Sunday, January 24, 2010

The 2010 Baltimore Ravens

January 21 - Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson interviewed with the Oakland Raiderer for their heading coaching job. The Raiders eventually decided to retain Tom Cable as their head coach.

January 22 - Ravens signed four players to reserve/future deals: FB Charles Ali, C Digger Buchnock, C Daniel Sanders and WR Chris Hannon

January 26 - Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson became the Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator. Baltimore also added former Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees as its linebackers coach. Baltimore also added former Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees as its linebackers coach.

January 30 - Ravens hire ex-Redskins head coach Jim Zorn to be their quarterbacks coach.

February 17 - Ravens signed wide receiver Donte' Stallworth to a one-year contract. Stallworth was recently released by the Cleveland Browns after being reinstated by the NFL following a one-year suspension. He was suspended for violating the league's personal-conduct policy for a DUI vehicular manslaughter charge.

February 23 - Ravens hired Ted Monachino as outside linebackers coach. "Monachino effectively replaces Mike Pettine, who left after the 2008 season to join Rex Ryan with the Jets. Pettine's spot remained vacant, and Vic Fangio coached linebackers last season. Fangio left the team under undisclosed circumstances and was replaced by Dean Pees as linebackers coach last month. Fangio subsequently took a job as defensive coordinator with Stanford, where John Harbaugh's brother Jim is head coach." - Ken Murray

March 5 - The Ravens traded for Arizon's Anquan Boldin for third and fourth round draft picks. The Ravens and Boldin agreed to a three-year, $25 million extension.

March 16 - Baltimore Ravens free agent Dwan Edwards signed a 4 year, $18 million deal with the Buffalo Bills.

June 17 - Former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl safety Ken Hamlin reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

July 22 - The NFL announced they are suspending Ravens Cary Williams for the first two games of the 2010 season for a violation of the league's personal conduct policy that reportedly occurred while the corner was a member of the Tennessee Titans.

July 23 - Former Ravens fullback Kenyon Cotton died after complications with surgery. Cotton was a backup fullback for the Ravens in 1997 and 1998.

June 23 - Free agent quarterback Marc Bulger agreed to a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens
Marc Bulger, Ravens Backup, Has Had Better Nights
Ravens gave Bulger an offer he couldn't refuse

July 26 - Training camp began.
Cody completes contract with Ravens
Baltimore Ravens LB Sergio Kindle to miss all of training camp
All teams should copy Ravens' policy on autographs
Ravens new autograph policy has its flaws

July 28 - Cornerback Domonique Foxworth tears ACL, out for season
Ravens CB Foxworth undergoes surgery


August 2 - John Beck traded from Ravens to Redskins
"John Beck's National Football League career took another turn"

August 12 - Ravens defeated the Panthers in preseason game one.
Ravens O-Lineman Gets Rim-Checked by Goal Post in TD Celebration

August 21 - Ravens defeated Redskins in preseaon game number two 23-3
Leaky pass defense should concern Ravens
Redskins vs Ravens: Stream of Consciousness Recap
Larry Johnson struggles against the Ravens

August 28 - Ravens defeated the Giants in preseaon game number three 24-10.
Ravens Look Formidable in Final “Dress Rehearsal”
Horror show against Ravens can't scare embattled New York Giants defense

August 28 - Donte' Stallworth broke his foot in Saturday night's game against the New York Giants and is for two months.

August 31 - Ravens traded with the Seattle Seahawks for cornerback Josh Wilson for a conditional pick in the 2011 draft.
Ravens' acquisition of Wilson is the right move

September 2 - Ravens loose to the Rams 27-20 in preaseaon game number 4.
Ravens Come Up Short vs. Rams, 27-21

September 3 - Artist Wins Copyright Fight Over Ravens Logo. Courthouse News Service

September 4 - Ravens finalize 53-man roster; they traded outside linebacker Antwan Barnes to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a conditional 2011 draft pick, cut Troy Smith, Demetrius Williams, Shayne Graham, and Ed Reed was moved from the physically unable to perform list.
Some surprises on the Ravens' 53-man roster
Why did the Ravens trade Barnes?

September 6 - T.J. Houshmanzadeh signed with the Ravens.
‘Housh’ Now A Raven, Clayton A Ram

September 6 - San Francisco 49ers signed former Heisman Trophy-winning QB Troy Smith on Monday, two days after he was cut by the Baltimore Ravens.

