Asante Samuel

Film Study: Looking back at the Ravens and Giants

2012-12-18 17:01:00

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel look back at the Ravens’ previous game and that of their next opponent Broncos 34, Ravens 17 Strategy: It was an underwhelming debut for new offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell....

Dean Pees: Focus shouldn't be on Cary Williams, but on Tom Brady

2012-09-25 12:24:00

One of the areas that the Ravens struggled in with regards to Sunday night’s 31-30 win against the New England Patriots was pass defense, and no one appeared to have a tougher outing than cornerback Cary Williams. On New England’s first...

The fast, deep Eagles defense will test the Ravens

2012-09-11 15:50:00

A few hours ago, I sat down and watched a replay of Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cleveland Browns for a new feature from my colleague, Aaron Wilson, and me that will debut in Wednesday’s paper. I came away very...

Brian Stewart announced as Maryland's new defensive coordinator

2012-01-17 05:54:00

COLLEGE PARK -- Brian Stewart, a former assistant with four NFL teams who oversaw the Dallas Cowboys' defense under Wade Phillips, has been named Maryland's new defensive coordinator. Stewart, who spent the past two seasons as the University of Houston's...

A closer look at Pees' time with the Patriots

2012-01-26 14:53:00

Nothing has changed regarding the Ravens’ defensive coordinator vacancy and the feeling remains that the team’s linebackers coach, Dean Pees, is the clear front-runner to replace Chuck Pagano who is now the head coach of the Indianapolis...

Time to start answering bell

2011-09-11 00:00:00

Have the Eagles assembled the "Dream Team," or is this another fantasy football roster built to disappoint? That's just one of the pressing questions heading into this NFL season. A few of the others: Did the lockout truly favor those teams with an...

Ravens fans should keep an eye on this

2008-07-23 13:29:56

It's June, typically a sleepy time for the NFL (if there is such a thing) but ... Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard is staying away from Philadelphia voluntary workouts over a contract issue and because his role with Philadelphia is a......

NFL mock draft

2013-05-25 00:05:04

1. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Eric Fisher, T, Central Michigan New GM John Dorsey tabs Fisher over Luke Joeckel, who won the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel poll of 16 scouts regarding the best player in the draft by an 8-2 margin over Sharrif Floyd, the runner-up...

Falcons find linebacker prospects after draft

2013-05-21 19:47:02

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Atlanta Falcons - INSIDE SLANT Following a weekend rookie minicamp, the Atlanta Falcons feel they may have managed to steal a couple of linebacker prospects after failing to address that need during the draft....

Josh Levin: Collins' declaration brings sports world into real world

2013-05-08 00:00:00

When Jason Collins came out last week, a chorus of politicians, journalists and sports fans praised the NBA player for his courage and celebrated him for making history. It's been especially heartening to see that tolerance has outstripped bigotry even in...

Atlanta Falcons - TeamReport

2013-05-06 20:34:02

NFL Team Report - Atlanta Falcons - INSIDE SLANT Following a weekend rookie camp, the Atlanta Falcons feel they may have managed to steal a couple of linebacker prospects after failing to address that need during the draft. Linebackers Nick Clancy...

Falcons to go with untested backup quarterback

2013-05-06 12:08:02

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Atlanta Falcons - INSIDE SLANT Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff does not believe that the team needs an experienced quarterback to back up Matt Ryan. "It's not unsettling at all," Dimitroff said about not...

Asante Samuel celebrates a successful play at Eagles practice at Lehigh University Saturday.

2013-03-15 00:00:00

Martellus Bennett #85 of the New York Giants runs with a catch against Asante Samuel #22 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 16, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta won 34–0.

2012-12-16 18:00:47

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) runs past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (22) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday.

2012-10-28 00:00:00