Brandon Stokley

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...

Ravens' savviest signings this offseason came at a small cost

2013-01-17 17:21:00

NFL general managers aren't unlike most discerning shoppers, scouring the marketplace for bargains and trying to avoid wasting precious dollars. While those intentions aren't always realized for even the smartest talent evaluators, sometimes they strike...

Film Study: Breaking down Ravens-Broncos and Patriots-Texans

2013-01-15 17:23:00

Ravens 38, Broncos 35, 2OT Strategy: It took a ton of wise decisions to triumph in the instant classic. Jim Caldwell blended aggressive deep passes with an old-fashioned approach on the ground, piling up 479 yards of total offense. Joe Flacco trusted...

Ravens notebook: Corey Graham comes up big against Broncos

2013-01-12 20:42:00

Reading the eyes of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, Ravens cornerback Corey Graham broke on the football and undercut wide receiver Brandon Stokley to intercept the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player in overtime. The pivotal turnover set up...

Broncos will be facing a healthier Ravens team this time

2013-01-07 08:00:00

A month ago, Ray Lewis was a hopeless bystander on his home field as the Broncos ripped through his Baltimore Ravens. Lewis, arguably the best middle linebacker in NFL history, will be an active participant in the Ravens' next game against the Broncos,...

Scouting report for Ravens vs. Broncos

2012-12-15 12:01:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: It will be interesting to see new offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell's influence on the play-calling and game plan. The expectation is that the Ravens will loosen the reins on quarterback Joe Flacco, who feels he's at his best in...

Who's scarier, Ravens' Ray Lewis or Broncos' Peyton Manning?

2012-12-13 05:00:00

If the scariest man in the NFL isn’t Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis, it might be Denver quarterback Peyton Manning. Irk them at your own risk. Both Manning and Lewis are champions. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has space reserved for both...

Film Study: Ravens vs. the Steelers; Chargers vs. the Broncos

2012-11-20 16:12:00

Ravens 13, Steelers 10 Strategy: Cam Cameron tried a rock 'em sock 'em approach to keep the Steelers honest and make them respect play-action, but Ray Rice was stonewalled by an aggressive, top-ranked defense. The Ravens didn't try to run in short-...

More on the Ravens and small-school NFL prospects

2012-05-02 08:00:00

For the first time in a decade, the Ravens last weekend drafted three players from college football programs that were below the Division I FBS (formerly I-A) level. As Ravens director of player personnel Eric DeCosta put it, the Ravens “had to...

Haley looks to history lesson

2011-09-18 00:00:00

Todd Haley is focused on the future but drawing inspiration from the past. The Chiefs coach, whose 0-1 team visits the Lions on Sunday, is at a pivotal moment in his career. His team needs to make a better showing than it did in a 41-7 loss to the...

Ravens' road to Super Bowl glory

2010-10-21 07:21:00

Week 1: Ravens 16, Steelers 0 Pittsburgh – Three Rivers Stadium The Ravens opened the 2000 season with a dominant defensive performance in a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens stifled a Steelers offense that failed to record a...

Building a team with the best draft picks in Ravens history

2011-04-27 08:45:00

Fifteen years ago, the Ravens selected UCLA offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden and Miami linebacker Ray Lewis -- the two best players in franchise history -- in the first round of their first draft in Baltimore. Since then, the Ravens have continued to...

Jan. 12, 2013 He already had one, which he returned for a touchdown in the first quarter. This one ended the game.

2013-02-04 22:18:12

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley, left, catches a touchdown in the first quarter in front of Ravens cornerback Corey Graham.

2013-01-12 00:00:00

Safety Major Wright intercepts a pass from Broncos QB Peyton Manning as Brandon Stokley watches.

2012-08-09 00:00:00