By Zach Wilt, on April 27th, 2012  From what I hear, the NFL Draft continued tonight.
The above statement is based on what I’ve read on Twitter though. After three rounds and two days of coverage, I’m seen a grand total of 00:00 seconds of the draft.
But fear not, I have been catching up on what I missed while I was in freezing out at Camden Yards and I noticed that Ozzie Newsome and company traded up to snag Temple running back Bernard Pierce. After hearing for the last 24 hours how much the Ravens value each and every pick, I found it interesting that they would give up their 91st and 164th picks to the Falcons for the 84th to select Pierce.
They must really think he’s a righteous dude.
The Ravens tweeted that Newsome “wanted to ensure they got him” and he called Pierce “a one-cut runner with some size.”
Through some more research, I learned tonight that Pierce was the centerpiece of Temple’s offense and he ran for a total of 3,570 yards and 53 touchdown in his three years in college. He appears to be a back that, at least for the time being, will help the Ravens in the red zone and in short yardage situations.
But what about as a replacement for Ray Rice?
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By Zach Wilt, on January 30th, 2012 “That’s my team. That’s my quarterback,” Terrell Owens famously whined.
Out in Hawaii, former Ravens running back Willis McGahee caught some smack talk from a Baltimore fan about Tim Tebow. ”If you had a better quarterback you could have gone further,” the fan yelled to McGahee.
“That’s like saying if they [had] a better kicker they would have won right,” McGahee said back.
Ouch.
By Zach Wilt, on January 13th, 2012  You may not have realized with all the coverage of Tim Tebow, but the Denver Broncos running game has been pretty spectacular this season.
The Broncos have rushed for a league leading 2,632 yards, averaging 164.5 per game in 546 attempts. The only other team to run more than 500 times is the Baltimore Ravens opponent this week, the Houston Texans.
A critical part of Denver’s success on the ground has been former Ravens running back Willis McGahee, who rushed for 1,199 yards this season. McGahee was cut by the Ravens before the season began and he told the NFL Network’s Michael Irvin that his release left a bad taste in his mouth about the Baltimore organization.
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By BSR Staff, on January 12th, 2012  Matt returns from Steelers territory unscathed and ready to preview the Ravens home matchup against the Texans. The guys are also joined by Chris Reilly, another Jets/Mets fan, to break down the insanity of the Rex Ryan locker room.
You can get in touch with the BSR Podcast by sending your emails to podcast@baltimoresportsreport.com or leaving a voicemail at 443-379-4BSR (4377).
Here are some of topics discussed in this week’s show:
Steelers Get Tebowed!
Tim Tebow knocked the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the playoffs. United Airlines makes fun of Steelers fans, Charles Barkley is tired of the coverage and Steve Austin says he can have 3:16 under one condition.
Jets Locker Room Fiasco
The Jets fans try to explain whether Mark Sanchez truly got lazy, why Brian Schottenheimer “resigned” and give their thoughts on Tony Sparano and Todd Haley.
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By Mark Brown, on November 14th, 2011 
Carson Palmer (OAK QB)- 2 solid games in a row. Not only has he proven to be a good backup, but he can be used as a starter based on the matchup. If you have Schaub on bye next week Palmer could be a decent play against MIN. He also has a game left against MIA and faces DET and KC during your fantasy playoffs. Both of those teams can be thrown on.
Andy Dalton (CIN QB)- He’s legit. He also beat PIT. Make him your backup. Trust him if you need him to step in and play. He is @BAL next week so I wouldn’t recommend him then.
John Skelton (ARI QB)- What is this guy’s deal? He follows up 222 and a TD with 315 and 3 TD’s?? Go ahead and pick him up incase this guy is a shocking out of nowhere superstar. You never know. Kolb will be back soon and I would assume that he would get the job back since he is being paid so much money, but if he struggles then they could let Skelton finish out the season. Stash him on your bench maybe?
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By Mark Brown, on October 24th, 2011  Tim Tebow (DEN QB)- IF and I mean IF he’s still available then get him. Although all his points game late, and although he played the winless Dolphins, Tebow put up big fantasy points this past week. I expect the second half of that game to be an indicator of what Tebow will do each week. Of course he had some rust to shake off in the first half. Feel comfortable with him as a backup right now, but he’s probably good enough to start because of his rushing yards.
Christian Ponder (MIN QB)- He was pretty impressive in his first ever start. He played well against a very tough GB defense and that’s a great sign. Of all the rookie QB’s this year not named Cam, I think Ponder has the best chance to be a solid NFL QB. He may actually be a sneaky play vs. CAR next week.
