Ravens News

New Ravens cornerback Foxworth wise beyond his years
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June 29
Baltimore Sun
 
"His parents, his girlfriend and his teammates all say the same thing about Domonique Foxworth. The Ravens cornerback might look like a 26-year-old, he might run like a 26-year-old, but he thinks and conducts his life like a 40-year-old - always has. His parents considered him more responsible than his brother, who is two years older. His NFL mentor, Champ Bailey, considered him the levelheaded one in their relationship. Whether the subject is President Barack Obama, the role of a black athlete in modern society or the NFL players union's treatment of retired players, Foxworth can deliver a well-crafted opinion. His ability to react, not with emotion but with a cool assessment of facts and ..."
Suggs says he's close to signing new deal
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June 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Pro Bowl linebacker Terrell Suggs said Friday that he is nearing a long-term deal with the Ravens, a contract that surprisingly wouldn't make him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. The league deadline to reach a new contract with players who have received the franchise tag is July 15. If no deal can be struck, Suggs would play under the franchise tag for a second straight season, earning $10.2 million this year. "We are close to an agreement. We just have a few little things to work out," Suggs told The Baltimore Sun. "I don't want to go into great detail, but it's things like the years of the agreement and incentives, but the basic framework has been done." Suggs, 26, is ..."
Third-round pick Webb signs
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June 25
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens continue to make quick work of signing their draft picks, agreeing to a three-year deal with third-rouder Lardarius Webb. The cornerback from Nicholls State received a signing bonus around $530,000. The Ravens' only unsigned draft picks are: offensive tackle Michael Oher (first round) and defensive end-linebacker Paul Kruger (second round)."
Tommy Breaux makes pitch to Ravens
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June 17
Baltimore Sun
 
"Tommy Breaux did not try to minimize the quantum leap he is attempting to make. Asked about trying to jump from Towson University to the NFL, Breaux, with eyes wide, said: "It's like going from high school to the NBA." It was an appropriate analogy because Breaux, who grew up in Randallstown, was a two-sport athlete at Towson, and the other sport was basketball. Breaux will finish up a three-day tryout camp with the Ravens on Wednesday. A hair under 6-foot-7, his size and athleticism also got him tryouts with the Redskins and Giants in May. Neither team offered a contract. Breaux went to Blinn (Tex.) Junior College after high school, then to Towson to play both football and basketball. He ..."
First public brouhaha of the offseason
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June 16
Baltimore Sun
 
"The first fracas of the Ravens offseason before the media erupted today during a rookie camp when second-round pick Paul Kruger got involved with an offensive lineman. The scuffle lasted about 20 seconds with teammates pulling apart the participants and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron ordering players to “break it up.” Afterwards, Kruger said he could not remember which offensive lineman set him off. “We kind of got tangled up and started to throw down,” the defensive end/outside linebacker said. “… That can happen at any time, I guess.” What’s surprising to me is that the Ravens waited this long to avoid fisticuffs. Last year, then-rookie offensive tackle Oniel Cousins ..."
Pro Bowl receiver to Ravens?
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June 16
Baltimore Sun
 
