Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short Podcast

During the owners’ meetings in June the league reached a consensus – no longer will they use the designation “probable” to describe a player’s likelihood of playing in an upcoming NFL game. In other words probable is no longer probable.

The NFL preseason is a lie and what you see isn't always what you get. Winning isn't as important as preparing for the regular season and therefore the outcome of games is irrelevant.

Ozzie Newsome has a brilliant resume and is generally recognized as one of the best GM’s in the NFL. But one look at the draft classes since 2008 will reveal that something is missing. That something is star power.

Perhaps more so than ever before the Ravens have the weapons to be a top 10 offense in the NFL. And here's why...

Whether it be on message boards, Twitter or Facebook comments, it’s hard to understand the vitriol aimed at Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta.

The Ravens have 4 full-team practices in the book and they are just 10 days away from their first preseason game in 2016. Here’s a quick rundown on the studs and duds. (Photo by Kim Hairston, Carroll County Times)

The Baltimore Orioles should pursue a trade for former Oriole Steve Pearce, who would instantly bolster their lineup against left-handed pitching.

What will Terrell Suggs 2016 look like when the "curtain" comes down? His conditioning will soon be revealed.

Special teams can launch careers and sometimes it's the only option for players on the bubble, struggling to be part of the final 53-man roster.

The NFL is a copycat league and teams almost always want to emulate the most recent champions. For the Ravens that means getting back to their roots when defense ruled. Defense still wins championships!