Pat Shurmur

Harbaugh reacts with sadness to Black Monday fallout

2012-12-31 14:13:00

Several NFL head coaches and five�general managers were�fired�during the infamous "Black Monday," the day after the last regular-season games. The carnage included Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, a mentor and former boss of Ravens coach John...

Instant Analysis: Not a pretty win for the Ravens

2012-11-04 14:06:00

Baltimore Sun staffers analyze the Ravens' 25-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. Jeff Zrebiec, reporter: Like most Ravens victories over Cleveland, it wasn't pretty. But if the Ravens go on and do anything this season, people will probably point to the...

Coffee Companion (11/5): your daily Ravens fix

2012-11-05 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....

Big obstacle facing Ravens: Browns left tackle Joe Thomas

2012-11-02 12:44:00

Joe Thomas has been voted to the Pro Bowl five times, has the security of a seven-year, $84 million extension that he signed in August 2011 and is widely regarded as one of the top offensive tackles in the NFL. But Thomas has yet to get a taste of the...

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...

In September, even an ugly win is a win

2012-09-27 21:33:00

OK, it wasn't pretty, but it was effective. At this time of the year, that's all that counts. If the Ravens play in December like they did Thursday night against Cleveland, then they have problems. But after playing four games in 18 days, who cares if...

With rookie quarterback and running back, Browns following the Ravens' blueprint

2012-09-26 11:06:00

It's not often that a modest 1-yard gain in a season-opening loss holds so much significance. When Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson took his first handoff from quarterback Brandon Weeden three weeks ago, he carried the hopes of a...

Josh Cribbs knocked out of game by Dannell Ellerbe

2012-09-27 22:03:00

Cleveland Browns wide receiver and return specialist Josh Cribbs left the game in the first quarter with a head injury after absorbing a devastating hit from Ravens� inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe. � After long snapper Morgan Cox made contact with...

Ravens' pass rush not as toothless as previously suspected

2012-09-26 07:39:00

When Terrell Suggs tore his right Achilles tendon in the offseason, red flags about the Ravens pass rush were raised early and often. But the early returns suggest that the defense isn’t suffering that badly. Through the first three games this...

Haloti Ngata filling in Terrell Suggs' role as pass-rush specialist

2012-09-25 13:05:00

A generous amount of doubt�surfaced regarding the effectiveness of the Ravens pass rush due to the continuing�absence of outside linebacker Terrell Suggs, but no one can blame Haloti Ngata for not doing his part. This season, the 6-foot-4, 330-pound...

The Charlotte Observer Joseph Person column

2013-05-19 00:00:00

For the first time under Ron Rivera, the Panthers will take the field this week with someone other than Rob Chudzinski calling the offensive plays. With Chud gone to Cleveland as the Browns' coach, new coordinator Mike Shula will direct the offense when...

Notes from our first up-close look at Chip Kelly's practices

2013-05-14 16:25:28

Pat Shurmur became the first coaching casualty on what has become known around the NFL as Black Monday when he was sacked by the Cleveland Browns hours after the regular season had concluded on Dec. 30

2012-12-31 09:42:00

Andy Reid: Fired by the Eagles, he will be one of the most sought-after head coaching prospects. He coached the Eagles to five NFC championship games, including four straight. Reid is a West Coast offense disciple, having learned from Holmgren.

2012-12-23 00:00:00

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur discussing a call with referee David Scott (92) in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

2012-09-25 08:20:00