jared gaither
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If it weren't meaningless in terms of wins and losses, Friday night's preseason affair with the Chiefs would have an interesting storyline as three former Ravens return to Baltimore. The final score doesn't matter, though, so Le'Ron McClain, Jared Gaither and Kelly Gregg can't get revenge against their former employers. - Leach, Pollard, Evans and Jimmy Smith will debut with Ravens, while three former players return with Chiefs
- Ravens notes: Rookie DE McPhee making an impression on Pagano Defensive coordinator says fifth-round pick 'plays like a Raven'
- The Ravens' 13-6 loss to the Eagles in Thursday night's preseason opener will increase concerns that the team needs to add an experienced wide receiver, a proven right tackle and backup quarterback.
- Ravens: Ravens' Michael Oher focused on developing into elite left tackle. Third-year lineman's mind on reducing mistakes, not off-field attention he's garnered.
- The Ravens struck a deal with Marshal Yanda, agreeing Tuesday afternoon to a five-year deal with the offensive lineman that is believed to average a little more than $6 million per season. ... With Yanda locked up, the Ravens' focus now turns to re-signing cornerback Josh Wilson. ... Domonique Foxworth is ready to get back on the field. ... The Orioles pounded out four home runs en route to a rare win in Toronto. ... Vladimir Guerrero was activated from the disabled list.
- The NFL players' leadership is expected to recommend the labor deal Monday, which would move the league one step closer to ending the lockout. Josh Wilson, though, will believe it when he sees it.
- With the NFL lockout expected to be lifted -- fingers crossed, everyone -- in the next seven to 10 days, we can start focusing on football-related business and not just what enraged linebackers have been saying. The Ravens have had their post-lockout plans drawn up for weeks, preparing for the moment when the lockout ends and the NFL¿s free-spending organizations rush to the express checkout line in free agency.
- Former third-round pick Oniel Cousins could start, but could also be on the bubble
- We won't know for sure until a new collective bargaining agreement is in place, but Ravens guard Marshal Yanda might be an unrestricted free agent when the NFL reopens business. If that's the case, the Ravens will have plenty of competition for the services of Yanda, a versatile and valuable member of their line.
- Third-round pick struggled with weight early in his career and went unnoticed by top colleges
- Embattled Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor announced through his attorney Tuesday that he would not play for the Buckeyes this upcoming season.
- After the Ravens lost to the Steelers in the AFC Divisional Round in January, the front office and coaching staff have taken every opportunity to let Baltimore know that they have the Steel City in their crosshairs. Matt Williamson of ESPN's Scouts Inc. told me Wednesday that he expects the Ravens to again be one of the league's best teams in 2011, though they are still a "smidge" behind the Steelers in the AFC North because of one distinct advantage.
- The 2010 NFL season is over and it's unclear if and when the 2011 season will start, but I have good news for Ravens fans (well, besides the Steelers losing to the Packers in the Super Bowl). That's right, it's mock draft season.
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