Carson Palmer (OAK QB)- Starting Kyle Boller was a terrible mistake. Palmer didn’t play very well himself. But he will continue to get better as he gets comfortable. Palmer still has something in the tank and has a lot to prove.
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By Mark Brown, on October 20th, 2011  Need help with who to start and who to bench this week in Fantasy Football? Here are your answers. Why listen to me? Because I’m a Fantasy God and because I’m very accurate. This article will help you win. Go elsewhere if you want to lose. Here are the matchups for Week 7 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season.
Quarterbacks:
Good Starts:
Colt McCoy (CLE)- has been good at home, good matchup vs SEA
Matthew Stafford (DET)- tough matchup but he always finds a way to perform
Cam Newton (CAR)- between passing yds and rushing yds he does enough
Tony Romo- 339/3 last game vs STL, will want redemption from last week
Aaron Rodgers (GB)- ridiculous, 301/4 last game vs MIN
Drew Brees (NO)- will destroy IND
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By Mark Brown, on October 13th, 2011  Quarterbacks:
Good Starts:
Cam Newton (CAR)- Keep rolling with him, produces every week
Matthew Stafford (DET)- don’t care who he’s playing…start him
Aaron Rodgers (GB)- this game vs STL won’t be fair, huge day coming
Eli Manning (NYG)- has looked like Peyton lately, could be in shootout
Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)- 303/3 last game vs JAC, good matchup
Michael Vick (PHI)- 433/6 last game vs WAS, enough said
Joe Flacco (BAL)- averages 210/2 vs HOU, good at home
Tom Brady (NE)- 388/5 last game vs DAL, and he’s Tom Brady
Tony Romo (DAL)- has had a solid season, should be in a close game
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By Mark Brown, on October 10th, 2011  A couple more injuries, a couple more position changes, a couple more breakouts…another typical fantasy football week. I’m here once again to help you separate the good pickups from the fantasy flukes. If they made my list then they are worth adding. Here are the guys worth getting following week 5 of the fantasy season.
Tim Tebow (DEN QB)- You knew this was going to happen eventually. Tebow replaces Orton in the second half and almost wins the game for Denver. Now the upset fans who already wanted him to start will be louder than ever. Just pick him up. You know you want to.
Curtis Painter (IND QB)- He’s starting to play pretty decent. I can see him becoming a guy with a Matt Cassell story who finishes the rest of the year strong and then goes somewhere else next season. For now he’s a good backup to have.
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By Mark Brown, on October 6th, 2011  Who should you start and who should you bench on your fantasy football team this week? Do you have key players out on bye? If you are a local Ravens or Redskins fan then chances are you do. No need to worry. I have your list right here of who to plug in instead. There are also a nice number of guys on this list under “good” or “decent” starts that are probably available for you to pick up.
Quarterbacks:
Good Starts:
Michael Vick (PHI)- will throw and run a lot in what could be s shootout
Ryan Fitzpatrick (BUF)- should bounce back from bad game in a shootout
Eli Manning (NYG)- been great lately, great matchup, great career #s vs SEA
Drew Brees (NO)- surprisingly doesn’t play great vs CAR…but cmon its Brees
Cam Newton (CAR)- not facing great defense, will throw and run as usual
Philip Rivers (SD)- good matchup, always puts up big yds against DEN
Tom Brady (NE)- don’t care about the matchup or anything else, start him
Aaron Rodgers (GB)- averages 328/2 vs ATL, possible MVP
Matthew Stafford (DET)- 2 guaranteed TD’s to Calvin each week, always good start
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By Zach Wilt, on October 5th, 2011  The John Harbaugh Doghouse is the Ravens version of a secret society not much unlike the Skull and Bones or Free Masons. In fact I really shouldn’t even be telling about The John Harbaugh Doghouse, but it’s because former sworn member, Willis McGahee, mentioned the secret society that I am forced to share the news.
After all, what kind of blogger would I be if I didn’t share this information with you in an overly sarcastic manner?
“In Baltimore, me and the coach didn’t get off to a great start when he first got there,” McGahee whispered to The Denver Post. McGahee added that he never had any doubt that he couldn’t play football.
It’s been often rumored that The John Harbaugh Doghouse exists though this is the first that time that a former member has made light of the secret society. Other rumored members were tight end Todd Heap who mysteriously switched to more of a blocking roll under the society’s leader John Harbaugh and running back Le’ron McClain. Both members mysteriously vanished in 2011.
