Baltimore Ravens Trade Rumors

Increased speculation that Mason, Ravens will reunite
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March 10
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens still appear to be the frontrunners to re-sign wide receiver Derrick Mason, according to reports on ESPN and NFL.com Here's probably the biggest reason why this will happen -- Mason hasn't drawn much interest elsewhere. Terrell Owens and Antonio Bryant are visiting Cincinnati. Bryant could be visiting Miami next. Nate Burleson went to Detroit. Kevin Walter re-signed with Houston. Even Brandon Marshall got a visit, meeting with the Seattle Seahawks. While there was speculation that Miami and New England had expressed interest in Mason, there have been no visits for him. In the end, Mason's best opportunity might be staying with the Ravens."
T.Smith's agent: 'He would crawl from Baltimore ... to play in Cleveland'
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March 8
Baltimore Sun
 
"For the third time in less than three months, the agent for backup quarterback Troy Smith has publicly let it be known that the Ravens backup quarterback wants to be elsewhere. On Sunday, agent Ralph Cindrich said Smith specifically wants to go to the Cleveland Browns. "He would crawl from Baltimore right now to be able to play in Cleveland," Cindrich told the Canton Repository last weekend. "That's clearly where his heart is. That's where his love is. He has a great relationship in Baltimore and with the fans as long as I don't muck it up too much. He has a great relationship with [Ravens general manager] Ozzie Newsome."
Ravens' Gaither might be trade bait
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March 8
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens could increase their depth through free agency over the next few weeks, whether it's picking up a cornerback, defensive end or tight end. If the Ravens' scouts had their way, the team would acquire something even more valuable: additional draft picks. The Ravens have five selections in next month's NFL draft after Friday's trade for wide receiver Anquan Boldin. The Ravens' best shot at gaining a pick in the first or second round would be to deal starting offensive tackle Jared Gaither, the team's most attractive trade bait. No team official has said the Ravens would give up Gaither for a high pick, but the team seemed to signal it would listen to offers by giving Gaither a ..."
Would Ravens trade Gaither?
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March 7
Baltimore Sun
 
"Starting left tackle Jared Gaither, a restricted free agent, represents the Ravens' best shot at getting an additional pick in the first or second round. No team official has said the Ravens would give up Gaither for a high pick, but the team seemingly announced it would listen to offers by giving Gaither a first-round tender as a restricted free agent instead of the high one (which would require teams to give up picks in the first and third rounds). So, would the Ravens keep Gaither if offered a first- or second-round pick? It’s a decision they might soon have to face. Four teams who could show interest are the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis ..."
Mason could return, but no longer a priority
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March 7
Baltimore Sun
 
"The addition of Anquan Boldin doesn't eliminate the chances of Derrick Mason returning, but the Ravens no longer view the free-agent wide receiver as one of their priorities, a league source said. Mason, 36, certainly lost his leverage by not agreeing to a two-year deal with the Ravens before free agency began. Because Boldin and Mason play similar styles, it's not considered a necessity to bring back Mason. There is a chance that the Ravens could wait until after the draft in April to re-sign Mason. So far, Mason has drawn interest from New England and Miami but he hasn't set up visits."
Dwan Edwards making free-agent visits
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March 7
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens free-agent defensive end Dwan Edwards is finishing up his Saturday visit with the Seattle Seahawks and is expected to meet with the Denver Broncos next, according to ESPN. The Ravens have expressed interest in Edwards, but there is a good chance he will go elsewhere because he is exploring his options. Edwards replaced Trevor Pryce in the starting lineup midway through the 2009 season."
Report: CB Marlin Jackson visiting Ravens on Tuesday
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March 7
Baltimore Sun
 
"Former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson is visiting the Ravens on Tuesday, according to ESPN. A first-round selection in the 2005, he started in 2007 and 2008. But Jackson sustained torn knee ligaments in practice the last two seasons to finish on injured reserve. The Colts didn't tender Jackson, making him a free agent. Jackson, 26, has four career interceptions in five seasons."
Ravens trade for wide receiver Boldin
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March 5
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens made a bold move to improve their passing game, trading for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin. It is believed the Ravens sent third- and fourth-round picks to the Cardinals in exchange for Boldin and a fifth-round pick. According to ESPN, Boldin has agreed to a new four-year, $28 million contract. It is believed the Ravens beat out the Kansas City Chiefs for the three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. "The Ravens just got better," coach John Harbaugh said. "Anquan is a significant addition for us. He fits the personality of our team with the hard-nosed, physical way he plays. We love the way he competes. Our fans will enjoy watching him compete and his teammates will be ..."
Free agency has limitations but still an option for Ravens
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March 5
Baltimore Sun
 
