Baltimore Ravens Football
Ranking The AFC North Rivalries
One of the most attractive features of the NFL is the rivalries between teams (and their fans) that have built up over time. I believe the rivalries between the teams in the AFC North compare favorably to those in any other division in the league. Despite the...
How Harbaugh and Tomlin Sustain NFL’s Best Rivalry
Many hold that the NFL means “not for long.” That is largely true. Given the cocktail of competition, revenue, and physicality, sustaining employment—much less performance—is a battle many players and coaches have fought and lost. The excitement of “making it” can...
2022 Ravens Training Camp Preview
Good news! The 2022 season is closer than you think. In just a few weeks, the Ravens will begin training camp. It’ll be very interesting to see how camp evolves as so many new faces—new players and players returning from injury—get (re-)acclimated to Coach Harbaugh’s...
History of Ravens Defensive Coordinators
For the first six years of their history, the Ravens defense was under the direction of Marvin Lewis. We all know his resume. He was and is the gold standard of defensive coaching in Baltimore. He left after the 2001 season to take the head job in Cincinnati. In the...
Key Stats For Ravens Success In 2022
What makes a winning football team? Star players, wise coaching, a shrewd front office, and a loyal fan base are certainly important parts of the equation. There’s a lot that goes into winning a football game, and nuance is often the difference maker. But in terms of...
2022 Ravens Fantasy Football Outlook
For the longest time, the Ravens were known for playing great defense. They’d carry more than their fair share on that side of the ball and did so with pride. Special teams were very good as well, but defense was the main attraction in Baltimore for the better part of...
Will Lamar Critics Ever Be Satisfied?
“They gon’ get a Super Bowl out of me. Believe that! Believe that.” After Lamar Jackson was drafted with the 32nd pick in the 1st round of the 2018 NFL Draft, he was interviewed by Deion Sanders and gave this quote. Clearly, he was, even at that point, already on a...
Potential Contract Numbers for Lamar Jackson’s Next Deal
It’s been a while since Lamar Jackson’s contract has been a topic of conversation. While I’m not especially eager to get back into that discussion, I think now is an apt time to do so as it’s the calmest things will be during the NFL calendar year. When thinking about...