Joe Haden

There isn't much that is pretty about the AFC North

2012-11-04 17:32:00

— Ravens coach John Harbaugh was trying to pay both team compliments when he said Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Cleveland Browns was just another typical AFC North game. He was right in one sense: this game is a model for the division in...

Ravens pull away late for 25-15 win over Browns

2012-11-04 17:16:00

CLEVELAND — During a third quarter in which the Ravens not only didn’t get a first down but they didn’t net a single yard, Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs sauntered over to a frustrated offense on the sidelines and delivered a message....

Film Study: Breaking down the Ravens and the Raiders

2012-11-06 17:24:00

Ravens 25, Browns 15 Strategy: Embracing their old smash-mouth roots, the Ravens eschewed no-huddle and shotgun schemes in favor of physical I-formation plays with bruising�fullback Vonta Leach running interference for Pro Bowl running back�Ray Rice....

Tale of the Tape: Anquan Boldin's ice-breaking catch

2012-11-06 11:30:00

Every Tuesday, blogger Matt Vensel breaks down a critical play, sometimes with the help of Ravens players, from that week’s game. Today he looks at Anquan Boldin’s ice-breaking catch in the fourth quarter Sunday. For a span of about two...

Coffee Companion (11/2): your daily Ravens fix

2012-11-02 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....

Ties between Torrey Smith and Joe Haden run deep

2012-11-02 12:00:00

If Torrey Smith has his way, there will be at least a few yards separating him and Joe Haden on Sunday. But away from the football field, Smith and the Cleveland Browns cornerback remain tight after growing up in neighboring communities in Virginia....

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report: Ravens vs. Browns

2012-11-03 18:17:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: The big question coming in is which Ravens' offense will show up. If it's the one from their three other road games this season, the Ravens could be in trouble. Quarterback Joe Flacco has thrown for 566 yards, two touchdowns and...

Breaking down Sunday's Ravens-Browns matchup with Cleveland Browns beat reporter Nate Ulrich

2012-10-30 11:12:00

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. On Sunday, the Ravens will take on the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. So I reached out to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal to talk about...

Film Study: Looking back at the Browns win vs. San Diego

2012-10-30 14:31:00

Browns 7, Chargers 6 Strategy: The Cleveland Browns haven't significantly altered their philosophies since they traveled to M&T Bank Stadium in Week 4, but they are executing much more efficiently. On offense, they want to pound the ball with rookie...

Dennis Pitta isn't getting any extra attention -- yet

2012-10-04 13:15:00

After catching 18 passes in his first three games of 2012, in the process endearing himself to fantasy football aficionados, Dennis Pitta was shut out by the Cleveland Browns last Thursday. He played 57 snaps as the Ravens continued to line up the tight...

Ravens Q&A with Mike Preston

2012-10-02 08:58:00

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers a selection of reader questions about the Ravens. Dave in Aberdeen: Mike, I've been patient with Cam Cameron for a long time now. I'm just at a loss; what is his strategy? He seems determined to force Joe...

Film Study: Looking back at the Ravens' win over the Browns

2012-10-02 16:41:00

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel will look back at the Ravens’ previous game and that of their next opponent. Ravens 23, Browns 16 Strategy: The Ravens’ no-huddle remained in vogue. It was employed on 49 of...

Running back Chris Rainey #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is hit by defenders Joe Haden #23 and D'Qwell Jackson #52 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 25, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won 20–14.

2012-11-26 01:50:49

Baltimore Ravens receiver Torrey Smith pulls in a 17-yeard pass from quarterback Joe Flacco over Cleveland Browns defender Joe Haden on Sunday. The Ravens won 25-15.

2012-11-04 14:47:00

In his third season, Haden has emerged as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. He is tough and has outstanding speed. He'll jam Smith and make it hard for him to release off the line of scrimmage. Smith has great speed and can make clutch catches.

2012-11-02 07:52:38