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Whenever it comes to selecting wide receivers in the NFL draft, the Ravens consistently have dropped the ball.

The Ravens have no problem sending up smoke screens during the draft buildup but there is some legitimacy to owner Steve Bisciotti's desire to get a pass rusher.

During a conference call with Ravens' season ticket and personal seat license holders Wednesday night, Bisciotti said he would be excited if the team came out of the April 30 first round with a third pass-rushing threat, joining Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh met with reporters for about an hour on the second day of the NFL owners meetings at the Arizona Biltmore hotel. Here are a couple of tidbits.

The prevailing thought is that the Ravens are in desperate need of a wide receiver, but the guy who created that void doesn't see it that way.

The NFL has financially rewarded Ravens offensive tackle Rick Wagner under its performanced-based pay program.

Ravens free agent safety Darian Stewart is on his way to visit the Atlanta Falcons, according to league sources.

Ravens free agent safety Darian Stewart is visiting the Denver Broncos tonight, according to league sources.

With the start of the new NFL year looming this afternoon, the Ravens had not reached an agreement Monday night on new contracts with defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and cornerback Lardarius Webb, whose current deals will make it extremely difficult for the organization to be active in free agency.

The Ravens have assigned a $2.356 million second-round restricted free agent tender on Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker, according to a league source.

The departure of Torrey Smith means that all of Joe Flacco's weapons from the Super Bowl XLVII-winning team are now gone.

Jeremy Butler didn't stop hearing from Ravens coach John Harbaugh when he was placed on injured reserve during his rookie season.

While the two lucky teams who actually made the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, prepare for the game Sunday, a recent analysis shows just how close the Ravens' roster was to carrying them that far.

When asked which NFL player he patterns his game after, Sammie Coates answered quickly. "I think Julio Jones: size, speed, physical," Coates said of the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver.

As the Ravens begin the offseason, they already have the foundation for building a stronger team next year because of the youth on both interior lines. Now, over the next six or seven months, they need to add some playmakers.

Welcome to the Ravens 10-Pack, where reporter Jon Meoli hits on 10 stats, notes, and thoughts after the New England Patriots ended the Ravens' season with a 35-31 win Saturday.

As he does each week, Baltimore Sun reporter Childs Walker shares his five biggest takeaways from the Ravens' 35-31 playoff loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC divisional round at Gillette Stadium on Saturday.

Since rejoining the starting lineup, Stewart has gone on a bit of a tear and is coming off arguably his top game of the season during the Ravens' 30-17 AFC wild-card playoff win Saturday night over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.

Baltimore Ravens' defensive line is bolstered by the return of defensive tackle Haloti Ngata from four-game drug suspension.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the game film from Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.

Maybe Sunday's fourth quarter means quarterback Joe Flacco is ready to get on a roll like he did when the Ravens won the Super Bowl.

Ravens notes on an efficient Joe Flacco, the defensive line stepping up in Haloti Ngata's absence, and the Ravens receiver with the best hands in the league.

After staking the team to an early lead on a blocked punt returned for a touchdown on the game's opening drive, the Ravens' special teams unit uncharacteristically faltered.

As the Ravens (8-5) square off with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-11) on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, here¿s Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson¿s checklist of things to keep an eye on.

Looking at whether the Ravens or Jacksonville Jaguars have the edge on offense, defense and special teams on Sunday.

Perhaps because of the caliber of player, or perhaps because of the attention special teams gets in Ravens' practice and the precedent that such role players can get a bigger opportunities, the special teams units rank high in multiple relevant league rankings.

With the Ravens approaching franchise records in yards gained and points scored this season, offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak pointed to the success his players have had in learning his new scheme as a main factor -- and the first-year coordinator means all of them, not just the stars.

Kamar Aiken wasn't drafted, was released six times in a 23-month span and played in four different organizations in as many NFL seasons. But he feels like he's finally found a home in Baltimore, where he's emerged as a potential key player in the team's playoff push.

Breaking down the key plays and statistics in the Ravens' 28-13 win over the Miami Dolphins.

With a defense weakened by injuries in the secondary, the Baltimore Ravens offense started racking up yards and points to win games.

In beating the Miami Dolphins, the Ravens delivered their most resilient performance of 2014 when they needed it most.

Torrey Smith really wanted to play but his right knee left him with little mobility and led to him mostly being used as a decoy against Miami Dolphins.

Even without their best defensive lineman, the Baltimore Ravens sack Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill six times.

Kamar Aiken, Marlon Brown step up to help Ravens' passing game come alive in the second half.

The San Diego Chargers refused to kick to Ravens kick returner Jacoby Jones, trying to avoid an explosive return through a series of short kickoffs.

Welcome to the Ravens 10-Pack, where reporter Jon Meoli hits on 10 stats, notes, and thoughts following a 34-33, gut-punch home loss to the San Diego Chargers. Read ahead for notes on the secondary, which overshadowed a winning performance, plus Justin Tucker's quietly good season, and where all the rookies have gone.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson looks back at the Ravens' 21-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 10.

Ravens 10-pack on Steve Smith's production, the steadying run game, and defensive dominance at home.

Once a staple in every Joe Flacco-led version of the Ravens' offense, the deep pass has become a secondary feature this season.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers were on the clock and prepared to make the 15th overall selection in May's NFL draft, they had their choice of arguably the top two inside linebacker prospects.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the film after the Ravens' 27-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8 at Paul Brown Stadium.

Despite the failure of the play as the Ravens trailed, 7-0, coach John Harbaugh defended the decision to go for it instead of kicking a field goal during an eventual 27-24 loss.

In a span of eight months, the Ravens overhauled their receiving group with a series of moves, some garnering a lot of attention and others barely generating a ripple.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the Ravens' 29-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Pernell McPhee appears to be the latest Ravens' defensive player headed for a big contract in free agency.

Ravens 10-pack on the pass rush, stout defense, and offensive depth chart