Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short Podcast

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Hands Down The Ravens BEST Free Agent Signing Ever! Feb 19, 2015

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The Ravens have never really been big players in free agency. Instead Ozzie Newsome prefers to find those complementary players who are pieces to a puzzle and when matched up properly their productivity reaches new level. It’s the ultimate game of roster architecture – building a whole that is greater than the some of its parts. Ozzie has hit on many, missed on but a few. But without question, with the free agent signing of Shannon Sharpe, Ozzie hit it out of the park.

The Fan Experience Feb 19, 2015

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The NFL may soon be forced to navigate unchartered waters – filling NFL stadiums. As the costs to attend games climb and the inconveniences mount while the experience of staying at home improves, fans are beginning to question the value of live games. It's time that the NFL stops with the lip service and does something more for their paying customers.

Jamal Lewis Dissed by NFL Network Feb 18, 2015

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One of the NFL Network’s Top 10 lists included the best Single Season Rushing performances of all-time. Shockingly Jamal Lewis' 2003 season when he rushed for 2,066 yards was not included. Lewis' exclusion renders the list meaningless and here's why.

Harbaugh Feb 13, 2015

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John Harbaugh faced many challenges during the 2014 season that would have completely derailed many coaching efforts. But Harbaugh's focus and ability to weather adversity helped give the Ravens a chance to succeed when other coaches would have surely failed.

Father & Son Feb 13, 2015

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Just prior to the arrival of the Ravens from Cleveland this father and son had a falling out. It was one of those typical battles when foolish pride gets in the way. Hear how the arrival of the Ravens in Baltimore brought peace to a family feud.

What Does Shawshank Redemption Have in Common With The Ravens? Feb 09, 2015

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"Some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up DOES rejoice. But still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone." In Shawshank Redemption these words were used to describe Andy Dufresne. They could have just as easily been used to describe Ray Lewis.

Haloti Restructure Feb 09, 2015

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Haloti Ngata carries a $16M cap figure in 2015. That WILL change. Releasing him represents an $8.5M cap savings. Haloti had a solid season in 2015 but did not perform to the level of his contract and his is a position of strength for the Ravens. Will they part ways in 2015? The team seems to have the upper hand. More here...

My Inner Ozzie Feb 09, 2015

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When taking into consideration their ERFAs and RFAs the Ravens are more than $5M over the projected cap of $141.8M. To create some cap room while unleashing my inner Ozzie Newsome here are a few suggested moves...

Carry The Chicken Feb 09, 2015

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Hazing has faded in the NFL yet there are certain rights of passage that exist for veterans to accept rookies. Carrying the helmet and pads for the veterans is an example. In the dining room after practice and before film study, vets also expect rookies to tend to their food trays. They have to “carry the chicken”. Here's a story about a Raven who refused and it cost him dearly.

The Ravens 80 - 20 Rule Feb 09, 2015

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The benchmark the Baltimore Ravens use to determine whether or not it’s time to close the book on an expensive veteran is the 80/20 rule. If another player can provide 80% of the production of an established vet for 20% of the cost, YOU HAVE TO MAKE THAT MOVE! Here's how the rule might be employed in 2015.

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