Andrews, buckled up, they filled the gap, and I don’t know if he got it?” He did Kevin Harlan. Mark Andrews just kept his legs moving. It’s at this moment, where Snoop unlocks his talents and abilities. All at once, the Ravens started driving. But another 4th Down loomed. Can they get this one? “Handoff Duvernay, fake, and Huntley, he’ll take it, and dive for the 1st Down.” They converted another 4th Down. Marylander: Yes. Boys, I can see the future ahead of me. We’re doing things! HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAY! Narrator: Even if Lamar Jackson is sidelined it won’t stop the High End Talent from flowing throughout of M&T Bank Stadium. And wouldn’t you know it, the Ravens now lead 10-9 with JT adding the extra point. But this is a cautious sign. Russell Wilson has been a master at the 2 minute drill. With 28 seconds left, and 2 timeouts, he may have just enough time. The Broncos quickly storm towards midfield. People will be arguing about Wilson taking off out of the pocket but to be fair no one was open downfield. With 2 seconds left, Denver reaches the Baltimore 46. Now they have to try a 64 yard field goal to win the game. And even worse it’s towards the West Endzone which on a day like this usually is against the wind. The Broncos may not have learned from Cleveland in Week 7 but hey at least they’ll give it a chance. “Ball put down, kick is away, SHORT! BALTIMORE HAS WON!” (SOS ALERT! SOS ALERT! SOS ALERT! SOS ALERT! PREPARE THE FALSE HOPE!)
Thank god! That was too close to call. Normally I would be in panic mode over a game like this, but as Harbaugh said in the locker room, we don’t care what everyone says, they may think we’re dull, and ugly, but as long as you win games, character will be rewarded. That’s how this game went for them. Even if they’ve struggled these past 3 games, and Cincy has caught fire, the Ravens still have the lead in the AFC North. That’s all that really matters. Excluding that Jacksonville game, the Ravens defense has held their opponents to 1 TD over those 3 games. That’s massive progress from a unit that was overcooked last year. Yes those were weak offenses, but Mike Man is starting to relax out there and let the game come to him. Even if Patrick Queen and Lamar are banged up, the worst thing didn’t happen. I know the fans want Roman fired especially after the way the offense played this week, and he probably will take the head job at Stanford when the season is over but hey at least we’re winning games. Once again, why get rid of him, when neither of their position coaches have play calling experience. I should just stop the negative talk. Right now we need to prepare for the Yinzers next week. And to close this thing out, the Raven brothers and Salty Marylander have one message for Broncos fans. Marylander: Ravens Flock! Edgar/Allan/Poe: Whistling (Lets Fly!) Marylander: RAVENS FLOCK! Edgar/Allan/Poe: Whistling (LETS FLY!) Marylander: RAVENS FLOCK! Edgar/Allan/Poe: Whistling (LETS FLY!) Marylander: WHOS GOT IT BETTER THAN US! Everyone: NOOOOOBODY!
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