Archive for June, 2010

Will Mason’s Numbers Drop?

Some analysts, particularly the Fantasy Football prognosticators, are predicting Derrick Mason’s numbers will drop off this coming season.  In a recent column by Michael Fabiano, Fantasy Editor, NFL.com, he discusses ‘players fantasy owners should avoid,’ one of those being receiver Derrick Mason. Fabiano is complimentary of Mason, but states, “this is the time when his [...]

Ravens Sign Safety Hamlin

Taking Out Some Insurance The Ravens are taking out some additional insurance to the secondary with the signing of safety Ken Hamlin. The former pro bowl Dallas Cowboy safety was signed Thursday to a one year deal as reported by the www.baltimoreravens.com.  The team has already signed cornerback Travis Fisher for added depth in the [...]

Ravens Cutting Three Undrafted Rookie Defensive Backs

The National Football Post is reporting the Ravens today are saying ‘so long’ to a couple undrafted rookie defensive backs: Ravens are in the process of cutting three undrafted rookie defensive backs today, according to league sources. The Ravens plan to release rookie cornerback Courtney Smith (Central Washington) and safeties Brad Jones (Cincinnati) and Ashton [...]

For Rice, Offseason is Where the Season is Made

While Anquan Boldin and the Draft took the spotlight, Ray Rice is quietly having another productive offseason and is heading into training camp primed for the upcoming season. Since being drafted the young running back has embodied hard work along with determination and each offseason commits to improving himself.  “You couldn’t have a better offseason [...]

Harbaugh Accountable for Violations

  Head Coach John Harbaugh addresses questions from the media about the NFL’s decision to end Ravens mini-camp.

McClain Signs Tender; Completes RFAs

As reported by the Baltimoresun.com, “Restricted free agent fullback Le’Ron McClain has signed his first-year tender for $2.396 million, the Ravens said Wednesday.”   McClain has been a hard worker and a productive fullback, he also campaigned this off-season through Twitter lobbying to receive more carries.  Last season he was used primarily as a fullback as opposed [...]

Training Camp to Kick off on July 27th

The Ravens kick off their 15th training camp at McDaniel College on July 27 and break camp on Aug. 20. Ravens rookies, quarterbacks and select players will take part in two-a-day workouts for the first couple of day. The first full-squad practice open to the public and media is scheduled for Friday, July 30 at [...]

A Looming Storm?

This week the Ravens were sanctioned by the NFL for holding overly intense up-tempo off season workouts. The League stated in part that the Ravens had violated policy by requiring the players to stay long hours and conduct themselves at season level performance standards during voluntary workout sessions. Clearly this is not Spy-gate material, but [...]