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Mike Preston, Jamison Hensley and other reporters on the Ravens
Ravens' Oher, Gaither face NFL's top pass rushers
November 20, 2009
On one side is Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney, possibly the top pass rusher in the NFL. If Freeney is No. 1, then the other Colts end, Robert Mathis, is No. 1A.
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With Suggs hurt, Ravens might need extra sizzle
November 18, 2009
Ravens fans had been asking for rookie defensive end Paul Kruger, and now they just might get him.
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Desperate for a win, Ravens win desperately
November 17, 2009
Go ahead, laugh or cry.
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Jamal Lewis looks forward to taking one final run against his former team
November 13, 2009
Since the 2000 season, the Ravens have tried to copy the blueprint that led them to the Super Bowl title. But they've never been able to duplicate the running back of that season.
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Ravens are middling team at midseason
November 10, 2009
It's midseason, and it's at this point when the good teams start separating themselves from the bad ones. The Ravens are in no-man's land. They aren't good. They aren't bad. They're average, and no one can tell where they're heading.
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Lewis chewed on it, helped Bengals regain bite
November 6, 2009
The first indication of a change came in the summer, when Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis agreed to allow his Bengals on "Hard Knocks," a cable TV production that shows the rigors of training camp but also the comic side.
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After beating Broncos, Ravens' secondary needs to do it again
November 3, 2009
The buzzword for the Ravens this week, especially in the secondary, is consistency.
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Ravens' short game has long-run benefits
November 2, 2009
After weeks of trying, the Ravens seem to have discovered their offensive formula for winning football games again.
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Ravens concoct winning recipe on offense
November 1, 2009
After weeks of trying, the Ravens seem to have discovered their offensive formula for winning football games again.
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Rolle warns about sticking your neck out
October 30, 2009
Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle sits in his home in Florida and wears a neck brace. In 12 years in the NFL, he has never seen so many players at one position with a similar injury.
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It's time for Ravens to worry about playoff berth
October 27, 2009
After watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals win games Sunday, Ravens fans should be concerned about their team getting to the NFL playoffs.
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Until backs make plays, it's bombs away on Ravens defense
October 23, 2009
Any relief the Ravens might have gotten in the secondary is nearly gone as veteran cornerback Samari Rolle contemplates retirement. Rolle, though, has one major piece of advice for his partners in the defensive backfield.
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Considering retirement, Rolle offers advice to secondary
October 22, 2009
Any relief the Ravens may have gotten in the secondary is nearly gone as veteran cornerback Samari Rolle contemplates retirement. Rolle, though, has one major bit of advice for his partners on the backend.
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Forget a face-lift; Ravens only have time for cosmetics
October 20, 2009
It could be worse. The Ravens could be the Tennessee Titans or the Washington Redskins.
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No Stover? Ravens should kick selves
October 19, 2009
In the past, with two seconds left in the game, most Ravens fans would have gone to the refrigerator, popped a brew and gone outside to celebrate victory.
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Scott's absence leaves Ravens with hole inside
October 16, 2009
All of a sudden, the absence of inside linebacker Bart Scott looms large over the Ravens' defense.
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Ravens coach's defining moment at hand
October 13, 2009
Head coaches are defined by certain times throughout their NFL careers, and the Ravens' John Harbaugh has reached that moment.
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Ravens' soft spot uncovered: cornerbacks
October 12, 2009
With two minutes left in the game, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis was having a chat with Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis, whose Bengals had the ball at their 33-yard line.
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In defending the defense, Ravens players bring the heat
October 9, 2009
Pro Bowl middle linebacker Ray Lewis has heard some of the complaints about the Ravens' defense, and he chuckles. The Ravens are ranked No. 8 in the NFL, but some question whether they are getting enough pressure on the quarterback.
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Ravens grade out even better after tough Patriots test
October 6, 2009
The Ravens lost to the New England Patriots on Sunday, but the opinion of the Ravens here hasn't diminished. In fact, it's improved because the Ravens showed they can compete with the Patriots, and can win the Super Bowl.
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Ravens: Live by the pass, die by the pass
October 5, 2009
Despite the loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, the Ravens still made a statement. They might end up being the best team in the NFL when the season is over.
