Ravens Need a WR Upgrade - But Who is Out There? » NFL Gridiron Gab
feeds.feedburner.com 7/6/2009 — mason With Training camp just about a month away one of the biggest points of debate among Ravens fans is the Receiving Corps. The rumor mill was churning as apparently the team was exploring the possibility of bringing either Anquan Boldin or Brandon ...

Training Camp Preview: Receivers and Tight Ends
rightoffrussell.com 7/23/2009 — courtesy 9ico.com As solidified as many positions are for the Ravens there is perhaps no position that is more up in the air than the receiving corps. When Derrick Mason announced his sudden retirement on July 13th, he not only caught the Ravens off-guard, but he also turned an already ...

Mason to retire – will Ravens pursue Marshall or Boldin?
scoresreport.com 7/14/2009 — Ravens wideout Derrick Mason made an announcement on JockLife.com (a website owned by his agents) that he is set to retire from pro football. Mason is coming off shoulder surgery and never got the pay raise that he had requested earlier this offseason. He claims that his main motivation ...

Five Options for the Ravens at Receiver
ravensgab.com 7/18/2009 — So let’s say that Derrick Mason sticks to his web announcement and he retires. What does Baltimore do next? If the Ravens want to have any chance of returning to the playoffs and competing for a championship they must replace a player that accounted for over 1/3 of their offense. ...

Derrick Mason retires
footbaltimore.com 7/13/2009 — Derrick Mason, who has led the Ravens in receiving in each of the past two seasons, has announced his retirement from football via JOCKlife.com. “I have had a tremendous career and I played for two great teams, I had fun. In my career, I have been able to do everything but win a Super ...

Suggs Update & Weekend Links
ebonybird.com 6/27/2009 — Terrell Suggs, the Ravens’ starting outside linebacker, no matter what side he plays on, was forced to agree to a franchise tag again this offseason, but as of yesterday, the team and Suggs are (finally!) close to a long-term extension. Suggs said on BaltimoreRavens.com, “I feel ...

Ravens Begin to Move Forward
mysportsrumors.com 7/24/2009 — The Baltimore Ravens partially addressed their need at wide receiver today by signing Drew Bennett . The Ravens held a tryout today between four wide receivers and Bennett came out the winner, after passing his physical. He was given a one-year contract worth $745,000. The team pretty much ...

The Curious Case of Ravens WR Derrick Mason
nflgridirongab.com 7/15/2009 — I’m sure that every Baltimore Ravens fan was shocked when they read the headline around 6 PM last night that Mason had decided to hang up his cleats. And since that time the newspapers, blogs, and talk radio shows have been buzzing about this latest situation and weather Mason has truly ...

Is Derrick Mason Truly Retired?
baltimorebeatdown.com 7/14/2009 — More photos » by Wade Payne - AP about 17 hours ago: FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2009 file photo, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason (85) scores ...

Ravens to revisit trade for Marshall?
scoresreport.com 7/29/2009 — A Yahoo Sports report suggests that the Ravens may revisit the idea of trading for Broncos’ disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Marshall. This comes after the Ravens were unsuccessful in getting veteran Drew Bennett(notes) to return. Bennett passed a physical last week, but then complained ...

Top 10 Steve McNair Moments — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/5/2009
Saturday, July 4th 2009 the NFL lost a great player and person when former Titan and Raven QB Steve McNair was fatally shot in an apartment double-homicide. McNair was one of the toughest QBs to ever play the game. He was loved by his teammates, ...

Steve McNair: A Life Without Excuses — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/5/2009
Here in Baltimore, the outpouring of mourning will hit full throttle today, nearly 24 hours after the discovery of Steve McNair’s lifeless body in a Nashville condominium . His brief career as a Baltimore Raven was a microcosm for the tenure ...

Steve McNair: When The Music Stops — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/5/2009
Special Report July 5, 2009 I am not going to jabber on with this article but I couldn't just let this pass without a word. I simply wanted to say that my thoughts and prayers are with Steve McNair's family. I wanted to wait until ...

Remember This Titan: Steve McNair — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/6/2009
This is a slideshow through Steve McNair's life. High-school, college, his NFL days, and his ultimate demise. If you have not heard, Steve McNair was shot to death at a condominium yesterday, July 4th, 2009. America's 233rd birthday. This is ...

Daily Haze: Steve McNair is Dead — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/6/2009
A great holiday weekend was soured for NFL fans upon the news that former Titans and Ravens quarterback Steve McNair had died. Chances are most of you have heard the news by now, so I will do my best to avoid sounding redundant. As of last ...