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.

Known as a player for engineering record-setting comebacks and now as a Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator, the Maryland alumnus is about to get his first head coaching job.

Find out what the teams' local media as well as national media had to say about the Eagles' win over the Patriots.

Martindale acknowledges that some things will stay the same, but there might be situations in which he's more aggressive than his predecessor, Dean Pees.

Fan discontent over the lack of changes on John Harbaugh's coaching staff is understandable. But that doesn't mean Don "Wink" Martindale shouldn't get a clean slate.

The Ravens linebackers coach for the past six years will succeed Dean Pees.

The Ravens have typically filled the post by promoting a position coach already on staff, and that's still a possibility this time, but they might instead bring back a familiar face from the outside.

The potential hire of Greg Roman would be a strong indication that the Ravens are indeed focused on fixing and relying on their running game.

McVay, who just completed his third season as Washington's offensive coordinator, will interview for the position Thursday in Los Angeles.

1.) As it turned out, the Dolphins game was an anomaly.

The trick plays the Ravens used to beat the Ravens last year were named "Baltimore" and "Raven."

The NFL confirmed that the New England Patriots broke no rules when they used a four-linemen configuration during a playoff win over the Ravens.

A clever bit of trickery from New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and the strong arm of former college quarterback Julian Edelman, helped end the Ravens' season Saturday night.

The story of the Patriots' has become Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' steady adjustment to an entirely different set of receiving options.

That the Denver Broncos named Ronnie Hillman as their starting running back over Knowshon Moreno and rookie Montee Ball for Thursday night¿s game against the Ravens was a big deal to fantasy football aficionados. But defensive coordinator Dean Pees didn't know and, with all due respect to the three main candidates to carry the ball for the Broncos, he didn't really seem to care when asked about it on Monday.

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday.

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday. That way he'll have an excuse to do the same to start his workday, too.

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens' opponent that week. On Sunday night, the Ravens host the New England Patriots in a rematch of the AFC championship game. Since it's such a big game for both teams, let's go with double coverage this week. I chatted with Shalise Manza Young of The Boston Globe and Jeff Howe of The Boston Herald about a few hot topics entering Sunday night.

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday. That way he'll have an excuse to do the same to start his workday, too.

When the New England Patriots offense first took the field against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, they did so without their leading receiver from their previous five seasons. But Wes Welker wasn't injured. He stood on the sideline as Julian Edelman took his place as the team¿s starting wide receiver opposite Brandon Lloyd.

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday. That way he'll have an excuse to do the same to start his workday, too.

An identity crisis unfolded as the Ravens' no-huddle offense was minimized to six plays out of 65 snaps ¿ just two after halftime none in fourth quarter.

Highlights from Roger Goodell's Q&A with Ravens fans

The timing is a little peculiar, but the Denver Broncos said adieu to former starting quarterback Kyle Orton on Tuesday. He had a good fantasy run under Josh McDaniels, but turnovers did him in with new coach John Fox. Is he worth a waiver claim? You have to read on to find out.

The Ravens are impressed by second-year Rams quarterback Sam Bradford's arm and brains.