On FOX GameTime Live Tuesday, Ravens coach Brian Billick covered some of the topics that came out of Monday's 27-24 loss to the undefeated Patriots.
On the notion that the NFL wants the Patriots to finish a perfect season and that officiating is leaning in that direction:
"Oh, there's certainly not a covert action on the league to make sure the Patriots break this record but, I've been on the other side as well when certain players or teams and officials maybe assume they're capable ... let me give you an example. When I was in Minnesota, Chris Carter was the best there was at pushing off and catching the ball on the sideline and keeping his feet in bounds. I think sometimes maybe officials, given the caliber of the team or the athlete, kind of assume certain things. But it's not overt."
On the timeout called by Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan that negated the Ravens' apparent fourth-down stand on New England's winning drive:
"I'm in a situation where I have a great deal of faith in my defensive coordinator. If he finds himself in a vulnerable position and his judgment ... they're very judicious about that. They're not going to just jump in there. To think that we might be vulnerable in a key situation, I'd much rather error on the side of let's get them lined up right, let's make sure we got done what we want to get done."
On blowing kisses at Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, who exchanged words with Billick, the Ravens coach had this to say.
Transcript and audio credit: FOX GameTime Live
