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Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
With defensive end-linebacker Terrell Suggs beginning what could be a lengthy holdout, the Ravens defense won't have the same time to jell.But defensive coordinator Rex Ryan said Suggs' absence might not be hurting just the Ravens."Does it hurt him? That's what you're always worrying about," Ryan said. "I know he's working out, but there's nothing like football shape."Suggs skipped the...
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Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
With defensive end-linebacker Terrell Suggs beginning what could be a lengthy holdout, the Ravens defense won't have the same time to jell.But defensive coordinator Rex Ryan said Suggs' absence might not be hurting just the Ravens."Does it hurt him? That's what you're always worrying about," Ryan said. "I know he's working out, but there's nothing like football shape."Suggs skipped the...
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Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
A year ago, both made the roster as reserves and played sparingly. Now, at least for the moment, the Ravens are asking them to become specialized starters."Obviously, you wish Suggs was here," Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan said. "But since he isn't, those two guys can't get enough reps. Barnes is an explosive athlete who has got to get better in the running game, not where he is just...
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Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Rookie linebacker from Miami could be 'a difference-maker' Rookie linebacker Tavares Gooden receives instructions from linebackers coach Mike Pettine (left), while defensive coordinator Rex Ryan (right) looks on. Gooden, a third-round draft pick from Miami, could eventually "be a difference-maker" for the Ravens. Ravens Central: Updates from training camp Competitors put best face on Ravens...
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Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
... hope is for Cody to contribute as a pass-rushing end."He's our kind of guy," defensive coordinator Rex Ryan said. "When we saw him on tape [at the University of Oklahoma], we couldn't wait to see him. But it's been unfortunate. Just as soon you think you're getting him back, something would go wrong. Hopefully, that's in the past. He deserves a chance to play."In his first training camp...