"It has been rumored that the Ravens are interested in trading for disgruntled Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Without citing a source, Pro Football Talk reported that “rumors are flying in some circles that Marshall could land in Baltimore.” Wide receiver has been considered a weak area for the Ravens, who had trade talks for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin two months ago. According to the Associated Press, Marshall has requested a trade and walked out of a Friday meeting with Broncos owner Pat Bowlen with several boxes of belongings. The Pro Bowl wide receiver didn’t speak with reporters as he drove out of the team’s parking lot. The Ravens balked at ..."
Ravens might have unearthed another gem
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June 13
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Mike Preston
"The Ravens might have hit the rookie-free-agent jackpot again. The team has had success in the past with undrafted free agents like inside linebacker Bart Scott, center Mike Flynn and safety Will Demps. As the Ravens conclude offseason minicamps next week with a rookie minicamp, one player in particular has caught the eyes of the coaching staff. Meet Kevin Joseph Gerard, better known as K.J., a cornerback-safety out of Northern Arizona. Usually, rookie free agents don't meet NFL standards. They are too slow, too small, too something. They typically become meat for the top players to beat on in training camp. Not Gerard. "We're excited about him," Ravens defensive coordinator Greg Mattison ..."
Ravens' Gerard showing he may belong
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June 12
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Mike Preston
"The Ravens might have hit the rookie free agent jackpot again. The team has had success in the past with undrafted free agents like inside linebacker Bart Scott, center Mike Flynn and safety Will Demps. As the Ravens conclude offseason minicamps next week with a rookie minicamp, one player in particular has caught the eyes of the coaching staff. Meet Kevin Joseph Gerard, better known as K.J., a cornerback/safety out of Northern Arizona. Usually rookie free agents don't meet NFL standards. They are too slow, too small, too something. They typically become meat for the top players to beat on in training camp. Not Gerard. "We're excited about him," Ravens defensive coordinator Greg Mattison ..."
Ravens veterans wrap last minicamp, turn focus to training camp
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June 11
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens' veterans wrapped up their final minicamp Wednesday, but coach John Harbaugh made it clear that the work is not done. During their seven-week break, players are expected to work out and report to training camp in shape. The Ravens have scheduled 41 practices over their 26-day camp, which begins July 28 at McDaniel College. "I'm sure they'll work hard," Harbaugh said. "You don't put the kind of work in they've put in the last four or five months and then all of a sudden let it go away. And if they don't, we'll know about it pretty quick. We trust them, we believe in them, and we think they'll come back emotionally, spiritually fresh and ready to attack training camp." This ..."
Day with wounded vets inspires Ravens
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June 11
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Kevin Cowherd
"Next time you wonder whether we make too much of sports in this country, do yourself a favor: Go talk to a combat veteran. Talk to someone like Sgt. James Norris of the Army's 104th Cavalry, one of three wounded vets from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington invited to watch the Ravens practice in Owings Mills on Wednesday. Norris, 46, served two tours in Iraq and survived 11 attacks from rocket-propelled grenades and roadside bombs, known as improvised explosive devices or IEDs. "I was an IED magnet," he said, sitting in the warm sunshine holding a football. "My legs are a mess. I think I broke the record for getting wounded." But on this day, Norris, a bear of a man at 6 feet 6 ..."
McGahee says he's fine with working with 2nd team
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June 10
Baltimore Sun
 
"Even though he continues to run primarily with the second team, Ravens running back Willis McGahee said he doesn't mind backing up Ray Rice for now. McGahee had been limited for most of the offseason after having arthroscopic knee surgery. Because Rice has been going with the starters during his absence, McGahee said he didn't expect to supplant Rice when he began fully practicing last week. "It wouldn't be right," McGahee said Tuesday during the final minicamp for veterans. "I don't mind. Work is work. That's either with the first, second or third." Unlike last year, McGahee has been attending voluntary minicamps. He is trying to rebound from last season, when he gained a career-low 671 ..."
Ravens tight end hopes to overturn reputation as injury-prone
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June 10
Baltimore Sun
 
"L.J. Smith is learning that some labels are stickier than others. For a few years when he played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Smith had developed a reputation as one of the better pass-catching tight ends in the NFL. In 2005 and 2006, Smith caught a total of 111 passes for 1,293 yards and eight touchdowns. But the next two seasons were marred by injury and low production (59 total catches for 534 yards and four touchdowns), and it's that characterization that has been following Smith - who was signed by the Ravens three months ago - for longer than he would have liked. "Once you get labeled - and I got labeled the past couple of years as a guy who got hurt - that's something that's hard to ..."
Younger Flacco has MLB hopes
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June 10
Baltimore Sun
 
