Denver Broncos teammate Brady Quinn’s critical comments about quarterback Tim Tebow are generating headlines across the Internet, but Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs also is quoted in the GQ article that contains Quinn’s remarks. Suggs’ comments are similarly negative and surely will be recalled when the Ravens and Denver Broncos meet next season in Baltimore. In the GQ article titled “The Year of Magical Stinking: An Oral History of Tebow Time,” authored by sportswriter Michael Silver, Suggs had this to say: “They say... [Read More]
Ravens running back Ray Rice would like his next deal to be similar to the seven-year, $100 million contract running back Adrian Peterson signed with the Minnesota Vikings last year, according to Sports Illustrated’s Peter King. Rice, 25, is likely to be given a franchise tag by the Ravens this month in order to keep him from becoming an unrestricted free-agent. Last season Rice ran for 1,364 yards and 12 touchdowns while also hauling in 76 passes for 704 yards and three touchdowns through the air. It marked the third... [Read More]
The Baltimore Sun writes that “it would be somewhat surprising if there was a [long-term] deal in place” between the Ravens and RB Ray Rice before the March 5th franchise tag deadline. This, basically, insinuates that the Ravens will be tagging their Pro Bowl running back in the coming weeks. Baltimore will still have an opportunity to get long-term contract in place before the start of next season. The tag will run the Ravens $7.7 million for the 2012 season so they’ll have to figure out some alternative ways to... [Read More]
Ray Lewis’ toe injury came at a very opportune time for one Ravens teammate. Jameel McClain, who took over the defense calling and on-field leadership responsibilities from Lewis in his absence for five games, is about to become an unrestricted free agent. The Ravens went 5-0 without Lewis, in part because of McClain’s ability to do some of what Lewis did. McClain subsequently could get some action on the open market. It’s also possible the Ravens will step up and try to retain him, both for his short term value and... [Read More]
Former Ravens Pro Bowler Jermaine Lewis was arrested Thursday in Baltimore County for driving on a suspended license, an arrest that comes two months before he is due in court for a reckless driving charge from last year according to Justin Fenton of the Baltimore Sun. Police said Lewis, who returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the team's 2001 Super Bowl victory, was seen driving a Dodge Charger with his 4-year-old son unrestrained in the front seat just before 10 a.m. The officer conducted a traffic stop and saw that... [Read More]
Joe Flacco's agent still has a few days before he'll meet with Ravens officials at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine to discuss a new deal for his client, but that didn't prevent him from revealing one of his main negotiating chips in a Wednesday interview with The Baltimore Sun. "If the game is about wins and losses, he has to be in the top five (quarterbacks)," Joe Linta said of Flacco, who has gone 44-20 in four seasons and led the Ravens to two AFC Championship Game appearances. "He is a player who has... [Read More]
The Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Joe Flacco's agent, Joe Linta, are scheduled to begin talks on a contract extension next week at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, according to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network according to a league source Tuesday. The Ravens are committed to keeping the 2008 first-round draft pick, whose contract expires after the 2012 season, and Flacco hopes to sign a long-term extension this offseason. Following the end of the season, Flacco said he felt he had proved enough to earn... [Read More]
For Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff, the support of his teammates and the lessons learned from his Midwestern upbringing have helped keep the biggest miss of his career in perspective. The 31-year-old Cundiff returned to his home state of Iowa on Sunday to accept an alumni award from Drake University in Des Moines, three weeks after he shanked a 32-yard field goal attempt with 11 seconds left in the AFC Championship Game that sent the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl. Cundiff said his Ravens teammates had been even... [Read More]
Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel offers some insight into Ricky Williams' abrupt retirement from football. Williams reportedly received a text from Bill Parcells stating, "Don't chase this thing too long. You can contribute in other ways." Apparently Williams' retirement announcement caught the Ravens by surprise and leaves their running back corps in flux. Williams still looked good when he got his opportunities this year and it would not be a surprise, given his history, if he changes his... [Read More]
With Ricky Williams reportedly deciding to retire, third-string RB Anthony Allen will likely become Ray Rice's primary backup for now. Allen only had 3 carries in the regular season. The Ravens also have RB Damien Berry, who spent 2011 on the practice squad.
Running back Ricky Williams has informed the Baltimore Ravens that he is retiring, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk. com reports that Williams could change his mind later in the off-season. Williams, who turns 35 in May, signed a two-year contract with the Ravens after the lockout that included a $1.5 million base salary in 2012. In 16 games as the No. 2 back behind Ray Rice, Williams ran for 444 yards and two touchdowns with 13 receptions for 83 yards out of the backfield.... [Read More]
Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs, the most dynamic player on the Ravens' staunch defense, has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. On a team featuring longtime stars Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, Suggs stood out most for a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. He earned 21 votes, seven more than Minnesota end Jared Allen. Suggs had 70 tackles, including 14 sacks, and was a force all over the field from his hybrid linebacker-end position. He also forced seven... [Read More]
Ravens veteran center Matt Birk was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year on Saturday night, recognition for his consistent play on the field and his commitment to community endeavors. Birk is the first Ravens player to win the award, given annually to recognize a player’s community service and playing excellence. The announcement was made at the “NFL Honors” award show in Indianapolis, site of Sunday’s Super Bowl. Birk, a 14-year veteran who has played the past three seasons with the Ravens and is contemplating... [Read More]
At the club's season-ending press conference, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the Ravens would consider signing CB Lardarius Webb, who's slated to be a restricted free agent, to a long-term deal. "(Is) that something that we would entertain? Yes. I think it would be best for this organization. The sooner you strike, the better deal you can get for yourself," Newsome said. The Ravens' GM cited the play of Webb, Cary Williams and Jimmy Smith as one of the season's positives.
For the third straight season, the Baltimore Ravens will not be raising tickets prices for the upcoming season, president Dick Cass announced on Friday. "We know that our fans are continuing to be stretched financially to pay for season tickets," Cass said. "While the economy is improving, it’s still not strong." The Ravens raised ticket prices in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009 and have sold out every game since 1998. In 2012, the Ravens will host the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Oakland... [Read More]
