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Morning Reaction Tuesday Top 7 Ravens for Week 3

Luke Jones

Below are our Tuesday Top 7 Ravens players in the dramatic 31-30 win over the New England Patriots in Week 3. We’ll track our rankings throughout the 2012 season using the following point system: No. 1 – 7 points No. 2 – 6 points No. 3 – 5 points No. 4 – 4 points No. 5 – 3 points No. 6 – 2 points No. 7 – 1 point You can hear our explanations HERE. Luke Jones’ Top 7 … 7) Ed Reed 6) Dannell Ellerbe 5) Ramon Harewood 4) Dennis Pitta 3) Ray Rice 2) Torrey Smith 1) Joe Flacco Drew Forrester’s Top 7 … CONTINUE >>>

Healthier Ravens make final preparations for New England

Luke Jones

(Updated: 3:15 p.m.) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens conducted their final full practice of the week in preparation for their Sunday night showdown with the New England Patriots and appeared to be working with their full 53-man squad. Though they performed their traditional “jersey swap” for Friday’s practice, all players listed on Thursday’s injury report were present and working, including offensive lineman Jah Reid (calf). Safety Bernard Pollard (chest), cornerback Lardarius Webb (knee), linebacker Jameel McClain (knee), and defensive end Pernell McPhee (knee) were all practicing during the portion of practice open to the media. All four defensive starters were listed as limited participants for Thursday’s practice after sitting out Wednesday. Listed as full participants on Thursday, linebacker Paul Kruger (back) and left tackle Michael Oher (ankle) were both working and no longer appear to be a concern for Sunday’s game. Reid was practicing — likely on a limited basis — for the first time since suffering a setback during training camp. The second-year offensive lineman injured his calf during the team’s mandatory minicamp in June and experience two different setbacks that kept him sidelined for nearly the entire preseason. “As a coach-doctor — that we are as head

Morning Reaction Picks and Comment – Week 3

Luke Jones

Here are this weekend’s picks as Drew Forrester and Luke Jones will pick every NFL game as well as local college football contests. And as a special treat, they pick their respective high schools’ games. Drew Forrester and Luke Jones both finished 12-4 in Week 2. Forrester is 19-12 and Jones is 23-8 after two weeks of play. Official standings are only kept based on the NFL picks. To hear their full explanations, click HERE. Patriots at Ravens: New England 24-20 (Drew), New England 27-24 (Luke) Giants at Panthers: Carolina 29-24 (Drew), New York 27-21 (Luke) Rams at Bears: Chicago 23-20 (Drew), Chicago 24-17 (Luke) Buccaneers at Cowboys: Dallas 34-10 (Drew), Dallas 27-17 (Luke) 49ers at Vikings: San Francisco 21-20 (Drew), San Francisco 27-21 (Luke) Lions at Titans: Detroit 27-16 (Drew), Detroit 24-17 (Luke) Bengals at Redskins: Washington 30-26 (Drew), Cincinnati 24-21 (Luke) Jets at Dolphins: New York 24-13 (Drew), New York 17-16 (Luke) Chiefs at Saints: New Orleans 37-17 (Drew), New Orleans 31-20 (Luke) Bills at Browns: Cleveland 20-17 OT (Drew), Buffalo 24-16 (Luke) Jaguars at Colts: Indianapolis 26-21 (Drew), Indianapolis 23-21 (Luke) Eagles at Cardinals: Arizona 24-23 (Drew), Philadelphia 24-23 (Luke) Falcons at Chargers: Atlanta 31-21 (Drew), San