"It's draft day and a strapping kid named Flacco sits at home, waiting for a phone call that could send him to the pros. The game, however, is baseball and the prospect is Mike Flacco, the brother of Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. A power-hitting third baseman, Mike Flacco hopes to be scooped up in the three-day major league draft that ends Thursday after 50 rounds. And, yes, the Orioles are interested. "We scouted him and will place him on the board where we think he should go," Orioles scout Dean Albany said."
Ravens' Heap, Washington practice
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June 9
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens tight end Todd Heap and cornerback Fabian Washington are participating fully in the team's minicamp today after being limited most of the offseason by injuries. Heap has been dealing with a lower back injury, while Washington has had neck and shoulder injuries. Notable Ravens who remained limited from contact today: Wide receiver Derrick Mason (shoulder), tight end L.J. Smith (groin), cornerback Chris Carr (shoulder) and offensive tackle Oniel Cousins (chest). Smith and Carr were signed as free agents this offseason."
Former Raven wants to kick again in the NFL
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June 6
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Mike Preston
"Matt Stover has come to grips with his life after football. If his phone rings in late July or August, he is prepared to continue his career as one of the NFL's best kickers. And if not ... "Then my last kick for the Baltimore Ravens against Tennessee, wow, what a way to go out," Stover said. It was another classic Stover moment. With the outcome of the game in doubt, Stover trotted out on the field before a boisterous crowd of 69,143 at LP Field to kick the game-winning 43-yard field goal with 53 seconds remaining as the Ravens edged the Titans, 13-10, in the AFC semifinals last season. Stover has always been clutch in big games. In fact, he has 13 game-winning field goals and is the ..."
Stover and Harbaugh keeping in touch
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June 5
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Mike Preston
"Matt Stover has come to grips with his life after football. If his phone rings some time in late July or August, he is prepared to continue his career as one of the NFL's best kickers. And if not ... "Then my last kick for the Baltimore Ravens against Tennessee, wow, what a way to go out," Stover said. It was another classic Stover moment. With the outcome of the game in doubt, Stover trotted out on the field before a boisterous crowd of 69,143 at LP Field to kick the game winning 43-yard field goal with 53 seconds remaining as the Ravens edged the Titans, 13-10, in the AFC semifinals last season. Stover has always been clutch in big games. In fact, he has 13 game-winning field goals, and ..."
Ravens sign fifth-round pick
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June 5
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens have signed their fifth-round pick in the recent NFL draft, tight end Davon Drew of East Carolina, to a contract, the team announced today. He's the first 2009 draft pick to sign with the team and he received a three-year contract with just under $140,000 in bonus money. Drew was the 149th pick overall. At 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds, Drew is expected to be a backup to veterans Todd Heap and L.J. Smith, but during the team's recent minicamps he's been seeing a lot of action because of injuries to Heap and Smith. He started his career as a quarterback at East Carolina, but was moved to tight end in 2005. He was suspended the final two games of 2005 for initially refusing to move from ..."
McGahee works with second team at Ravens minicamp
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June 3
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens' Willis McGahee was back at the team's voluntary minicamp after missing last week, but the running back worked primarily with the second team. McGahee started nine games for the Ravens last season, including the AFC championship game at Pittsburgh. Ray Rice, a second-round pick last year, ran mostly with the starters Tuesday. Last month, McGahee was limited in the mandatory minicamp because of arthroscopic knee surgery. But he didn't wear a red jersey Tuesday, which signifies his knee has improved."
Raven John Beck takes one day at a time
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June 3
Baltimore Sun
 
