Archives for December 2006

‘”J.P. has a big arm, and I played against him last year,” said Pryce, who played for Denver before joining the Ravens in the offseason. “The one thing that impressed me the most is that he’ll stand back there and take the hit.”‘

‘On how he defines the Bills’ offensive line play: “We’ve made a number of changes, obviously, as the year has gone by. I do believe that we have improved, again, almost daily. The more time [the team] spends together?the practice time and, of course, the games, are the most important time because it’s the only time you get it at true game speed and intensity. They’ve grown from the time we made the changes and I do believe that they have done a pretty good job of [things]. Clearly, we are going to be tested. It will be a tremendous test for us all on our football team this Sunday.”‘

Losman firmly in grasp for Bills (Baltimore Sun)

Ogden may miss 2nd straight start, says he’ll be ready for the postseason (Baltimore Sun)

Ravens wary of dangerous Bills (Baltimore Examiner)

Ogden likely to be out again (Carroll County Times)

Ravens’ Defense Is Really on the Ball (Washington Post)

Pro Bowl tackle Ogden could be sidelined vs. Bills (AP)

Inside slant (The Sports Xchange)

Strategy and personnel (The Sports Xchange)

Notes, quotes (The Sports Xchange)

Stepping In, Stepping Up (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Ravens’ Goal In Focus (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Head Coach Brian Billick (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Ravens Media Wednesday (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Buffalo Conference Call (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Game release (BaltimoreRavens.com)

‘Every scenario that had to happen for Buffalo (7-8) to have its playoff destiny in its hands on Sunday against the Ravens (12-3) came true last weekend, except for two important things: Miami failed to beat the New York Jets and the Bills failed to beat Tennessee.’

‘The Bills (7-8) want dearly to finish the season on a high note with a .500 record, but they won’t have the luxury of catching the Ravens (12-3) napping. Baltimore is highly motivated to earn at least the second seed in the AFC playoff pool and still have a shot at homefield advantage throughout the post-season.’

‘Sunday’s game is the last under contract for key defenders Nate Clements, London Fletcher and Chris Kelsay. Each will draw interest on the open market, particularly Clements, who earned north of $7 million as Buffalo’s designated franchise player. After a slow start, he came on with a terrific last half of the season. He’s seeking to top Champ Bailey’s seven-year contract with Denver that is worth $63 million and came with a $18 million bonus two years ago.’

‘Jauron actually lands in my top 10 for coach of the year candidates, in fact. It’s not that the Bills don’t have any talent; it has more to do with their youth.’

‘The Bills are 3-4 on the road this season after going 1-7 away from Buffalo last year. They are looking to win three consecutive road games for the first time since closing the 2004 season by winning four straight.’

‘The best Fletcher could come up with Wednesday was a guarded response when asked about the Bills closing their season at Baltimore this weekend. "I think the title to your story is, `Fletcher mulls future,’" he said. After a pause, Fletcher couldn’t resist adding a subtitle: "This possibly could be Fletcher’s last game with Buffalo."’

‘Pro Bowl tackle Jonathan Ogden did not practice Wednesday and will almost certainly sit out the Baltimore Ravens’ game Sunday against Buffalo with a hyperextended left big toe.’

‘"It feels great because there are a lot of free agents and a lot of things they (the Bills) need to take care of," Lindell said. "To be one of the top priorities was great."’

‘Since joining the Bills before the 2003 campaign, Lindell has connected on 83 percent (93-of-112) of his kicks, including a staggering 92 percent (23-of-25) this season.’

‘With 10 players on Buffalo’s roster scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this offseason, Lindell was glad to have his situation addressed so swiftly.’

‘”The number one thing was to get the deal done and stay in Buffalo,” Sheehy said, noting that Lindell is happy with being part of one of the NFL’s dominant special teams units.’

‘Ravens 24, Bills 13.’