September 6 - Ravens trade Mark Clayton to the Rams for a late round draft pick

September 13 - GAME 1 - Ravens (1-0) defeat the Jets (0-1) 10-9.
Ravens open the season with a win
Ravens 10 Jets 9 (The MOST LOPSIDED 1-POINT GAME EVER Game)
Blame New York Jets Loss Solely On the Coaching Staff

September 19 - GAME 2 - Ravens (1-1) loose to the Bengals (1-1) 15-10.
CBS analyst tried to ignore Flacco reality
‘Judgment’ Penalty Costs Ravens
Roughing Call Riles Ravens

September 26 - GAME 3 - Ravens (2-1) defeat the Cleveland (0-3) 24-17.
Boldin earns AFC offensive award
Ravens' Oher, Zbikowski fined

September 29 - Ravens Waive DE Trevor Pryce

October 3 - GAME 4 - Ravens (3-1) defeat the Steelers (3-1) 17-14.
Ravens offensive line back on track

October 7 - Ravens resigned Prince Miller to practice squad and released cornerback Danny Gorrer

October 10 - GAME 5 - Ravens (4-1) defeat the Denver Broncos (2-3) 31-17.

October 17 - GAME 6 - Ravens (4-2) loose to the Patriots (4-1) 23-20 in overtime.
Ravens outcoached in loss to Patriots
Defeating the dirty birds: A review of the Ravens game
Meriweather apologizes for hit

October 23 - Ed Reed was activated off of the PUP list. To make room on the roster for Reed, OT Jared Gaither (back) was put on injured reserve.
Reed on his return: "It was beautiful"
Ravens got their money's worth out of Gaither

October 24 - GAME 7 - Ravens (5-2) beat the Bills (0-6) 37-34 in overtime.
Five Things We Learned In the Ravens 37-34 win
Bills just can't get it right
Sharp Fitzpatrick was simply fabulous executing game plan
Returns continue to haunt Ravens
Harbaugh pleased with pass rush vs. Buffalo
Pass defense gets ripped to shreads
Fabian reacts to benching
What Happened to the Ravens Defense?

November 7 - Donte' Stallworth made his debut with the Ravens
Flacco gets another weapon
"To make room for...Donte’ Stallworth...Ravens deactivated...Brandon McKinney"
Stallworth looking forward to Thursday night
Ravens' Stallworth returns to action for first time since 2008

November 7 - GAME 8 - Ravens (6-2) beat the Dolphins (4-4) 26-10.
Ravens Squish Fish; 26-10
Yanda has tough day against Miami's Wake
Houshmandzadeh laments missed touchdown opportunity
Koch Audibles For Fake Punt
Given Opportunity, Wilson Delivers Pick
Ngata Gets Fined
Ravens Find Success In Mixing Pass Rush
Haloti Ngata received "defensive tackle AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors"
Dolphins' Dansby still trash-talking Ravens
E.Reed's impact felt immediately
Flacco remains on fire
Crowder accuses McClain of spitting in his face
Fabian benched again

November 11 - GAME 9 - The Ravens (6-3) loose to the Falcons (7-2) 26-21
Ravens comeback falls just short as Falcons win 26-21
McKinney inactive for second straight game
Returning to the problems in the return game
Cody starting to settle in
Uncharacteristically, defense lets one slip away
Ravens' Flacco: Tale of Two Halves
Suggs Rises, But Isn’t Celebrating
Landry: ‘I Wish I Had That One Back’
Cody Shows Best Game
Ravens Overcome Red Zone Issues
Oher Eager To Correct Mistakes
Third Down A Pest For Ravens

November 18 - Starting right guard Chris Chester was sent to the hospital skin issue

November 20 - Ravens promoted guard Bryan Mattison from the practice squad and waived offensive tackle Scott Kooistra. Mattison, the son of Ravens Defensive Coordinator Greg Mattison, was a collegiate defensive end at Iowa, but made the switch to the offensive side of the football in 2009. Mike Duffy
B.Mattison surprised at promotion to active roster

November 21 - GAME 10 - Ravens (7-3) beat the Panthers (1-9) 37-13.
The Good, Bad, Ugly & The Megan Fox: Ravens @ Panthers
Just Gross: Tackle breaks down latest loss
Ravens trounce Carolina 37-13
New Faces Notching Sacks
What went wrong in the third quarter?
Ravens attack Cover 2
Ravens find success stretching the field
Ravens understand fan frustration with Sunday's sloppy win
Housh Didn’t Expect More Playing Time
Harbaugh Addresses Flacco-Mason Spat
Cody Has Room For Improvement

November 28 - GAME 11 - Ravens (8-3) beat the Bucs (7-4) 17-10.
Oher Fined 5K For Tweet

