Archives for September 2013

Ravens offense is relying on a little patience (Baltimore Sun)

Ed Dickson isn’t frustrated by his slow start, he’s motivated (Baltimore Sun)

Daryl Smith a ‘tackling machine’ for Ravens defense (Carroll County Times)

Win over Texans special to Ravens’ defensive coordinator (Carroll County Times)

Can the Ravens’ pass rush unnerve Manuel? (CSN Baltimore)

Flacco says big pass plays will come (CSN Baltimore)

Jim Brown: Thumbs-up on Richardson deal (CSN Baltimore)

Flacco disagrees with Lewis’ take on Ravens leaders (CSN Baltimore)

Ravens prepared to contain Bills’ Manuel, read option (WNST-AM)

Rice practices for second straight day; Marlon Brown returns to field (WNST-AM)

Players Enjoying Dean Pees’ Aggressive Game Plans (BaltimoreRavens.com)

5 Things To Know About The Bills (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Matt Elam, E.J. Manuel Renew Rivalry (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Deep Passing Hasn’t Clicked Yet For Ravens (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Jacoby Jones Apologizes, But Denies Altercation Occurred (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Thursday Transcripts (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Joe Flacco Enjoys Opposing Fans Yelling At Him (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Bills Conference Call With Baltimore Media (BaltimoreRavens.com)

‘”The football gods will allow you to get even with a guy, especially if he’s wronged,” Thurman said Thursday. “It may not happen in that game, it may not happen the next time you play him. But as some point along the line, you’ll get a chance – with a fair, clean hit – you’ll get an opportunity to get him back. You have to wait and be patient.”‘

‘Four weeks in, they’re showing tell-tale signs of inconsistency following a tumultuous offseason in which they went through a top-to-bottom overhaul, including the hiring of new coach Doug Marrone. At least they’ve been competitive. All of Buffalo’s first three games were decided in the fourth quarter, including two in the final 5 seconds.’

‘Ravens 27, Bills 17.’

‘Terrell Suggs and Haloti Ngata smell fresh quarterback — the Ravens sell out to stampede EJ Manuel and roll to a third straight win.’

‘”It’s a condition that we haven’t been able to get over this one last hurdle,” head coach Doug Marrone said of Byrd. “I think when we get over the one last hurdle; he’ll be ready to go.”‘

‘For the team’s second session of the week, defensive lineman Kyle Williams (Achilles), defensive end Mario Williams (ankle), right guard Kraig Urbik (knee), wide receiver Stevie Johnson (hamstring) and cornerback Leodis McKelvin (hamstring) were all listed as limited participants. Defensive lineman Marcell Dareus (ankle) and safety Jairus Byrd (feet) received that same designation for the second straight day.’

‘”The way I look at the situation, is I think Aaron Williams was developing into a really, really good safety. A potential top tier type safety for us,” Marrone said. “Moving him back to corner and watching him have to play. It’s difficult for me because I don’t think people realize that those two positions are very different.”‘

‘Ravens 20, Bills 16.’

‘”He’s productive,” Marrone said of Branch. “He’s very difficult to move. He’s a big-bodied guy. He might get upset with me saying that, but he’s big-bodied in a good way. And he can cause problems. Hard to move, frees up linebackers, has a pretty good pass rush for a big guy. We’ve been very happy with that acquisition.”‘

‘They’re allowing 155 yards a game rushing, which is worse than last year’s yield and tied for 30th in the league. The Bills have finished 28th or worse against the run the last four seasons, and they haven’t finished above 21st in overall run defense or average per rush since 2004.’

‘”He’s working extremely hard to get back,” Bills coach Doug Marrone said. “Again, I keep going back to that same statement I’ve said, and this is the truth: It’s a condition that we haven’t been able to get over this one last hurdle, and I think when we get over the one last hurdle he’ll be ready to go.”‘

‘Candelario was executive director of West Side Community Services for 18 years and is now executive director at the Belle Center. She is also on the board of the West Buffalo Charter School.’

‘”I felt like it was a message to me that I couldn’t play corner, but talking to coach Pettine, that wasn’t the case at all,” Williams said Wednesday. “The message was this would be the best position for you and for the team. They know I can play cornerback, or else they wouldn’t have put me in there Sunday.”‘

‘Those who did not practice were defensive linemen Mario Williams (ankle) and Kyle Williams (Achilles), defensive backs Leodis McKelvin (hamstring), Stephon Gilmore (wrist) and Ron Brooks (ankle), wide receivers Stevie Johnson (hamstring) and Marquise Goodwin (hand), offensive guard Kraig Urbik (knee), and kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin). Those who worked only in individual drills were defensive tackle Marcel Dareus (ankle) and safety Jairus Byrd (plantar fasciitis).’