"Restricted as they've never been before, the Ravens are still entering free agency with an open mind. General manager Ozzie Newsome wouldn't say the Ravens would be quiet as the NFL entered its first uncapped year since 1993 at 12:01 today. "It's up in the air," he said. "Once we get into free agency, if there is an opportunity for us to better our football team, we will do so." Under this new system, the Ravens will be limited more than most teams because they were among the final eight teams in the playoffs. The four teams that lost in the divisional round - the Ravens, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys - may sign one unrestricted free agent for a contract with a ..."
Ravens place first-round tenders on three starters
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March 4
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens used first-round tenders on three restricted free agents - offensive tackle Jared Gaither, fullback Le'Ron McClain and cornerback Fabian Washington - and are expected to place an additional first-round tender on wide receiver Mark Clayton, according to multiple NFL sources. This essentially secures the return of these starters because another team would have to give the Ravens a first-round pick as compensation if it were to sign one of them. It also represents significant pay increases for Gaither ($2.3 million), McClain ($2.3 million) and Washington ($2.6 million). Even before this high tender, McClain said Wednesday that he was motivated entering offseason workouts. "I ..."
A look at Ravens' options at wide receiver
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March 3
Baltimore Sun
 
"There's no question that the Ravens' priority is to upgrade at wide receiver. How they will accomplish this is a more open-ended matter. The Ravens can take several different routes to improve the targets for Joe Flacco, from putting an offer sheet on a restricted free agent (perhaps the Denver Broncos' Brandon Marshall), signing an unrestricted free agent (like the Houston Texans' Kevin Walter) or trading for a consistent but unhappy veteran (the Arizona Cardinals' Anquan Boldin). "I think having a playmaker on the outside will help Joe Flacco become a better quarterback," Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said last month. There seems to be a push this offseason for the Ravens to shake ..."
'Get Joe some help,' ESPN analyst says
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March 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"As far as ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. is concerned, the Ravens' top mission during the NFL draft will be to find quarterback Joe Flacco some talented receivers. Forget about a cornerback and pass rushers. Those are secondary issues. The main emphasis should be allowing your franchise quarterback to grow. There wasn't much room in that area a year ago, Kiper said. "Before the last regular season started, I went on record and said the Ravens had the worst receiving corps in the NFL," said Kiper, who resides in Harford County. "They had Derrick Mason, a No. 2 playing No. 1. Mark Clayton never caught on, and Demetrius Williams didn't live up to his potential. Kelley Washington was solid at No. ..."
Ravens try a little tenders-ness
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March 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"When the Ravens give out tenders to their restricted free agents Thursday, Jared Gaither should receive a significant raise and Demetrius Williams could be given an opportunity to leave. Gaither, the team's starting left tackle the past two seasons, is expected to get one of the highest possible tenders (contract offers) available. The Ravens will probably assign a one-year, $3 million tender to Gaither, which would mean another team would have to give first- and third-round draft picks for the 6-foot-9, 340-pound tackle as compensation. There is a chance the Ravens could give Gaither a first-round tender of $2.3 million, which would require only a first-round pick as compensation. Either ..."
Ravens 'interested' in Owens
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March 1
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
 
