NFL Puts an End to Cheap Shot

“The initial force of a blindside block can’t be delivered by a helmet, forearm or shoulder to an opponent’s head or neck. An illegal blindside block will bring a 15-yard penalty.”

Sorry, Hiney, looks like your gonna have square up and block someone face to face rather than hit them from behind or blindside them with [...]

Corey Ivy Signs With the Cleveland Browns

Former Ravens corner/nickleback Corey Ivy has signed a contract with our AFC North rivals, the Cleveland Browns.  Ivy spent the last three seasons in Baltimore as a nickleback and a part time starter at the corner back position.  Ivy played in 16 regular season games and had one start, tallying up 52 tackles and three [...]

So Long Samari Rolle, Hello Chris Carr

This morning, the Baltimore Ravens have officially waived cornerback Samari Rolle, confirming what he had told various media outlets over the weeks.
Samari Rolle came to the team in 2005 along with fellow former Titan Derrick Mason.  For the Ravens, 2005 was the year that many Titans greats shed their light blue for purple and black [...]

Ravens Sign L.J. Smith

Looks like the Ravens are trying to get head of the curve in addressing their offensive needs.  ESPN is reporting that they have agreed to a one-year deal with former Eagles TE L.J. Smith.   For the price they are paying ($1.5m), I can live with this.  He adds depth to a position that has [...]

2008 Ravens Memories: Best Game

Every year, there is a game that defines a season.  Whether it showcases a tremendous upset, a massive blowout, or a narrow victory, these games keep us talking about it well after the season is over.  I have narrowed these choices down to the best games of the 2008 season for the Baltimore Ravens.  Here [...]

2008 Ravens Memories: Best Hit

As Ravens fans, we LOVE physical, smash mouth football and no one does it better than the Baltimore Ravens.  With the second ranked defense and fourth best running game on display this year, the Ravens showed the NFL why they are one of the toughest teams in the NFL.  Here are just a few of [...]

Ray Lewis Officially Signs His Contract

NOW it’s official! After review from the NFL Players Association, Ravens linebacker and future Hall of Famer Ray Lewis signed his three year contract to remain with the Baltimore Ravens for the remainder of his career (one media outlet said it was a seven year contract, but that’s not confirmed, probably from that bubbling ball [...]

Ravens Part Ways With Matt Stover

You will probably read about this topic twice here because I know Steve will have strong feelings as well.  Matt will be missed.  It’s a rare sight to see kicker jerseys at a game but #3 was all over M&T.

There aren’t many times when the departure of a kicker elicits a strong emotion from a [...]

Ray Lewis Will Re-Sign With the Ravens

It’s official! The Baltimore Ravens and linebacker Ray Lewis have agreed in principle to a three year, $22 million contract. This will ensure that the future Hall of Famer will end his career with the Baltimore Ravens.
After weeks of bickering and testing the market, Ray Lewis did the right thing re-signing with the team that [...]

Ravens Sign Pro Bowl Center Matt Birk

This pro bowl offensive lineman will be in a new shade of purple for the first time in his 11 year professional career.  The Baltimore Ravens have officially signed six time pro bowl center Matt Birk for a three year contract.  He will sign his contract on Thursday morning and be officially announced during a press [...]