by Shawn Brubaker | Feb 2, 2016 | Baltimore Ravens
Those who remember the Rex Ryan and Chuck Pagano-era Ravens defenses fondly will be in for a treat during Super Bowl 50, when the Denver Broncos’ No. 1 rated defense squares off against the Carolina Panthers’ No. 6 rated defense. It’s true. Defense...
by Gabe Ferguson | Feb 2, 2016 | Baltimore Ravens
Dean Pees has been the focus of much fan animosity over the past couple of seasons. Whether or not he is deserving of so much scrutiny is a matter that can be debated, but it is certainly true that the defense has been a major reason for the team’s recent...
by Gabe Ferguson | Jan 28, 2016 | Baltimore Ravens, NFL Draft
In my last article, I highlighted two possible pass-rushers that the Ravens could take at #6 overall. The pass-rush is extremely important for any defense in today’s pass-happy NFL, but there are other ways to slow down an offense’s passing attack and it starts with...
by Mike Randall | Jan 28, 2016 | Baltimore Ravens
I introduced those of you who follow Baltimore Sports and Life to Z-Score back in 2014. We looked at many decades worth of players dating back to 1950. In 2014 we followed Z-Scores throughout the season to track who is worthy of the “elite” tag. For the second year in...
by Shawn Brubaker | Jan 26, 2016 | Baltimore Ravens
Von Miller is the edge rusher all 3-4 outside linebackers should aspire to be: blindingly quick first step, violent and unpredictable hand usage and a stable of moves that could qualify him for Dancing with the Stars. If the Ravens want to get back to prominence on...
by Shawn Brubaker | Jan 18, 2016 | Baltimore Ravens
Restricted free agency has been a big deal for the Baltimore Ravens in recent years: Will Hill, Justin Tucker and Dennis Pitta are among the bigger names the Ravens have tendered in recent years. More often, restricted free agents and exclusive rights free agents are...
