Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers

mesaSteeler · 12-26-2009, 12:39 AM

Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt...nt_659499.html

By Scott Brown
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, December 26, 2009

The Steelers' top priority on defense has long been stopping the run.

Even if they are successful doing that Sunday at Heinz Field, that doesn't mean they will take Ravens running back Ray Rice out of the game.

One of the breakout players of the year, Rice leads the Ravens with 73 receptions, and he has 1,797 rushing and receiving yards combined.

The 128.4 yards from scrimmage he is averaging per game is second only to Titans running back Chris Johnson (155.4) in the NFL.

"He's just one of those talents," Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said.

The Steelers know that all too well.

Rice had 155 rushing and receiving yards in the Ravens' 20-17 overtime win against the Steelers on Nov. 29.

Rice's 44-yard catch-and-run on fourth down late in regulation set up a game-tying field goal.

"He's that type of players where, yeah, you've got to have someone on him all the time," Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel said. "Not only is he a great weapon running the ball but he's a great weapon coming out, catching the ball. Those types of guys are special, and you definitely have to key on them."

Scott Brown can be reached at sbrown@tribweb.com or 412-481-5432.

***Galax Steeler*** · 12-26-2009, 06:41 AM

I have to admit Rice is a good running back and we better prepare for him. We are going to have to contain him and put the pressure on Flaco if we have a shot at winning Sunday.

Texasteel · 12-26-2009, 06:57 AM

I would hope they pay attention to him. He tore them up the last time they played. Please, no more 15 yard gains on 4th and 5.

Is it Sunday yet?

solardave · 12-26-2009, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texasteel

I would hope they pay attention to him. He tore them up the last time they played. Please, no more 15 yard gains on 4th and 5.

Is it Sunday yet?

I agree this man must be stopped.

Crow-Magnon · 12-26-2009, 08:52 AM

You have NO idea how happy I am to have Rice on the Ravens.....and my FF team. I received quite a few "what are you, nuts? messages when I drafted him early.

Guttpuppy · 12-26-2009, 10:21 AM

That should be Timmons' only job this week... shadow Rice, everywhere. Nothing more, just stay on him.

RushHard34 · 12-26-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crow-Magnon

You have NO idea how happy I am to have Rice on the Ravens.....and my FF team. I received quite a few "what are you, nuts? messages when I drafted him early.

Mendenhall in the 10th was a steal.

Made me look real football smart.

supa_fly_steeler · 12-26-2009, 11:27 AM

hopefully ryan clark introduces him into the rivalry a proper way. a clark hit. Last time it was pathetic attempts.

Psyychoward86 · 12-26-2009, 11:38 AM

Stop Rice, and play decent defense, and we should be set. We can survive a shootout if needed. The Ravens have two starting cornerbacks on IR, starting LB Gooden and Ed Reed are doubtful for the game.

Larry · 12-26-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by supa_fly_steeler

hopefully ryan clark introduces him into the rivalry a proper way. a clark hit. Last time it was pathetic attempts.

Does that mean a helmet to helmet hit where Clark either injures himself or gets an unnecessary roughness penalty?

12-26-2009, 12:39 AM	#1
mesaSteeler A Son of Martha Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 7,976 Gender: Male Member Number: 10438 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt...nt_659499.html By Scott Brown PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW Saturday, December 26, 2009 The Steelers' top priority on defense has long been stopping the run. Even if they are successful doing that Sunday at Heinz Field, that doesn't mean they will take Ravens running back Ray Rice out of the game. One of the breakout players of the year, Rice leads the Ravens with 73 receptions, and he has 1,797 rushing and receiving yards combined. The 128.4 yards from scrimmage he is averaging per game is second only to Titans running back Chris Johnson (155.4) in the NFL. "He's just one of those talents," Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said. The Steelers know that all too well. Rice had 155 rushing and receiving yards in the Ravens' 20-17 overtime win against the Steelers on Nov. 29. Rice's 44-yard catch-and-run on fourth down late in regulation set up a game-tying field goal. "He's that type of players where, yeah, you've got to have someone on him all the time," Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel said. "Not only is he a great weapon running the ball but he's a great weapon coming out, catching the ball. Those types of guys are special, and you definitely have to key on them." Scott Brown can be reached at sbrown@tribweb.com or 412-481-5432.

12-26-2009, 06:41 AM	#2
*Galax Steeler* The Virginia Hillbilly Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Galax Va Posts: 19,123 Gender: Male Member Number: 3287 Thanks: 51 Thanked 132 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers I have to admit Rice is a good running back and we better prepare for him. We are going to have to contain him and put the pressure on Flaco if we have a shot at winning Sunday. __________________

12-26-2009, 06:57 AM	#3
Texasteel Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 3,638 Gender: Male Member Number: 8323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers I would hope they pay attention to him. He tore them up the last time they played. Please, no more 15 yard gains on 4th and 5. Is it Sunday yet? __________________ Simply, The Chief.

12-26-2009, 08:52 AM	#5
Crow-Magnon Team Captain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 720 Gender: Male Member Number: 9500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers You have NO idea how happy I am to have Rice on the Ravens.....and my FF team. I received quite a few "what are you, nuts? messages when I drafted him early.

12-26-2009, 10:21 AM	#6
Guttpuppy Draft Prospect Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 128 Member Number: 9534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers That should be Timmons' only job this week... shadow Rice, everywhere. Nothing more, just stay on him. __________________

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supa_fly_steeler Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: They call me bruce wayne batman cape crusader Posts: 3,647 Gender: Male Member Number: 15332 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers hopefully ryan clark introduces him into the rivalry a proper way. a clark hit. Last time it was pathetic attempts.

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Psyychoward86 Living Legend Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,463 Gender: Male Member Number: 10772 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ravens RB Rice captures focus of Steelers Stop Rice, and play decent defense, and we should be set. We can survive a shootout if needed. The Ravens have two starting cornerbacks on IR, starting LB Gooden and Ed Reed are doubtful for the game.

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