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By Mark Brown, on October 3rd, 2011  There were some marquee players who went down this week including the #1 drafted WR. A lot of team roles have also changed thus creating new starting situations. Who should you pick up this week? Read along.
If there’s one thing that week 4 established it’s Tight End consistency. After the #1 drafted TE went down a few weeks ago many teams have been scampering to find new guys. After their week 4 performances it’s clear to me just how many TE’s are now safe bets. With that being said he is a look at all the hot pickups for Week 5 of the regular season.
Mark Sanchez (NYJ QB)- If anyone cuts him after last night’s beat down, then claim him. Don’t forget he put up huge fantasy numbers the first 3 weeks. You can’t fault the guy for putting up negative points against that defense. He will bounce back. The Jets are a good team.
Colt McCoy (CLE QB)- Looking more and more polished each week. 350 yards and a TD this past week. Pick him up to come off your bench.
Danario Alexander (STL WR)- I’ve mentioned him a lot. He’s huge and he gets a lot of targets. He’s getting ready to start putting up big numbers. He’s a safe #3 WR right now and could move as high as a #1 if healthy.
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By Mark Brown, on September 29th, 2011 Who to start and who to bench? Everyone has dilemmas each week. I’m here to help you decide. Because of time constraints and some people requesting that I go even deeper into the player pool, I decided to pull the kicker’s from this piece and instead list more WR’s and RB’s down the depth chart. Kickers are simple anyways. Start the guys for teams you think will win. Pretty easy. Questions on who to start over who? Ask them here.
Quarterbacks:
Good Starts:
Jay Cutler (CHI)- Weak matchup, throwing for good yardage each game
Ryan Fitzpatrick (BUF)- he will destroy CIN, lots and lots of yards
Colt McCoy (CLE)- has been consistent with 210/2 per game, good matchup
Matt Hasselbeck (TEN)- good career #s against CLE, good matchup
Tony Romo (DAL)- if he played last week he will again, shoot out coming
Matthew Stafford (DET)- always a good start
Michael Vick (PHI)- he’s going to play, and he’s going to tear SF up
Drew Brees (NO-) could legitimately throw for 500 yds against JAC
Kevin Kolb (ARI)- good matchup, could see him throwing a lot in a close game
Matt Ryan (ATL)- weak opponent, 3 TD vs. SEA last time
Aaron Rodgers (GB)- always great, DEN doesn’t scare me at all
Tom Brady (NE)- everyone who owns him keeps winning, that’s why
Phillip Rivers (SD)- MIA not tough, only 1 TD vs MIA in career though
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By Mark Brown, on September 23rd, 2011  Who should you start and who should you bench in Week 3? Read on to find out.
Quarterbacks
Good Starts:
Tom Brady- always a good start, averages 228/2 vs. BUF
Kyle Orton- may have to throw a lot, gets good yardage, good vs. TEN
Matthew Stafford- close matchup will keep him throwing
Drew Brees- could be a shoot out with Brees winning it
Matt Schaub- could be a shoot out, high yds and TD’s
Michael Vick- will play, destroyed NYG last year, big rushes against them
Eli Manning- plays well vs PHI always has lots of TD’s
Cam Newton- JAC can’t stop anything, throws lots and runs
Phillip Rivers- will light KC up, won’t have to throw in 2nd half though
Ben Roethlisberger- IND has played him tough but this will be diff, will throw TD’s early
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By Mark Brown, on September 19th, 2011  A lot happened in Week 2 of the NFL season. Now that we have been able to see what guys have done for more than one week it’s easier to assess their value. Consistency is the name of the game. Target consistent players. That way your not left taking too many risks each week.
I make 100’s of predictions a week. I respond to and give advice to people through comments, email, text, Facebook, and Twitter. Since the NFL is so unpredictable I guess I’ll have to be wrong every once in awhile. There are a few guys who I am now sold on and that you should pick up.
Cam Newton (CAR QB)- He had fluke written all over him. How could this unproven rookie come into the NFL during his first season, and play for a bad team, and instantly produce? It was very unlikely. But then he almost beat Green Bay and threw for 432 yards, while rushing for 53 with a TD. I still don’t think he will put up dominating numbers like this every single week, and I still don’t think he is a #1 fantasy QB. I think he is a solid backup, is good to ride while hot, but is still a risky start. Because of his inexperience he could really hurt you during any random week. I’m not saying to start him, but I am saying that I now honor your Newton pickups.
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