Friday Ravens links: Haloti Ngata suspension edition

For Baltimore sports fans, it keeps getting worse

Haloti Ngata's suspension for taking Adderall punctuates a disappointing year for Baltimore sports fans of both the Ravens and Orioles, writes The Baltimore Sun's Peter Schmuck.

Torrey Smith hopeful for game against Miami

The Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson writes that Torrey Smith believes he'll be able to play this Sunday against the Dolphins, even though he's missed two consecutive practices due to a knee injury.

It's not over, Baltimore

Taking the optimistic and brighter side of things, Purple Reign Show's Brandon Spiegel writes that there's still plenty left for the Ravens to play for, with the season not over by any means.

Biggest surprise is Haloti Ngata's poor judgment

ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley writes that it's a pretty big surprise to see Haloti Ngata exercise such poor judgment in taking Adderall without seeking the correct approval.

Who steps up with Haloti Ngata out?

CSNBaltimore.com's Clifton Brown wonders which players will fill the void left by Haloti Ngata's suspension over the next four games.

Haloti Ngata's suspension feels like the last straw

BaltimoreRavens.com's John Eisenberg writes that even though the Ravens have overcome a ton of obstacles this year, getting past Haloti Ngata's suspension seems like an incredible uphill climb.