james casey
- The Ravens take pride in doing due diligence on all the draft prospects, so it shouldn't be a surprise that they wanted to learn more about Dorial Green-Beckham.
- The Ravens' organizational focus is on next month's draft, but they are still trying to plug some holes with some veteran free agents.
- Free agency has quieted down significantly, but the Ravens aren't going to rely entirely on the draft to fill their needs.
- When the Ravens installed former Harvard standout Kyle Juszczyk as their new starting fullback as the replacement for Vonta Leach, they immediately hoped that he would emerge as a hybrid pass-catching option with his capabilities to line up at H-back or tight end.
- The Ravens felt comfortable enough with Juszczyk, a fourth-round draft pick last year from Harvard, to release Vonta Leach in February.
- Ravens fullback Kyle Juszczyk will likely be a beneficiary of Gary Kubiak's arrival as offensive coordinator.
- While most people expect the Ravens to draft a wide receiver or offensive lineman in the first round of May's draft, they also could be tempted if a play-making safety is available.
- The arrival of new Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak could provide a boost to the production of tight end Dennis Pitta.
- In eager anticipation of the 2013 NFL season, Matt Vensel of The Baltimore Sun will take a daily look at one of the 13 opponents on the Baltimore Ravens' schedule. Today's team is the Houston Texans.
- As we have seen for two years, Ravens fullback Vonta Leach is probably the best blocking fullback in the NFL, and he has the dented facemasks to prove it. But Kyle Juszczyk appears to be a better fit for the future as the Ravens continue to modernize their offense.
- he Texans fell behind, 14-0, and were playing catch-up the whole game. But the Packers pulled away for good on the first drive of the second half.
- Ravens notebook: Vonta Leach and Bernard Pollard don't gloat about beating former team
- Ravens: The Ravens' Lee Evans, Chris Carr, Jimmy Smith and Tom Zbikowski will miss Sunday's game against the Texans. Guard Ben Grubbs is listed as questionable.
- Ravens have the advantage because they'll run the ball, then stop the run
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