Category Archives: Baltimore Ravens
THE GIANTS WILL FACE THE RAVENS TOMORROW NIGHT IN BALTIMORE
With wins against the Panthers (17-12) and Redskins (23-3), the Ravens are 2-0 to start the preseason. The defense turned in an impressive performance a week ago against Washington, forcing four turnovers and knocking quarterback Donovan McNabb out of the game with an ankle injury. A lot is expected from Baltimore this year, but before fans get too excited about the quick start, keep in mind that the Ravens were 4-0 in the preseason last year, and went on to a 9-7 regular season record, a disappointment to some, though they did beat the Patriots in the playoffs before losing to the Colts the following week.
The Ravens are one of NFL’s best run organizations. Led by GM Ozzie Newsome and head coach John Harbaugh, the team drafts as well as anyone, and the organization is solid from top to bottom. The defense carried Baltimore to a Super Bowl win in 2001. In 2010, the offense has the potential to be one of the league’s best, while the defense was third best in the NFL in 2009.
The Ravens are led on offense by quarterback Joe Flacco, running back Ray Rice, and wide receivers Anquan Boldin and Derrick Mason. Donte’ Stallworth, who is returning after a one-year suspension, and Mark Clayton provide depth in the receiving corps. Center Matt Birk anchors a strong offensive line. Todd Heap is back at tight end, but the team did draft Ed Dickson in the third round and Dennis Pitta in the fourth round to learn from the veteran. Willis McGahee will get the call in short-yardage situations.
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Giants’ OL Shawn Andrews says this is “my last shot” and is welcoming the opportunity the Giants are giving him. He also says he may play this week
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Warren Sapp was so shocked by how much the Giants manhandled the Ravens defense on Sunday that he had to do some investigating himself. The answer he received left him dumbfounded.
“I had to call a friend of mine, Mr. Ray Lewis (after that game), and he said, ‘I hate to tell you this, but we were playing pass. We were playing pass first.’ And I dropped the phone.”
I hope he was joking. They do review film over there, don’t they?
Hat tip to Peter Wade for the quote.
