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Pre-game notes

Frank Walker, Corey Ivy, David Pittman and Ronnie Prude will get a lot of work tonight because half of the team's cornerbacks are not expected to play against the Atlanta Falcons. Chris McAlister (swollen right knee), Samari Rolle (undisclosed), Fabian...

Ravens' QBs can't keep taking pounding

The Ravens got a break because quarterback Kyle Boller doesn't need surgery on his right throwing shoulder, and could return this season. The problem is that if the Ravens don't get better offensive linemen soon, they could be shuffling quarterbacks...

Ravens exercise caution with Boller

Keep an eye on the shoulder injury with Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller. When asked late yesterday afternoon if Boller's injury might be season ending, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said that was unconfirmed and he would know more by Friday...

Tuesday practice notes

Cornerback Chris McAlister and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata have taken part in practice, but it appears both starters have been limited by the coaching and medical staffs. McAlister, who has not played this preseason due to a knee injury, participated...

No PUP for Demetrius Williams

Third-year receiver Demetrius Williams has been activated off the team's physically unable to perform (PUP) list, which must be a relief to offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and whichever quarterback becomes the starter. At 6 feet 2, 197 pounds, Williams has...

What qualifies as a successful '08 season?

And people accuse me of being negative ... There are quite a few fans around town complaining about the Ravens and pointing fingers. It's quite funny, especially since the Ravens have only played three preseason games. Realistically, what did you...

You can never have enough defensive linemen

The Ravens put defensive lineman Dwan Edwards on injured reserve today, and that will hurt. You can never have enough defensive linemen and Edwards was one of the top backups behind starters Haloti Ngata and Kelly Gregg. Edwards is not...

Practice notes

With quarterbacks Kyle Boller (shoulder) and Troy Smith (illness) sidelined by their respective ailments, rookie Joe Flacco appeared to throw all the passes during the portion of practice open to the media this afternoon. Boller was on the field, but...

The return of Jared Gaither

We'll get to who wasn't at practice today in a later entry, but perhaps the most significant development was the return of offensive tackle Jared Gaither. The heir apparent to Hall of Fame-bound left tackle Jonathan Ogden, Gaither had not...

Reality check on QB battle

OK, let's be realistic here. The Ravens' quarterback competition is between two players -- Troy Smith and Kyle Boller. Rookie Joe Flacco is only in the picture if both aren't healthy for the season opener. People started getting a little...