Not to say the Ravens have had a rough season by conventional standards, after all, any time an NFL team qualifies for the playoffs it’s tough to look a gift horse in the mouth. Not to mention, the Ravens only Super Bowl in 2000 came on a wildcard bid, actually faring worse in postseason history [...]

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 [...]