Joe Flacco has by all expectations exceeded his billing when plucked as the Ravens‘ heir apparent at starting quarterback. A relative unknown to mainstream fans when selected out of the University of Delaware with the 18th pick in the 2008 Draft, the Ravens thrust Flacco into the starting role, as incumbent starter Kyle Boller suffered [...]

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (2009: 9-7) With Big Ben suspended, the Steelers look to get off to a rocky start. Still, it’s never wise to count the Steelers out, proven to be the division’s most reliable winners over the past decade. This simply may not be the Steelers’ year however as Hines Ward turned 34 this [...]

Looking ahead to what should be an interesting season for the Ravens and their AFC North rivals, 2010 finds new faces in some cities and familiar foes noticeably absent from others. Here is a look at how the year could play out as we enter preseason play. Baltimore Ravens (2009 season: 9-7) Having leaned heavily [...]

Who is the fastest NFL receiver ever to 300 receptions? How about 500? For too many years now, Anquan Boldin has simply been the other guy. Lost in Larry Fitzgerald‘s monstrous shadow, both in terms of on field performance and physical stature, Boldin has enjoyed both the perks and frustrations of serving as the 2 [...]

It could be argued Ray Rice took his biggest step forward already. After all, the 2009-2010 season saw the second year back out of Rutgers carry the ball an additional 147 times, while increasing his yards per carry by over a full yard (from 4.2 to 5.3) and registering 7 scores on the ground, the [...]