Michael Oher’s new book “I Beat The Odds” is an amazing journey and look into a mans life that seemed to be destined to poverty, crime, and drugs.  Presented with every roadblock imaginable, Michael Oher’s persistence, drive, and a few very important people along the way, helped shape this once poverty stricken boy with no hope, into a something that truly encompasses...

So we have bee following the whole Jared Gaither saga since last season and the question I have is, is he really hurt?  It’s amazing that the doctors here could find anything wrong with him, yet he goes to California and they won’t clear him to play.  This all sounds a little fishy to  me.  I know he was looking for a contract extension and when the Ravens wouldn’t provide...

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It is truly fascinating that there is such a disconnect with the offense and how all the dirty laundry is starting to air out now that the season is over.  Through out the entire season, Joe Flacco had more connect and contact with Zorn, than he did with Cam Cameron.  Good plays and bad plays, you would see Joe talking to Zorn on the sidelines, not Cameron.  It seems that Joe...

Now that the Superbowl is quickly approaching and we know who the game players are, can you stomach watching another possible Lombardi Trophy being handed to Steelers?  The official presenters of the trophy will be a cluster of all referees gathered to congratulate Big Ben on another great season and hand him the title.  Big Ben, you just won the Superbowl, what are you going to...

It is amazing to think that after the Ravens nose dived on offense this season and were not able to support it’s defense once again, they would basically keep the core of the offense the same.  Sure we won 13 games this season, but how many of those games did we really win.  It seems that both the head coach and owner are blind to this fact.  Maybe they’re still in...

It seems that our pro-bowl kicker Billy Cundiff is about to sign a 5 year deal worth about 15 million.  Nice to see after all these years he has finally found a place to land.  Hopefully we can put to rest the issue of not re-signing Matt Stover.  Next up…..Ngata!!!

When the Ravens added Bart Scott to the lineup many years ago it seemed that we had a great heir apparent to Ray Lewis.  Someone who would have a great mentor and would slowly become the next great middle linebacker in Baltimore.  At his peak here in Baltimore, he finished his season with 103 tackles and 9.5 sacks in 2006.  His last year here in Baltimore his stats fell off a...

When Coach John Harbaugh was asked about how close he felt his team was being a Superbowl team and just another playoff team, his response was a closely held finger and thumb.  You know the old ” this close” hand gesture.  My question is, does he really believe this or was this his way of  keeping fans excited about possible Superbowl glory next year?  There are so many...

Hello, my name is Bruce an I am an addict. That is I was an addict until I had an intervention last Sunday. You see, for many years I liked the Ravens and their predecessor the Browns (Originally from Ohio, and stuck with the team despite its move! I also briefly lived in Baltimore.) but due to family circumstances I was forced to become an addict of the Chiefs. But Sunday something...

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Let me just start off by saying this: What a hell of a game and statement made by the Ravens. This was the first win for the Ravens over a legitimate playoff contender since beating the Ben Rothelisberger-less Pittsburgh Steelers all the way back in week 4. On this edition of “Monday Evening Quarterback”, I will be addressing what the Ravens did differently to beat the defending...

Ray Rice has a game to remember In case you missed it, the Baltimore Ravens made a statement today as they defeated the defending Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints, 30-24. In a physical bout with a playoff game aura, the Baltimore Ravens took the lead early, and fought hard to hold on. With this win the the Ravens advance to a 10-4 record, virtually clinching a Wild Card playoff...

Well, after a four-month leave of absence from the “Bird”, I’m back. Readers of ebonybird.com, I, Justin Silberman, would just like to take this time to thank of all you who followed me throughout the summer and followed my daily posts during training camp, “Straight Outta Westminster”.  I would like to announce that I will be re-joining Ebonybird for the remainder of...

Dear EbonyBird Readers, As many of you now know, Ebony Bird mainstay and lead blogger, Joe Barnes has stepped down.  Joe was an excellent writer, a great person to work under, and I know he will be sincerely missed. Under his tutelage I learned a lot and now I think I am ready to take over. My name is Casey Durkin. I will be your lead blogger, and I hope to continue a pattern of...

It is with a fair amount of sadness that I make this announcement, but all good things must come to an end, right? This will be my last post on EbonyBird.com. After exactly two years, 490 posts, 44 Ravens games to write about, and many friends made, I’m leaving the site that has held my sometimes sloppy, mostly average, and almost-never brilliant thoughts and writings from the...

After the Ravens’ heartbreaking loss last night, the AFC playoff fog is just as thick as it’s been throughout the season. As we’re waiting on the result from the pivotal Patriots-Jets matchup tonight, we’ll take a modest look at how the AFC playoff picture is turning out in the dark room that is the NFL stretch run. Bad analogies never get old. Let’s take a look at all...

Ben Roethlisberger's health is key. Every year, this is perhaps the most anticipated game for Ravens and Steelers fans alike. This year is no different. The scene is set for yet another great game featuring two great teams; the weather will be cold, the division title is on the line, and according to Vegas, these two teams facing off in Charm City, have the best odds to run the...

After a great long weekend filled with turkey, pie, and some awesome football, we turn our attentions back to the Ravens. Facing a tough test at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have posted a 7-3 record in a very tough AFC South division. Predicted to be one of the NFL’s worst teams before the season started, the Bucs have put themselves in playoff contention, led...

First off, sorry this didn’t go up yesterday. The internet, being the consistently dependable thing it is, managed to be extremely effective and work without fail. Note the sarcasm, please. In the end, the result of Sunday’s game is a win. A very valuable, much-needed win, which lets the Ravens keep their stronghold over the AFC North. Sure, some things weren’t as smooth as...

Joe Flacco will look to continue his recent run of form in Charlotte today against the Panthers. In a few hours, we will all be witnesses to the Brian St. Pierre Spectacular. A game that was previously an afterthought on the NFL schedule this week because of the gap in talent between the two teams has become one of the games to watch this week, all because of a fourth-string quarterback...

So, after last night’s post about Tony Pike starting on Sunday at quarterback for the Panthers, John Fox has named Brian St. Pierre his starter. Yeah, Brian St. Pierre. If you know his name, you know that he’s a career journeyman who usually latches on as a third-string quarterback for a struggling team in the pre-season, and then gets passed around the league like a...

In the Ravens’ nine games this season, they’ve faced some strong quarterbacks, and some not-so-strong quarterbacks. This week, well, the Panthers will have one of those “not-so-strong” guys taking the snaps. With the opening day starter Matt Moore being inconsistent, ineffective, and injured, and the rookie Jimmy Clausen being even more inconsistent and ineffective, throwing...

Since tonight’s matchup between the Sneezles and Deadskins is all-NFC, we can take a look at the AFC playoff race after an extremely intriguing Week 10 in the NFL. With the Ravens and Steelers both losing, and the Jets and Patriots both winning, along with a new team being at the top of the AFC West standings, there’s been quite a shake-up in the playoff race, and more than ever...