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In his first year as defensive coordinator of the Ravens, Wink Martindale is looking to learn from his first experience in that job with Denver in 2010 and put his aggressive coaching style to work.

The first thing Wes Brown noticed about new Maryland running backs coach Terry Richardson was that it seemed as if Richardson already knew him. Richardson wasn't trying to figure out Brown's skill set or immediately put him into something the junior running back was uncomfortable with or didn't know. Richardson, with Brown and fellow running back Brandon Ross under his watchful eye, already knew what he had.

Most fans say former Ravens running back Ray Rice deserves a second chance, but think he'll have to wait until next season to play.

There remains a shroud of mystery about the Ravens' running game as they face the Carolina Panthers Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium.

The exchange provides a fresh start for two players that weren't assured of roster spots with their original teams.

Fantasy Fodder: Fantasy All-Stars for the 2011 NFL season