Wednesday Ravens links: Chykie Brown not frustrated, Jah Reid enjoying competition

Chykie Brown not frustrated, focused on improving

The Ravens cornerback has had a shaky start to training camp, though he told The Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson that he isn't frustrated and that he's hoping to get better as the preseason progresses.

ESPN suspends Stephen A. Smith for a week after domestic abuse comments

After talking about a woman's role in potentially provoking domestic abuse, in relation to the Ray Rice case, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith was suspended from the network for a week, writes The Baltimore Sun's Wilson.

Was standing ovation for Ray Rice right or wrong?

Purple Reign Show's Rob Michels offers both sides of the argument as to whether Baltimore fans should have stood up in applause for Ray Rice during Monday's open practice at M&T Bank Stadium.

Jah Reid enjoying competition at right tackle

Ravens offensive lineman Jah Reid is in a make-or-break season with the Ravens and has enjoyed the competition at right tackle thus far, writes CSNBaltimore.com's Clifton Brown.

Top offensive priority for improvement

BaltimoreRavens.com's John Eisenberg writes that the running game will need to substantially improve in 2014 for this team to be successful.