"A month since he joined the Ravens, John Beck is starting to make himself at home. The backup quarterback is feeling more comfortable in his purple jersey after recently buying the No. 12 from wide receiver Ernie Wheelwright. He is beginning to get his bearings back in Cam Cameron's system after one season of being removed from it. Still, Beck's next biggest move - going from the Ravens' newest quarterback to becoming a legitimate contender for the No. 2 job - is not on his mind just yet. "Right now, I have day-to-day expectations," Beck said Tuesday during the Ravens' third week of minicamps. "When I step out on the football field, I'm trying to get better that day. I'm not to the point ..."
McGahee back at camp
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June 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens' Willis McGahee was back after missing last week's minicamp, working primarily with the second team. McGahee, the highest-paid running back on the team, started nine games for the Ravens last season, including the AFC championship game at Pittsburgh. Ray Rice, a second-round pick last season, ran mostly with the starters Tuesday. McGahee had been limited in the mandatory minicamp because of arthroscopic knee surgery. But he didn't wear a red jersey Tuesday, which signifies his knee has improved. But coach John Harbaugh didn't want to comment on McGahee's condition. "I don't know," Harbaugh said. "I have no idea where he's at. It's the first day he's been here in a week and a ..."
Ravens' Figurs out until training camp
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June 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens' Yamon Figurs will be sidelined for the rest of the offseason minicamps because he recently had surgery on his foot. Figurs, a former third-round pick who is competing to be the team's returner and backup wide receiver, had a screw placed in his foot after a bone separated, according to coach John Harbaugh."
Troy Smith gets work as receiver
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June 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"With several wide receivers excused from voluntary minicamp, backup quarterback Troy Smith made a temporary position change to wide-out, running routes and making some impressive catches Tuesday. The Ravens have tinkered with the idea of expanding the role of Smith, who remains the No. 2 quarterback on the team's depth chart. "Without making it a huge story, I'm quite sure that Troy will be lined up in different places this year," coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday."
Offensive efficiency a priority for Ravens
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May 31
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Mike Preston
"As the Ravens work through offseason minicamps, they have two priorities for the offense heading into training camp, which opens in late July. The Ravens want to improve their scoring inside their opponents' 20-yard line and their third-down efficiency. Last season, the Ravens were ranked No. 25 in the NFL in scoring inside the red zone. Of the team's 51 possessions inside the 20, the Ravens recorded only 24 touchdowns and 20 field goals. The top-ranked team was the Indianapolis Colts, who had 50 possessions inside the 20 and produced 34 touchdowns and 11 field goals. The Carolina Panthers were No. 2 with 32 touchdowns and 14 field goals in 49 possessions. The Ravens were 15th in the ..."
Ravens QB Flacco had the fans at hello
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May 29
Baltimore Sun
 
"One of the more highly anticipated debuts by a Baltimore athlete recently was that of Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, a first-round draft choice of the team. Rushed into being the starting quarterback just five months after being drafted, Flacco instantly became a fan favorite. He ran 38 yards into the end zone off an audible and had the key block on the Ravens' other touchdown in a season-opening 17-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7. In the first half, fans waved purple placards that read: "Wacko 4 Flacco." In the second half, the crowd chanted, "Let's go Flacco," something none of the previous 15 starting quarterbacks in Ravens history had ever inspired."
Ravens give rookie a chance
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May 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"An undrafted rookie who doesn't even have his name on the back of his jersey yet, Robby Felix understands his chances of making the Ravens this season. But beating those odds doesn't worry the team's newest center. Just six months ago, Felix suffered a stroke, a frightening medical ordeal that changed the 22-year-old's life forever. "I think about it a lot," Felix said Wednesday after his second NFL practice. "I'm scared of having another stroke. But I have to fight through it and go on with my life." His fight began Nov. 16, a day after his final college home game, when he felt the right side of his body shut down during a shower. Felix caught himself before he fell, but he couldn't ..."
Sypniewski questionable for start of camp
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May 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens tight end Todd Heap could be close to fully participating in practice, but backup Quinn Sypniewski could be out for an extended period. Sypniewski, who is behind Heap and L.J. Smith on the depth chart, had a piece of a bone in his knee reattached last week. He missed all of last season with a knee injury after going down in a minicamp. "He is questionable for the start of training camp," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday."
3 Ravens starters miss voluntary workout
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May 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens starters Willis McGahee (running back), Ed Reed (safety) and Haloti Ngata (defensive lineman) missed today's voluntary passing camp at the team's training facility in Owings Mills. While Ngata is taking college classes toward his degree, the reason for the absences of McGahee and Reed is unknown. Both have previously attended voluntary workouts this offseason. But the Ravens had some good news on the injury front with starters Derrick Mason (wide receiver) and Todd Heap (back) participating in practice, but being limited. Mason, battling a shoulder injury, wore a red jersey today so he would not be hit. Heap practiced but is hampered by a back injury."
Mason could return in time for training camp
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May 28
Carroll County Times
 
"Baltimore Ravens veteran wide receiver Derrick Mason may have been a bit too conservative recently when gauging whether he would be able to take part in training camp following offseason shoulder surgery. Ravens coach John Harbaugh predicted that Mason will be ready for the majority of camp. "I think there's a real good chance Derrick will be there for training camp, but that obviously depends on what's best for Derrick," Harbaugh said Wednesday at a passing camp. "I'm pretty sure Derrick will be there for most, if not all, of training camp." Mason, who had his labrum and scapula in his left shoulder repaired, practiced on a limited basis Wednesday as he caught passes from quarterback Joe ..."
Intriguing rookie joins Ravens
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May 27
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens signed undrafted rookie center Robby Felix, who suffered a stroke just six months ago. Felix had started 46 straight games for UTEP before a stroke on Nov. 16 cut short his college career. He spent the next couple of months trying to make a comeback and participated in the NFL combine in February."
Ravens' tight end Sypniewski working his way back
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May 27
Carroll County Times
 
