Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short Podcast

The term “zero tolerance” seems to be applied regularly to the Baltimore Ravens and their approach to dealing with player arrests.

The term stems from the recent releases of players after they’ve had run-ins with the law – namely Terrence Cody, Victor Hampton and Bernard Pierce.

Is it appropriately applied?

Yanda without question is the franchise’s 2nd best offensive lineman in the team’s history. And it’s not even close. The former Iowa Hawkeye and pig farmer is a four-time All-Pro and is a quiet yet very respected leader in the locker room. And he belongs in the discussion as one of the team's all-time greats.

The term “zero tolerance” seems to be applied regularly to the Baltimore Ravens and their approach to dealing with player arrests.

The term stems from the recent releases of players after they’ve had run-ins with the law – namely Terrence Cody, Victor Hampton and Bernard Pierce.

Is it appropriately applied?

Each year the NFL proposes rules changes adding to an already over-officiated game. Can't they just leave well enough alone?

Each year the NFL proposes rules changes adding to an already over-officiated game. Can't they just leave well enough alone?

Each year the NFL proposes rules changes adding to an already over-officiated game. Can't they just leave well enough alone?

Prior to Suggs being drafted in 2003, many mock draft analysts had the Arizona State Sun Devil pegged as the No. 1 overall pick after his 2002 season that included a collegiate high 31.5 tackles for loss and an NCAA record 24 sacks.

But during the NFL Combines prior to the 2003 NFL Draft, Suggs’ 40-yard dash time was just south of 5.0. His stock slipped. Here's the story about how Suggs eventually became a member of the Baltimore Ravens.

Prior to Suggs being drafted in 2003, many mock draft analysts had the Arizona State Sun Devil pegged as the No. 1 overall pick after his 2002 season that included a collegiate high 31.5 tackles for loss and an NCAA record 24 sacks.

But during the NFL Combines prior to the 2003 NFL Draft, Suggs’ 40-yard dash time was just south of 5.0. His stock slipped. Here's the story about how Suggs eventually became a member of the Baltimore Ravens.

Prior to Suggs being drafted in 2003, many mock draft analysts had the Arizona State Sun Devil pegged as the No. 1 overall pick after his 2002 season that included a collegiate high 31.5 tackles for loss and an NCAA record 24 sacks.

But during the NFL Combines prior to the 2003 NFL Draft, Suggs’ 40-yard dash time was just south of 5.0. His stock slipped. Here's the story about how Suggs eventually became a member of the Baltimore Ravens.

Earlier this week Lardarius Webb was honored as the Ravens Ed Block Courage Award recipient. On the same day he was chastised for an off-hand remark made to a US Armed Forces Veteran. One day later he took a pay cut to help create cap space for his team.