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The Ravens' 2012 draft class, which is all gone now, is generally viewed as a disappointment. But the organization may not have won a second Super Bowl without it.

It was only three years ago when the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers, 34-31, to capture Super Bowl XLVII. So much has changed since.

All eyes were on the Ravens' wide receivers at the rookie minicamp over the weekend.

At 6 feet 6, 238 pounds with the athleticism to run the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and record a 37-inch vertical leap, Darren Waller -- who played safety in high school -- is an intriguing developmental project. He's the tallest and heaviest wide receiver on the Ravens' roster.

The Ravens' inability to draft and develop an elite wide receiver is one of the few blemishes on general manager Ozzie Newsome's resume. But last year's NFL rookie class is changing the perception of drafting a receiver.

Ravens running back Ray Rice is the last player the Ravens drafted that made a Pro Bowl. Only the Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders and New York Jets have gone through a longer drought.

The uproar over the Anquan Boldin trade is understandable, but the bigger concern should probably be the organization's poor evaluations of their young wide receivers.

Sunday's release of Tommy Streeter, Rashaad Carter and Gerrard Sheppard (Towson, McDonogh) leaves the Ravens with seven healthy wide receivers on their roster. It also narrows down what might be the most intriguing roster competition left before the regular season begins.

Based on measurements alone, there was a lot to like about Tommy Streeter when the Ravens drafted him in the sixth round of the 2012 draft.

The Ravens terminated the contract of veteran tight end Visanthe Shiancoe and released reserve offensive lineman Ramon Harewood, a former starter.

Saturday¿s outdoor practice started at 2:45 p.m. and ended at 5:20. The sun was out for most of the workout with temperatures hovering in the high 70¿s. Players were in full pads after having Friday off from practice following Thursday¿s 27-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

The Ravens defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Thursday night's preseason opener. While many of the starters only played a quarter, they were in there long enough to make a few observations about when and how certain players were being used and what formations the Ravens were lining them up in.

Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb looks so much more comfortable than he did two weeks ago. You can see the difference when he participates in individual position drills early in every practice.

Sunday's open practice at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis started at 4:50 p.m. and ended at 7:45 p.m. Weather was sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. Players were in full pads for the seventh straight practice.

Veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin gave him advice as a rookie, so now he's taking on a leadership role

Baltimore Ravens training camp highlights for August 1, 2013

Three ailing wide receivers returned to the practice field on Wednesday, a day after the Baltimore Ravens gave players their first off-day of training camp.

While three other offensive linemen remained out, Kelechi Osemele returned after missing weekend practices.

Matt Vensel recaps the Baltimore Ravens' training camp practice for July 28, 2013.

As the Ravens start training camp this week, few players are as eager as Streeter to prove themselves. The 2012 sixth-round draft pick from the University of Miami is completely healthy now after diligently rehabilitating his lower body in the training room and weight room for an injury that didn't require surgery.

Over 6,000 Baltimore football fanatics packed the Aberdeen venue to see 40 of the Ravens players battle it out in a fundraising softball matchup

As diminutive Ravens running back Bobby Rainey and punter Sam Koch belted several home runs at Ripken Stadium, cornerback Lardarius Webb came away even more impressed by what surrounded his teammates Sunday in Aberdeen.

"You don't replace Anquan" Boldin. Those are the words of Ravens wide receiver Tandon Doss, the man who is expected to be one of the leading combatants in the offseason royal rumble to replace the veteran receiver who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers.

Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta on Monday night acknowledged that the "hunt goes on" for a veteran wide receiver. Here is a look at the options that remain on the free-agent market.

Ray Rice was one of three Ravens players who took a break from the offseason workout program Tuesday to chat with reporters. He was wearing black pajama pants, so maybe a nap was next up on his agenda. Before he took off, he was asked about Torrey Smith, who is expected to be the team's top receiver in 2013.

Jeff Zrebiec previews the Baltimore Ravens' 2013 NFL draft plans for wide receivers and tight ends.

For the 11th year in a row, some promising high school football players from Harford County have been honored with scholarships courtesy of the Ravens Nest No. 1, Birds of Prey

The most debated move the Baltimore Ravens made this offseason was the trade of wide receiver Anquan Boldin. How will they replace his production? Ravens coach John Harbaugh shed light on that Tuesday.

Baltimore Ravens and NFL free agency and Anquan Boldin

Quarterback Joe Flacco is getting the credit that he deserves for leading the Ravens throughout the playoffs and then to a victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. It will be interesting if Ravens coach John Harbaugh gets his.

Lardarius Webb, out for the season since tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee back in October, is contributing to the Ravens' Super Bowl run the only way he can.

Out for the season, Baltimore Ravens injured rookie wide receiver Tommy Streeter is trying to improve for next year.

Roster cuts made by Ravens, down to 53 players

The Ravens have retained defensive tackle Bryan Hall on their roster as they make cuts today, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Pro Bowl guard has a knee injury

Pro Bowl guard's leg injury not considered serious

Tight ends work out with position coach, special teams; Marshal Yanda misses second straight practice