Biography
Mike Preston has been with The Baltimore Sun since 1983. Prior to becoming a columnist in 2000, he covered the Ravens for four years. Preston will appear every Monday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on 105.7 FM to answer any questions about the Ravens. Preston is a native of Essex and a graduate of Towson State University, where he played football.
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Mike Preston, Jamison Hensley and other reporters on the Ravens
For Ravens, replacing Ricky Williams is simple: bring back Le'Ron McClain
February 13, 2012
Shortly before free agency opens on March 13 , Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome should send linebacker Ray Lewis on another recruiting trip and tell him to welcome back running backLe'Ron McClain.
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Count John Harbaugh as one of the best
February 9, 2012
There are few times when questions about the Ravens cause me to pause, but there was one last week which was simple, yet so intriguing.
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Ravens will be cautious with new contracts
February 6, 2012
In previous years there were roster spots for veterans that were considered safe, but that's not the case headed into 2012.
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Preston: The state of the Ravens? There's a lot of work to do
February 2, 2012
It was almost near the end of the annual "State of the Ravens" address before general manager Ozzie Newsome talked about the team's most pressing needs heading into the 2012 season.
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Cameron's next task: spice up the passing game
January 30, 2012
Now that Cam Cameron has been appointed offensive coordinator by Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and head coach John Harbaugh again, hopefully they demanded he tweak the passing game.
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Pagano is out but Cameron may return for another season
January 26, 2012
As the Ravens said goodbye to one coach Wednesday, they appeared ready to promote one from within and possibly retain a controversial one for the 2012 season.
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Cundiff deserves respect after owning up to missed kick
January 24, 2012
Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff reminds me of his predecessor, Matt Stover.
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Ravens come up short one more time
January 22, 2012
For the second straight year, the best team in the American Football Conference will not be playing in the Super Bowl.
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Perfect scenario for a Ravens victory
January 19, 2012
Except for playing at home, the Ravens couldn't be in any better position to win an AFC championship when they meet the New England Patriots on Sunday.
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It's time for Cameron and Flacco to prove their worth
January 16, 2012
It's fair to say that both Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron feel they have been under-appreciated in their four years in Baltimore, but they can change that if they devise a game plan to beat the New England Patriots Sunday.
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Ravens need to keep winning ugly
January 15, 2012
The Ravens' playoff win against the Houston Texans was ugly, and things aren't going to get any prettier.
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Preston: Leach best free-agent acquisition in Ravens history
January 12, 2012
Ravens fullback Vonta Leach has several nicknames like "The Hammer," "Coke Machine" and "Sweet Feet," but he already has made a name for himself as one of the best free-agent acquisitions in team history.
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The battle of the quarterbacks will go to Flacco on Sunday
January 9, 2012
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates can't Tim Tebow the Ravens.
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Jim Schwartz carries Baltimore attitude into the playoffs
January 5, 2012
When the Detroit Lions meet the New Orleans Saints in the NFC wild-card playoff game Saturdaysome current and former Ravens staff members will be celebrating for Lions coach Jim Schwartz before the game even begins.
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It's time for Harbaugh to make difficult changes with Ray Lewis and Ed Reed
January 2, 2012
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is trying to walk the line without falling off the edge — and possibly taking down his team, as well.
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Nice to see Ravens stick to ground attack
January 1, 2012
Run, Ray, run.
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Surprising Bengals will be tough test for Ravens heading into playoffs
December 29, 2011
When the NFL owners locked out the players last spring, what seemed like the end was just the beginning for the Cincinnati Bengals.
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More special teams specialists needed
December 27, 2011
As the Ravens work on their coverage units this week, they might want to heed some advice from former special teams ace Bennie Thompson.
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Mike Preston: Injuries could make it a costly win for Ravens
December 24, 2011
As the Ravens prepare to clinch home field advantage in the playoffs next Sunday in the reguar-season finale at Cincinnati, injuries will be a major concern this week.
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Road to Super Bowl is clear for Ravens
December 22, 2011
The Ravens' road to the Super Bowl might never be easier than it is now.
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Ravens can't deliver the one present Baltimore wanted
December 18, 2011
Oh well, it was nice to dream about having a first round bye and having home field advantage in the playoffs.
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Mike Preston: Gaither should model himself after Ravens' Suggs
December 15, 2011
When San Diego Chargers offensive tackle Jared Gaither looks across the line of scrimmage Sunday night to block Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs, he will see his past, present and, hopefully, his future.
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Chargers offer significant challenge for Ravens
December 12, 2011
Now that the Ravens' scrimmage with the Indianapolis Colts is over, it is time to get back to the real games in the NFL this week when they fly to San Diego.
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Thrashing of terrible Colts team offers few lessons for Ravens
December 11, 2011
The Ravens trounced the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, and there are indications they are peaking, but it is hard to tell.
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Two problems Ravens still have to address
December 8, 2011
As the Ravens prepare for the stretch run, they have two major concerns heading into the final four regular-season games.
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Ravens have a lot of Pro Bowl candidates
December 5, 2011
At times during the AFC Pro Bowl voting, the Ravens have had at least six players leading in votes at various positions. It is fitting for a team that has been one of the NFL's best.
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Ravens have found an identity — ground and pound
December 4, 2011
The sofas are no longer needed.
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Mike Preston: Ravens' Suggs establishing himself as one of best players in NFL
December 1, 2011
The only thing quiet about Terrell Suggs is the way his name is being mentioned as a Player of the Year candidate along with Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rogers.
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Ravens must outwit the Ravens to gain home-field advantage
November 25, 2011
The Ravens' toughest opponent for the remainder of the season will be the Ravens.
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You can end this debate now: Ravens' defense rules
November 25, 2011
There were comparisons between the defenses of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers, but those discussions can end now.
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Ravens defense no longer imposing its will
November 21, 2011
It has gotten lost on the radar screen because of the euphoria surrounding the win against Cincinnati Sunday, but there has to be some concern about the Ravens' defense.
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Ravens offense finds balance, now must keep it
November 20, 2011
The script has been set and now it's just a matter of offensive coordinator Cam Cameron following it — possibly to the Super Bowl.
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Former star Jonathan Ogden says Ravens need to run to develop rhythm
November 17, 2011
While watching the Ravens throw the ball 53 times in last Sunday's loss to Seattle, former offensive linemen Wally Williams and Jonathan Ogden said that would have caused major problems on the sidelines.
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Playoff win so memorable I wanted to play for Billick
October 21, 2010
It's impossible to go through the 2000 Super Bowl season without remembering the Ravens' divisional playoff win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.
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Ravens still have some work to do
September 26, 2010
Instead of calling the Ravens playoff contenders, for now we'll just call them a "work in progress."
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Ravens report card: Ravens vs. Bengals
September 19, 2010
Quarterback
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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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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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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
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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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.
