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Let's assume that Colin Kaepernick is better than several quarterbacks — backups, and even starters — who have managed to find jobs on NFL rosters this season.

Ravens face difficult decision of when to focus on finding Joe Flacco's successor

This is the 7-on-7 drill, where I'll present seven lists of seven items to help keep track of the NFL season.

This is the 7-on-7 drill, where I'll present seven lists of seven items to help keep track of the NFL season.

Heading into Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Ravens have started two quarterbacks, Matt Schaub and Jimmy Clausen, in the past three weeks, and a third, Ryan Mallett, could get an opportunity before season's end.

Josh McCown had one of his best seasons under Marc Trestman, so it was only natural for the Ravens offensive coordinator to tell the defensive staff what he knows.

The Ravens lost Gary Kubiak, Torrey Smith and Owen Daniels, but otherwise, the AFC North's top three teams return very similar offenses.

The Cincinnati Bengals are the only AFC North team that has seemingly gotten better this offseason, but the rest of the division's coaches expect the competition to be as tough as ever.

Should Kubiak leave, sources said that Shanahan would be under serious consideration for the job of running the Ravens' offense.

Ravens offensive tackle Eugene Monroe was scratched due to an ankle injury for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec breaks down the Ravens' game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Cleveland Browns have suspended star wide receiver Josh Gordon for their regular-season finale Sunday against the Ravens for violating team rules.

Needing a win and help to get to the playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens now know that they will be facing Cleveland Browns quarterback Connor Shaw, who will be making his first NFL start.

On the projected injury report, defensive end Chris Canty (ankle, thigh), offensive tackle Eugene Monroe (ankle) and outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (back, thigh) were listed as not practicing.

For the second consecutive day, Ravens defensive end Chris Canty, left tackle Eugene Monroe and outside linebacker Terrell Suggs weren't practicing Wednesday.

The Ravens' strategy of trying to establish the run backfired badly as they got stuffed repeatedly at the line of scrimmage by Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt.

The Cleveland Browns have signed quarterback Tyler Thigpen and he'll now begin preparing to play Sunday against the Ravens, according to a league source.

For the Baltimore Ravens, beating the Cleveland Browns and having a chance at the playoffs is all that's important.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a significant hamstring injury, coach Mike Pettine announced.

Should Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel be taunted by the Cincinnati Bengals defense during his first NFL start Sunday, the former Heisman Trophy winner says he's now better equipped to maintain his composure.

Star wide receiver Josh Gordon is back from his 10-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy and will play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

With six winnable games remaining after bye week, Baltimore Ravens have control of their playoff destiny.

Moved along the line last season, the Ravens have mainly kept Haloti Ngata at defenseive tackle this season.

The Cleveland Browns got steady play from quarterback Brian Hoyer and the defense limited the Cincinnati Bengals to a field goal in an easy 24-3 win Thursday night.

Five Ravens stats that stand out ahead of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans

Midway through the season, the AFC North can make a strong argument that it has quietly emerged as the top division in the NFL.

Some sportswriters name three stars of the game after the game. I'll do one better: I'm going to name them before the Ravens even play. These will be the three stars of the game when the Ravens travel to Heinz Field in Pittsburgh to try and complete a season sweep over the Steelers.

A year ago, Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins was the scourge of the AFC North.

Should the Browns commit to Brian Hoyer as their long-term starter with a lucrative contract? Should they explore trade scenarios for rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel if they don't foresee him as the face of their franchise?

Breaking down each aspect of the Ravens' Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

As the Ravens prepared for Sunday's game against the Colts (2-2) at Lucas Oil Stadium, they had plenty to worry about. Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, orchestrates the NFL's top-ranked offense and has convinced many that he's on his way to becoming the league's top quarterback.

Now that the trip down Memory Lane is over, Johnny Manziel is back to his reality as backup to veteran starter Brian Hoyer.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson looks back at the Ravens' game each week and looks ahead to their next opponent.

Ravens able to rally after defense shuts down the Browns' offense in fourth quarter

Kicker Justin Tucker connected on a 32-yard field goal as time expired, sending the Ravens to a wild 23-21 victory over the Browns in front of an announced 67,407 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Baltimore Sun reporters, columnists and editors share their initial thoughts on the Ravens' game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 3 of the 2014 NFL season.

Scouting the Ravens game against the Browns on Sunday in Cleveland.

When Ravens coach John Harbaugh scanned the audience in the team auditorium Monday afternoon, the scene was dramatically different than it was for much of last week.

Although Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel's action has been limited to a cameo appearance with one pass, the Ravens will include the flamboyant former Heisman Trophy winner in their preparations.

Johnny Manziel, the Cleveland Browns' polarizing rookie quarterback begins season No. 2 on the depth chart.

NBA superstar LeBron James' blockbuster decision to leave the Miami Heat and rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers triggered shockwaves throughout the sport world and Twitterverse on Friday.

Heading into Sunday's game at M&T Bank Stadium, one of the few things A.J. Green hasn't done in two-plus NFL seasons is star against the Ravens. In three career games, Green has nine receptions for 122 yards and no touchdowns. He played briefly in a meaningless regular-season finale last season and caught two passes for 26 yards.

When Dean Pees and the Ravens defense watched tape of their Week 2 win over the Cleveland Browns, they saw Brandon Weeden at quarterback and Trent Richardson carrying the load at running back. Wide receiver Josh Gordon was nowhere to be found as he was serving his four-game league suspension.

A roundup of NFL experts' picks for Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns.

Cleveland Browns management had supposedly given up on this season three weeks ago when they traded running back Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a first-round draft pick.