"Is Terrell Owens coming to the AFC North? Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has lobbied for Cincinnati to sign Owens, who is an unrestricted free agent after playing one season in Buffalo. The Ravens, meanwhile, are likely to pursue Owens as early as Friday, when the free-agent signing period begins. "We're interested in T.O.," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "He had a good year last year, we watched him on tape, and he was very effective." Owens caught 55 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns in 2009, his worst statistical season since 2005 when he played only seven games for Philadelphia because of a fallout with Eagles management. Harbaugh was the Eagles' special teams' ..."
Harbaugh: "Troy Smith is a Raven"
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February 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens coach John Harbaugh continued to repeat the organization's stance on back-up quarterback Troy Smith this week at the NFL Combine, saying he expects Smith to remain with the Ravens in 2010. "I see him still with the team," Harbaugh said. "Troy Smith is a Raven." Smith, a Heisman trophy-winning quarterback at Ohio State, caused a minor controversy at the end of last season when his agent, Ralph Cindrich, stated on Twitter that the quarterback was requesting a trade because he wanted the opportunity to start somewhere. The Ravens have said they plan to keep Smith as Joe Flacco's back-up. Harbaugh did say the team would be open to making a move if it would benefit them, but it's ..."
McGahee likely to be a Raven in 2010
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February 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens coach John Harbaugh more or less put an end to speculation about Willis McGahee's future in Baltimore next season, saying the running back will be a Raven in the 2010 season, even though he'll make $3.6 million and is coming off a year in which he rushed for only 544 yards and averaged only 6.8 carries a game. "I think McGahee will be on our team next year," Harbaugh said. Harbaugh even went so far as to say McGahee could become the Ravens' primary ball carrier again because he doesn't necessarily see Ray Rice as the starter and McGahee as the backup. "I've never said that Ray Rice is the starter," Harbaugh said. "I know other people have said that. Maybe even my coaches have said ..."
Are the Ravens really interested in Terrell Owens?
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February 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens coach John Harbaugh just spoke with the media at the NFL Combine for close to 20 minutes, and during the end of his Q"
Ravens & Owens
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February 28
Buffalo News
 
"Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said this afternoon the Ravens would be interested in soon-to-be free-agent receiver Terrell Owens. I wouldn't read too much into the comments. Harbaugh was asked about Owens while giving a news conference at the NFL Scouting Combine workouts. "I've always said I've got a lot of respect for T.O.," Harbaugh said. "He had a good year. We watched him on tape and he was very effective last year." Would the Ravens be interested in signing Owens? "We're interested in T.O.," Harbaugh said. "We're interested in all the guys that can make our team better.""
Ravens show interest in ex-Eagles Westbrook, Owens
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February 28
Camden Courier-Post
 
"The Ravens expressed interest Saturday in two former Eagles -- running back Brian Westbrook and wide receiver Terrell Owens. In his press conference at the NFL combine, Ravens coach John Harbaugh gave ringing endorsements to each, despite Westbrook's sudden release last week and the turmoil Owens stirred during his time in Philadelphia. Harbaugh said Westbrook, a two-time Pro Bowl running back who played just eight games last season, isn't done. "To me, Brian Westbrook definitely has a lot left," the former Eagles assistant said. "I think probably the Eagles know that and everybody else knows it. He's going to have plenty of opportunities to play. I'm sure we'd be interested. I guess I can ..."
Ravens interested in Westbrook, Owens
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February 28
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"While most of the NFL's coaches and general managers declined to discuss specific free agents for fear of being accused of tampering, John Harbaugh wasn't as tight-lipped. The Baltimore Ravens coach expressed his team's interest in two former Eagles, running back Brian Westbrook and wide receiver Terrell Owens. "To me, Brian Westbrook definitely has a lot left," said Harbaugh, a former Eagles assistant. "I think probably the Eagles know that, and everybody else knows it. He's going to have plenty of opportunities to play. . . . We'd be interested in Brian Westbrook. I guess I can say that - he's free." Technically, Westbrook is not free. The Eagles announced their decision to release him ..."
Harbaugh 'interested' in T.O.
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February 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"It's not a secret that the Ravens are desperate to upgrade their wide receivers this offseason. But are they desperate enough to consider pursuing a 36-year-old Terrell Owens? It depends on whether you think Ravens coach John Harbaugh was speaking candidly or bluffing a bit during his question-and-answer session with reporters Saturday at the NFL scouting combine. Owens is an unrestricted free agent coming off a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills under which he made $6.5 million. He caught 55 passes for 829 yards last year - his lowest totals for a full season since 1999 - but some of that can be attributed to the Bills' poor play at quarterback. Owens has said he would like to play ..."
Wiping out wide-out woes
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February 27
Baltimore Sun
 
