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No strong vote of confidence for Hauschka

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Ravens coach John Harbaugh didn’t offer a strong vote of confidence to Steve Hauschka a day after the kicker missed his second straight fourth-quarter kick. Asked if the Ravens are ready to replace Hauschka, Harbaugh said Monday, “We’re not ready to make any kind of announcement...
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Presto's back!

Hello folks. I'm back. Just took a couple of days off to honor a commitment I made a long time ago. Apparently, I didn't miss much in Cincy. I've watched the game twice, and I really understand why Bengals receiver Chad Ochocino sent the Ravens some deodorant before...
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What's up with Ed Reed?

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It will be interesting to see what Ravens Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed decides during the offseason. He missed at least four tackles in the Bengals game yesterday, and it's apparent he is dealing with some type of arm, shoulder or neck injury. He's basically playing with one arm...
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Submit your Ravens headline

This is today's Baltimore Sun Sports cover. Comment below to submit your own headline ideas for the Ravens' 17-7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9.
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Instant analysis from Ravens' 17-7 loss

How are experts saw Sunday's big AFC North loss to the Bengals: Jamison Hensley: To go from your best effort to your worst in a matter of a week is not a sign of a playoff team. After getting swept by the Bengals, the Ravens should forget about winning the AFC North. Ken...
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Ravens Q&A: Submit a question for Mike Preston

Ask Baltimore Sun reporter Mike Preston a question about the Ravens-Bengals game or other Ravens-related topics. Questions can be submitted as blog comments below. Answers will be published Tuesday on baltimoresun.com.
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Bad memories for Kelley Washington

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Ravens wide-out Kelley Washington spent the first four years of his NFL career in Cincinnati, and it was a long, steady decline from prospect to disappointment. Washington has good memories of his former teammates, but not-so-good for Bengals coach Marvin Lewis and owner Mike Brown...
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Practice notes

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The Ravens practiced on the far field today, so it was difficult to take roll call. But it was clear that defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was not present during the portion of practice open to the media. Ngata, who is dealing with a sprained right ankel suffered in last Sunday'...
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Bengals not worried about being 'dogs against Ravens

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Even though the Cincinnati Bengals won the first meeting and get to stay home and play host to the Ravens this Sunday, the Ravens are three-point favorites. Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis said he was unaware of what could be perceived as a major slight. "Well, I didn’t...
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Bengals' WR makes sure Ravens don't 'Ocho-stinko'

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Chad Ochocinco, the Bengals' flamboyant wide receiver, said today on 105.7 FM that he sent gift baskets containing deodorant to the Ravens’ secondary and to linebackers Terrell Suggs and Ray Lewis. “I not only sent them gift baskets, but I sent them something they could...
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Practice notes

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Five of the six Ravens players who did not practice Wednesday were back, but perhaps the most important one -- defensive tackle Haloti Ngata -- was not one of them. Ngata, who is dealing with a sprained right ankle, was not present during the portion of today's practice open...
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Walker unaffected by Sunday's scratch

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The coaches' decision to deactivate Frank Walker prior to Sunday's contest against the Denver Broncos was surprising to some, including the cornerback himself. But Walker, who spoke today for the first time, said he wasn't angered oir disappointed by the decision. ...
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Mattison feels "very good" about Ngata playing

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Defensive coordinator Greg Mattison said Thursday that he feels “very good” about the chances of Haloti Ngata playing. Ngata, who sprained his right ankle Sunday, didn’t practice Wednesday. He is a big part of the Ravens’ run defense. “I think Haloti will do what he...
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Three Ravens miss practice with illness

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An illness prevented three Ravens backups (cornerback Frank Walker, safety Tom Zbikowski and linebacker Prescott Burgess) to miss practice Wednesday. The only starter who didn't practice was defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (sprained right ankle). Others who didn't practice...
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Bengals are a team transformed

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The Bengals are for real now because they have changed their identity. In the past, the Bengals were more concerned about flash than substance. They would get great receivers, a great quarterback and fling the ball all over the field. That style works for a while, but it rarely gets...
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Mason laughs at idea of single coverage

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Derrick Mason vividly remembers the team's first meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals because it was only the second time in his five-year tenure with the Ravens that the wide receiver did not record a single catch. Cincinnati wisely rolled its coverage towards Mason, forcing...
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Live chat with Ken Murray at noon Monday

Baltimore Sun reporter Ken Murray will answer questions during a live chat at noon Monday on Ravens Insider. To receive an e-mail reminder before the chat begins, fill out the form below. Ravens live chat with Ken Murray
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Jarret Johnson: 'We needed that win'

 
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5 things we learned in Ravens' win over Broncos

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1. The Ravens can still get after the quarterback. Even without that defensive genius, Rex Ryan, and the All-World linebacker, Bart Scott, the Ravens have enough talent on defense to put a hurting on a quarterback. Although the Ravens had just two sacks, they hurried quarterback Kyle...
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Ravens Q&A: Submit a question for Mike Preston

Ask Baltimore Sun reporter Mike Preston a question about the Ravens-Broncos game or other Ravens-related topics. Questions can be submitted as blog comments below. Answers will be published Tuesday on baltimoresun.com.
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Ravens-Broncos primer

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After three straight losses, the Ravens have little margin for error. At this point, this is the biggest game of the year and not just because it's this week's game. If they lose to the Broncos at home, the Ravens should have to forfeit their Super Bowl contender's pass...
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Ravens-Broncos primer

After three straight losses, the Ravens have little margin for error. At this point, this is the biggest game of the year and not just because it's this week's game. If they lose to the Broncos at home, the Ravens should have to forfeit their Super Bowl contender's pass...
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Ravens-Broncos primer

After three straight losses, the Ravens have little margin for error. At this point, this is the biggest game of the year and not just because it's this week's game. If they lose to the Broncos at home, the Ravens should have to forfeit their Super Bowl contender's pass...
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Ravens-Broncos primer

After three straight losses, the Ravens have little margin for error. At this point, this is the biggest game of the year and not just because it's this week's game. If they lose to the Broncos at home, the Ravens should have to forfeit their Super Bowl contender's pass...
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Thursday injury report

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After fully practicing Wednesday, offensive tackle Jared Gaither was downgraded and did not participate this afternoon. Gaither, who has missed the Ravens' last two games after suffering a scary neck injury in the second quarter of a 27-21 loss to the New England Patriots on Oct...
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