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Decade-long rivalry pits Lewis against Taylor again
October 2, 2009
Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis and New England Patriots running back Fred Taylor need no introductions.
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Next three games will test Ravens
September 29, 2009
The Ravens are unbeaten in three games and ranked No. 1 in several NFL power polls. They are scoring touchdowns and compiling yards in record numbers, and their defense continues to dominate every running game it faces.
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Rigorous tests lie ahead for Ravens
September 28, 2009
The Ravens are unbeaten in three games and rated No. 1 in several NFL power polls. They are scoring touchdowns and compiling yards in record numbers and their defense continues to dominate every running game it faces.
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Ravens get a major win vs. a meager opponent
September 28, 2009
Next up, the New England Patriots.
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Kelley Washington will never stop dancing
September 25, 2009
Ravens wide receiver Kelley Washington might not do his "Squirrel" dance for the rest of this season, but he will never stop dancing. He can't get enough.
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Ravens secondary a primary concern
September 22, 2009
Nine days ago, it was considered an aberration because it was unimaginable: the Kansas City Chiefs, with a second-string quarterback, mounting two scoring drives in the fourth quarter.
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Ravens' unsavory secondary play spoils sweet win
September 21, 2009
The win was satisfying, but the number of big plays allowed by the Ravens was disturbing.
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Chargers offense only a passing concern for Ravens secondary
September 18, 2009
When the Kansas City Chiefs went 80 yards in six plays in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Ravens to tie the score at 24, the announced 71,099 at M&T Bank Stadium were silenced. Since 2000, few teams had done this to the Ravens, and the Chiefs did it in six plays, all of them passes.
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Nice passing, Ravens, but keep your feet on the ground
September 15, 2009
It was great seeing quarterback Joe Flacco throw for more than 300 yards Sunday and the Ravens compile more than 500 yards in total offense. It was nice seeing all the new "weapons" in the arsenal and veteran tight end Todd Heap having a role in the offense again.
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Heap might be back in the stack
September 14, 2009
After a hiatus of nearly a year and a half, veteran tight end Todd Heap might have a role again in the Ravens' offense.
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Putting it on Flacco
September 11, 2009
The Ravens are among the usual contenders in the AFC along with the Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots. Those teams have established quarterbacks while the Ravens have a work in progress, second-year player Joe Flacco.
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Adding Oher and Birk to offensive line could be start of something really good
September 8, 2009
As soon as the 2008 season ended, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome had two major goals for building the Ravens. He wanted a right offensive tackle and improved play and depth in the secondary, particularly at cornerback.
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Suggs wants to get Lombardi
September 6, 2009
Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs said he wasn't talking until he started playing. He started playing again Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons.
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At least it was fun watching 'Baby Ravens' roll
September 4, 2009
A Warning: The problem was not in your TV set.
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A Heap of happiness
September 1, 2009
As tight end Todd Heap was hauling in passes against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday night, some members of the Ravens organization were dreaming of the past, and hoping for the future.
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Ravens unveil an upgraded game plan for '09
August 30, 2009
The Ravens unveiled their team game plan for 2009, and they won't go far from the script if the team is to be successful.
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Scott says he never meant to disrespect Harbaugh
August 28, 2009
Former Ravens linebacker Bart Scott has been involved in controversies before, but he was surprised by the one he stirred up after the Ravens' preseason game here against the New York Jets on Monday night.
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Cam's offensive strategy outlasts Rex's defense
August 25, 2009
If you're keeping track, it's Cam Cameron 1, Rex Ryan 0.
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Rex Ryan remains one of the guys
August 23, 2009
Some Ravens fans took exception to Rex Ryan's comments last week about rookie linebacker-defensive end Paul Kruger's wearing No. 99 this season, but few in the Ravens organization were offended. Those types of wisecracks are what made Ryan endearing to his co-workers and the players over at the Castle.
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Forgotten linebacker comes to the fore
August 17, 2009
The Ravens have so much depth at linebacker that the competition for a backup position is just as intense as for earning a starting spot.
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Sorry R. Lewis, but Ogden is best Raven ever
June 14, 2008
It has been the source of a major debate for years. Who is the best Raven - Jonathan Ogden or Ray Lewis?
