Lee Evans

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...

Another chance for Joe Flacco to join top tier of NFL quarterbacks

2013-01-19 18:34:00

Joe Flacco looked tired, or maybe he was just bored. It was hard to tell. He has prepared for three AFC championship games now, so perhaps the thrill factor — not that Flacco would admit to experiencing such a thing — has worn off. As...

Only fitting path to Super Bowl for Ravens is through New England

2013-01-14 17:03:00

Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata watched Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans closely, homing in on what each offense was doing and the battles in the trenches. He wasn't openly rooting for either...

Ravens get another shot at Patriots for the AFC championship

2013-01-13 18:22:00

To a man, the Ravens said that they didn't care who their opponent would be Sunday in the AFC championship game. Perhaps, they were too exhausted and emotionally drained from having played a four-hour, 16-minute game to give it much thought. Perhaps,...

Ravens extend season with thrilling playoff win in Denver

2013-01-12 19:41:00

In a playoff upset for the ages, the Ravens thrilled fans who had embraced their underdog status by defeating the Denver Broncos in double overtime Saturday on a lengthy field goal by their rookie kicker. The Ravens will move on to either Houston or...

We've seen this matchup before, and Ravens will win again

2013-02-02 18:13:00

NEW ORLEANS -- The older brother will beat the younger brother again. Super Bowl XLVII will be nothing more than a repeat, at least victory wise, of the 2011 Thanksgiving Day game between the two teams when John Harbaugh's Ravens beat Jim Harbaugh's San...

Ravens' Lewis happy to be 'along for the ride' to New Orleans

2013-01-20 21:50:00

Ray Lewis knelt on the field and put his head on the ground, practically attaching himself to the turf in complete jubilation. Surrounded by his adoring teammates, the retiring middle linebacker was overcome with emotion following the Ravens' 28-13...

Should Flacco get an elite QB's salary?

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Proved he deserves it Sam Farmer Los Angeles Times Tom Brady. Drew Brees. Aaron Rodgers. Peyton Manning. Pick an elite quarterback. Joe Flacco deserves that kind of money. He proved it in the playoffs, throwing 11 touchdown passes and no...

Another opportunity for Ravens QB Joe Flacco to take the next step

2013-01-03 18:08:00

The chaotic final moments of Joe Flacco's impressive duel with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had barely unfolded when expectations for the Ravens quarterback began skyrocketing. Although the Ravens lost their grip on a Super Bowl berth...

Ravens say difficulties of last 12 months have forged a team of uncommon resilience

2013-01-19 10:42:00

It's a tale of last rides and inspired beginnings, of loss and the will to fight on, of hopes rising, falling and rising again. Like many a dramatic yarn, it has spun back to the place where it started. And now, it's time for the Ravens to tell us how...

Five throws that helped Joe Flacco get paid

2013-03-04 09:38:00

Joe Flacco will sign his new six-year, $120.6 million contract extension Monday afternoon, a deal which will make the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player the NFL’s highest-paid player while also giving the Ravens salary cap wiggle room. Since the news...

Bernard Pierce, Brendon Ayanbadejo absent from Wednesday's practice

2013-01-16 11:12:00

The Ravens’ first practice of the week leading up to Sunday’s AFC championship game against the New England Patriots took place Wednesday without Bernard Pierce and Brendon Ayanbadejo. Pierce, a rookie running back, re-aggravated a nagging...

, Flacco was sharp in an opening-round win, passing for 282 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Flacco hasn't thrown an interception or committed a turnover since the first half of the Ravens' Dec. 16 loss to the Broncos.

2013-01-12 00:00:00

have so much faith in him: He is a winner who elevates his play when all the chips are on the table. Joe Flacco wins all the time, but somehow, in the court of popular pigskin opinion, he may never win.

2013-01-12 00:00:00

After one half of uninspired football Sunday, it looked as if we were two quarters away from Ed Reed saying again that Joe Flacco looked "rattled" in a playoff game.

2013-01-06 00:00:00