Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short Podcast

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Is Harbaugh's Tenure Nearing Its End? Aug 07, 2015

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When Brian Billick was the Ravens head coach he maintained that after 7 seasons or so a coach’s message gets lost – that the message, the coach’s philosophy, doesn’t move men in year 7 like it did in the early years. Eventually Billick’s belief became a self-fulfilling prophecy. Does the same fate await John Harbaugh?

Seeing Red Aug 05, 2015

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When Joe Flacco and John Harbaugh arrived in 2008, the Ravens decided to use red jerseys to help protect the quarterbacks. In 2014 the fashionistas at the Castle were influenced by the black and red jerseys worn by the 49ers QBs and the Ravens changed theirs to black and purple. Now the colors don’t stick out all that much from purple in the heat of the moment during practice. The alternate jersey does nothing to protect the quarterback and if something does happen to one, particularly Joe Flacco, the Ravens, the coaches and the fans will all being seeing red.

Ravens Bolster Secondary Jul 31, 2015

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The Ravens bolstered their secondary with the additions of safety Kendrick Lewis and Kyle Arrington. Lewis looks like he will be a solid complement to Will Hill while Arrington is arguably one of the best free agent acquisitions this offseason.

Aiken, Butler Represent Value For Ravens Jul 31, 2015

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The Baltimore Ravens may have a couple of economical choices who deliver value at the position of wide receiver in 2015. Kamar Aiken has practiced like a poor man's Anquan Boldin while Jeremy Butler is shaping into an eBay version of Reggie Wayne.

Zuttah Needs to Get Better Jul 31, 2015

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Although he was a clear upgrade in 2014 over the disastrous play at center for the Baltimore Ravens during the 2013 season, Jeremy Zuttah needs to step up his game in 2015. If he doesn't, waiting in the wings is the developing John Urschel. Along the defensive line look for Brent Urban to press Chris Canty for playing time.

Brady's Lying Eyes Could Benefit The Ravens Jul 30, 2015

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Despite all of the legal posturing Tom Brady will probably be behind center on Opening Night of the 2015 NFL Season and that could be a blessing in disguise for the Ravens. A Steelers loss on Opening Night certainly benefits the Baltimore Ravens.

20 20 Vision Jul 30, 2015

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Unless you have a trained eye it is difficult at times to decipher who on the practice field is deserving of a spot on the Baltimore Ravens 53-man roster or is simply a practice hero. It's up to the team's coaches to make that final determination.

Why The Ravens Could Represent AFC in Super Bowl 50 Jun 27, 2015

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There is no apparent dominant team in the AFC for the moment and each of the contenders has flaws. Arguably the most balanced of the contenders is the Baltimore Ravens who could make a serious push to make their 3rd Super Bowl appearance in just the franchise's 20th season.

Ravens to Hire a Butler? Jun 25, 2015

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Jeremy Butler had an impressive camp in 2014 and so far through OTA's and minicamp in 2015 he's taken it up a notch further, so much so that teammates Joe Flacco and Steve Smith, Sr. have publicly praised the former Tennessee-Martin Skyhawk!

No Sizzle, No Ice? Jun 25, 2015

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Between them they have 11 Pro Bowls to their credit, a Comeback Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive MVP and a Super Bowl ring. Might retirement and a trip to Canton be next for Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith, Sr.?