"If you're a pessimist, you can run down the list of wide receivers who could be available for the Ravens to grab with the 25th pick in the coming NFL draft and find a lot of flaws. Arrelious Benn had a miserable junior year at Illinois. Georgia Tech's Demaryius Thomas recently had surgery on his foot, and he isn't a polished route runner. Notre Dame's Golden Tate isn't particularly big or fast. Brandon LaFell of LSU has questionable, inconsistent hands and might be just a possession receiver. But if you're an optimist, there are just as many things to like about each of them. Benn is big and strong and has exceptional speed for someone 6 feet 1, 220 pounds. Most of his college woes can be ..."
TE Gresham says he's 'good to go'
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February 27
Baltimore Sun
 
"Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham is pretty certain his knee -- which he injured in 2009, forcing him to miss his final season with the Sooners -- is now 100 percent and no longer an issue. "I've been yanked and tugged on, and not one doctor said anything bad about it," Gresham said. "They said the knee's great and I'm good to go." That's good news to NFL teams trying to decide whether to use a first-round pick on Gresham, a list that might include the Ravens. Even though he didn't play last season, Gresham is still rated as the top tight end in the draft by virtually everyone, and the Ravens need to find a replacement for an aging Todd Heap sooner rather than later. Could Gresham be ..."
NFL combine: On the trail of tight ends
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February 26
Baltimore Sun
 
"Tight end has never been an easy position for NFL scouts to evaluate. The skills required to play it at a high level simply don't mesh that often in one body. There are scores of big, tall guys with soft hands who can't block, and plenty of lumbering, rhinoceros-size blockers who simply can't run or catch. And finding one with the right blend of the two strengths has become that much harder in recent years because fewer and fewer high school and college teams are using tight ends in their spread offenses. "Everyone is looking for a guy who can block like an offensive tackle and catch the ball like Tony Gonzalez," Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli said. "They don't really ..."
Mason says he wants to return
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February 19
Baltimore Sun
 
"The news of the week wasn't that the Ravens signed Donte' Stallworth to a one-year, second-chance contract, but that veteran Derrick Mason wants to come back to the Ravens for two more seasons. That's what Mason told the Ravens' Web reporter this week, while at the same time saying there was a "high possibility" he would go elsewhere to play. As an unrestricted free agent, Mason has that right. And in a free-agent pool diminished by the new rules of an uncapped season, he will be one of the more attractive receivers, even at the age of 36. Mason showed in 2009 that he can still play and still make a difference. Despite the rap he lacks great speed, Mason averaged 15.8 yards per catch on 22 ..."
Derrick Mason unlikely to return to Ravens without multiyear deal
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February 19
USA Today
 
"With 4,975 yards, WR Derrick Mason is the Baltimore Ravens' all-time leading receiver. But without a new contract that extends beyond 2010, he may not be willing to add to that total. "I'm weighing my options to potentially come back and play," Mason told the team's website this week. "My thought pattern is that if there's no need to come back for one year, then there's no need to come back. It has to be for more than one year. I'm not just going to come back for one year and let it be at that. If I came back, it would be for more than one year." Mason, 36, nearly retired last summer but ultimately returned to lead the team with 1,028 receiving yards and seven TD catches among his 73 ..."
Browns' Donte Stallworth signs with Ravens
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February 17
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Receiver Donte Stallworth won't be playing for the Browns anymore, but he will be playing against them at least twice in 2010 after signing with the Baltimore Ravens today. Stallworth, whose contract was terminated by the Browns last week following his season-long suspension, signed a one-year contract with the Ravens, general manager Ozzie Newsome announced in a release. The deal is worth $900,000, including another $300,000 in incentives, according to profootballtalk.com. The Ravens will not hold a press conference, but will make Stallworth available at the start of the team's offseason program next month. "We want Donte' to spend some time with our coaches and his new teammates before ..."
Ravens sign WR Donte' Stallworth
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February 17
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Ravens announced today the signing of veteran wide receiver Donte' Stallworth to a one-year contract. The team made the announcement on its Web site. The 29-year-old Stallworth missed the 2009 season after he was suspended by the NFL for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Stallworth on Sunday and he was released by the Cleveland Browns on Monday. Stallworth, 6-foot and 200 pounds, has played seven seasons in the NFL. He was originally a first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2002. In addition to the Saints and Browns, Stallworth has played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. "We've given a lot of thought to this ..."
Troy Smith's agent insists that he made trade request
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February 5
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Jamison Hensley, blogger for Ravens Insider, blogs that the agent for Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith insists that he made a trade request to the Ravens in late December. But, according to the blog, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he never received a formal trade request from Ralph Cindrich, Smith's agent. "I am better than 90 percent sure that Ozzie was called and a message left with him before the season ended regarding Troy Smith's request for a trade after the season," Cindrich told The Baltimore Sun in an email Friday. "I can confirm that with records.""
Troy Smith's agent says he made trade request with Ravens
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February 5
Baltimore Sun
 
