Ravens rookie safety uses instinct, hard work

Haruki Nakamura always studies the quarterbacks’ eyes, reading their intentions to anticipate where the football is going.

NFL should tackle statistical silliness

Middle linebacker Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2007.

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Ravens rookie safety uses instinct, hard work (AP)
Haruki Nakamura always studies the quarterbacks’ eyes, reading their intentions to anticipate where the football is going. For the Baltimore Ravens‘ rookie safety, it’s all about instincts, knowledge and hard work adding up to interceptions. One week into training camp, the sixth-round draft pick from Cincinnati has been so impressive that he has often run with the first-string defense because Pro…

Ravens rookie safety uses instinct, hard work

Haruki Nakamura always studies the quarterbacks’ eyes, reading their intentions to anticipate where the football is going.

Ravens rookie Rice hopes to run wild in NFL debut

Ray Rice has every reason to be nervous before facing the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

Ravens sign offensive lineman Slaughter (AP)
The Baltimore Ravens addressed a dire need for depth at offensive tackle by signing former Oakland Raiders lineman Chad Slaughter to a one-year contract for the veteran minimum salary. Because starting tackles Jared Gaither and Adam Terry are sidelined with sprained ankles and rookie backup Oniel Cousins limped off the field with a right knee injury, Slaughter found himself lining up with the…

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Boller to start at QB in preseason opener for Ravens (PA SportsTicker)
WESTMINSTER, Maryland (Ticker) - Kyle Boller is the early leader in the clubhouse to be the Baltimore Ravens‘ starting quarterback.

Ravens sign offensive lineman Slaughter (AP)
The Baltimore Ravens addressed a dire need for depth at offensive tackle by signing former Oakland Raiders lineman Chad Slaughter to a one-year contract for the veteran minimum salary. Because starting tackles Jared Gaither and Adam Terry are sidelined with sprained ankles and rookie backup Oniel Cousins limped off the field with a right knee injury, Slaughter found himself lining up with the…

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Ravens CB Pittman battling injury issues

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NFL offseason report card: Grades are in (SportingNews.com)
The usual teacher’s pets slacked off a bit, but the Eagles got the gold star and the Jets and Vikings moved to the head of the class.

Continue reading “Ray Rice named starting RB for Ravens’ first preseason game”

After an impressive first two weeks of training camp, former Rutgers standout Ray Rice officially got word that he’ll be the starting running back for the Ravens‘ first preseason game Thursday, in place of …

NFL should tackle statistical silliness

Middle linebacker Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2007.

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Harbaugh to play hardball in new era for Ravens (AP)
At a time of year when the weather calls for a trip to the beach or a stroll on a golf course, John Harbaugh starts thinking about football. “I’ve got the same feeling now that I’ve had the past 24 years going to training camp, whether it was at Western Michigan, or Philadelphia or Baltimore,” he said.

Ravens QB watch

A daily glance at the Ravens‘ quarterback competition: Joe Flacco Positives: Fits the football into tight spots that others can’t with his superior velocity and classic delivery.

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Ravens‘ new mascots pay visit to training camp

A rare breed of an authentic baby raven perched on Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh’s arm, peered curiously at the football players huddled around him.

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Ravens CB Washington suspended for opener

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Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

One of the biggest concerns entering Ravens training camp was offensive tackle. Over a week into camp, there’s only more questions about that position.

Jared Gaither and Adam Terry are expected to be sidelined for at least another week with ankle injuries, and backup Oniel Cousins is considered day-to-day with a knee injury.

With these three players banged up, Mike Kracalik is starting at right tackle and Chad Slaughter is working at left tackle. In fact, Slaughter suited up with the first-team offense less than 18 hours after getting his room card key and playbook.

Slaughter’s whirlwind journey from laying concrete to laying the wood caught even the six-year veteran by surprise.

