Mike Tomlin

Ozzie Newsome to speak at NFL career development symposium at Wharton School of Business

2013-04-17 09:41:00

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome is among the front office executives scheduled to speak at an NFL career development symposium at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. The symposium is scheduled for May 6 to May 8....

When it comes to diversity in the NFL, nepotism trumps the 'Rooney Rule'

2013-04-01 03:00:00

This NFL offseason represents the 10-year anniversary of the inception of the "Rooney Rule." The rule, named after Pittsburgh Steelers' Chairman Dan Rooney, requires teams to interview minority candidates for all head coaching and senior football...

Is the read-option really just 'the flavor of the day?'

2013-03-20 10:37:00

You know how you wake up on Sunday morning and enjoy the challenge of trying to complete the crossword puzzle or the Sudoku in the newspaper? That’s how NFL defensive coordinators and coaches when they wake up in the morning feel about the read-...

Ozzie Newsome says no pressure was placed on John Harbaugh to fire Cam Cameron

2013-01-25 16:57:00

As the chief architect of the Ravens' roster, general manager Ozzie Newsome constructed a team that has reached the Super Bowl. His imprint extends to other important issues, including offering guidance to coach John Harbaugh on the decision to fire...

Ozzie Newsome upbeat about NFL job opportunities for minorities

2013-01-25 13:26:00

In the latest hiring cycle for NFL head coaches, no minorities were hired. Although NFL teams complied with the Rooney Rule requiring that at least one minority be interviewed for head coaching and general manager vacancies, none got jobs. That has...

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger making progress

2012-11-28 12:00:00

The Ravens have not budged from their contention that no matter which Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback lines up under center Sunday, they are preparing to defend the offense, not the quarterback. The identity of that quarterback is still unknown, but Ben...

Coffee Companion (11/28): your daily Ravens fix

2012-11-28 06:00:00

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....

Breaking down Sunday's Ravens-Steelers game with Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Alan Robinson

2012-11-28 07:39:00

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 Alan Robinson, who covers the Pittsburgh Steelers for The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. MV: What is status of the injury...

'Right now, Charlie Batch is our quarterback,' Mike Tomlin says

2012-11-27 09:59:00

Pittsburgh Steelers�quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw the football Monday and has a chance to potentially play this week against the Ravens, according to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. During his weekly news conference, though, Tomlin also indicated the...

Ravens know it's a great time to play the Steelers

2012-11-27 07:04:00

The Ravens aren't done catching breaks, not by a long shot. Now they get to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium at the perfect time, when their archrivals are beaten up and reeling from two straight losses, including that 20-14...

Film Study

2012-11-20 15:45:26

Ravens 55, Raiders 20 Strategy: Dean Pees' unpredictable, innovative schemes were highlighted by lining up rookie outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw at defensive tackle. And Pees' two-defensive-lineman, three-linebacker, six-defensive-back "dollar"...

NBC superb in Sunday night telecast of Ravens, Steelers

2012-11-18 20:44:00

'NBC Sunday Night Football' isn't just in a league of its own when it comes to NFL telecasts. It lives on another planet so far away from the nearest competition that it can't even be judged by the same standards. And last night's broadcast of the...

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin yells to his team in an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Pittsburgh, Sunday. Tomlin said Tuesday that David DeCastro will be worked in at right guard during practice this week and could start Sunday at Dallas.

2012-12-11 21:36:00

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches the action on the field during the second half of Sunday�s game against the Baltimore Ravens.

2012-12-04 16:05:00

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (right) gestures while talking to running back Jonathan Dwyer (27) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Heinz Field.

2012-11-27 12:30:00