Danario Alexander

Ravens pull out 16-13 win in overtime over Chargers

2012-11-25 19:19:00

When Ray Rice caught the ball and looked upfield, his challenge — and the Ravens’ chances of pulling out a victory over the San Diego Chargers — seemed pretty close to hopeless. There were defenders rushing toward Rice and about 20...

Ravens-Steelers film study

2012-11-27 17:08:00

Ravens 16, Chargers 13 (OT) Strategy: Cam Cameron heavily utilized the shotgun formation, 51 times overall with 42 during regulation. This plays to Joe Flacco's strengths, allowing him to see the field and get the football out of his hands despite...

Will the Ravens change up their struggling offensive line?

2012-11-27 04:00:00

It will be interesting to see this week if the Ravens make any changes along the offensive line, a group that for the most part has struggled the past couple of weeks and will be under fire again come Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The position...

Bernard Pollard frustrated by helmet-to-helmet penalty

2012-11-25 19:58:00

A frequent critic of the NFL rulebook, Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard remained incensed following the game after being flagged for a personal foul for a helmet-to-helmet hit on a defenseless receiver. The penalty stemmed from Pollard's sideline...

Breaking down Sunday's Ravens-Chargers game with San Diego Union-Tribune's Michael Gehlken

2012-11-24 11:00:00

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. The Ravens left for the West Coast on Friday and play the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, so I reached out to Michael Gehlken, the Chargers beat writer...

Ravens looking to avoid repeat letdown against the Chargers

2012-11-23 12:17:00

It was an unforgettable journey to the West Coast last season for all of the wrong reasons for the Ravens, a series of embarrassing moments against the San Diego Chargers burned into their memory. During the Ravens' 34-14 debacle of a road loss last...

Chargers wideout Danario Alexander has been a hit in past three games

2012-11-24 08:02:00

Imposing San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander is a prime example of what perseverance can do for a football player. Alexander has undergone five surgeries on his left knee, overcoming chronic ailments to emerge as a pivotal, albeit...

Coffee Companion (11/21): your daily Ravens fix

2012-11-21 06:15:00

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday....

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-...

Source: Former Ravens center Andre Gurode tried out for the Lions

2012-09-26 11:24:00

Out of work since not being retained as a free agent by the Ravens, former Pro Bowl center Andre Gurode worked out for the Detroit Lions this week, according to a league source. Gurode played a reserve role with the Ravens last season after signing a...

Ex-Raven Brown, Rams still sore over Giants' suspect injuries

2011-09-21 18:12:00

The controversy surrounding the shenanigans of Giants linebacker Jacquian Williams and safety Deon Grant simply refuses to go quietly. Williams and Grant fell to the ground late in the first quarter of the Giants' 28-16 win Monday, when the Rams were...

St. Louis hopes 'Ram-ball' helps fix red-zone problems

2011-09-21 20:07:00

During a normal practice week, the Rams don’t do their red zone work until Friday. But this isn’t a normal week. Not after misfiring three times in the red zone Monday against the New York Giants and four times in five trips inside the 20 this...

The Chargers not only beat the Steelers, but absolutely destroyed them ... on the road ... in a game that meant nothing to them and everything to Pittsburgh. I just don�t get it.

2012-12-11 10:02:00

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers absolutely dissected the Ravens' defense last season, and he didn't even need a scalpel. Just a strong throwing arm to deliver shots downfield as he connected on 17 of 23 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown.

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Chargers general manager A.J. Smith loves creating instant mismatches by acquiring big wide receivers. Malcom Floyd is 6-foot-5, 225 pounds. Danario Alexander is 6-5, 217. Robert Meachem is 6-2, 215. And Seyi Ajirotutu is 6-3, 215.

2012-10-15 00:00:00