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The latest word out of Indianapolis is that the Ravens have had discussions about Terrell Owens and are considering signing the much maligned wide receiver. Talking with reporters during the NFL Scouting Combine, head coach John Harbaugh admitted as much, saying that the team has done its homework on Owens and they have interest in the 14-year veteran. Now, it's important to keep in mind
Already in Indiana for the Combine, John Harbaugh made a little pit stop last night. The Ravens' head coach went from Indianapolis to Bloomington to catch an Indiana-Wisconsin game, and to watch his brother-in-law, IU coach Tom Crean, in action. Harbaugh didn't pick the best night for a visit. Crean was ejected midway through the second half and his squad got thumped by the 17th
There's less than four hours left for teams to officially use their franchise and transition tags, but don't expect the Ravens to slap either of the tags on one of their unrestricted free agents before the 4 p.m. deadline. Some might question why the Ravens won't tag wide receiver Derrick Mason, who has expressed a desire to play next season, but has said he wants
As promised, here is a list of guys I'll be watching out for at the NFL Scouting Combine, which officially gets underway today in Indianapolis. The on-field action begins on Saturday when offensive linemen, specialists and tight ends will kick things off. I'll admit, I haven't had a chance to delve too deep into the Draft pool thus far, but the players below are a
The Ravens announced they've hired a new member of their coaching staff today, and it's a guy that linebacker Terrell Suggs is pretty familiar with. Ted Monachino will be the fresh face amid the Baltimore coaching ranks; he will serve as the team's new outside linebackers coach. Monachino worked the last four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars, serving as the Jags' defensive line coach the
What do you look for in a defensive end? Strength? Speed? Toughness? The number of back handsprings he can do in a row? If you prefer that your D-ends have gymnastic ability (and really, who among us doesn't?), check out South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, who, despite checking in at 6-foot-5, 263 pounds, was able to rip off 13 straight back handsprings a couple
Although I follow the Capitals and enjoy going to games at the Verizon Center, I would never watch a hockey game that featured two teams I don't know. I like watching players that I'm familiar with, and outside of the guys on the Caps, I don't know many others around the NHL. But I thoroughly enjoyed last night's game between Team USA and Team Canada.
When Derrick Mason spoke to reporters a couple days after the Ravens' 2009 season came to a close, he said he was leaning towards retirement. Exactly a month later, it sounds like Mason is leaning back in the other direction. In an interview with BaltimoreRavens.com, Mason said that he is "weighing his options to potentially come back and play". Great, so the 13-year veteran will
Step one of the Ravens' wide receiver rebuilding plan is complete: Get someone under contract. Prior to yesterday's signing of Donte' Stallworth, Marcus Smith had the most NFL game action of any receiver guaranteed to be in camp in 2010, so the first piece of the puzzle is now set. How big a piece Stallworth will turn out to be is anyone's guess. You can
The posts are coming fast and furious today. I'll remember this in a few weeks when I'm struggling to come up with new topics to discuss. This one comes with some disappointing news regarding a media favorite. Tight end Quinn Sypniewski, who recently underwent a surgical procedure to his left knee, had his contract terminated today after he failed a physical. That news is according
At the team's recent "State of the Ravens" press conference, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said that he's willing to take a risk on a player with previous character issues. Today, he followed through on that statement. Bisciotti, GM Ozzie Newsome and the rest of the Ravens front office apparently feel that while wide receiver Donte' Stallworth made a big mistake last March, he now deserves
Donte' Stallworth made what he has previously called a "tragic lapse in judgment" when he killed a pedestrian while driving drunk back in March of 2009. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail (he served 24 of the 30), two years of house arrest, eight years of probation and 1,000 hours of community service. He was also suspended by commissioner Roger Goodell for the
Recently, I asked you guys if you would be interested in having embattled wide receiver Donte' Stallworth join the Ravens. Now, the decision has been made for you. The Ravens have announced that they have signed the 29-year-old Stallworth to what is being reported by multiple outlets as a one-year, $900,000 deal. Stallworth will reportedly also have the opportunity to earn $300,000 more in incentives.
