Archive for April, 2011

That time of the year is approaching. Draft day is almost here. The only time of the year where men get giddy like school girls. Get your nachos ready, your beer iced down, and your recliners rocked back for what is always a spectacular event. The relationship between a football fan and draft day is unlike anything else. Everybody always asks me: “What’s so great about watching a three hour long program where players sit around and wait for their names to be announced?” My answer..Well, simply put, for the love of the game. There’s nothing like a great game [...]

Been wondering who has met with or worked out with the Ravens? Great question. The lastest prospects to visit the Ravens include: Georgia wideout Chris Durham, local product LaQuan Williams from Baltimore Poly, UCLA safety Rahim Moore, Illinois defensive linemen Corey Liuge, Abilene Christian wide receiver Edmond Gates, linebacker Martez Wilson out of Illinois,  Small-school Offensive Tackle David Mims of Virginia Union, North Carolina defensive end Robert Quinn and wide receiver Greg Little, UCLA outside linebacker Akeem Ayers who draws comparisons to Terrell Suggs, Richmond cornerback Justin Rogers, the other Miami cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke, Tennessee wide receiver Denarius Moore, cornerback Curtis Marsh out of Utah State, Former-Hokies running back [...]

A record twenty five future NFL prospects will be attending the NFL draft in Radio City Music Hall this Thursday. Although many people expected some players to boycott the draft due to the lockout (even though it’s over now), a record breaking amount of players will arrive backstage, eager to hear their names called, revealing their new teams. The list of players is as follows: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA Adrian Clayborn, DE Iowa Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri A.J. Green, WR, Georgia Mark Herzlich, LB, [...]

For right now, the NFL Lockout is lifted. What an awesome day for football players and fans alike. Rumors have that some teams will show up in the morning showing dedication to their team and fans. Other rumors are that they might open up Free-Agency on Thursday. The 1st Round of the Draft AND Free-Agency? Goodness my TV will have ESPN tattooed in the bottom right-hand corner after all the sleepless nights I’ll have, only to give our fans and Ravens fans in general the latest and freshest breaking news. Keep Ebony Bird in tight and our staff will be all over what may or may not [...]

After delivering a first round knockout to Blake Warner last night, Tom Zbikowski remains undefeated. Although his competition thus far has been less than spectacular. The 5’11″, 215 lb cruiserweight’s display of athletisicm in the ring is quite impressive. Let’s hope that the hard work and training that goes in to his boxing career translates to better play on the football field. Tommy Z has another fight in late May where he will hope to further expand his boxing career towards his ultimate goal of winning a title bout.

This year, the Ravens have an early bye that follows a tough opening stretch. After a home opener with the Steelers, two road games with Tennessee and St. Louis, followed by a tough prime time showdown with the Jets at home, the Ravens will get some much needed, early rest. We already know what to expect from the Steelers and Jets game. Two similar games that should be hard-hitting affairs. The two road games in the middle should not be over looked though. Chris Johnson should keep the Ravens’ D in check as he puts his 4.24 forty time to [...]

I know. I know. I know that just a week ago I said that the Ravens would not take a defensive tackle in the first round, but it has come to my attention that after looking through countless Round 1 Mock Drafts, Stephen Paea is nowhere to be found, yet in every scouting report he’s projected as a definite Round 1 prospect. Paea, who injured his knee during a Senior Bowl practice, was only able to bench press at the Combine, hurting his draft status. Wait, did I say only? Oops. Paea showed his athletic dominance by cranking-out 49 reps of 225 pounds. He also had 10 [...]

The Baltimore Ravens’ storied linebacker will announce the team’s second round draft pick on Friday, April 29th. The former NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year will hopefully be announcing the name of a future Rookie of the Year. Boulware, along with other former players, will announce the second round picks for their respective teams in this years draft. The first round of the draft will be announced by the NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, on Thursday the 28th. Make sure to tune in to either ESPN or NFL Network to watch live coverage of the 2011 NFL Draft. Let’s hope for [...]

I understand that this is a site dedicated to providing you with in-depth coverage and (semi-)professional insight on the world of the Ravens, but I thought that the ramifications of what Carolina does with the first overall pick on Thursday will have a trickle-down effect on the 26th pick. Therefore I shall come right out and say it. Carolina should not draft Cam Newton. (Still breathing?)

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