Flacco makes solid first impression with Ravens (AP)

Flacco makes solid first impression with Ravens (AP)
Joe Flacco dropped back in the pocket, scanned the field, cocked his arm and tossed a spiral far downfield. Mark Clayton sprinted under the ball and made the catch in stride, one step ahead of the defender. Ah, if only playing quarterback in the NFL was that easy. Instead of pumping his fist or showing any outward sign of pleasure, the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens simply walked away from…

Ravens, Suggs avoid grievance

The Ravens and Terrell Suggs avoided a grievance by essentially creating a new position, Suggs’ agent confirmed Tuesday night.

The sides reached an agreement on a one-year franchise tag tender worth close to $8.5 million, which will pay him as a hybrid defensive end-linebacker.

It is believed that the NFL Players Association and the NFL Management Council are finalizing details to sign off on the compromise.

‘His job is to rush the quarterback as a defensive end, and I thought it was unfair that he had to live under the linebacker franchise tag,’ said Gary Wichard, Suggs’ agent. ‘So, Ozzie [Newsome, Ravens general manager] and I said, ‘Let us resolve this as opposed to the attorneys.’ I tip my hat off to Ozzie for creating a new franchise tag.’ Read more

NFL notes: Senator wants Spygate investigation

U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter called for an independent investigation of the New England Patriots‘ efforts to tape opposing coaches’ signals.

AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)
Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland’s offense and QB JaMarcus Russell.

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