"It has been just over a year since Baltimore Ravens tight end Quinn Sypniewski's left knee buckled during an awkward collision with linebacker Antwan Barnes. The practice mishap was so severe that Sypniewski's shredded anterior cruciate ligament tore off his leg bone. Plus, the bone that detached from the ligament was shattered. The rare injury required major reconstructive surgery to repair the damage. Recently, Sypniewski underwent an arthroscopic cleanup procedure to follow up on the original surgery, according to his agent, Dave Butz. As the Ravens continue a passing camp today at their training complex, Sypniewski is trying to work his way back in time for training camp to provide the ..."
Ravens' Peerman has makings of a role model
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May 21
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Kevin Cowherd
"Tired of spoiled athletes dominating the headlines? Then you want to hear about Cedric Peerman. Peerman is the University of Virginia running back who was taken by the Ravens in the sixth round of the NFL draft. He has been at the team's minicamp in Owings Mills this week, busting his butt in every drill, accelerating up and down the field like he's turbo-charged. When the 2 1/2 -hour practices are over, he puts in an extra 25 minutes of agility work on a back field. Then, tired and hungry, he comes off the field and patiently does an interview, looking the reporter in the eye and answering each question thoughtfully. I know, I know ... what's wrong with this guy? Doesn't he know he's ..."
Ravens' Heap sidelined again
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May 19
Baltimore Sun
 
"Todd Heap is sidelined for his second straight minicamp, but the Ravens tight end expects to participate in a full practice before offseason workouts end in mid-June. Heap is dealing with a lower back injury that dates back to the playoffs four months ago. He injured it during a practice in January. "He's not as far along as we all thought he would be -- and he thought he would be -- so we're just trying to work through it," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday, the second day of passing camp."
Ravens surprised by Anderson's retirement
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May 19
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens said they were surprised when offensive tackle Willie Anderson decided to retire last week. Anderson played only one season for the Ravens, joining them last season after spending 12 years with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player who once started 116 straight games. "He hadn't really talked about that," offensive tackle Adam Terry said Tuesday during the Ravens' passing camp. "It kind of caught us off guard. He went out on a high note -- going to the AFC championship game, which is the furthest he's ever gone." Anderson reached his decision after talking to Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome, who retired after playing 13 seasons in the NFL."
Ravens Sign Former Patriots Receiver Washington
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May 19
New York Times
 
"The Baltimore Ravens signed free agent wide receiver Kelley Washington to a one-year contract Monday, the NFL club said. Six-year NFL veteran Washington spent the past two seasons playing for the New England Patriots. Drafted in the third round by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2003, Washington has 73 catches for 896 yards (12.3 yards a catch average) and nine touchdowns in the NFL. The Ravens waived wide receiver Marcus Maxwell from their roster to make room for Washington."
Ravens finalize deal with WR Washington
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May 18
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens officially added Kelley Washington on Monday, signing the veteran free-agent wide receiver to a one-year contract on the first day of the team's passing camp. During his six-year career, Washington has recorded 73 catches for 896 yards (an average of 12.3 yards per catch) and nine touchdowns for the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots. Washington, who is 6 feet 3, 215 pounds, improves the team's size at wide receiver. "Kelley is a professional who's been in this system and has had hard coaching," said Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson, who coached Washington in Cincinnati. "I know [wide receivers] coach [Jim] Hostler will take him to a whole different level. I also ..."
Three Ex-Ravens Helping Ryan Get Get Jets' D Ready For The Fight
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May 17
New York Post
 
