Russell Wilson

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-...

Oft-questioned Flacco facing a new set of queries

2013-01-22 16:48:00

Joe Flacco basically blew off the question, and it was hard to blame him. The day after he led the Ravens to the AFC championship with a terrific second-half performance against the New England Patriots, the whole paradigm had shifted. The day after...

Ravens have had success against rookie quarterbacks

2013-01-02 13:15:00

The Indianapolis Colts' Andrew Luck is one of three rookie quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs this season. Historically, the Ravens have played well against teams with first-year passers leading the offense. Rookie quarterbacks are 2-6 — and winless...

Who are 1st winners in the NFL playoffs?

2013-01-01 20:22:00

Vikings will surprise Aaron Wilson Baltimore Sun The reeling Texans will get it together enough to defeat the Bengals, who will fail to win the rematch of last year's wild-card game. The Bengals have won seven of eight games, but their run ends...

Bits & Pieces: Every athlete should read these books on responsibility, respect

2013-01-08 19:26:00

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association has published a three-book series to promote core values for those who participate and coach. It should be required reading for all athletes at all levels in our school system. The first...

Andrew Luck reminds Arthur Jones of Ben Roethlisberger

2013-01-03 14:10:00

No one would confuse Andrew Luck with the Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin III, the Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton or the Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson – three quarterbacks who finished the regular season at the top of the NFL...

Ravens Q&A with Mike Preston

2013-01-01 16:21:00

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers a selection of reader questions on the Ravens' loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Francis: Why did they even bother to play the game against the Bengals? It was a travesty from the fans' point of view. If I...

Who wins AFC, NFC championship games?

2013-01-17 16:20:00

Ravens and 49ers Sam Farmer Los Angeles Times In the NFC, I like the 49ers beating the Falcons. Atlanta couldn't stop Russell Wilson in the second half against the Seahawks, and Colin Kaepernick won't be any easier. Even with Justin Smith playing...

Coffee Companion (12/19): your daily Ravens fix

2012-12-19 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....

Ray Lewis jersey sales top in NFL since he announced his retirement

2013-01-10 10:10:00

Sales of Ray Lewis’ jerseys have risen nearly 2,000 percent since he announced his retirement, according to Fanatics.com data (do not click on the link if you are a Notre Dame fan, for you will be bombarded with crimson gear for sale). Since then,...

Joe Flacco and his numbers when throwing it deep

2012-10-26 10:00:00

The Ravens passed their way through three opponents in the first four weeks of the season, in the process soaring up the charts in many offensive categories. But in their past three games, the offense has not been as effective, particularly when it...

What they're saying about the Packers-Seahawks game

2012-09-25 07:49:00

A sampling from around the world of sports about the Green Bay Packers-Seattle Seahawks finish Monday night: Joe Posnanski, Sports on Earth: Well, it's clear now: The Gods hate the replacement refs. That probably was obvious enough before Monday night's...

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with wife Ashton on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors award show.

2013-02-02 00:00:00

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates a move played with his team as he joined Louisiana state treasurer John Kennedy (not pictured) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (not pictured) in a high energy game of financial football between the two teams made up of local high

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Marshall Faulk interviews Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson at NFC Media Day.

2013-01-25 00:00:00