Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short Podcast

The Ravens had the 25th pick in the 2010 draft and a clear need at wide receiver. As Dez Bryant’s decline down the board began to resemble an avalanche, the Ravens made some inquiries about moving up to grab the OK State Cowboy.

The Ravens had the 25th pick in the 2010 draft and a clear need at wide receiver. As Dez Bryant’s decline down the board began to resemble an avalanche, the Ravens made some inquiries about moving up to grab the OK State Cowboy.

At this time last year the Ravens had question marks at running back. Bernard Pierce was seemingly in the doghouse and some weren’t sure if Ray Rice would end up in the jailhouse. Who would run the ball in Gary Kubiak’s offense? Today we're left wondering who will run the ball in Marc Trestman's offense.

At this time last year the Ravens had question marks at running back. Bernard Pierce was seemingly in the doghouse and some weren’t sure if Ray Rice would end up in the jailhouse. Who would run the ball in Gary Kubiak’s offense? Today we're left wondering who will run the ball in Marc Trestman's offense.

Kyle Boller was the 19th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, a classic example of a team reaching for need and an expensive lesson for Brian Billick and the Baltimore Ravens.

Kyle Boller was the 19th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, a classic example of a team reaching for need and an expensive lesson for Brian Billick and the Baltimore Ravens.

The Ravens have never really been big players in free agency.

Instead Ozzie Newsome prefers to find those complementary players who are pieces to a puzzle and when matched up properly their productivity reaches new level. It’s the ultimate game of roster architecture – building a whole that is greater than the some of its parts.

Ozzie has hit on many, missed on but a few.

But without question, with the free agent signing of Shannon Sharpe, Ozzie hit it out of the park.

The Ravens have never really been big players in free agency.

Instead Ozzie Newsome prefers to find those complementary players who are pieces to a puzzle and when matched up properly their productivity reaches new level. It’s the ultimate game of roster architecture – building a whole that is greater than the some of its parts.

Ozzie has hit on many, missed on but a few.

But without question, with the free agent signing of Shannon Sharpe, Ozzie hit it out of the park.

The NFL may soon be forced to navigate unchartered waters – filling NFL stadiums. As the costs to attend games climb and the inconveniences mount while the experience of staying at home improves, fans are beginning to question the value of live games. It's time that the NFL stops with the lip service and does something more for their paying customers.

The NFL may soon be forced to navigate unchartered waters – filling NFL stadiums. As the costs to attend games climb and the inconveniences mount while the experience of staying at home improves, fans are beginning to question the value of live games. It's time that the NFL stops with the lip service and does something more for their paying customers.