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Torrey Smith's market could be affected by 'tag' day
As expected, the Ravens didn't use the franchise tag before today’s 4 p.m. deadline. They didn’t have any logical candidates for the tag and their tight salary cap situation would have made such a move prohibitive. That figures to change next year when the Ravens group of unrestricted free agents could include starting guards Marshal Yanda and Kelechi Osemele, cornerback Jimmy Smith and kicker Justin Tucker. A lot could happen before the Ravens have to worry about such matters. Meanwhile, wide receivers Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Demaryius Thomas (Denver Broncos) outside linebackers/defensive ends Justin Houston (Kansas City Chiefs) and Jason Pierre-Paul (New York...
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Torrey Smith's market could be affected by 'tag' day
As expected, the Ravens didn't use the franchise tag before today’s 4 p.m. deadline. They didn’t have any logical candidates for the tag and their tight salary cap situation would have made such a move prohibitive.
That figures to change next year when...
Observations from 'State of Ravens' address
There were really no major revelations in Tuesday's "State of the Ravens" news conference that featured team owner Steve Bisciotti, president Dick Cass, general manager Ozzie Newsome and head coach John Harbaugh.
Bisciotti reiterated his...
Ozzie Newsome didn't put anyone at ease over state of secondary
After leaving the Ravens news conference Tuesday afternoon, major concerns still remain about the team's poor secondary.
There was a search for a nugget, something to suggest that this team was going to get better. But the best that general manager Ozzie...
Under Armour announces deal with Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali may be 73 years old, but Under Armour believes the iconic boxer's verve and sass transcend the years and will charm a new generation.
The Baltimore sports apparel company said Wednesday it has formed a partnership with the firm that...
John Harbaugh says Steve Smith is in Ravens' plans for next season
Veteran wide receiver Steve Smith immediately declared his intentions following the Ravens’ AFC divisional round playoff loss to the New England Patriots: he wanted to return for next season.
However, general manager Ozzie Newsome urged the five-time Pro...
One year after Ray Rice incident, impacts abound for Ravens, NFL, domestic-violence activists
When Ray Rice left Baltimore one year ago this weekend for an outing with his then-fiancee, he could never have fathomed the seismic impact he was to set off with his actions.
With a punch to Janay Palmer's face in an Atlantic City casino elevator, the...
Ravens' need at safety position just as pressing as at cornerback
For the next four weeks before the start of free agency, and again during the lead-up to the NFL draft, there will be a lot of focus on how the Ravens address the cornerback position.
It is a fair question, given the tenuous contract status of...
Ravens news, notes and opinions on the NFL draft, Courtney Upshaw and more
Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec shares his thoughts on the Ravens' pick in some early mock drafts, a big offseason for Courtney Upshaw and more.
The NFL draft is still about 2 1/2 months away, but the predictions and mock drafts have already begun in...
Ravens coach John Harbaugh denies calling Colts about Patriots' footballs
Ravens coach John Harbaugh was adamant Sunday in denying that the Ravens sparked the investigation into the New England Patriots' deflated footballs in the AFC championship game.
There have been unconfirmed reports that Harbaugh or the Ravens tipped...
Watch this year's Super Bowl? No, thanks.
I watched the first Super Bowl in 1967, and it was one of the great TV viewing experiences of my life.The resonant, rock-steady call of play-by-play announcer Ray Scott and the 35-10 throttling that my beloved Green Bay Packers gave the brash Kansas...
Seahawks' defense simply too good to lose to Patriots
As much as the game has changed, one constant in the NFL is the belief that great defense wins championships, and that is the major reason why the Seattle Seahawks will become the first team to win consecutive Super Bowl titles since the New England...
Turning off 'Belicheat'
Come Sunday, after never missing a Super Bowl for as long as I can remember, I will not be watching the "Stupid" Bowl ("Let the NFL's air out," Jan. 23)! I am a huge football fan and growing up every Sunday our TV was on for the...
Deflated football? That was the controversy in a 1925 Boys' Latin-Friends game, too
Even if the New England Patriots did steal some air from the football, the AFC championship wouldn't be the first game ever played with a deflated pigskin.
Ninety years ago, in a hard-fought private school contest, Friends defeated Boys' Latin on a...
Ravens restricted free agent kicker Justin Tucker hoping for long-term deal
Three years ago, Justin Tucker arrived in Baltimore as an undrafted free agent from the University of Texas intent on beating out Pro Bowl kicker Billy Cundiff.
Tucker emerged from that training camp with a spot on the Ravens roster and now is the most...
Ex-Ravens coordinator Cavanaugh to coach Redskins QBs
At the conclusion of a 4-12 campaign in his first year at the helm of the Washington Redskins, head coach Jay Gruden vowed to make whatever changes would improve the team's performance heading into the 2015 season.
On Wednesday team officials announced...
Clock is ticking for Ravens, Ray Lewis says
In an interview with The Baltimore Sun this week, former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis expressed optimism about the future of his old team, but not before offering this caveat:
“They’re going to have to get it done real soon before things start to break...
Regional advertisers compete for a Super Bowl win
Move over Pepsi, Budweiser and Coca-Cola.
Such national brands, known for big-budget, attention-grabbing advertisements during the Super Bowl, will share the stage this year with regional advertisers looking to make a splash in a more targeted,...
Towson cornerback Tye Smith invited to NFL scouting combine
When invitations were sent out to draft prospects for the NFL scouting combine, Towson All-American cornerback Tye Smith was happy to find out he's on the list.
Behind the strength of a good week at the East-West Shrine all-star game and growing buzz...
Terrell Suggs may have to say Tom Brady's name as NFL Network analyst
Terrell Suggs famously refuses to say New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s name, but now, he might have to. The Ravens outside linebacker has been appearing on the NFL Network as part of its Super Bowl coverage, and Brady is basically the star...
ESPN, Pro Football Focus study says Ravens' roster among NFL's best
While the two lucky teams who actually made the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, prepare for the game Sunday, a recent analysis shows just how close the Ravens’ roster was to carrying them that far.
ESPN and Pro Football Focus...
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