By Zach Wilt, on September 10th, 2010 Position: Quarterback
Height/Weight: 6’6″/238 lbs.
Age: 25/Experience: 3
College: Delaware
Analysis: Third year quarterback Joe Flacco has already put together a laundry list of achievements in his young career. He was the 2008 Diet Pepsie Rookie of the Year, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month in November, has the most starts by a quarterback in his first two seasons in NFL history, is the fourth quarterback since 1970 to reach the playoffs in his first two seasons, ranks third all time in Ravens history in attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns and, of course, is the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to win two playoff games.
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By Jeff Wolfson, on September 10th, 2010 Position: Punter
Height/Weight: 6’1″/216 lbs
Age: 28 Experience: 5
College: Nebraska
Analysis: Sam Koch has been the model of consistency since he was drafted by the Ravens in 2006. He’s only had one of his punts returned for a touchdown. Most of Koch’s punts have been coffin-corner, or inside the 20-yard line in the last four years.
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By Steve Giles, on September 9th, 2010 Position: Kicker
Height/Weight: 6’1″/212 lbs.
Age: 30/Experience: 6
College: Drake
Analysis: The Ravens signed Cundiff back on Nov. 18, 2009 to replace their struggling kicker at the time, Steve Hauschka. Cundiff had tried out for the team the week before, but was called back after Hauschka missed a 36-yard field goal and had a low extra point attempt blocked by Shaun Rogers of the Cleveland Browns. READ MORE >>>
By Matt Sadler, on September 8th, 2010 Position: Wide Receiver
Height/Weight: 6′ 1″/225 lbs
Age: 25/Experience: 3
College: New Mexico
Last Season was supposed to be the breakout season for Marcus Smith. Derrick Mason had retired. Demetrius Williams was in the dog house. Marcus had some serious potential for playing time. Then Mason un-retired. Then the 1st preseason game happened and Marcus Smith was lost for the season with an ACL injury. READ MORE >>>
By Matt Sadler, on September 8th, 2010 Position: Wide Receiver
Height/Weight: 6′ 0″/190 lbs
Age: 23/Experience: 0
College: Utah
David Reed was a 5th Round pick for Ravens coming out of Utah. He was known for his ability to run some solid routes, but his size and overall burst were slightly limiting. It seemed like Reed was destined to the practice squad after first couple weeks in the preseason. READ MORE >>>
By Jeff Pilson, on September 8th, 2010 Position: Running Back
Height/Weight: 6′ 0″/235 lbs
Age: 28/Experience: 8
College: Miami
Analysis: Despite a diminishing role over the passed two seasons, Willis McGahee has delivered two of the most impressive runs in Ravens history. McGahee’s huge run to help close out Texas stadium in 2008 was topped only by his devastating stiff arm in Oakland last year. Both runs proved that McGahee still has plenty left in the tank and that he can come up big when filling in for the more dynamic Ray Rice. While not as quick and elusive as his teammate, McGahee has moves to make people miss and he runs with good vision and power. McGahee also excelled at getting tough yards in the red zone and led the Ravens with 14 touchdowns (which tied a Ravens record). McGahee is a good pass catcher and perhaps the best back the Ravens have at picking up blitzes. READ MORE >>>
By Zach Wilt, on September 7th, 2010 Position: Wide Receiver
Height/Weight: 6′ 0″/220 lbs
Age: 30/Experience: 8
College: Tennessee
Analysis: Just after wide receiver Donte Stallworth was reinstated into the NFL by commissioner Roger Goodell, the Ravens announced a one year $900,000 deal with the eight year veteran.
