SPORTS WITHOUT CHARM
It’s over before it even began. Recently signed linebacker Rolando McClain has informed Ravens officials that he will retire from the NFL. The decision is effective immediately, announced by general manager, Ozzie Newsome in a written statement on Wednesday afternoon. McClain at just 23 years of age, made quite a shocking statement by announcing his…
The wait is almost over for the Baltimore Ravens. Soon, they’ll have Super Bowl rings that will forever link them together as a group in a season of greatness. Jostens, a Minneapolis-based company was selected to be the creator of the special championship ring, the Ravens announced this afternoon. According to a press release from…
Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta has signed his second-round tender worth a reported $2.023 million dollars and is now under contract for the 2013 season. Pitta, 27, helped the Ravens win their 2nd Super Bowl Championship and set personal bests for himself in his 3rd season as one of Joe Flacco‘s favorite targets. Pitta…
Head coach John Harbaugh announced this afternoon that the Baltimore Ravens have hired Steve Spagnuolo, the former St. Louis Rams head coach, to become the team’s Senior Defensive Assistant position. Spagnuolo, who also was defensive coordinator with the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints, reunites with his friend in Harbaugh who were both coaches…
It certainly is a proud day for NFL draft picks as they are ushered into a room full of media, donning uniforms with their last names on the back and a number on the front. For the 10 draft picks from the Baltimore Ravens, that day was today.
The Baltimore Ravens solidify their offensive line, re-signing left tackle Bryant McKinnie to a two-year contract. McKinnie opted to stay in Baltimore where he won a Super Bowl championship, turning down the Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers after visits and initial interest from the Dallas Cowboys as well. Head coach John Harbaugh inserted McKinnie…
The Baltimore Ravens rounded out the 2013 NFL Draft with two picks in the seventh round. With the first pick, they finally netted a wide receiver and the second, a cornerback with a name that has garnered attention and wisecracks from people throughout the interwebs. Aaron Mellette, a WR from Elon was the 238th overall…
The Ravens selected DL Kapron Lewis-Moore, 200th overall in the 6th round of the NFL Draft to stock depth on the defensive line. The second player selected in the sixth round by the Ravens is center Ryan Jensen out of Colorado State-Pueblo with the 203rd overall pick. The first pick, Lewis-Moore, twice had his seasons…
With their 5th round pick, the Baltimore Ravens selected Ricky Wagner, 168th overall out of the University of Wisconsin. Wagner, at 6’6″, 320 pounds was a three-year starter for the Badgers and was named first-team All-Big 10 player in 2012. He’s a combo tackle/guard and the first offensive lineman selected by the Ravens in the…
The final day of the 2013 NFL Draft is underway and the Baltimore Ravens had two selections in the fourth round this afternoon. With the 129th overall pick, the Ravens selected DE John Simon from Ohio State University. Yet another selection to bolster their front seven, Simon was the Big Ten Player of the Year…
