Mike Preston
Mike Preston is a sports columnist for The Baltimore Sun, focusing on the Ravens and lacrosse. The Kenwood High and Towson University alum has been writing for The Sun since 1987 and has been a columnist since 2000.
Recent Articles
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Kareem Hunt and Ray Rice: Why did just one get a second opportunity in the NFL?
Ever since it was announced Monday that the Cleveland Browns signed former Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt to a one-year contract, some anger around town has resurfaced about the way former Ravens running back Ray Rice was treated for his domestic violence case nearly five years ago. Baltimore...
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Mike Preston: Longtime Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco leaves behind a strong legacy
Shortly after the Ravens lost to the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card round, head coach John Harbaugh gave Joe Flacco the ultimate compliment when he called him the best quarterback in Ravens history. To some, that might not have meant much because the Ravens have only been here since...
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Mike Preston's observations: Will Kareem Hunt be on the field for the rejuvenated Browns when they face the Ravens?
When NFL schedules come out in April, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh will be looking to see if his team plays the Cleveland Browns within the first month of the season. The assumption here is that newly signed Cleveland running back Kareem Hunt will most likely be suspended for at least the first...
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Preston: Ravens have a lot to weigh in negotiations with free-agent-eligible linebacker C.J. Mosley
Re-signing Pro Bowl inside linebacker C.J. Mosley should be one of the Ravens’ top priorities during the offseason, but they need to proceed with caution. Mosley, 26, is a good player but not a great one. Under former general manager Ozzie Newsome in recent years, the Ravens have overpaid players...
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Preston: Pat Spencer shows he's embraced the challenge in No. 4 Loyola's win over No. 6 Virginia
Early in the fourth quarter Saturday, Loyola Maryland senior attackman Pat Spencer took a pass near the top of the restraining box and got pushed to the left by Virginia defenseman Logan Greco. Greco got several nice body shots on Spencer, who appeared to be past the right goal post. There was...
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Preston: Joe Flacco still has value in NFL, and plenty of teams could use him
The NFL season just ended Sunday, so there is still a lull of player movement, but the Ravens should be able to get good compensation for quarterback Joe Flacco if they decide to trade him as expected. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said after the team’s wild-card playoff loss to the Los Angeles Chargers...
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Mike Preston's observations on Patrick Mahomes, the Super Bowl and more
There really shouldn’t have been much of a contest or challenge for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, which went to Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes over the weekend. There had been some speculation about New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees receiving the honor but Mahomes is now the standard...
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Preston: The gap between Bill Belichick and the rest of the NFL's head coaches keeps getting wider
Bill Belichick could coach another 10 years until he is 76 and still possibly win the Super Bowl title. Each year, the NFL becomes more mediocre, and that widens the gap between Belichick and the rest of the league’s coaches. There is a certain delight in watching Belichick coach the New England...