Lack of big plays on offense killing Ravens

Lack of big plays hurting Ravens

RAVENS BEAT: In one of the Ravens' few big plays lately, wide receiver Derrick Mason gains 41 yards on a pass from quarterback Joe Flacco. The Ravens have recorded just two plays of more than 20 yards over a span of 21 possessions, a total of 111 plays.

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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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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...

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Kruger anxious for shot

Ravens Insider: Rookie ready to play vs. Colts

Suggs to sit out his first game

Terrell Suggs won't play this week against the Colts - the first game he will have missed in his career - and he could be out much longer. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Suggs has a sprained ligament in his right knee, which occurred when Browns...

After 'bitter divorce,' ex-Raven McAlister happy to play again

Hobbled and disenchanted, former Raven Chris McAlister wasn't sure he wanted to play in the NFL any more.

Sun staff picks: Tonight's Dolphins-Panthers matchup

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NFL fines Quinn for chop block on Suggs

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his low hit on Terrell Suggs.

What they're saying about the Ravens

Here's a look at recent media coverage of the Ravens.

Ravens give Hauschka the boot

Five days before Matt Stover returns to M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens acknowledged Tuesday they failed in their first attempt to replace him, cutting struggling kicker Steve Hauschka.

Lewis asks NFL to fine Browns' Quinn for hit on Suggs

At the end of a game punctuated by at least three disconcerting injuries, the Ravens' Ray Lewis asked the NFL to drop the hammer on Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn for his low bridge on Terrell Suggs.

Ravens' Oher doesn't attend 'The Blind Side' premiere in NYC

The movie based on his life story premieres in New York City Tuesday night, but Ravens rookie offensive lineman Michael Oher won't be there.

Mike Preston's Ravens report card

Sun columnist grades the team on its 16-0 win over the Browns

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Ravens Q&A with Ken Murray

Sun reporter answers questions about Cameron's play-calling, Quinn's hit on Suggs and Haushka's struggles

Bills fire Jauron, promote Fewell

Dick Jauron was fired by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, when the coach ran out of time to build a contender or come up with a way to fix an offense that sputtered even with the addition of Terrell Owens.

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Ravens take charge, beat Browns

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (left) congratulates running back Ray Rice after Rice ran for a 13-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

Ravens' 'D' soars: two picks, four sacks

The Ravens' defense found its groove Monday night, collecting two interceptions, four sacks and its first shutout since 2006.

Hauschka's job looking shakier

Steve Hauschka's claim on the kicking job with the Ravens became more tenuous Monday night when he not only was wide left on a 36-yard field goal attempt, but also had an extra point blocked.

Larry Johnson, Bengals agree to deal

Running back Larry Johnson has signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as a backup, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position for what's shaping up to be a playoff season.

Browns' Cribbs released from hospital

Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs has been released from a hospital after being injured on the final play of Monday night's loss to Baltimore.

Oher's coming attraction not a distraction

Ravens offensive lineman takes in stride the new movie about his life

Breaking the trend: Ravens get a win on MNF

With the 16-0 victory over the Browns, the Ravens are now 5-7 on "Monday Night Football," ending a six-game losing streak on "MNF." Here's how they did in the last five of those defeats:

Titans owner is fined $250,000 for gesture

The NFL has fined Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 for making an obscene gesture at Buffalo fans while celebrating Tennessee's victory over the Bills.

What they're saying about Michael Oher

"I think I will be the same. People don't recognize me now and I don't think they will in the next month."

Oher will 'have a legacy that will be unparalleled'

Perhaps more than anyone, Jim Morris knows what Ravens offensive lineman Michael Oher will experience in the coming weeks.

What Ravens have to fix

At top of list: figuring out identity

Scouting report: Ravens vs. Browns

Jamison Hensley's predictions for Monday's game in Cleveland

Mike Preston's key matchups: Ravens vs. Browns

Browns NG Shaun Rogers vs. Ravens C Matt Birk

Jon Gruden agrees to multiyear contract with ESPN

Jon Gruden has agreed to a multiyear contract to stay at ESPN, suggesting he won't be returning to coaching anytime soon.

Best & worst moments for the Ravens so far this season

Derrick Mason flashed a big grin when talking about a pressure-filled second half of the season. With only eight games remaining in the regular season - and perhaps his career - the veteran wide receiver expressed unexpected excitement as the Ravens sit at the crossroads of their season.