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NFL agents say 'in Ozzie we trust': Ravens' Newsome ranked most respected in USA Today poll
USA Today polled 25 NFL agents on a variety of items, including questions about team decision-makers (coaches, general managers and owners) they respect the most and trust the least.
About to oversee his final draft as Ravens GM, Ozzie Newsome earned high marks from agents, ranking No. 1 — above New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick — in the category of decision-makers agents respect the most.
In that poll, Newsome received one more vote than Belichick, according to USA Today. With the franchise since it moved to...
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As NFL draft approaches, Ravens near a potential crossroads at quarterback
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Running back Danny Woodhead announces retirement just days after being released by Ravens
Danny Woodhead, an undrafted running back out of Chadron State who played nine seasons in the NFL, announced his retirement less than a week after he was released by the Ravens.
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Preston: Despite the talk, these are the same old Ravens
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