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  • Is the window closing? Bisciotti doesn't think so

    Is the window closing? Bisciotti doesn't think so

    Is the window closing for the Ravens to win a Super Bowl? It definitely is for stalwart linebacker Ray Lewis and free safety Ed Reed. But Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti believes the window is wide open for his franchise.

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    Ravens won't raise ticket prices for 2012 season

    Ravens won't raise ticket prices for 2012 season

    Citing already competitive prices and a difficult economy, the Ravens have decided not to raise ticket prices at M&T Bank Stadium for the third straight season.

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    "State of Ravens" address produces no surprises but spurs some obvious conclusions

    "State of Ravens" address produces no surprises but spurs some obvious conclusions

    By now, we’ve all had some time to digest the annual “State of the Ravens” address. It was interesting and somewhat informative, yet I gather that nothing said by Owner Steve Bisciotti or General Manager ...

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    Bisciotti on the training camp move: 'It hurts me'

    Bisciotti on the training camp move: 'It hurts me'

    Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and the team released a lengthy statement about the decision to permanently move training camp from Westminster to the team's headquarters in Owings Mills when that decision was announced in December. On Wednesday, Bisciotti was asked about appeasing the many disappointed fans.

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    Will there be more interest in restricted free agents?

    Will there be more interest in restricted free agents?

    When the NFL’s current collective bargaining agreement was hammered out by NFL owners and the NFLPA last summer, a tweak was made to the rules regarding the compensation a team can receive if one of their restricted free agents signs an offer sheet with another team.

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    Billick isn't sure if he will coach in the NFL again

    Billick isn't sure if he will coach in the NFL again

    Former Ravens head coach Brian Billick, the man who wore the headset when the Ravens seized their only Super Bowl title back in 2000, is at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis this week as a member of the media. But on Wednesday, he fielded questions from fellow media, including a few about his coaching future in the NFL.

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    Ravens owner Bisciotti feels Cundiff's pain

    Ravens owner Bisciotti feels Cundiff's pain

    At Wednesday’s “State of the Ravens” news conference, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti was asked about Billy Cundiff’s missed field-goal attempt against the Patriots, a 32-yard kick that could have sent the game into overtime.

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    Ravens announce Martindale as inside linebackers coach

    Ravens announce Martindale as inside linebackers coach

    The Ravens announced Thursday that they have hired Don Martindale as their inside linebackers coach. Martindale, 49, has coached in the NFL for seven seasons, most recently as the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator in 2010.

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    Ravens go overboard with Joe Flacco love-fest

    Ravens go overboard with Joe Flacco love-fest

    After nearly 30 minutes, it was apparent that the theme of the "State of the Ravens" address was about kissing up to quarterback Joe Flacco.

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    Ozzie Newsome has no plans to retire

    Ozzie Newsome has no plans to retire

    Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome has been with the Ravens since they arrived in Baltimore in 1996, and he constructed the 2000 Super Bowl squad. It seems as if speculation about his future in Baltimore is an annual rite of winter, but Wednesday, Newsome indicated that he has no plans to leave anytime soon.

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    Ravens' front office shows support for Cameron

    Ravens' front office shows support for Cameron

    Last week, Ravens coach John Harbaugh acknowledged that offensive coordinator Cam Cameron would be back with the Ravens next season. Bisciotti and Newsome also supported Cameron on Wednesday, though Newsome declined to say whether Cameron’s contract was a one-year deal or longer.

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    Flacco receives praise from Ravens' Bisciotti, Newsome

    Flacco receives praise from Ravens' Bisciotti, Newsome

    Joe Flacco’s performance in the AFC championship game might not have silenced all his critics, but in the minds of owner Steve Bisciotti and general manager Ozzie Newsome, there is no question the 27-year-old quarterback is the man to lead the Ravens back to the Super Bowl.

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    Ravens lose two coaches to Indy, hire Martindale

    Ravens lose two coaches to Indy, hire Martindale

    As expected, former Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano is taking a few coaches with him to Indianapolis.

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    Lewis will be back in 2012; no word on Reed

    Lewis will be back in 2012; no word on Reed

    Linebacker Ray Lewis told reporters after the season-ending loss to the New England Patriots that he planned to return for a 17th NFL season, but the team is still awaiting word from free safety Ed Reed.

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    State of the Ravens review: Rice will return

    State of the Ravens review: Rice will return

    The Ravens held their annual season-ending “State of the Ravens” press conference Wednesday at the team’s practice facility in Owings Mills, with owner Steve Bisciotti, president Dick Cass, general manger and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome and head coach John Harbaugh fielding questions from reporters.

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    'State of the Ravens' press conference is Wednesday

    'State of the Ravens' press conference is Wednesday

    The Ravens announced today that the team will hold its annual “State of the Ravens” press conference Wednesday at the team’s practice facility in Owings Mills. The annual season-review press conference, which starts at 2 p.m., is our rare opportunity to chat about all Ravens topics with owner Steve Bisciotti, president Dick Cass, general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome and head coach John Harbaugh.

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    Ray Lewis headlines ESPN's 'All Era' team

    Ray Lewis headlines ESPN's 'All Era' team

    Last week, ESPN revealed its NFL “All Era” team, which recognized those current players whose attitudes and styles of play would make them successful in, well, any era, whether it is today’s pass-happy NFL or the days when Dick Butkus and Jack Lambert roamed the field and the word “concussion” was crazy medical jargon.

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    NFL mock draft roundup: Who will the Ravens pick?

    NFL mock draft roundup: Who will the Ravens pick?

    We are less than three months away from the 2012 NFL draft. We have plenty of Ravens draft coverage in the works, but we are focused on tying up the loose ends from the 2011 season. In the meantime, to quench your thirst for draft coverage, here is a quick roundup of players the Ravens are linked to in early mock drafts.

