Vincent Jackson

Small school experience helps Ravens rookie Asa Jackson realize big opportunity

2012-08-06 17:41:00

Asa Jackson had come a long way — much further than his cross-country flight — when he first made the short, but winding drive down 1 Winning Drive in Owings Mills in May. A year ago, Jackson was preparing for a slate of games stacked with...

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report: Ravens vs. Chargers

2012-11-24 17:26:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Quarterback Joe Flacco continues to be an enigma away from M&T Bank Stadium. In five road games, he's completed 54.2 percent of his passes for 883 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions. In five games at home, his completion...

Ravens looking to avoid repeat letdown against the Chargers

2012-11-23 12:17:00

It was an unforgettable journey to the West Coast last season for all of the wrong reasons for the Ravens, a series of embarrassing moments against the San Diego Chargers burned into their memory. During the Ravens' 34-14 debacle of a road loss last...

Ravens mindful of Antonio Brown's return

2012-12-01 12:59:00

The return of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown from a high-ankle sprain that sidelined him for three games creates a matchup issue for the Ravens. The Ravens will have to account for his versatile presence Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium....

Breaking down Sunday's Ravens-Chargers game with San Diego Union-Tribune's Michael Gehlken

2012-11-24 11:00:00

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. The Ravens left for the West Coast on Friday and play the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, so I reached out to Michael Gehlken, the Chargers beat writer...

Four Ravens predictions sure to go wrong: Week 10

2012-11-11 03:00:00

In this game-day staple, blogger Matt Vensel makes four sometimes-courageous predictions for the game. All he asks is that you don’t hold it against him whenever those predictions end up being embarrassingly wrong. It was a quiet week out at the...

Aug. 8: Game Time

2012-08-06 17:41:00

Small school experience helps Ravens rookie Asa Jackson realize big opportunity Asa Jackson had come a long way — much further than his cross-country flight — when he first made the short, but winding drive down 1 Winning Drive in Owings...

Jimmy Smith becomes target for Rivers, Chargers' passing attack

2011-12-18 21:51:00

Jimmy Smith's third start of his NFL career was an uneasy one. The Ravens rookie cornerback was tested early and often by the San Diego Chargers in Sunday night's contest at Snapdragon Stadium, which included surrendering a 28-yard touchdown pass to wide...

Ravens remain quiet on first day of free agency

2012-03-13 18:27:00

� The first couple of hours of free agency came and went Tuesday with the Ravens — as expected — remaining quiet while confronting the reality they may be on the verge of losing arguably their top free agent. Pro Bowl left guard Ben Grubbs,...

Regardless of where Ravens enter playoffs, flaws must be worked out

2011-12-19 21:36:00

A day after a humbling 34-14 loss to the San Diego Chargers knocked the Ravens off their perch atop the AFC North, they are back in the lead — for now, at least — after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 20-3, on Monday...

Ravens will do more than scout next generation at combine

2012-02-21 18:15:00

The football world's focus returns to Indianapolis this week, where more than 300 NFL hopefuls will participate in the annual scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Starting Wednesday and running through next Tuesday, the event, which comes two weeks...

With these three tweaks, Ravens' offense could be humming

2012-02-08 15:02:00

This is the first installment of a three-part series in which Baltimore Sun staff writer Matt Vensel examines all three phases of the Ravens and how those areas can be improved this offseason. He will tackle the Ravens defense in Friday's newspaper and...

Among the USO talent signing posters and footballs during a USO tour stop at Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, are (from left) American Idol star Diana Degarmo, Colts receiver Austin Collie, Buccaneers receiver Vincent Jackson and Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning.

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Tampa Bay wide receiver Vincent Jackson celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter.

2013-01-28 00:00:00

HONOLULU, HI - JANUARY 27: Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NFC scores a touchdown against the American Football Conference team during the 2013 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on January 27, 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 160102947

2013-01-27 00:00:00