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baltimoresun.com - 12/14/2007

Owner Bisciotti has to call next play -

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Mike Preston December 14, 2007 Ravens coach Brian Billick has had a poor season with his offense, but he called a great play this week. He basically forced owner Steve Bisciotti into honoring another season on the final three years of his contract. Billick should have been as creative on the field, but the news of his return raises some questions and doubts about Bisciotti. Billick knew his ...

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