Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short Podcast

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Windows Mar 04, 2015

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It’s been said that in the NFL’s era of the salary cap, some believe that you have to get it while the getting is good, before the window of opportunity closes. I once asked Steve Bisciotti how the Baltimore Ravens have managed to consistently be a playoff participant and keep those windows open. His response consisted of two words: Joe Flacco.

Ray Rice's Settlement Mar 03, 2015

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Rice deserves an opportunity to take an NFL field again provided he can deliver for the team that chooses to give him that second chance. What he doesn’t deserve is a single cent of settlement money from the Baltimore Ravens. Instead he got $1.588 million.

The Mysteries of Elam And Brown Mar 02, 2015

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The first two picks the Ravens made in the 2013 NFL Draft looked great on paper – Matt Elam and Arthur Brown. Both were leaders, both possessed a burst and it appeared based on the many mock drafts the Ravens landed two players with first round grades. But so far one appears to be a bust and the other regularly wears street clothes on Sundays.

Savage On Ozzie Mar 01, 2015

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Each year the question is raised… “When will Ozzie Newsome retire?” Perhaps that question is at least in part driven by the general manager in waiting, Eric DeCosta who has been sitting patiently on standby for his chance, despite the opportunities extended to him to be a GM with other NFL clubs. Recently I had a chance to speak to former Ravens Director of Personnel Phil Savage to get his take on Ozzie, retirement and the possibility of an AD position at the University of Alabama.

Taking Aim at BR.com Feb 23, 2015

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Ravens blogger criticizes the team's official website for providing insufficient research on an article about Torrey Smith. The blogger then insinuates that maybe BR.com should just learn how to do it by reading Baltimore Beatdown. We've heard a similar story before.

Deflate Gate Suddenly Goes Away Feb 23, 2015

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Like a scene from The Sopranos the NFL suddenly made Deflate Gate go away.

The Ravens Answer to Nuke LaLoosh Feb 23, 2015

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Kyle Boller was a good guy, a hard worker and it wasn’t his fault that he was taken in Round 1 instead of round 3 or 4 where he should have been selected. He was also wildly inaccurate. Here's a summer camp story that describes how so off-the-mark he could be.

Ravens Dez'd And Confused Feb 23, 2015

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The Ravens had the 25th pick in the 2010 draft and a clear need at wide receiver. As Dez Bryant’s decline down the board began to resemble an avalanche, the Ravens made some inquiries about moving up to grab the OK State Cowboy.

No Need to Worry if Forsett Leaves Feb 22, 2015

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At this time last year the Ravens had question marks at running back. Bernard Pierce was seemingly in the doghouse and some weren’t sure if Ray Rice would end up in the jailhouse. Who would run the ball in Gary Kubiak’s offense? Today we're left wondering who will run the ball in Marc Trestman's offense.

Love Is Blind Feb 22, 2015

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Kyle Boller was the 19th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, a classic example of a team reaching for need and an expensive lesson for Brian Billick and the Baltimore Ravens.