Tuesday Ravens links: More takes on Terrell Suggs, safeties need to 'step up'

No excuse for how Ravens performed on Sunday

The Baltimore Sun's Mike Preston writes that the Ravens have no excuse for their performance against the Steelers in a 43-23 loss this past Sunday.

John Harbaugh defends Terrell Suggs tackle on LeGarrette Blount

Terrell Suggs has caught a lot of heat for a late tackle on LeGarrette Blount. John Harbaugh defended Suggs, to a degree, on Monday, writes The Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson.

Should Terrell Suggs be fined or suspended?

Purple Reign Show's Phil Gentile discusses the Suggs hit on Blount and offers a simple question: Should Suggs be fined or suspended?

Terrell Suggs crossed a line but isn't a dirty player

ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley writes that while Suggs shouldn't have come in for a late hit on Blount, he's not the dirty player some folks have described him as.

Secondary in a state of flux

The Ravens' defensive backs are banged up and struggling, which is something the Ravens will have to work around, writes CSNBaltimore.com's Clifton Brown.

Safeties need to 'step up'

John Harbaugh said that the Ravens' safeties need to step their level of play up after yet another struggling game, writes BaltimoreRavens.com's Ryan Mink.