Ravens Central: Ogden and an O-line draft target

The NFL Source found this 4/26/2008 on weblogs.baltimoresun.com [flag]

Keep an eye on Virginia guard Branden Albert tomorrow in the NFL draft. The Ravens really like the kid, and there is some speculation that they might take him at No. 8 overall. Very seldom are guards taken that high in the draft, but Albert has experience at left offensive tackle and some teams are projecting him at the position in the NFL. Albert is one big guy, standing 6-7 and weighing 310 ... [link]

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Lewis Demanding Peyton Manning Money
Published 4/26/2008 by Patrick Dorsey at The NFL Source
... According to the Baltimore Sun, Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome said that in early negotiations with linebacker Ray Lewis about an extension, Lewis has asked for Peyton Manning type money. ...

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Published 4/28/2008 at Shutdown Corner
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thejetsblog.com found this 4/26/2008 on www.profootballtalk.com

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ProFootballTalk.com found this 4/25/2008 on msn.foxsports.com

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