May 2009 - Baltimore Ravens Wiretap
Lewis: Future With Ravens 'Nobody Else's Business'
Linebacker Ray Lewis will become an unrestricted free agent in less than a month unless the Ravens use the franchise tag on him or offer him a new deal.
Lewis, very aware of his situation, doesn't think it's the business of anyone aside from him and the Baltimore organization.
"What I'm thinking, nobody needs to know," said Lewis. "I've given my prayers to God. It's between me and him. It's nobody else's business. That's between me and God."
Suggs Suggests Trio Give Ravens A Discount
Terrell Suggs has hinted that he and fellow defenders Ray Lewis and Bart Scott should give the Ravens a discount in order for the three to remain with the team.
"We really don't want to play without one another because we've been playing together for so long," Suggs told Sirius NFL radio.
Suggs, Lewis, and Scott can become unrestricted free agents at the end of February.
"If they treat me fair, then it shouldn't be a problem. I have all the faith in the world that they'll do that. I think they'll address all three of us with what they see as fair. I think if all three of us can come in the middle and form an agreement, then we shouldn't have a problem," Suggs added.
Sources: Ravens Make Mattison D-Coordinator
The Ravens have reportedly promoted linebackers coach Greg Mattison to defensive coordinator.
He'll replace Rex Ryan, who is now the head coach of the Jets.
Could Ryan Bring Ray Lewis To Jets?
There is some belief that new Jets coach Rex Ryan could help the team land Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, who could become a free agent this March.
Ryan coached Lewis for a decade in Baltimore, but it's unlikely that the Jets will be able to afford both Lewis and quarterback Brett Favre as they are already $10 million over the salary cap.
McGahee After Hit: 'I'm All Right'
Baltimore running back Willis McGahee said on Monday that he feels alright and that all tests on his neck were promising.
"I'm all right. Everything's OK," McGahee said. "The MRI and CAT scans checked out good, so everything's good."
After catching a pass and taking a few steps downfield in the fourth quarter of Sunday's AFC Title Game, McGahee was drilled by Pittsburgh safety Ryan Clark.
"Yeah, I blacked out," McGahee admitted. "When I woke up, they were taking my face mask off, but I was still talking. I don't know how I was doing it. I just remember that my eyes were closed, and I was still talking. The next thing I know, we're in some kind of room in their stadium and then we were in the ambulance."
McGahee Expected To Make Full Recovery
Baltimore running back Willis McGahee is expected to make a full recovery after being carted off the field following a hard hit in Sunday's AFC Title Game.
McGahee was released from a hospital in Pittsburgh early this morning and returned to Baltimore. He was treated for head and neck injuries.
"It was a heck of a hit, for one thing," Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday. "Your first thought is obviously concern for Willis. Once we got out there, and hearing the doctors talk and see him move around, you felt like it was going to be OK. Both sides obviously had concerns, but we were happy it was not immediately serious at that point."
Ravens' Advice To Cardinals: Don't Rush Ben
Baltimore's Trevor Pryce has some advice for the Cardinals when they face the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII.
"Here's my advice to the Arizona Cardinals: Don't rush Ben Roethlisberger," Pryce said. "After that, he's a playground football player. That's what he is, and he's a damn good one."
Ravens' McGahee Hospitalized
Ravens' running back Willis McGahee was hospitalized Sunday night after absorbing a jarring hit by Steelers' safety Ryan Clark late in the AFC championship game, as reported by Yahoo.com.
McGahee was strapped to a cart and brought to the locker room, where it was announced that he had movement in his arms and legs but was suffering from extreme neck pain.
?He was talking and moving when they carried him off,? Ravens' teammate Terrell Suggs said. ?That is always a good sign. Hopefully, he can still take the ride home with us.?
McGahee later was taken to Presbyterian Hospital, where doctors said he is ?neurologically intact.? He is expected to remain hospitalized overnight.
Report: Jets To Name Ryan Their Coach
Just moments after Sunday?s AFC championship game ended, multiple media outlets reported that Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan will be named the coach of the Jets on Monday or Tuesday.
The Ravens? season ended with a loss to the Steelers on Sunday, freeing Ryan to accept the job with the Jets.
Ryan is expected to be named the coach on Monday and formally introduced on Tuesday, the New York Daily News reported.
Ravens' Rolle Doubtful For Title Game
The Ravens will likely be without their best cornerback against the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.
Starting cornerback Samari Rolle is listed as doubtful with a thigh injury. He suffered the injury last week against the Titans.
Pittsburgh Mayor Removes 'Raven' From Name
Pittsburgh mayor Luke Ravenstahl began a name change petition on Wednesday morning to remove the 'Raven' from his name.
Rex Ryan A Lock To Coach Jets?
It is believed that if the Ravens lose to the Steelers in the AFC Title game this weekend, that the Jets could name Rex Ryan their head coach next week.
Tomlin: No Time For 'Hocus-Pocus' Theory
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin isn't buying into the theory that it's extremely hard to beat a team three times in one season.
Fisher: Delay Of Game Non-Call 'Unacceptable'
Titans' head coach Jeff Fisher has called the non-call on a delay of game penalty against the Ravens on Saturday night 'unacceptable'.
Flacco: 'I Almost Pulled A Dan Orlovsky'
Baltimore rookie quarterback Joe Flacco nearly stepped out of bounds in the end zone during a pass attempt against Tennessee on Saturday night but laughed about it later.
NFL To Look At Play Clock Issue
ESPN's Chris Mortensen has reported that the NFL's Competition Committee will discuss the procedure for calling a delay of game penalty soon.
Report: Jets To Interview Ravens' Ryan
The New York Jets are expected to interview Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator Rex Ryan on Sunday about their head coaching vacancy.
Ravens Knock Off Titans On Late FG
The Ravens knocked off the top-seeded Titans on Saturday afternoon 13-10 on a late field goal by Matt Stover.
All-Pro Team Announced
There were 15 first-timers on The Associated Press 2008 NFL All-Pro team.
Reed Knocks Jason Garrett's Simplicity
Ed Reed and the Ravens found the Dallas offensive playcalling very predictable.
RealGM NFL Rundown: Wild Card Weekend
The Chargers toppled the red-hot Colts in overtime on Saturday night, while the Cardinals, Ravens, and Eagles all joined them in victory.
Miami Set Record For Fewest TO's In Season But Had 5 On Sunday
The Miami Dolphins, along with the New York Giants, set a record in a 16-game season with the fewest number of turnovers with 13.