Super Bowl Hero David Tyree to Ravens
October 13, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
No matter what else David Tyree does in his football career, he’ll be known as the man who made the amazing catch to help the New York Giants beat the previously undefeated New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl. Earlier this offseason, Tyree was released by the Giants. On Tuesday, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
The 29-year-old wide receiver has played his entire career with the Giants. From 2003 to 2007, he had 54 catches for 650 yards and four touchdowns. Last season, Tyree missed the entire year due to injury.
With the Ravens, Tyree will give the team another …read more
Week 3 NFL Power Rankings
September 25, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
Heading into Week 3 of the 2009 NFL season, the NFL power rankings are really starting to take shape. The teams at the head of the class are obvious and the true Super Bowl contenders are beginning to separate. Here’s a look at the best of the best in this edition of the NFL power rankings before Week 3:
1. New York Giants
If the defense can remain healthy, Eli Manning seems to have found enough offensive weapons to keep the Giants dangerous on both sides of the field.
2. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens were doubted a bit coming into the season but they …read more
Brady Quinn to Lose Starting Gig?
September 21, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
Panic is already setting in for the 0-2 Cleveland Browns. After losing Week 1 by 16 points to the Minnesota Vikings, the Browns lost to the Denver Broncos in Week 2 by 21 points. Next up in Week 3 are the Baltimore Ravens.
Brady Quinn, the team’s starting quarterback, is getting a lot of the blame. Against the Broncos, he completed 18-of-31 passes and had an interception. In the first two games, he has one touchdown to go with two interceptions. He also has only 366 yards passing in the first two contests.
Next week, it doesn’t get any easier for Quinn. …read more
Derrick Mason Decides Not to Retire
August 1, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
A few weeks ago, Derrick Mason announced to the world that he would be retiring from the NFL. However, the Baltimore Ravens recently got good news when Mason announced that he has changed his mind. The 35-year-old Mason will instead enter his fifth year with the Ravens.
“I felt like I had left something undone, and I wanted to finish it,” Said Mason in a statement. “I believe this is a good example for my son and my daughter on how to be thoughtful and also follow through.”
Over the last decade, Mason has been one of the best wide receivers in …read more
Drew Bennett Retires from the NFL
July 27, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
A couple days ago, we announced that the Baltimore Ravens had signed Drew Bennett. Late on Sunday, Bennett told the Ravens that he was going to retire. Well, that was fast.
This is the second time the Ravens have been surprised by a wide receiver retiring this offseason. Earlier in the month, Derrick Mason said he was going to retire. Considering that Bennett was signed partly due to Mason’s announcement, this is a rather ironic turn of events.
Bennett blames injury as the cause of his retirement.
Said Bennett: “After returning home from Baltimore this weekend, a previous knee injury flared up, making …read more
Baltimore Ravens Ink Drew Bennett
July 24, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
The Baltimore Ravens entered the offseason thinking about adding a veteran wide receiver to their offensive equation. When Derrick Mason recently announced his retirement, that wide receiving need intensified. On Friday, the Ravens acted on their need by signing Drew Bennett.
Last season, Bennett was injured after catching just one pass. After spending his first six seasons in the league with the Tennessee Titans, Bennett played his last two seasons with the St. Louis Rams. His best season came in 2004 when he caught 80 passes for 1,247 yards and 11 touchdowns — all career-high totals.
With the Ravens, the 6-foot-5 native …read more
Terrell Suggs Gets $63M from Ravens
July 16, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
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Terrell Suggs is regarded as one of the best linebackers in the NFL — and now the Baltimore Ravens are paying him an elite bundle of money. Over the next six years, Suggs can make up to $63 million.
Approximately $38 million of the $63 million is guaranteed. Prior to signing this contract, Suggs was had Baltimore’s franchise player tag and was scheduled to make more than $10 million next year.
The 26-year-old has spent the last six years with the Ravens after playing his college football at Arizona State. He has played all 96 games in his career and has record …read more
Baltimore Ravens: Wide Receiver Rumors
July 7, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
If you are a fan of the Baltimore Ravens, chances are you want the team to add a wide receiver. Fans and analysts have been surprised that the Ravens haven’t looked to upgrade their wide receiving corps much this offseason.
That said, there are some Baltimore Ravens rumors swirling that the team could be looking to add a high profile wide receiver? Who could that be? Here are some options:
Anquan Boldin
When considering everything, Boldin makes a huge amount of sense for the Ravens. He’s a great receiver and has the type of mentality that should thrive in John Harbaugh’s system.
Brandon Marshall
Although …read more
Remembering Steve McNair – Pictures & Video
July 4, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
The NFL lost a legend on Saturday. Steve McNair, who played for the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens, was found dead in a Nashville condominium. Police say that they don’t have any suspects or a motive at this time.
This is obviously a tremendously sad day in the football world. Steve McNair was respected by all of his coaches and teammates. He was a quarterback who worked hard, played hurt and played to win. He will be missed.
Here are some Steve McNair pictures and Steve McNair videos to remember the 36-year-old native of Mississippi who lost his life …read more
Drew Bennett Revisits the Titans
May 11, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
As an undrafted player out of UCLA, Drew Bennett was able to catch on with the Tennessee Titans. Eight years later, Bennett is looking to revive his NFL career. Recently, he visited with the Titans about a possible deal.
From 2001 until 2006, Bennett played for the Titans. His best year came in 2004 when he had 80 catches for 1,247 yards and 11 touchdowns. After leaving the Titans, he signed with the St. Louis Rams. In 2007, Bennett had a disappointing season that saw him catch only 33 passes in 14 games. Last season, Bennett got hurt after catching one …read more




