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It seems that the Ravens are focusing their efforts on signing Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett to be the next head coach. Now that the Cowboys are out of the playoffs, Garrett is returning to Baltimore today (Tuesday) for a second interview. He would be a great pick and the best...
Expected result still brings frustrations
The result was pretty much expected and basically what I had predicted (30-13). The Seattle Seahawks totally dominated the Baltimore Ravens and are on their way to the playoffs as the third seed after winning 27-6 yesterday. The Seahawks looked like a team fine tuning itself to be a dangerous...
Rookie Troy Smith to start vs. Seattle
Yes, Christmas is coming a little early to most Ravens fans, who have been clammoring for this change since the Indianapolis game. While Smith has only played a few series, he doesn't look as lost as he was expected to be, since all we heard from the Ravens braintrust was that he was just not...
Injuries continue to mount...
...as it was reported yesterday that cornerback Chris McAlister has finally been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2007 season. With the Ravens only playing for personal pride and auditioning for jobs next year, why risk any further injury to his knee by playing him in meaningless games the...
It's Tough Being a True Fan
A week ago, as the Ravens were preparing to play the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football, all I really wanted was for my Ravens to not embarrass themselves once again in front of a national TV audience. Once they played the way the fans had expected them to play all season long in that...
Why Kyle Boller Will Succeed
I realize that if this column was made into a novel, it would probably be found in the fantasy section at your local bookstore. Kyle Boller sports a 20-17 record as a starting quarterback, including 2-1 this season as the backup for Steve McNair. While his numbers are no more than ordinary, they at...
The Future Is Now?
With quarterback Steve McNair sidelined for at least 2-3 weeks, Kyle Boller gets the starting nod in the meantime. Does this mean that McNair will be returning under center at that time? Three weeks from now would be the Patriots and then the Colts. Am I to assume that he will make his return on...
McNair vs. Boller....again!
Well, it's time for our almost weekly debate on who should be under center this week for the Ravens as they prepare to host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Mind you, this should not be a weekly debate, but due to the fact that both Steve McNair and Kyle Boller have taken a significant number of...
SBNation NFL Mock Draft, Pick 8: The Baltimore Ravens Select...
No. 8 Pick by Baltimore Beatdown Matt Ryan Quarterback Boston College In our final selection of the day, with the eighth overall selection in the 2008 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select... Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College. The first quarterback is now off the...
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