Brandon Lloyd

Ravens news, notes and opinions

2013-05-08 07:35:00

The common conclusion from the Ravens’ decision to re-sign Bryant McKinnie was that the organization wasn’t yet comfortable with the idea of Kelechi Osemele starting at left tackle. I’m sure there is plenty of truth to that even though...

Looking at veteran wide receivers left for Ravens in free agency

2013-05-07 10:19:00

On Monday night, Eric DeCosta was in our house for once. The Ravens assistant general manager visited our offices down on Calvert Street to speak and answer reader questions in our latest Baltimore Sun Sports Forum. Among the highlights was DeCosta...

Though focused on draft, Ravens still hope for a couple free-agent bargains

2013-03-22 04:00:00

Ravens officials made it clear at this week’s NFL meetings that their primary focus over the next month is not what remains on the free-agent market. With 12 selections in next month’s draft, the organization is busy evaluating college...

Breaking down Sunday's AFC championship game with Mark Daniels of The Boston Herald

2013-01-16 11:04:00

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. This week, I chatted with reporter Mark Daniels, who covers The New England Patriots for The Boston Herald. MV: Tom Brady is an all-time great and...

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report for Ravens vs. Patriots

2013-01-19 09:55:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Joe Flacco brings a hot hand and some past successes against the New England Patriots into his third AFC championship game. In his past three games against New England, Flacco has completed 70 percent of his passes and thrown for...

Five Ravens stats that stand out for Super Bowl

2013-01-23 09:24:00

Each Wednesday, blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Ravens. three -- touchdown passes Joe Flacco needs in the Super Bowl to tie the record for most in one postseason. Joe Flacco can win his first Super...

Film Study: Looking back at the Ravens and 49ers

2013-01-22 18:41:00

Ravens 28, Patriots 13 Strategy: The Ravens' winning equation in the AFC championship was provided by fast-paced no-huddle, shotgun concepts and enough runs to keep the Patriots honest. Play-action was effective, particularly in the second half when Joe...

Tale of the Tape: Bernard Pollard hits Stevan Ridley

2013-01-22 08:30:00

Every week, blogger Matt Vensel breaks down a critical play, sometimes with the help of Ravens players, from that week’s game. This week he looks at Bernard Pollard’s momentum-turning tackle on Stevan Ridley. The AFC championship game was...

Cary Williams hasn't forgotten how Tom Brady targeted him in regular-season meeting

2013-01-19 08:12:00

Ravens cornerback Cary Williams plays the game with an edge, readily acknowledging he�never loses the proverbial�chip on his shoulder. A former�Tennessee Titans seventh-round draft pick from Washburn,�Williams says�he thrives on any perceived slight...

3 questions with Ravens safety James Ihedigbo

2013-01-18 15:05:00

Since being signed Sept. 3, James Ihedigbo has been a versatile player for the Ravens. The 6-foot-1, 214-pound Ihedigbo started three games at strong safety for Bernard Pollard when he was dealing with a rib injury and finished the regular season with...

Are the Ravens ready for the Patriots' no-huddle offense?

2013-01-18 15:11:00

Having grown up in Annapolis, Bill Belichick remembers watching quarterback Johnny Unitas, one of the NFL's pioneers of the pass, drive the Baltimore Colts up and down the field with their version of the two-minute drill. At the time, no one did it...

Justin Tucker's 27-yard-field goal gives Ravens 31-30 win over Patriots

2012-09-23 22:02:00

This time, the late game heartbreak belonged to the New England Patriots and wide left turned into just right. Rookie kicker Justin Tucker barely kept a 27-yard field goal inside the right upright as time expired to give the Ravens a frantic 31-30...

The Patriots' Brandon Lloyd, right, makes a catch in the first quarter against Ravens cornerback Cary Williams in the first half of the AFC championship game.

2013-01-21 00:00:00

Patriots receiver Brandon Lloyd catches a pass from Tom Brady in front of Ravens safety Ed Reed.

2013-01-20 00:00:00

Ravens safety Bernard Pollard chases down Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd in the AFC title game.

2013-01-20 00:00:00