“My head is still spinning 100 mph,” said Slaughter, who played 43 games for…

Boller to start at QB in preseason opener for Ravens (PA SportsTicker)
WESTMINSTER, Maryland (Ticker) - Kyle Boller is the early leader in the clubhouse to be the Baltimore Ravens‘ starting quarterback.

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Ravens CB Pittman battling injury issues

David Pittman is crossing his fingers and praying that his cycle of injury setbacks is nearly at an end.

Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

One of the biggest concerns entering Ravens training camp was offensive tackle. Over a week into camp, there’s only more questions about that position.

Jared Gaither and Adam Terry are expected to be sidelined for at least another week with ankle injuries, and backup Oniel Cousins is considered day-to-day with a knee injury.

With these three players banged up, Mike Kracalik is starting at right tackle and Chad Slaughter is working at left tackle. In fact, Slaughter suited up with the first-team offense less than 18 hours after getting his room card key and playbook.

Slaughter’s whirlwind journey from laying concrete to laying the wood caught even the six-year veteran by surprise.

“My head is still spinning 100 mph,” said Slaughter, who played 43 games for…

Ravens sign QB Flacco (PA SportsTicker)
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Harbaugh to play hardball in new era for Ravens (AP)
At a time of year when the weather calls for a trip to the beach or a stroll on a golf course, John Harbaugh starts thinking about football. “I’ve got the same feeling now that I’ve had the past 24 years going to training camp, whether it was at Western Michigan, or Philadelphia or Baltimore,” he said.

Ravens‘ new mascots pay visit to training camp

A rare breed of an authentic baby raven perched on Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh’s arm, peered curiously at the football players huddled around him.

Washington suspended one game (PA SportsTicker)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington on Friday was suspended for the regular-season opener for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

AFC North could produce a sub-.500 champion (SportingNews.com)
Thanks in part to their daunting schedules, the teams in the AFC North face a tough road to the postseason. In fact, don’t be surprised if the division produces a sub-.500 champion.

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Ravens QB watch

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The Baltimore Ravens have agreed in principle to a five-year deal with first-round draft pick Joe Flacco on a contract with a maximum value of $30 million that includes $8.75 million in guaranteed money for the quarterback. Flacco’s agent, Joe Linta, confirmed the Wednesday night deal. Drafted 18th overall out of Delaware, Flacco is slated to compete for the starting job with Troy Smith and Kyle…

Washington suspended one game (PA SportsTicker)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington on Friday was suspended for the regular-season opener for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

Ravens‘ OT depth being put to the test

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Harbaugh to play hardball in new era for Ravens (AP)
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Kearse back on field with Titans

NASHVILLE - Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse made his training camp debut Sunday, and was reunited on the field with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth for the first time since 2003.

Ravens sign WR Smith (PA SportsTicker)
The Baltimore Ravens on Friday signed rookie wide receiver Marcus Smith, their fourth-round pick in this year’s draft, to a three-year contract.

Ravens sign offensive tackle Slaughter

The Ravens added depth to their offensive line by signing six-year veteran Chad Slaughter to a one-year contract after they couldn’t reach a deal with John Welbourn , a four-year starter for the Kansas City …

Harbaugh to play hardball in new era for Ravens (AP)
At a time of year when the weather calls for a trip to the beach or a stroll on a golf course, John Harbaugh starts thinking about football. “I’ve got the same feeling now that I’ve had the past 24 years going to training camp, whether it was at Western Michigan, or Philadelphia or Baltimore,” he said.

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RAVENS‘ HEAP LIMPS OFF FIELD Baltimore Ravens tight end Todd Heap limped off the field Saturday morning with a right calf injury.

Washington suspended one game (PA SportsTicker)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington on Friday was suspended for the regular-season opener for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

NFL offseason report card: Grades are in (SportingNews.com)
The usual teacher’s pets slacked off a bit, but the Eagles got the gold star and the Jets and Vikings moved to the head of the class.

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