Half-Time Quotes: Preseason vs. Vikings

Posted Aug 16, 2008

By BaltimoreRavens.com



Featuring Head Coach John Harbaugh, Defensive Coordinator Rex Ryan, and Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron.


HEAD COACH JOHN HARBAUGH



(On the first half)



“We didn’t stop them and a lot of that came from (Tavaris) Jackson scrambling.”



(On the Ravens’ pass offense)



“We have to help the quarterback move. If the ball is in your catching zone, you have to catch it. Troy (Smith) didn’t get a lot of snaps in the first half, but he handled things well, and his escape ability is good. You were able to see that.”





DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR REX RYAN



(On the Ravens’ first half defensive performance)



“That wasn’t Ravens defense. Our communication from the coaches and on the field wasn’t what it should be. You can put that on me. We didn’t contain the quarterback, and that can’t happen.”



“We gave them too many plays. We didn’t close. If you get near the quarterback, you have to make the play. We didn’t do that.”





OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR CAM CAMERON



(On the Ravens’ first half offensive performance)



“We ran the ball well early in the game. Ray (Rice) found a little rhythm and the line did a nice job. We didn’t protect the quarterback the way you have to. Troy (Smith) did make some plays with his legs. He has a knack for that.”



“We have to help our defense. We have to stay on the field. We certainly didn’t do that in the first half.”