No "blackout" again for Ravens in prime time

Luke Jones

After the Ravens elected to wear their regular purple jerseys to begin the season on Monday Night Football two weeks ago, most assumed they were saving their alternate black jerseys for the Week 3 matchup with the New England Patriots. Instead, the Ravens will wear purple again in a rematch of last January’s AFC Championship game on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. It remains unclear when or if Baltimore will wear its popular alternate jerseys this season. A team official confirmed the plan for Sunday is for the Ravens to wear their purple tops with white pants, which would mark the third straight week they’ve worn that uniform combination. Baltimore wore its black jerseys against the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers in night games played in Baltimore last season and had last worn their purple duds in a nationally-televised prime-time game against Pittsburgh in 2010 before the Monday night opener on Sept. 10. Of course, the Ravens play their third nationally-televised prime-time game of the month next Thursday against the Cleveland Browns, but it would seem to be an odd choice to don the black jerseys in that one over the first two night games played at M&T Bank

Morning Reaction Tuesday Top 7 Ravens for Week 2

Luke Jones

Below are our Tuesday Top 7 Ravens players in the 24-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. We’ll track our rankings throughout the 2012 season using the following point system: No. 1 – 7 points No. 2 – 6 points No. 3 – 5 points No. 4 – 4 points No. 5 – 3 points No. 6 – 2 points No. 7 – 1 point You can hear Luke’s explanation HERE while Drew’s list can be found HERE. Luke Jones’ Top 7 … 7) Courtney Upshaw 6) Lardarius Webb 5) Dennis Pitta 4) Albert McClellan 3) Marshal Yanda 2) Ray Rice 1) Justin Tucker Drew Forrester’s Top 7 … 7) Vonta Leach 6) Courtney Upshaw 5) Bernard Pollard 4) Lardarius Webb 3) Dennis Pitta 2) Ray Rice 1) Justin Tucker SEASON TO DATE: Luke Jones: 1. Ray Rice (12 points) 2. Marshal Yanda (9 points) 3. Dennis Pitta (8 points) 4. Joe Flacco (7 points) 4. Justin Tucker (7 points) 6. Albert McClellan (4 points) 7. Bernard Pollard (3 points) 8. Haloti Ngata (2 points) 8. Lardarius Webb (2 points) 10. Ray Lewis (1 point) 10. Courtney Upshaw (1 point) Drew Forrester: 1. Dennis Pitta (10 points) 2.

McPhee, Kruger still sidelined for Thursday's practice

Luke Jones

(Updated: 8:30 p.m.) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Practicing in helmets, shells, and shorts for the second straight day, the Ravens were once again without defensive end Pernell McPhee and strongside linebacker Paul Kruger. Kruger is dealing with a back injury and appeared to be banged up in the locker room following the Ravens’ 44-13 win over Cincinnati on Monday night. McPhee is dealing with a right knee ailment but said in the locker room prior to Thursday’s practice that he was improving and wasn’t concerned with his status for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. McPhee underwent arthroscopic surgery in the spring and missed much of the team’s organized team activities. He received a few periodic days off to rest the knee during training camp. “I feel pretty good, I feel better,” McPhee said. “I expect to play Sunday.” Veteran center Matt Birk returned to practice after sitting out Wednesday’s practice with a thigh injury. Free safety Ed Reed (hamstring) was suited up to practice for the second straight day after being listed as a limited participant on Wednesday. Offensive lineman Jah Reid (calf) was present but wasn’t working with the rest of the offensive line during the opening portion of

Morning Reaction Tuesday Top 7 Ravens for Week 1

Luke Jones

Below are our Tuesday Top 7 Ravens players in the 44-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. We’ll track our rankings throughout the 2012 season using the following point system: No. 1 – 7 points No. 2 – 6 points No. 3 – 5 points No. 4 – 4 points No. 5 – 3 points No. 6 – 2 points No. 7 – 1 point To hear our full explanation for our respective lists, click HERE. Luke Jones’ Top 7 … 7) Ray Lewis 6) Haloti Ngata 5) Bernard Pollard 4) Marshal Yanda 3) Dennis Pitta 2) Ray Rice 1) Joe Flacco Drew Forrester’s Top 7 … CONTINUE >>>

