The Ravens made a significant move on the offensive side of the ball, and an unfortunate move on the defensive side of the ball. On Friday the Ravens announced that they were placing their Franchise Tag on their star running back, who will be seeking a contract similar to another star named Adrian Peterson, Ray Rice. Ray Rice has been a phenomenal player in the league since he became a full-time started three seasons ago, and he has every right to demand a large contract. However, the Ravens don’t want to handcuff themselves to a single position, and will likely try to get Rice to sign a deal more similar to the deal Arian Foster recently signed with the Texans. Even though this is news regarding the Baltimore Ravens and Ray Rice, their is nothing to report in regards to the two sides getting closer to reaching an agreement.
In addition to the Baltimore Ravens placing the Franchise Tag on Ray Rice, the Ravens also announced that they cut Domonique Foxworth, a CB they once had a lot of high expectations for, after he missed 14 regular season games and two playoff games due to a torn ACL in the 2011 season. The Ravens are left with the need to add another quality CB to their roster, which they can do either through Free Agency, or via the draft.
With the Ravens dropping Chris Carr and Lee Evans, they are well on their way to having a reasonable roster this season. Did Evans turn out not to be all that he was meant to be or did his ankle injury do him in. Either way, his career with the Ravens definitely topped his woes with a mediocre performance against the New England Patriots when he failed to hold onto what could have been a game-winning touchdown pass in the Ravens AFC Championship loss to the Patriots. With Ray Rice getting franchised and the Ravens in search of a new receiver Charm City should be emerging with a healthier team and more productive roster.
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Ray Rice and his agent, Todd France, met with the Ravens officials today to discuss his future with the team. It is obvious that the Ravens have no interest in letting Ray Rice explore his options as an Unrestricted Free Agent. The Ravens met with Rice and France to inform them that team plans on using the Franchise Tag on Ray Rice. The two sides are pretty far apart in regards to a contract that would lock Ray Rice up as their long-term high paying back, but this move seems like a no brainer so that the Ravens don’t need to be pressured into caving into Rice’s demands.
Ray Rice is one of the most explosive and dangerous running backs in the NFL, however, you must understand that the Ravens want to keep Rice at a fair price so that they continue to build on the team that was one drop away from playing in Super Bowl XLVI. Don’t expect Ray Rice and the Ravens to make a deal soon, but hopefully for the Ravens sake, things don’t get ugly between the two sides.
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco, who has been said by his Agent to be among the Top 5 QB’s in the country, is finally discussing a potential contract with the Ravens that would keep him in Baltimore for more seasons to come. The argument is that since Flacco is considered to be among the top QB’s in the NFL, then he should like a Top QB, so hopefully they (Agent and Management) work something out soon.
Joe Flacco who has been underrated in this past if finally getting the past due respects that he deserves. In his rookie year, he was the only QB in NFL history to start and win two playoff games; he also led the Ravens to three back-to-back playoffs, and helped them get to the AFC Championship in January. Hopefully, Flacco’s record speaks for its self and he is rewarded with a deal he well deserves.
The Ravens advanced to their 3rd AFC title game in franchise history with a win this past Sunday over the Texans in the divisional round. The Ravens were able to use 2 Texans turnovers and turn them into 14 points as they took a 17-3 lead in the first quarter. The Texans were able to fight their way back to make it 17-13 by halftime. The Defenses showed their muscle in the 2nd half as only the Ravens were able to come up with a field goal. The Ravens D was able to hang on in the end for a 20-13 victory.
Joe Flacco threw for 176 yards and 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Ray Rice had 20 carries for 61 yards and 20 recieving yards. Boldin was the Ravens leading reciever with 4 cathces for 74 yards and a touchdown.
Ray Lewis lead the Ravens with 8 tackles, 2 for loss. Webb had 2 huge interceptions which lead to 10 Ravens points. Reed had 2 pass deflections and a huge interception late in the 4th quarter.
The Ravens will travel to New England to take on the Patriots for the AFC Championship, the game is scheduled for Sunday at 3 P.M.
The Ravens defeated the Bengals 24-16 to lock up the number 2 seed in the AFC Playoffs. This also marks the first time in Ravens history that the Ravens go undefeated in the division.
Ray Rice was the story for the Ravens, he had 191 yards and 2 touchdowns, one TD going for 70 yards and the other going for 51 yards. Ray Rice set a career high for rushing touchdowns and scrimmage yards.
Joe Flacco was very efficent going 15 for 19 142 yards and a touchdown to Dennis Pitta.
The Ravens defense was able to hold the Bengals to 3 field goals and Suggs came up with a huge fumble in the 4th quarter,
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March 6, 2012 4:36 am | 
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