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    Ravens coach John Harbaugh a finalist for Salute to Service Award

    Ravens coach John Harbaugh a finalist for Salute to Service Award

    Ravens coach John Harbaugh, who helped institute the team’s annual Military Appreciation Day and was among the first coaches to partake in the NFL-USO Coaches Tour, could have another armed services-related honor on his résumé by Saturday: the inaugural Salute to Service Award.

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    Jim Caldwell joins Ravens as quarterbacks coach

    Jim Caldwell joins Ravens as quarterbacks coach

    Three days after he confirmed that offensive coordinator Cam Cameron will be retained, Ravens coach John Harbaugh gave his offense -- and Joe Flacco -- an additional voice, hiring Jim Caldwell as the team's quarterbacks coach.

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    Ravens fullback Vonta Leach scores touchdown, helps AFC to win in Pro Bowl

    Ravens fullback Vonta Leach scores touchdown, helps AFC to win in Pro Bowl

    Despite multiple attempts to get Vonta Leach a touchdown during the 2011 season, the Ravens fullback always came up short of the end zone.

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    Bright side to Pagano leaving for Colts

    Bright side to Pagano leaving for Colts

    The Ravens' loss of defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano to the Indianapolis Colts might actually be a big gain in the long run.

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    Jarret Johnson shows his support for Pees

    Jarret Johnson shows his support for Pees

    After nine productive seasons with the Ravens, linebacker Jarret Johnson faces an uncertain future with the franchise. He is an unrestricted free agent and he knows that the Ravens are trying to get faster and younger on defense.

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    More coaching changes possible

    More coaching changes possible

    Aside from former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano leaving to coach the Indianapolis Colts, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said at Friday's introdutory press conference for new defensive coordiantor Dean Pees that he’d like the rest of his staff this year to return. However, he didn’t dismiss the possibility that he could still lose a couple of his staff members.

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    Ravens make it official, promote Pees, bring back Cameron

    Ravens make it official, promote Pees, bring back Cameron

    Dean Pees is the first to admit that he’s been pretty spoiled over a 39-year coaching career.

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    Harbaugh will address questions about his coaching staff today

    Harbaugh will address questions about his coaching staff today

    The Ravens announced this morning that coach John Harbaugh will hold an 11 a.m. news conference to discuss his coaching staff in the wake of former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano's leaving to become the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

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    A closer look at Pees' time with the Patriots

    A closer look at Pees' time with the Patriots

    Nothing has changed regarding the Ravens’ defensive coordinator vacancy and the feeling remains that the team’s linebackers coach, Dean Pees, is the clear front-runner to replace Chuck Pagano who is now the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

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    Indianapolis Colts introduce Pagano as head coach

    Indianapolis Colts introduce Pagano as head coach

    “Wow. It has been a whirlwind. Words can't describe the emotions that I'm going through right now and the feelings. Coming off probably the most devastating loss that I've ever been a part of in the AFC championship game and to go in that locker room and see those faces and we all know how hard it is to get to that stage and to see the tears. It's an all-time low, and the last thing I ever expected came across my table and now I sit here at an all-time high."

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    Pagano's departure leaves several questions for Ravens to answer

    Pagano's departure leaves several questions for Ravens to answer

    With Chuck Pagano being hired as the Indianapolis Colts' new coach, the Ravens are now looking for their fourth defensive coordinator in five years. Linebackers coach and former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees is the front-runner for the job, but there are other questions in the wake of Pagano’s departure.

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    A look ahead at the Ravens' 2012 opponents

    A look ahead at the Ravens' 2012 schedule

    Matt Vensel: The 2012 NFL schedule won't be released until April, but we do know who the Ravens will play next season, even if we don't know when they will be playing them. Days after their 2011 season ended with a stomach-punch loss to the New England Patriots, we figure you won't mind looking ahead to the 2012 season. The Ravens will play eight games against teams that made the playoffs in 2012 (including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals twice apiece) and four against division winners, including both Super Bowl teams. The schedule is stacked with teams with good quarterbacks, including Tom Brady, Mike Vick and Philip Rivers. Here is a quick look at each of the Ravens' 13 slated opponents for the 2012 season:

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    Two potential internal replacements for Pagano

    Two potential internal replacements for Pagano

    The Ravens have a long history of promoting their defensive coordinators from within. Mike Nolan replaced Marvin Lewis. Rex Ryan replaced Nolan. Greg Mattison replaced Ryan. And Chuck Pagano replaced Mattison.

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    Looking at how Ravens coordinators fared elsewhere

    Looking at how Ravens coordinators fared elsewhere

    Now-former Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano accepted an offer Wednesday to become the next coach of the Indianapolis Colts. He replaced Jim Caldwell, who was fired after the Colts went 2-14 this past season. Pagano, who was the defensive coordinator for one season, is tasked with getting the Colts, who have the No. 1 pick in April’s draft and Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning (in limbo), back to the playoffs.

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    Offense missed opportunity before heartbreaking ending

    Offense missed opportunity before heartbreaking ending

    After taking a 17-16 lead late in the third quarter, the Ravens appeared primed to stretch that advantage to eight points after LaQuan Williams stripped the New England Patriots' Danny Woodhead of the football on a kick return and Emanuel Cook recovered the loose ball at New England’s 28-yard line.

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    Good Samaritan Sports Injury Update: Peyton Manning's neck injury

    Jerry Coleman and Good Samaritan Hospital's Dr. Derek Papp discuss the prognosis...

    Jerry Coleman and Good Samaritan Hospital's Dr. Derek Papp discuss the prognosis for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning making a comeback from neck surgery.