Baltimore Beatdown

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Former Baltimore Orioles general manager Dan Duquette often shared his team building philosophy— “grow the arms, buy the bats.” Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta seemingly has taken a similar approach. The Ravens have bought major defensive players over the last few years. Those names include Marcus Williams, Roquan Smith, … [Read more...] about Eric DeCosta’s offensive vision may never be seen

Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Updates from the latest practice in Owings Mills, MD The media available portion of practice has concluded. Here is what I saw. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was once again not on the practice field. This is practice No. 14 that he was absent. Along with Jackson, the only other player on the 53-man roster that was not participating in today’s … [Read more...] about Ravens practice report 1/5: Lamar Jackson misses practice No. 14, Calais Campbell returns

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The NFL is still sorting out playoff seeding situation According to a report from the Associated Press, the NFL will not resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field. “Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league is still figuring out how to … [Read more...] about Report: NFL will not resume Bills-Bengals game

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images The latest regarding Ravens playoff seeding implications The NFL announced Thursday night that the Bills-Bengals game that was postponed Monday following Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffering a cardiac arrest will not be resumed. The game will be declared a no-contest. As a result, the Bills and Bengals will finish with a 16-game … [Read more...] about Ravens no longer contending for AFC North title, but could end up hosting playoff game vs. Bengals

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Lamar Jackson, the Ravens and the arrival at a crossroads - William C. Rhoden Regardless of how the rest of the Ravens’ season unfolds, this much is clear: the franchise and its star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, have arrived at a critical crossroads in their relationship. The question is coming down to this: can the Ravens envision life … [Read more...] about Ravens News 1/6: Crossroads and more