"The agent for Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith is insisting that he made a trade request to the Ravens in late December. On Wednesday, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he never received a formal trade request from Ralph Cindrich, Smith's agent. "I am better than 90 percent sure that Ozzie was called and a message left with him before the season ended regarding Troy Smith's request for a trade after the season," Cindrich told The Sun in an email Friday. "I can confirm that with records." Cindrich said he didn't expect a response from Newsome because he is a "busy guy during the season." He also said he called Ravens chief negotiator Pat Moriarty and left a message. Moriarty ..."
Floyd would be good catch for Ravens
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February 2
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Mike Preston
"There are a number of options the Ravens might pursue to get a No. 1 receiver, but the best way to get a strong return on their investment is to sign the San Diego Chargers' Malcom Floyd. Certainly, there are more popular choices - San Diego's No. 1 receiver Vincent Jackson, the Denver Broncos' Brandon Marshall and the Dallas Cowboys' Miles Austin - but it's unlikely the Ravens will be able to sign any of those three for various reasons. Like Jackson, Marshall and Austin, Floyd is expected to become a restricted free agent if this becomes an uncapped season, which seems likely. San Diego will invest top dollars to retain Jackson, their best receiver in 2009. Dallas owner Jerry Jones won't ..."
Troy Smith wants to play for the Cleveland Browns
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January 31
Baltimore Sun
 
"Troy Smith wants to play for the Cleveland Browns, the Ravens backup quarterback recently told ESPN Radio's Cleveland affiliate. Smith, who grew up in Cleveland, has occasionally talked about his affection for the city since he was drafted by the Ravens in 2007. When asked about his desire to play for the Browns, Smith told ESPN Radio, "There is no doubt about it. It has always been a childhood dream of mine." Smith added, "It's funny how we always talk about Cleveland. That's the first thing that comes to mind with anything I do whether I get a chance to come home and be a part of that organization or not. You know, I would love to get that chance if that opportunity comes up, but the ..."
Cundiff hasn't kicked his way to guaranteed berth
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January 30
Baltimore Sun
 
"Billy Cundiff received praise from the Ravens and their coaching staff this offseason but no guarantees for the future. His steady performance in the final seven regular-season games and perfect postseason has earned him the right to come back and compete for the Ravens' kicking job in 2010. Cundiff knows he'll have to beat out a rookie draft pick, a veteran free agent or perhaps Matt Stover to stick around. "Even if they brought a guy in for one minicamp, I would still take that as somebody to compete with because I'm a competitor," Cundiff said. "You want that. You have to make yourself better. If you don't have that mind-set, guys get complacent." Cundiff understands the Ravens' stance, ..."
Ravens looking for new QB coach
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January 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"In a week when changes were made to their coaching staff, the Ravens still have one more hire to make - and it could be the most important one of the offseason. The Ravens need to find a new quarterbacks coach after Hue Jackson agreed to become the Oakland Raiders' offensive coordinator Tuesday. The team is expected to look at Jim Zorn and Al Saunders for a position that will be key in the development of second-year quarterback Joe Flacco. Zorn, 56, who was fired as the Washington Redskins' head coach after two last-place finishes, has expressed interest in the Ravens job, a league source said. He was an NFL quarterback for 11 seasons and worked as a quarterbacks coach for two teams. Zorn ..."
Whitner wants Ravens QB Troy Smith
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January 27
Baltimore Sun
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"Buffalo Bills free safety Donte Whitner is lobbying his team to trade for Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith. Whitner, who played with Smith at Ohio State, posted on his Twitter account Tuesday: "I think we should get Troy Smith to be our QB, please!" and "Troy is a proven winner and leader!" Smith's agent requested a trade earlier this month."
Ravens looking for new QB coach
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January 27
Baltimore Sun
 