"Rex Ryan snuck back to Baltimore one Sunday in March to watch his teenage son, Seth, run a 5K. This was days after the new Jets coach had lured former Ravens Bart Scott, Jim Leonhard and Marques Douglas to join him in New York. A television reporter spotted him on the street and said, "Hey, you're stealing all our players." "No, I'm stealing my players," Ryan responded with a smile. The three ex-Ravens are now key cogs of Ryan's Jets defense. He had stars left over from last season in Kris Jenkins, Darrelle Revis and Kerry Rhodes. But Ryan needed a few of "his guys" to show the way. "It's not only that they know the system, but they know how things are done, what the expectations are, and ..."
Giants, Ravens plan few changes on defense
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May 17
Camden Courier-Post
 
"The Giants and Ravens believe their paths to the Super Bowl are still paved by their hard-nosed defenses. But each will have to strive to maintain its defensive-minded image despite the loss of its leader. Gone from the Giants is Steve Spagnuolo, who took his quarterback-attacking system to St. Louis for the head coaching job two years after his defense foiled juggernaut New England in the Super Bowl. No longer dialing up blitzes for Baltimore is Rex Ryan, who's now the Jets' head coach. Their departures opened the door for two non-household names to step into the spotlight. But now there's a tremendous amount of pressure on Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan and Baltimore's Greg ..."
O's shift rotation, pave way for Hill
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May 15
Baltimore Sun
 
"The long-awaited Orioles' debut of left-hander Rich Hill is expected to happen Saturday at Kauffman Stadium now that the club has created a spot in its rotation. Orioles manager Dave Trembley said he spoke to Mark Hendrickson (1-4 with a 6.35 ERA in seven starts) on Thursday afternoon and told him he'd be sent to the bullpen effective Thursday evening. Trembley also announced that Koji Uehara, who prefers pitching on extra rest, will now start Sunday instead of Saturday. And that opens up Saturday's start for Hill, who threw six scoreless innings Sunday at Triple-A Norfolk on a rehabilitation assignment. He has been on the disabled list since March with a left elbow strain. Because a ..."
Anderson leaves; wide receiver agrees to deal
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May 14
Baltimore Sun
 
"On the day the Ravens said goodbye to starting right offensive tackle Willie Anderson, they welcomed veteran wide receiver Kelley Washington to the team. The Ravens placed Anderson on the reserve/retired list Wednesday, perhaps signaling the four-time Pro Bowl player's intention to step away from football. The team announced the move by e-mailing a one-sentence statement to media outlets. As recently as March, Anderson, 33, told The Baltimore Sun that he had not considered retirement, saying: "I might be a 14-year guy, but I've never thought about retiring. As long as I can bend my knees, move my feet, don't get my quarterback killed and don't embarrass myself, I'm going to play, and I ..."
Ravens, WR Washington agree to deal
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May 14
Baltimore Sun
 
"Wide receiver Kelley Washington, who tried out for the Ravens last weekend, has agreed to a contract with the Ravens, his agent said Wednesday. The contract is believed to be a one-year deal for the veteran minimum. Washington competed with Jerry Porter and Tab Perry in mini-camp last weekend, and he appeared to have the best showing, hauling in a diving catch and collecting a touchdown pass from quarterback Troy Smith. "I think he's extremely excited about the opportunity," said Washington's agent, Chad Speck. "He grew up in Stephens City, Va., which is just a couple hours down the road. So it kind of feels like he's getting to come home to play as well as come into a situation where it's ..."
Dallas-Fort Worth venues announced for Super Bowl XLV ancillary events
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May 13
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Super Bowl XLV Host Committee announced today the locations of eight major events and venues - from the NFL Experience to the headquarters hotel - for the 2011 game in Arlington. Dallas will get the largest share of marquee events and venues. The NFL Experience, an 850,000-square-foot theme park, football museum and memorabilia show, will be held at the Dallas Convention Center. That announcement was expected since there are no other indoor venues large enough to accommodate it. In warm weather states, such as Florida or Arizona, the NFL Experience is sometimes held outdoors. The event is booked indoors in regions where cold weather is likely. The Hilton Anatole was chosen as the NFL ..."
For Ravens' offense, what a difference a year makes
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May 11
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Peter Schmuck
"The Ravens are in the midst of their first minicamp of 2009 and - at least at first blush - you have to wonder why they all seem so sure they will be a more potent offensive team than they were last season. This is the team that came out of the AFC championship game supposedly desperate for a legitimate vertical threat at wide receiver, passed up the top wide-outs in the draft and now is auditioning a couple of veteran castoffs to help its depth at that key position. Yet general manager Ozzie Newsome has occasionally bristled at the notion that the existing receiving corps might not be up to snuff. This also is the team that lost center Jason Brown to free agency and seems unsure of the ..."
Gooden eager to step up for Ravens
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May 11
Baltimore Sun
 