Kruger, McPhee, Birk non-participants in Wednesday's practice

Luke Jones

(Updated: 9:00 p.m.) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens took the field late Wednesday afternoon for their first full practice in preparation for the Philadelphia Eagles and were without two defensive starters. Defensive end Pernell McPhee and strongside linebacker Paul Kruger were not present during the portion of practice open to the media. Arthroscopic knee surgery limited McPhee early in the preseason, and he received occasional days off during training camp. The two players combined for just two tackles, though McPhee shared a quarterback sack with rookie linebacker Courtney Upshaw. Center Matt Birk and offensive lineman Jah Reid (calf) were both on the field without helmets but were not working with the rest of the offensive linemen. It’s not uncommon for the 36-year-old Birk to receive days off from practice over the course of the regular season. Safety Ed Reed (hamstring) and cornerback Corey Graham (leg) were both practicing after leaving Monday’s game with injuries. The free safety told reporters after the game he wasn’t concerned about the hamstring strain and fully expected to be ready for the Week 2 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Graham appeared to be dealing with leg cramps in the second half of the 44-13

Harbaugh offers historical comparison for feud between brother and Lions coach Schwartz

Luke Jones

One of the featured Week 2 NFL matchups this weekend takes place between the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions, which has already sparked much discussion about the heated exchange between head coaches Jim Harbaugh and Jim Schwartz that took place in the moments following the 49ers’ win last season. Both coaches have already dismissed any notion of a lingering grudge, but last year’s incident is sure to be a major point of interest when the teams play on Sunday night. Hardly an objective third party, Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked Tuesday if he thought there would be any more drama between his brother and the Lions head coach. Harbaugh is a well-known history enthusiast, so his reference was far more interesting than what you’d hear from the typical head coach. “I don’t think there’s been so much attention paid to a handshake since Grant and Lee shook hands at Appomattox,” said Harbaugh during his Tuesday press conference, drawing laughter from everyone in the room. “You like that? It took a little time to think about that today. I thought it was appropriate.” After the Ravens coach made reference to the conclusion of the Civil War, he then

An unprecedented day in Baltimore sports history

Luke Jones

With the Orioles taking care of the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game set and the Yankees falling at Fenway Park, Tuesday became an unprecedented night in the history of Baltimore sports. The end of the day marked the first time ever that the Orioles and Ravens each held at least a share of first place as Baltimore enjoys the most combined prosperity in its major professional sports teams in nearly 30 years. The feat appeared to be simple to identify at first glance with the Ravens enjoying much success over the last 12 years while the Orioles have languished in the lower half of the division every year since 1997. However, the first-place duality nearly took place in 1997 when the Orioles spent the entire season in first place while the Ravens finished their second year in Baltimore with an underwhelming 6-9-1 record. As the Orioles were steamrolling their way to a 98-64 record and their first American League East title since 1983, the Ravens actually began the 1997 season with a 3-1 record. However, they still trailed the Jacksonville Jaguars in the old AFC Central after their former division foe beat them in the season

Rookie running back Rainey signed to practice squad

Luke Jones

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A day after he was waived to create room for Anthony Allen on the 53-man roster, rookie running back Bobby Rainey will remain with the Ravens after signing a practice squad contract. The undrafted free agent from Western Kentucky said in a text message to WNST.net that he cleared waivers and will go on the eight-man developmental squad after being one of the most pleasant surprises of training camp and initially making the 53-man roster. Rainey was waived due to a need for Allen’s presence on special teams as the roster move was announced shortly before Monday night’s game against the Bengals. “Bobby Rainey is a big part of our plans,” coach John Harbaugh said after Monday night’s game. “I texted Bobby before the game. He is, rightly so, kind of upset about it. Bobby is a guy that I cherish. We just did it for special teams reasons, pure and simple. Anthony Allen has done a great job on special teams, and we made a strategic roster move we hope works out for us.” Rainey was used as a punt returner in the preseason, but he did not stand out as a contributor to any