"In a week when changes were made to their coaching staff, the Ravens still have one more hire to make - and it could be the most important one of the offseason. The Ravens need to find a new quarterbacks coach after Hue Jackson agreed to become the Oakland Raiders' offensive coordinator Tuesday. The team is expected to look at Jim Zorn and Al Saunders for a position that will be key in the development of second-year quarterback Joe Flacco. Zorn, 56, who was fired as the Washington Redskins' head coach after two last-place finishes, has expressed interest in the Ravens job, a league source said. He was an NFL quarterback for 11 seasons and worked as a quarterbacks coach for two teams. Zorn ..."
Raiders hire Hue Jackson as their new offensive coordinator
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January 26
Contra Costa Times
 
"The Raiders have hired Baltimore Ravens assistant coach Hue Jackson as their new offensive coordinator, Jackson confirmed on Tuesday. Jackson, who has been credited with helping develop Joe Flacco while serving as the Ravens quarterbacks coach, told the Baltimore Sun via a released statement that he's headed to Oakland. "After much consideration I have decided to accept a position as offensive Coordinator with the Oakland Raiders," said Jackson. "I will miss the fans here and I thank them for all the encouragement and support they have shown me while I called Baltimore my home. I'd like to extend my deepest gratitude to Steve Bisciotti, Ozzie Newsome, Dick Cass and especially Coach John ..."
Sources: Jackson to take Raiders' offer
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January 26
ESPN.com
 
"Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson, who was scheduled to interview Tuesday in Chicago for the Bears' offensive coordinator job, will accept an offer to serve in that capacity for the Oakland Raiders, sources close to the situation tell ESPN. Jackson interviewed with Raiders owner Al Davis last week and has had a desire to become an NFL offensive coordinator. His biggest project is expected to be working with Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who has been a disappointment since Oakland selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2007. Russell again struggled this season and was benched by coach Tom Cable for four of Oakland's final seven games."
Report: QB coach Hue Jackson to talk to Raiders
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January 20
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson has been granted permission to talk to the Oakland Raiders for an unspecified position, according to ESPN. It's uncertain when the Raiders will interview Jackson, who has been the Ravens' quarterbacks coach for Joe Flacco's two seasons in the NFL. This comes as a surprise because coach John Harbaugh had said earlier Tuesday that "We don't have anything brewing right now" in regards to coaching changes."
Harbaugh predicts some interest in backup QBs
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January 20
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens coach John Harbaugh made it clear that the team is happy with its backup quarterbacks Troy Smith and John Beck. But he predicted that the Ravens could receive some offers from other teams involving them. "My guess is there's going to be some people that are going to be interested in those two guys, so we're not going to hold them back," Harbaugh said. "But we're going to make sure we do what's best for the Ravens." Harbaugh also touched on the possibility that Smith and Beck could battle for the No. 2 spot behind starter Joe Flacco."
Troy Smith says he's eager for opportunity to start, will explore options
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January 19
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith, the Heisman trophy winner at Ohio State, said he appreciates the opportunity the team gave him the past three seasons, but that he and his agent are eager to explore his options and see if there is an opportunity for him to compete for a starting position somewhere. "For the most part, my time here has been a tremendous time," Smith said. "I'm not saying it's over. I love the situation here. I love the people here." Somewhat strangely, Smith said his agent, Ralph Cindrich, was behind a late-season request for the Ravens explore a trade for the quarterback, and that he had nothing to do with the request. "That was my agent. That wasn't me. But if he's ..."
Ravens receivers expect reshuffling
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January 19
Baltimore Sun
 
"Question marks abound as the Ravens' wide receivers cleared out their lockers Monday. Derrick Mason doesn't know whether he is going to retire (again), Kelley Washington doesn't know whether he'll go elsewhere in free agency and Demetrius Williams doesn't know whether the team wants him back. But the receivers have a sense of how everything is going to play out in the end. "In the position that we're in, we're probably going to end up having to find a guy that is going to be able to come in and be a straight playmaker," wide receiver Mark Clayton said. The lack of a playmaking receiver was a major reason the Ravens finished 18th in the NFL in passing, and it might have been a factor in ..."
McGahee's future with the Ravens unclear
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January 19
Baltimore Sun
 