"If this was a job audition, Tavares Gooden was over the top with first impressions. By the time the Ravens shut down a three-day minicamp on Sunday, they didn't appear to have an opening on defense beside Ray Lewis. Bigger tests will come later, but for three days in May, Gooden looked like a worthy successor to Bart Scott at inside linebacker. "I think everybody knows the answer to that," Gooden said at the conclusion of the mandatory camp. "I was brought in here to do a job; that's what I'll do. I won't disappoint. ... I'll fit the role of a new and improved Bart." A third-round draft choice a year ago, Gooden's rookie season ended in Week 6 with a hip injury that required surgery. He ..."
Washington the winner in WR tryout?
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May 11
Baltimore Sun
 
"While the coaches didn't signal a winner, Kelley Washington appeared to have the best showing of the three wide receivers trying out for the Ravens. Washington, a free agent who played for the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots, stood out in Sunday's two-minute drill, diving to make one catch and pulling in a nice throw from Troy Smith for a touchdown. He punctuated the score with a shimmying dance in the end zone. "I was able to make some good plays and some bad plays," Washington said Sunday, the final day of the Ravens' mandatory minicamp. "But the thing I wanted to focus on was the individual drills. I wanted to show them that I could get in and out of routes and catch the ..."
Ravens' Mason may miss training camp
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May 10
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason could miss training camp this season but remains optimistic that he'll be ready for the start of the regular season. Mason, who has led the Ravens in catches for three of his four seasons here, had surgery to repair his scapula and the labrum in his left shoulder in February. He didn't practice during this weekend's mandatory minicamp. "I guarantee I'll be ready by the first game, that's all I can say," Mason said Sunday, the final day of the team's minicamp. "Everything else, we'll play it by ear." Asked if he would be ready for training camp in late July, he said, "Don't know. I really don't. All I can say for certain -- well, not even for certain -- if ..."
Ravens' kicking competition has legs
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May 10
Baltimore Sun
 
"The first kicking battle in Ravens' history won't be settled anytime soon. As much as Steve Hauschka and Graham Gano are competing against each other, they are also still learning how to be a kicker in this league. "I don't think they're ready to play today in the National Football League," Ravens special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg said during this weekend's minicamp, "but we don't have to play today." Hauschka, 23, was the Ravens' kickoff specialist last season as a rookie as well as their long-distance placekicker. He was 1-for-2 on field goals last season, converting a 54-yard attempt and missing a 53-yarder. During this offseason, Hauschka not only studied his own kicking ..."
Peter Schmuck: For Ravens' offense, what a difference a year makes
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May 10
Baltimore Sun
 
"With a full season of experience under coordinator Cameron, unit ready to evolvePeter Schmuck May 10, 2009 The Ravens are in the midst of their first minicamp of 2009 and - at least at first blush - you have to wonder why they all seem so sure they will be a more potent offensive team than they were last season. This is the team that came out of the AFC championship game supposedly desperate for a legitimate vertical threat at wide receiver, passed up the top wide-outs in the draft and now is auditioning a couple of veteran castoffs to help its depth at that key position. Yet general manager Ozzie Newsome has occasionally bristled at the notion that the existing receiving corps might not ..."
Flacco, Ravens receivers say upgrade not needed
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May 9
Baltimore Sun
 
"Fans and the media are wondering why the Ravens didn't sign a wide receiver in free agency or draft one. After hearing the most pressing question about the Ravens for months, quarterback Joe Flacco and his receivers confidently responded Friday after the first day of full-team minicamp. "We had a pretty darn good team last year, obviously, with the guys that we have," Flacco said. "So, we don't need anybody else. We feel like we have the guys to get it done. We feel like we have the guys to be a Super Bowl team." The problem is the Ravens' passing game was the weakest part of the team. The Ravens finishing 28th in passing yards while ranking in the top five in the other three major ..."
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