We've discussed how there will be fewer unrestricted free agents on the market this offseason because of the rules that go along with an uncapped 2010. Now, that doesn't necessarily mean that there won't be any shake-ups to NFL rosters within the next two or three months, even to the one here in Baltimore. There are a few areas that members of the Ravens front
I'm hearing we're supposed to get more snow tomorrow. Isn't that just fantastic? For a month or two now, we've known who the Ravens will be facing once the 2010 season gets underway, but I'm not sure if I ever touched on that information all that much. On a quiet Sunday afternoon, I thought I'd lay out who the Ravens will square off against this
We talked the other day about how the Ravens choose to view players who have gone through off-field issues. I think we're all familiar with the Bengals' history regarding such players. Over the last few years, the folks in Cincinnati have taken a chance or two on guys with checkered pasts, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that according to reports, the Bengals are at least
When I stepped foot outside today, my neighborhood looked like something out of one of those apocalyptic disaster movies. There weren't any people in sight, I could barely spot cars beneath all the snow, and icicles were dangling from the top of the nearby houses. The place looked like a ghost town. I used to love these types of days as a kid; now I'm
There seems to be a growing number of players throughout the NFL who have experienced off-the-field issues, be it legal problems or questions about their character and ability to mesh in the locker room. In addition to age, injury history, contract demands, and a myriad of other factors, those off-the-field issues create yet another aspect that teams have to consider when determining if a player
Last week, we went over a long list of wide receivers the Ravens could add via the free agent market. As of yesterday, a new name can be added to the discussion: former Browns receiver Donté Stallworth. We all know Stallworth's situation by now; he was suspended for the 2009 season and spent 24 days in jail for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk on
Can't say I saw that coming. Peyton Manning has the ball trailing by seven points late in the fourth quarter, you just assume the game will soon be tied. That's the script we've seen time and time again. Didn't turn out that way last night. Peyton's pick-six with just over three minutes left in regulation all but clinched it for the Saints, giving Drew Brees
The Ravens' propensity to commit penalties frustrated a lot of fans this season. They aren't alone. Asked during this week's "State of the Ravens" press conference what drove him crazy when watching his team this season, owner Steve Bisciotti pointed to the Ravens' high penalty numbers. "I'm certainly not happy about it, I'm not going to lie to you," Bisciotti said. Bisciotti's comment drew somewhat
Brace yourself, Maryland; this is going to be an interesting weekend. Every time I've gone online or heard a weather update on TV the last 24 hours, it seems like the accumulation estimate for the upcoming snowstorm has risen by another few inches. A foot; 18 inches; two feet; hey, let's just go with 30 inches and call it a night. While we're dealing with
This has been a busy couple weeks when it comes to the Ravens' coaching staff. Former quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson left to join the Raiders and was replaced by Jim Zorn, and former Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees was added as Baltimore's new linebackers coach with former LB guru Vic Fangio joining John Harbaugh's brother Jim at Stanford. As of today, according to multiple reports,
Over the last few weeks, we've talked at length about the high likelihood of the 2010 season being uncapped and the complex rules that will be put in place should the owners and players fail to reach a new CBA. If a deal can't be reached by the March 5 deadline, the lack of unrestricted free agents on the market and the limits placed on
Troy Smith's agent, Ralph Cindrich, caused a bit of a stir a few weeks ago when he Tweeted during the Ravens' playoff run that his client wanted to be traded. Smith supported that statement last week, telling an ESPN Radio affiliate that he would like to play for the Cleveland Browns. Well, Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome has seen and heard those comments. But he wants
A couple weeks ago, at his end of the season press conference, head coach John Harbaugh said that despite the fact that Ed Reed is considering retirement, he expected his six-time Pro Bowl safety to return next season. At today's "State of the Ravens" press conference, Harbaugh reiterated that message. "Ed's going to hear me say this and maybe he'd say something different, but I
Last offseason, the Ravens coaches and front office members insisted that they already had the wide receivers that they needed to help Joe Flacco expand the passing game. They pointed to Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams as a playmaking trio to build around. Today, at the "State of the Ravens" press conference, GM Ozzie Newsome and team owner Steve Bisciotti both admitted that
While the list of restricted free agent wide receivers features Pro Bowlers and high-ceiling guys, the list of unrestricted free agent wideouts leaves quite a bit more to be desired. If the Ravens are looking for a big, playmaking wide receiver, they might not find it below, but they will find a couple mid-level guys who could bolster their depth and give Joe Flacco another
Is it spring yet? I don't know about anyone else, but I'm getting a little sick of all this snow. I'll take 75 and sunny as soon as possible, please. I'll be braving the conditions (and the inevitable post-snow traffic) to head out to Owings Mills today for the yearly State of the Ravens press conference. We'll chat with team owner Steve Bisciotti, president Dick
Throughout much of 2009, it seemed like a near certainty that veteran defensive end Trevor Pryce and running back Willis McGahee would part ways with the Ravens at the end of the season. Pryce's age (34) and contract situation (he would earn $4.5 million in 2010) would make him tough to keep on the roster, while McGahee's 2010 salary ($3.6 million) and lack of playing
I'm going to be honest with you. I tried to watch the Pro Bowl last night, and only made it through about half an hour before I had to flip to something else. And yes, that something else was the Grammys. I wanted to keep watching the Pro Bowl, I really did. But the star-depleted rosters and minimal physical contact made it tough for me
