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Ravens: How Will the RBs Share the Carries in 2009?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:43:05 -0500

So far in the preseason, the Ravens starters have been very impressive. In Week 1, the team dominated the Washington Redskins, 23-0. Both the starters and backups played very well. The starters played through the first quarter and a drive, leading 6-0. Quarterback Joe Flacco was 9-of-15 with 105 yards, Ray Rice (pictured) looked very good, and Derrick Mason and Demetrius Williams looked OK. The defense looked especially good. While the Redskins offense isn't one that figures to make any n...

Georgia's Ready to Continue Season-Opening Success

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:23:54 -0500

Well Georgia fans, it's almost here. The 2009 season kicks off in just 30 days. Georgia will head to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to open the season against the 16th-ranked Cowboys. Georgia begins the season ranked 13th. This should be a very entertaining opener. Georgia brings many question marks into the new season. Who will step up and replace the offense provided by Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno? Will the defense regain the junkyard dawg mentality that seemed to be missing last year? ...

Free Agent Signings as of 5/29/08

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:48:06 -0500

From NFLMedia.com2008 NFL Unrestricted & Restricted Free-Agent Signings As Of 5/29/08 05/29/20082008 NFL UNRESTRICTED & RESTRICTED FREE-AGENT SIGNINGSAS OF 5/29/08(Based on official notification to NFL office) 1) 131 UNRESTRICTED free agents have signed with a NEW team:TEAMPLAYERFORMER TEAMDATE REPORTEDArizona CardinalsLB Clark HaggansPittsburgh Steelers3/27/08 DE Travis LaBoyTennessee Titans3/4/08 DE Bryan RobinsonCincinnati Bengals4/11/08 QB Brian St. PierrePittsburgh Steelers3/31/0...

Last Five Losses in Baltimore Have All Been Bad

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:12:39 -0500

Winning in Baltimore has not come easy as of late, as the Black and Gold have dropped five in a row there. "Baltimore is definitely a tough place to play," LaMarr Woodley said. "We haven't won there in years." Anyway you look at it, some of these losses have been tough: 2007 Baltimore 27 [...]

Up Next: Burgundy & Gold!!!

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:18:38 -0500

There are going to be many people that place a lot of value on Saturday's action against the Skins. In reality though, this game will be much more telling for QB's 2 and 3, then it will be for #4! It's obvious that all Jets fans will be excited to see Brett Favre in his first action, and I'm sure it

Danny Woodhead's dream to end?

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:11:45 -0500

New York Jets rookie runningback, Danny Woodhead, was placed on the waived injury list over the weekend after suffering a leg injury in practice on Friday. Woodhead rushed for a NCAA record 7,692 in his four seasons at Chardon State. He rushed for more than 200 yards, 19 times and scored a touchdown in 37 straight games, both are NCAA all-division records. As a junior he rushed for 2,756 yards and 34 TD's. He also totaled 9,479 all-purpose yards, which is second highest in college football history. The Nebraska native was named a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner as the nation's top Division II football player. He was not invited to the pre-draft combine in February and was not one of the 27 running backs drafted. However, he had a strong pro day in Lincoln running the 40 between 4.33 and 4.38 He recorded a vertical jump of 38 1/2 inches and bench-pressed 225 pounds 20 times. Before the 2008 NFL draft ended he received a call from the Jets, and signed in April. He was looking to make the roster along with fellow undrafted players: Brandon Moore, Ben Graham, Wallace Wright, Stacy Tutt, Joe Kowalewski and Mike DeVito. The 5'7" running back went down after running the ball during 11-11 practice drills. The fan favorite pointed to his knee and was carried off the field by fullback, Tony Richardson and runningback, Thomas Jones. The severity of the leg injury is unkown, and the Jets' policy is not to discuss injuries. Woodhead, received a lot of work during the first three training camp practices on offense and special teams. The Jets are very deep at running back which consists of: Jehuu Caulcrick, Jesse Chatman, Musa Smith, Leon Washington and Thomas Jones. Danny Woodhead could be back with the Jets if he clears waivers.

The Top 20 NFL Free Agent Signings - Offense

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:47:56 -0500

Michael Turner to the Falcons was one of many interesting free agent moves in the NFL this off-season. See Junkyard Jake's rankings and fantasy ratings for the fantasy impact and what this will mean to you in preparing for this season's coming drafts.

Best free agents for the Oakland Raiders to target

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:12:06 -0500

Almost daily, I read comments from the Raider Nation contemplating, proposing, and even campaigning for free agents that they'd like to see the Oakland Raiders sign. Until June 1st, it's unlikely the Raiders will sign many, if any free agents. According to Fox Sports, the Raiders are sitting at $106,555,076, while the cap is $116 million. That leaves only $9,444,924, roughly a little less that Nnamdi Asomugha is due when he signs his tender for being the Raiders franchise player. Since the Raiders somehow always find a way to fit everyone under the cap, it's not out of the realm of possibility that they may find a way to sign a few of these free agents still available.

Playoff Fantasy Football Sleeper and Waiver Wire Watch Week 17

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:41:22 -0500

See the hot pick-ups that could provide your fantasy football team with some post season production. Go check it out.

Game Review: Ravens at Bengals

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:32:29 -0500

Sometimes, "not enough" is just "too much." Such was the case as the Ravens opened their season against the Cincinnati Bengals. Unable to produce many offensive scores to counteract the litany of turnovers the team committed, the Ravens fell to their division rivals, 27-20. The stars shone brightly enough for Cincinnati's squad, though. Carson Palmer managed a solid 20 completions in 32 attempts, for 194 yards and two touchdowns. Chad "Sexy" Johnson caught five passes for 95 yards and a score, while T.J. Houshmandzadeh brought in an impressive nine passes for 50 yards, and also scored a touchdown. Regardless, the Ravens' defense stamped their seal on the game by holding running back Rudi Johnson to 50 yards over 18 carries. Read more: http://extremeravens.com/gameday/game_breakdown/game_review%3a_ravens_at_bengals_20070911865/

Is the Ravens Offense Getting Better or Worse?

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:51:22 -0500

I picked this up from the Baltimore Ravens' fan site, www.extremeravens.com. Columnist Ken Force writes about the dominating defense being back, but that the offense seemed to look exponentially worse against the Raiders in week 2 than they did in week 1 against the Buccaneers. I'm not worried in the least. The Raiders, as bad as they are, have a good defense that works hard and has been upto the challenge, especially against the Ravens. Steve McNair is not Elvis Grbac, Kyle Boller, or Anthony Wright. He's a former NFL MVP and a proven veteran who has weapons. The one person I am worried for is Jamal Lewis. He just doesn't look like the same back at all anymore. Mike Anderson's waiting in the wings, guys. And let's not forget Musa Smith. He's vastly improving week after week. Baltimore and Cincinnati for the AFC North, down to the wire.