"Willis McGahee isn't sure what's in store for him – as a featured back or as a Raven. Less than three years removed from being acquired by the Ravens to be the offensive centerpiece, McGahee's role this season was clearly defined as Ray Rice's backup, which McGahee accepted without complaint. And even though Rice ranked second in the NFL in total yards from scrimmage to become the offense's biggest weapon, McGahee led the Ravens in touchdowns with 15."
Ravens' Reed considers retiring
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January 17
Baltimore Sun
 
"If you believe Ed Reed, one of his last plays as a Raven could be a free-wheeling, loose play that perhaps cost the Ravens any chance they had of mounting a comeback against the Indianapolis Colts. Reed's inability to protect the football after he had intercepted Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning in the third quarter quashed any hope the Ravens might have harbored of overcoming a 14-point deficit as the Colts cruised to a 20-3 victory in an AFC divisional playoff game Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium. After the game, Reed, a six-time Pro Bowl selection who is one of the best ball-hawking safeties to play the position, acknowledged that he is considering retirement. "I've been ..."
Moss's absence is not a concern
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January 9
Baltimore Sun
 
"Wide receiver Randy Moss provided a small scare late yesterday morning when he missed practice for the first time this week, a concern that dissipated in the afternoon when coach Bill Belichick said Moss had missed practice for reasons unrelated to injury. Moss had been spotted hobbling out of the Patriots' locker room Thursday, and on Wednesday he wrapped ice around his knees. Moss had not appeared on the injury report all week, and on the final report the Patriots listed him as probable with his ailment specified as "non-injury related.'' The Patriots typically allow Moss to miss practice on Wednesdays, but Moss attended Wednesday's practice this week and missed yesterday's. Moss's ..."
Moss missing at practice; Belichick says it's not injury-related
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January 9
Boston Globe
 
"Randy Moss was not present at the portion of Patriots practice open to the media today. Coach Bill Belichick later said his absence was not injury-related. Moss has been a full participant at practice and has not been on the injury report all week, but yesterday he limped out of the locker room, and on Wednesday he had his knees heavily wrapped in ice."
DeCosta expected to interview with Seattle
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January 8
Baltimore Sun
 
"Following reports that the Seahawks have received permission from the Ravens to talk with Eric DeCosta, the team's director of player personnel is expected to interview with Seattle next week. General manager Ozzie Newsome has not responded to requests to talk about DeCosta's availability for the Seattle job or other front office jobs that might open."
Cameron said he hasn't been contacted by Buffalo
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January 8
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron said he hasn't been contacted by the Buffalo Bills about their head coaching job. Cameron was among nine candidates listed by The Buffalo News on Thursday. Others on that list include Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh and former Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Fassel. "That is the furthest thing from my mind, as you guys know," Cameron said when asked about getting another shot to be an NFL head coach. "Our focus is strictly on New England."
Troy Smith makes trade request
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December 29
Baltimore Sun
 
"Just a little more than one year removed from competing to become the Ravens starting quarterback, Troy Smith has asked the team to trade him. According to the Twitter account of Ralph Cindrich (RalphCindrich), who is Smith's agent, Smith no longer wants to bide his time behind starter Joe Flacco. "Ravens QB Troy Smith, Ohio State alum, native Heisman winner wants playing time," Cindrich wrote earlier Monday. "Ravens notified. Will seek trade after play offs, SB run." Efforts to reach Cindrich and Smith have been unsuccessful. Smith was selected by the organization in the fifth round of the 2007 draft. After Steve McNair retired, Smith competed with Kyle Boller and Flacco for the ..."
Galloway could play against the Ravens Sunday
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December 25
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
 
"Joey Galloway has learned enough of the offense since signing with the Steelers that he could play Sunday against the visiting Ravens if needed. But Galloway is likely to be deactivated for the 1 p.m. game unless the Steelers dress five wide receivers or if Hines Ward or Mike Wallace suffer a setback before Sunday. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said Thursday that Tyler Grisham, an undrafted rookie, has a strong grip the Steelers' No. 4 wide receiver spot. Grisham, who spent most of the season on the Steelers' practice squad, has played in the last two games but he is still looking to make the first catch of his career."