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Zimmerman sticking it out at UMBC
June 11, 2008
The first time I met Don Zimmerman was in 1987 when he was the coach at Johns Hopkins. He was as intense then as he is now. He would leave a trail after the game from pacing the sideline. He would run a fast break with his team going down the field.
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In end, Billick couldn't overcome offensive struggles
January 1, 2008
The Ravens' Brian Billick became like the emperor with no clothes on, with his greatest weaknesses as a head coach becoming exposed more and more every year.
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Modell has waited long enough to get into Hall
November 26, 2005
Maybe this year the Pro Football Hall of Fame committee will invoke a statute of limitation on the Ravens' move from Cleveland to Baltimore after the 1995 season and vote former majority owner Art Modell in as a member.
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Williams now has wisdom to complement his speed
May 5, 2004
WITH THE U.S. Olympic trials about two months away, sprinter Bernard Williams is no longer running from his past or struggling with his future.
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Modell stands first in league for heart, generosity, spirit
December 27, 2003
OUR FIRST MEETING didn't go well. On Feb. 9, 1996, only minutes after he announced that his Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore, Art Modell was whisked away by bodyguards to a limousine about 100 feet from the stage.
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Star deserved far better than treatment he got
July 27, 2003
WHEN Eddie Murray is inducted into the Hall of Fame today, Major League Baseball will show an appreciation of the superstar that he didn't receive as a player, either nationally or in Baltimore.
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There's nothing marketable about the Bryant situation
July 10, 2003
ACCORDING TO some of the nation's top marketing directors, a lot more Kobe Bryant sneakers should have been sold this week. Maybe we can expect other promotions and sales soon, like "Free Kobe" T-shirts, or a new sitcom, Kobe Comes to the 'Hood.
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Lacy was a grand champion for biggest of sports' causes
May 17, 2003
WASHINGTON - As the letters from senators and congressmen were read, and tributes came from athletes, peers and family, maybe the most touching words came from former Colts and Hall of Fame running back Lenny Moore.
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Pro Football Hall fumbles in shunning of Modell
January 9, 2003
THE ABSENCE OF Ravens owner Art Modell's name from the list of 15 finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003 was expected. There is still too much passion and, in some cases, disdain when his name is mentioned.
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An era passes, leaving Baltimore a different place
September 12, 2002
When former Baltimore Colts great and Hall of Fame quarterback John Unitas died yesterday of an apparent heart attack, so did an era in Baltimore when a professional athlete embodied the spirit and passion of a city.
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Other champions probably greater, but few teams have ever been tougher
April 7, 2002
THE PUNDITS and basketball junkies are already discussing the University of Maryland's place among college basketball's elite. But for those who engage in such dialogue, they might miss the story line of Maryland's 2002 national championship run.
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Take bow, champs, for all Terps who didn't
April 2, 2002
ATLANTA - The University of Maryland put its name in the history books and brought a championship banner to College Park last night as the Terps officially became an elite member of college basketball.
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Lifelong service to pro football should land Modell spot in Hall
January 31, 2002
NEW ORLEANS -- If Ravens owner Art Modell is not selected for Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, it would be an affront to the man, the game and the NFL.
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Gibbons' Muhammad faces different test
September 21, 2001
CARDINAL Gibbons running back Hassan Muhammad II should be concerned about pimples, dates and coming opponents, but instead he and his family have been educators and teachers about their Muslim faith during the past 10 days.
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Williams has goals beyond the finish line
June 28, 2001
THE LAST TIME I had seen U.S. Olympic sprinter Bernard Williams was eight months ago when he was delivering a speech about staying in school and away from drugs to youngsters at the Union Street United Methodist Church in Westminster.
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For Goodman, it's good to be common man
March 5, 2001
Towson University freshman point guard Tamir Goodman is close to becoming a regular student-athlete again.
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At home, Williams cuts a dashing figure
October 7, 2000
FORMER CARVER High School and U.S. Olympic track and field star Bernard Williams apologized Thursday about his posing, preening and flexing during the 400-meter relay team's gold medal celebration in Sydney last week, and said he is ready to move on with the rest of his life.
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Sure-shot D.C. officer Callahan takes aim at medal
July 26, 1992
BARCELONA, Spain -- Someone is always looking for a blood-and-guts story, the kind where Libby Callahan, her cap backward, sits atop a 20-story building and snipes a felon 200 yards away.
