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Baltimore Ravens Receivers Suffering
Published: July 4, 2009
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Now it is the off-season, but it is never too early to worry about injuries to football teams, and with what the Baltimore Ravens went through in 2008, it is time to start worrying.
The Ravens off-season injuries have been seldom, however, they have hit almost all of their receivers. From the wide outs to the tight ends, almost all of them have already landed on the injury report.
Wide receiver Derrick Mason, who played through a shoulder injury in 2008, went through surgery on the same shoulder during the off-season. His recovery from the surgery has been much slower than expected, and it may limit him from participating in training camp. However, Mason believes that he will be ready to play when the season comes around.
The number two wide receiver for the Ravens, Mark Clayton has also come up with an injury. He is suffering from a heel injury, plantar fascists, which has limited him during off-season workouts. Clayton says that the injury is healing well and should not limit him for training camp.
Another wide receiver with an injury for the Ravens is Demetrius Williams. He went through surgery in November for his left ankle, but has had a painful recovery so far. Coach Harbaugh stated that Williams had more on the line in June and July than anyone else on the team. So far it does not seem good for Williams.
The final wide receiver to get hit with an injury for the Ravens is Yamon Figurs. Figurs, who broke his foot in May, is recovering well and it is believed that he will be fully healthy for the start of training camp at the end of July.
As if those four wide outs being hurt was not bad enough for the Ravens, they also have three injured tight ends.
Todd Heap is the first of the injured tight ends. Heap is recovering from a back injury, that has taken away his explosiveness off of the line. The only thing that can help him recover is time, but it is beginning to run out as training camp approaches. We will have to wait and see if Heap can be ready to go for training camp, the preseason or the regular season.
The second injured tight end is the recently acquired L.J. Smith. Smith has been riddled with injuries over the past couple of years, and is working with an upset groin at the moment. He seems to be ready to play and is happy to be in Baltimore, claiming that the best will be brought out in him playing for the Ravens.
The final injury to a Raven tight end is Quinn Sypniewski. After having surgery at the end of May to repair an injured knee, he has been very limited and seems to be the no better then the third tight end when healthy, but at this point both Heap and Smith are hurt as well. The timetable for Sypniewski’s return is really unknown, and more light may be shed on the matter during training camp.
The Baltimore Ravens are already walking on a tight rope with there injuries, and if they want to make a run at the Super Bowl this year, they will need a healthy team. After all, Only time will tell who will end up healthy for the regular season.
Steve McNair Dead at Age 36: Woman Identified
Published: July 4, 2009
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Three time Pro-Bowl quarterback, Steve McNair, of the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens, was found dead as a result of a gun shot wound.
McNair had multiple wounds, along with the believed fatal wound to the head.
It is believed to be part of a double homicide and more information will be given as soon as possible.
A woman was found dead as well along with McNair, identity released by police as Sehel Kasime.
Kasime and McNair were described by police as friends and Kasime’s Cadillac is also listed in McNair’s name.
A witness saw McNair enter his home around 1:30 A.M. on July 4th.
Steve McNair was 36.
NFL Preliminary Predictions: Baltimore Ravens Win Super Bowl
Published: June 29, 2009
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This is a basic look at my predicted win/losses for the NFL in 2009, including the post-season.
AFC East:
New England Patriots: 11-5
Miami Dolphins: 9-7
Buffalo Bills: 8-8
New York Jets: 7-9
AFC North:
Baltimore Ravens: 13-3
Pittsburgh Steelers: 12-4
Cleveland Browns: 5-11
Cincinnati Bengals: 4-12
AFC South:
Tennessee Titans: 11-5
Houston Texans: 9-7
Indianapolis Colts: 8-8
Jacksonville Jaguars: 5-11
AFC West:
San Diego Chargers: 10-6
Kansas City Chiefs: 7-9
Denver Broncos: 5-11
Oakland Raiders: 4-12
NFC East:
Philadelphia Eagles: 11-5
New York Giants: 9-7
Washington Redskins: 8-8
Dallas Cowboys: 6-10
NFC North:
Minnesota Vikings: 11-5
Chicago Bears: 10-6
Green Bay Packers: 8-8
Detroit Lions: 5-11
NFC South:
Carolina Panthers: 11-5
Atlanta Falcons: 11-5
New Orleans Saints: 7-9
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 3-13
NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals: 10-6
Seattle Seahawks: 8-8
San Francisco 49ers: 6-10
St. Louis Rams: 4-12
Wild Card Playoff Round:
Tennessee Titans defeats Miami Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers defeat San Diego Chargers
Atlanta Falcons defeat Arizona Cardinals
Philadelphia Eagles defeat Chicago Bears
Divisional Playoff Round:
Baltimore Ravens defeat Tennessee Titans
New England Patriots defeat Pittsburgh Steelers
Minnesota Vikings defeat Philadelphia Eagles
Atlanta Falcons defeat Carolina Panthers
Conference Championships:
Baltimore Ravens defeat New England Patriots
Atlanta Falcons defeat Minnesota Vikings
Super Bowl:
Baltimore Ravens defeat Atlanta Falcons
Yes, that’s right. The Super Bowl this year in my completely biased, way too early prediction will be between the sophomore quarterbacks Joe Flacco of the Ravens and Matt Ryan of the Falcons. The Ravens will win the Super Bowl in a tight game where both quarterbacks are tested by strong defenses, but the play-makers on the Ravens will take over late and win the NFL Championship for the Baltimore Ravens.
The 2001 Baltimore Ravens: My Favorite Team of All-Time
Published: May 26, 2009
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The 2001 Baltimore Ravens were the champions of Superbowl XXXV, and also the team that got me to follow football thoroughly.
I remember watching that season with my uncle, who was in the hospital at the time. Every Sunday I would visit him, and we would watch the Ravens play. I was young at the time, and I really did not know much about football—only that the Ravens were my home team and they were not that good.
Nobody expected the Ravens to accomplish what they did that year, and this is evident by the video games of that year. In the NFL Blitz game for that season, the Baltimore Ravens were given the worst possible ranking for defense. Needless to say, that was not quite accurate.
Even when the Ravens made the playoffs that year, no one expected them to really have a shot at a Superbowl championship. It was enough of a shock that they came away with a win in the wild card round, when they dominated the Broncos 21-3.
Then, they had to go to their division rivals the Tennessee Titans. The Titans had gone 13-3 in the regular season and were expected to win the game easily. But after a blocked field goal was returned for a touchdown by Anthony Mitchell, the Ravens took the lead, and then Ray Lewis secured the win with an interception return for a touchdown.
The Ravens then were dominate against the Raiders for the AFC title, as they only allowed three points in the game, and they knocked out Rich Gannon early on. After the performance, the Ravens were ready to go to the Superbowl to face the New York Giants.
The game was just as easy as the past one, as the Ravens won 34-7 by forcing five turnovers. The most memorable moments of the game were, undoubtedly, the three touchdowns in twenty seconds. Duane Starks returned an interception for a touchdown, then on the kickoff Ron Dixon returned the ball for a touchdown. Immediately after on the next kickoff, Jermaine Lewis scored another touchdown, to cap off the 21-point series with twenty seconds coming off the clock.
The improbability of the Ravens Super Bowl win was enormous. It brought life to the city of Baltimore, and led me to follow football.
