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After returning to practice Friday, running back Justin Forsett and wide receiver Torrey Smith both active for Ravens against Dolphins. - Each Wednesday, blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Ravens. This week, he looks at Jimmy Smith stepping in for Lardarius Webb, the dominance of Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and the team's chances of earning home-field advantage at season's end.
- It's understandable why so much of the focus over the past 48 hours has been the loss of Ray Lewis. This is a living legend we are talking about, a linebacker whose bust should have been bronzed by now. But as far as the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl hopes go, the most significant strand of tissue shredded Sunday was not the right triceps of Lewis, but the anterior cruciate ligament in the left knee of cornerback Lardarius Webb.
- The Ravens have a handful of needs. Most are not pressing. They have yet to address the offensive line this offseason and will be forced to do it in the draft. Even with the emergence of Torrey Smith a year ago, they are looking for another game-changer at wide receiver. Terrell Suggs lacks a true sidekick. And then there is the annual question about whether this is the year they need to prepare for life after Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. In my fifth and final first-round mock draft, I give you a semi-educated guess at whom the Ravens will select with the 29th pick. Is it still Wisconsin center Peter Konz? Read on to find out.
- The 2012 NFL draft is three weeks away, and though most teams have solidified their draft boards barring a few tweaks after prospects visit, the "silly season" of draft rumors is really starting to heat up. Need an example? How about the rumblings that the Colts are undecided about the first pick? But hey, I love mock drafts as much as you do, so allow me to contribute to the silly season with my third mock draft of the offseason.
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- Baltimore Ravens: In a 26-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans at LP Field, the Ravens saw many of their preseason concerns come to light.
- Injuries begin to mount as Ravens lose Reed, Cody during loss to Titans
- Ravens wide receivers have combined for only 9 catches through two games
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- Lee Evans returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. However, Ben Grubbs, Chris Carr and Jimmy Smith did not practice. ... The Steelers accused the Ravens of dirty play in Sunday's win. ... Former Ravens cornerback Chris McAlister is "broke as a joke," according to TMZ. ... Terrell Suggs was humbled by becoming the Ravens' all-time sack leader. ... Maryland receivers Ronnie Tyler and Quintin McCree have been suspended indefinitely for violations of team rules. ... Earl Weaver was in Baltimore on Thursday.
- Cortland Finnegan, one of the most well-known agitators in the NFL, won't goad him into penalties, Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin says