Ravens leftovers from Monday night

Luke Jones

It was quite a start to the 2012 season as the Ravens dominated the Cincinnati Bengals in a 44-13 win on Monday night. Their 44 points set a franchise record for Week 1, breaking the previous high of 38 set against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009. It was also the first time in franchise history that Baltimore cracked the 40-point plateau against the Bengals. With the New York Jets putting up 48 against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, the Ravens’ 44 points were the second most by any team during Week 1. Quarterback Joe Flacco’s 52-yard completion to wide receiver Torrey Smith on the first play from scrimmage set the tone for an offensive explosion and was the longest play to begin a season in franchise history. The previous long came in 2011 when running back Ray Rice ran for 36 yards against Pittsburgh. The Ravens also improved to 5-0 in Week 1 games under head coach John Harbaugh, which ranks as the second-longest streak in the league behind New England. Baltimore has won seven straight home openers overall. The Week 1 success continues a positive trend that goes a long way in explaining why the Ravens have made

Reed not concerned with hamstring injury

Luke Jones

Safety Ed Reed was determined to score when he picked off an Andy Dalton pass and sprinted 34 yards down the sideline for a touchdown in the Ravens’ 44-13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals Monday night. But the scoring play that made Reed the NFL’s all-time leader in interception return yards (1,497) came with a price as the veteran injured his hamstring and did not return in what was deemed more a precautionary measure with the game out of hand in the fourth quarter. “I wasn’t going to let the [offensive] linemen catch me,” said Reed, drawing laughter. “That’s why I just dove. It strained my hamstring trying to dive. You know, I’m 34 in two hours. Father Time does catch up with you.” Celebrating his birthday on Tuesday, Reed wasn’t concerned about the hamstring injury or his status for the Ravens’ next game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday as he said after the game that he will play in Week 2. “It’s good, it’s minor,” Reed said. “Once the offense scored with that [pass interference] penalty on Torrey Smith, coach was like ‘you’re down, don’t worry about it.’ If there was a [reason], I could have played. I

Ravens-Bengals final injury report for Monday night

Luke Jones

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — As expected, the Ravens’ final injury report for Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals paints a positive picture in terms of players being available. Offensive lineman Jah Reid (calf) was listed as doubtful and will not play in the season opener, and cornerback Asa Jackson was listed as questionable with him dealing with a gastrointestinal illness the last two days. Safety Sean Considine was cleared for contact after suffering a concussion in the preseason and will play on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Bengals will be without rookie coornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, who will be sidelined for much of the first half of the season with a knee injury. Starting defensive end Carlos Dunlap (knee) and backup running back Bernard Scott are doubtful for Monday’s game. Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is listed as probable with a right biceps issue after the starting signal-caller was a full participant in practice all week. BALTIMORE DOUBTFUL: T Jah Reid (leg) QUESTIONABLE: CB Asa Jackson (illness) PROBABLE: S Sean Considine (head), LB Courtney Upshaw (shoulder) CINCINNATI OUT: CB Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) DOUBTFUL: DE Carlos Dunlap (knee), RB Bernard Scott (hand) QUESTIONABLE: CB Jason Allen (quad) PROBABLE: QB Andy Dalton (right biceps),

Harbaugh says Cleveland should be proud of Modell's impact

Luke Jones

(Updated: 4:35 p.m.) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — After growing up in Ohio and rooting for the Cleveland Browns as a kid, John Harbaugh understands the emotions on display in his home state with the passing of former Browns and Ravens owner Art Modell. But the Ravens coach also believes it’s fitting for the city of Cleveland to recognize Modell’s accomplishments as a pioneer who helped shape the empire of the modern NFL. The league had requested all home NFL cities to recognize Modell this weekend, but the Browns cancelled their plan to pay tribute to Modell’s memory at the request of Art’s son David Modell. Their initial plan to join the rest of the NFL in recognizing Modell on Sunday had sparked much debate over how the Browns should handle what undoubtedly would have been a delicate — and potentially ugly — situation. “That’s a tremendous thing that the whole league is going to be honoring Art Modell,” said Harbaugh prior to the Browns’ decision to cancel plans to recognize the late owner. “That speaks to his impact that he had on the National Football League. It’s something I think we all in Baltimore should be proud of, and I

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