Category Archives: Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson Could Be Great. But Don’t Hold Your Breath.

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com comments on Ravens first round draft pick Lamar Jackson: “Before the draft, the NFL’s media company pushed this opinion from an unnamed offensive coordinator regarding quarterback Lamar Jackson: ’He will not be able to play [quarterback] … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Bears at Ravens 10/14/17

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears played a light box against the run. Presumably that’s because the Ravens had lost both their starting guards (Alex Lewis and perennial Pro Bowler Marshal Yanda) to season-ending injuries and center Ryan Jensen is in his first … Continue reading →

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An Endorsement for Grass Over Turf from the Men Who Know

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

It happens every year. There will be some game where a team will come to town and the ground at Solider Field will be painted green because they couldn’t get grass to grow and the condition of the field is … Continue reading →

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Fales Starting Quarterback in Waiting?

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune documents the process by which Bears quarterback David Fales because the primary back up behind starting quarterback Jay Cutler. Fales got offers to join the rosters of both the 49ers and the Ravens before … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Common Sense. And Other Points of View.

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune puts the Bears at the bottom of his power poll. Once again, I can’t argue but I have some hope that they’ll be better than the Saints by the end of the year. … Continue reading →

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It’s the Brad Biggs Show Today. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the film from Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals: “Eddie Royal looks out of position on the outside, and that’s the way it’s going to be without Alshon Jeffery (and Kevin White). Undrafted … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Late Sunday Afternoon Games

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Baltimore – Oakland Oakland surprised me this game by taking Baltimore head on at the line of scrimmage and they competed very well. Quarterback Derek Carr once again had a good game this week (30/46 for 351 yes). Significantly, he … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments from Selected Late Sunday NFL Games

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Some quick observations on some of the games that I caught late in the day after the Bears game was over. Broncos – Ravens: There was a huge question about Peyton Manning‘s arm before their game against the Ravens this … Continue reading →

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Some Creativity May Be Required For Teams Seeking Tight Ends in the Draft

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Tom Carpenter at ESPN highlights one of the more interesting things to look for inthe upcoming draft: where Minnesota tight end Maxx Williams (above) will go. Anyone who watched the combine knows that the tight end class is pretty grim and … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Isn’t Rocket Science

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Sometimes value and need meet to make for the almost perfect draft pick. That’s what I think happened to me in the “Next Fan Up” mock draft, an exercise performed by the same group I participated with last year. The … Continue reading →

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