And more than anything, I want to see this team actually score points. I want to know that if necessary, the Ravens can actually drive the field and put points on the board.
I’d like to find proof that John Harbaugh is a real NFL Head Coach as well, but I’m not expecting it just yet.
I’ll say Ravens 23, Rams 10.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say……
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Drew Forrester doesn’t think Ozzie on hot seat
Bob Haynie remembers Manges, ’76 Terps
Casey Willett says Ravens will do individual introductions this season
ORIOLES:
The Official Site says Millar thinks Birds headed towards contention
Yankees Official Site’s David Singh says first hit for Jeter at Yard will be number 2.500 for career
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says MacPhail invests big money in draft picks
The AP says Pavano gets start tomorrow vs. Guthrie, Orioles
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Birds hoping to improve on 7-5 record vs. Yanks this season
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Jones close to return
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Rowell homers, Wieters 3-4 on big night on farm
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Montanez, Bergesen, Reimold All-Stars
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says pursuit of .500 won’t be easy for Birds
Washington Post’s Marc Carig says J. Johnson won’t overcomplicate things in closing
SI’s Gennaro Filice has Birds 18th in Power Rankings
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Stover remembers Upshaw as leader with ‘courage’
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says 52 was fixing helmet mic Saturday night during introductions
The Official Site says Harbaugh using crowd noise to prepare for Saturday night
The Official Site says Reitz not worrying about cuts
The Official Site says Rams coming off 7-6 win over Chargers
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says official team camo now available
The Sun’s Edward Lee says CB’s competing for roster spots
The Sun’s Edward Lee and Jamison Hensley say Bergen to front of depth chart at TE
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Stover not interested in NFLPA Head gig
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck understands why T. Smith starting
The Sun’s Mike Preston says 52 dancing good thing
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says imported crowd noise not something Billick did
The Sun’s Mike Preston says E. Jones move shows Ravens have no faith in TE depth
The Sun’s Mike Preston interested in Boller’s reaction to QB decision
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says Stover doesn’t fault Upshaw for leading how he saw fit
Aaron Wilson says Wilcox struggling with toe
Aaron Wilson says Stover ‘respected’ Upshaw
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Stover thinks players will need time to grieve Upshaw’s death
The AP says McGahee plans to be ready for season opener
Boston Globe’s Christopher L. Gasper says former Raven Flynn signs with Pats
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Stover remembers Upshaw’s ‘tenacity’ as leader
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says scrimmage cancelled, Terps bring game intensity to practice
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Goldberg can’t stay on roster due to scholarship rule
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says veteran O-Line should be ‘strength’ for Terps
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says McCullough moved to free safety
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says freshman DT Francis cutting up
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich thinks Turner better QB than Steffy
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Terps ready to play real games (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says O-Line ‘unified’ (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says DL Frost ‘thinks green’ (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
Turtle Sports Report’s Jeff Ermann says Terps in pursuit of CT big man Williams (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS SOCCER:
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps amongst most prominent programs of last decade
NAVY FOOTBALL:
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Mids add fan walk to gameday
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says no problems for Moore in move to center
Go Mids’ David Ausiello gathers Mooney reaction (must subscribe)
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
The Examiner’s Dave Carey says Cegles must play role in helping Tigers catch win over Mids
MCDANIEL FOOTBALL:
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Terror undecided on starting QB
CRYSTAL PALACE USA:
The Official Site says Harada, Healey loaned to MLS Chicago Fire
OLYMPICS:
The Sun’s Ray Frager says NBC capitalizing on Phelps-mania
The Sun’s Rick Maese says two more Marylanders out of Olympics
The Sun’s Rick Maese says Phelps popular amongst singles
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck thinks Spitz has handled Phelps situation fairly
The Examiner’s Mike Silvestri says Mama Phelps back to school
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-I’m not sure if I agree with Drew. I actually think Ozzie Newsome SHOULD be on the hot seat; because the Ravens might well need to completely overhaul everything here. I might be wrong, but something tells me the remnants of the Modell era might need to go. If Steve Bisciotti handles the coaching decisions, why is Ozzie still even employed?
-I actually think the Birds will take 2 of 3 from the Yanks this weekend. 5 of you will be there to watch; alongside 60,000 Yankees fans.
Talk to you Monday.
-G
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