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By Zach Wilt, on September 6th, 2010 Position: Safety
Height/Weight: 5′ 11″/200 lbs
Age: 31/Experience: 9
College: The U
Analysis: Six time Pro Bowler. AP Defensive Player of the Year (2004). USA Today All-Decade Team member. 13 career defensive touchdowns. What can you say about Ed Reed to a Ravens fan that they don’t already know? The future hall of fame safety has earned his nickname, the ball hawk, in his 9 seasons in the National Football League. READ MORE >>>
By Jeff Pilson, on September 5th, 2010 Position: Cornerback
Height/Weight: 5′ 10″/182 lbs
Age: 27/Experience: 6
College: Boise State
Analysis: Chris Carr was signed by the Baltimore Ravens prior to the 2009 season to add depth in the secondary and to be the primary punt returner, a role he excelled in during his time with the Tennessee Titans. Carr performance with the Ravens in 2009 was a disappointment. Early in the season he was tentative in the return game and soft in coverage. As the season progressed Carr was more decisive returning kicks, but contributed few big plays. Carr also saw more time at corner as the season wore on. Injuries to Fabian Washington and Lardarius Webb ultimately forced Carr into the starting line-up on defense. Carr turned in his best defensive performance in the play-off win at New England, but he left fans craving for better play after an up and down year. READ MORE >>>
By Jeff Pilson, on September 4th, 2010 Position: Safety
Height/Weight: 6″/210 lbs
Age: 27/Experience: 5
College: Georgia Tech
Analysis: In 2009, Dawan Landry made a strong comeback from the spinal cord contusion that sidelined him for all but 2 games of the 2008 season. Landry did take a few weeks to knock the rust off, but by the end of ’09 his level of play had risen to match his early career. Landry was tied for the team lead in picks last year with four and passes defended with eleven. He also was 2nd on the team in tackles with 82. Landry is most valuable as a run stuffing safety. He is a physical presence who likes to hit. Landry’s range in pass coverage is average, but he is an intelligent, disciplined player who is rarely out of position. READ MORE >>>
By Jeff Wolfson, on September 2nd, 2010 Position: Running Back
Height/Weight: 5’8″/212 lbs
Age: 23/Experience: 3
College: Rutgers
Analysis: Ray Rice is a small, but strong running back that took over the starting job from Willis McGahee in 2009. Rice was second in the NFL in total yards from scrimmage last season, gaining 2,041, over 1,300 of which were on the ground. He’s certainly been used in every offensive situation in his short career to this point. Rice will continue to his strength and quickness to excel on offense.
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By Matt Sadler, on September 1st, 2010 Position: Strong Safety
Height/Weight: 5’11″/215 lbs.
Age: 25/Experience: 3
College: Notre Dame
Analysis: Toughness is what comes to most people’s minds when thinking about Tom Zbikowski. He is a fighter. He plays all out to the point of being borderline reckless. He’s the man. He also plays behind the great Ed Reed. At times, it is easy to wonder if there is a great talent wasting away on the bench. READ MORE >>>
By Matt Sadler, on September 1st, 2010 Position: Cornerback
Height/Weight: 5’11″/175 lbs.
Age: 27/Experience: 6
College: Nebraska
When it comes to Fabian Washington, it’s hard to say if it is disappointment in him or disappointment in the front office. It’s not that he is a bad player, it’s probably more that he isn’t a shutdown corner. 2009 was a season where Fabian was exposed for the first half of the season. It seemed like he was getting beat all over the place. It was so bad in Minnesota that he was actually benched in favor of Frank Walker. Seriously. Frank Walker. READ MORE >>>
By Jeff Pilson, on September 1st, 2010 Position: Cornerback
Height/Weight: 6’1″/182 lbs.
Age: 25/Experience: 2
College: Washburn
Analysis: It is beginning to look like the Ravens scored a significant coup when they signed Cary Williams late in the 2009, after he was released by the Tennessee Titans. Williams looks to be developing into a player that can be a factor in the Ravens secondary. Williams is definitely the biggest corner the Ravens have. Williams’ size allows him to cover both slot receivers as well as receivers lined up on the outside of formations. Williams displays a knack for special teams play and is improving at being a physical man-to man corner. READ MORE >>>
By Matt Sadler, on August 30th, 2010 Position: Running Back
Height/Weight: 6’1″/209 lbs.
Age: 25/Experience: 2
College: UMASS
Analysis: Matt Lawrence is one of thos scrappy players that know how to work had and be valuable. Although, he is listed as a running back, Lawrence provided the Ravens with heads up play in special teams last season. He did contribute on a few plays from scrimmage but it was mostly in mop-up duty. READ MORE >>>
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