December 5 - GAME 12 - Ravens (8-4) loose to the Steelers (9-3) 13 - 10
Steelers Loss Was Harbaugh’s Toughest
Harbaugh, Cundiff explain the decision not to kick
Mason rips offense at length in postgame comments
One play in, Heap done for the game
Jameel fined $40K, Haloti docked $15K
Cameron Puts It On His Shoulders
Teammates Chipping In For McClain’s Fine
John Harbaugh: I’m glad Ravens broke Ben Roethlisberger’s nose

December 13 - GAME 13 - Ravens (9-4) beat the Houston Texans (5-8) 34-28
Ravens Escape Houston With Win
Ravens keep throwing the ball late in games
Ravens David Reed Earns AFC Special Teams Player of Week 14
Mike Preston's report card: Ravens vs. Texans

December 19 - GAME 14 - Ravens (10-4) beat the New Orleans Saints (9-5) 30-24
Ray Lewis Inspires Ravens' Show of Force
Stallworth inactive for Ravens, Ivory inactive for Saints
Back in black [jerseys]
This time, they close it out; Ravens top Saints 30-24

December 26 - GAME 15 - Ravens (11-4) beat the Cleveland Browns (5-10) 20-10
Ed Reed named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Tempers flace betweek Ravens, Browns
Bright Spots in the Cleveland Browns Loss To the Ravens
Heated Exchanges In Playoff-Like Game

December 29 - Long snapper Kevin Houser, an 11-year veteran who played nine seasons with the Saints, was signed by the Ravens to replace Morgan Cox, who tore an ACL and is out for the season.
Ravens have no regrets about signing Houser

January 2 - GAME 16 - Ravens (12-4) beat the Cincinnati Bengals (4-12) 13-7
Suggs Fined For Punch
Injured Ravens Could Have Returned
Kruger's rush forced wild throw
Harbaugh agrees that Suggs escaped costly penalty

January 9 - PLAYOFF GAME 1 - Ravens (13-4) beat the Kansas City Chiefs (10-7) 30-7
Teammates Come To Heap’s Defense
D. Reed, Gooden Could Have Played
‘It Looked Like A Fumble’ To Harbaugh
Three concerns coming out of yesterday's win
Ravens notebook: Heap exploits mismatch, sets record for catches
Ravens Eliminate Bowe, Then Charles
Ravens offense wore down Chiefs defense
Ravens put KC away with dominant second half
Ravens Will Work Out Left-Footed Punter Preparing For Chiefs' Dustin Colquitt

January 15 - PLAYOFF GAME 2 - Ravens (13-5) loose the Pittsburgh Steelers (13-4) 31-24
Season ends with epic collapse by Ravens
Suggs’ Big Day Spoiled Again
Rice Played With Stomach Virus
Ravens Stand By 3-Man Rush
Both offense and defense blame loss on turnovers
Housh On Drop: It’s Like It’s Not Real
Video of Baltimore's mayor, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake fulfilling the losing end of a bet she made with Pittsburgh's mayor
Pagano: right coverage, wrong result
NFL says no false start on Steelers’ touchdown vs. Ravens
Revisiting the third-and-19 blunder
Ravens: Did that really happen?
The go-ahead touchdown that wasn't

Thursday, January 1, 2009

The 2009 Baltimore Ravens

August 23 - Tony Fein was arrested, charged with assaulting officer in Baltimore.

September 13 – GAME – Ravens beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38–24

September 20 – GAME – Ravens beat the San Diego Chargers 31–26

September 27 – GAME – Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 34–3

October 4 – GAME – Ravens loose to the New England Patriots 27–21

October 11 – GAME – Ravens loose to the Cincinnati Bengals 17–14

October 18 – GAME – Ravens loose to the Minnesota Vikings 33–31

November 1 – GAME – Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 30–7

November 8 – GAME – Ravens loose to the Cincinnati Bengals 17-7

November 16 - GAME 9 - Ravens defeat the Browns 16 - 0.
Browns' QB Brady Quinn named starter against Ravens

November 22 - GAME 10 - Ravens loose to the Colts 17-15.
Ravens' Offense Struggles in Heartbreaking Loss To Indy, 17-15
Colts Survive Ravens With Defense

November 29 – GAME – Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20–17 in overtime.

December 7 – GAME – Ravens loose to the Green Bay Packers 27–14

December 13 – GAME – Ravens beat the Detroit Lions 48–3

December 20 – GAME – Ravens beat the Chicago Bears 31–7

December 27 – GAME – Ravens loose to the Pittsburgh Steelers 23–20

January 3 – GAME – Ravens beat the Oakland Raiders 21–13