Word On The Street: Recent Episodes
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Word on the Street is a quick-hitting take on the Baltimore Ravens and the NFL, delivered in 3 minutes or less. WOTS provides an insider’s focus on the latest and greatest surrounding Charm City’s favorite team.
Nikhil Mehta and Chris Schisler break down another day of action at Ravens training camp with analysis of the wide receiver battle and excitement for Mike Macdonald's versatile, dangerous defense.
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Nikhil Mehta recaps the Ravens’ August 13 practice, featuring a few familiar names at wide receiver and the standout defensive line.
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A look back on the Ravens final practice open to the media before their preseason contest v. Tennessee. It was a day won by the defense. Plus, as the Ravens prepare for their first preseason contest at M&T Bank Stadium, here are a few things to look for during the game and a few things that you shouldn't get overly concerned about during these fake games.
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By this point during training camp the Ravens are champing at the bit to compete against someone other than their own teammates. What will you be looking for from the team on Thursday against the Titans. Tony Lombardi and Chris Schisler share their thoughts on who they'll be focusing on when the lights of Preseason Game 1 at M&T Bank Stadium turn on.
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The dreaded injury bug bit down on the Ravens yesterday as LB Vince Biegel fell to a season-ending Achilles injury. Tyler Linderbaum also failed to finish practice although his injury isn't believed to be serious. Injuries aside, there was some progress made by some of the young players on the roster. Tony Lombardi, Chris Schisler and Nikhil Mehta from Russell Street Report discuss.
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It was a hot day in Owings Mills and despite a fully-padded practice with plenty of physicality, the Ravens toughed out a 2 1/2 hour practice session with grit and energy. These Camp Notes are for the most discerning members of Ravens Flock. They drill down on both sides of the ball with "an almost disturbing obsession" ~ per Baltimore Magazine. Thanks for listening!
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Day 1 of Training Camp 2022 is in the books for the Ravens and perhaps the best takeaway from today's session is that no one was injured. Other than that, it was a slow-paced practice that looked like a very methodical ramp up for the long-run. In other words, it was very uneventful. However, there were a few highlights and lowlights as RSR's Tony Lombardi discribes in detail.
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Tony Lombardi visits with Todd Karpovich who was on hand for Ravens OTA's on June 1. Among the topics discussed: Greg Roman's concerns about Lamar Jackson's absence; the offensive and defensive standouts plus a few edge defenders that could be sleepers in 2022.
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The Baltimore Ravens may face a conundrum if coveted edge rushers and corners come off the board before their scheduled pick at No. 14 in the 2022 NFL Draft. If that happens, look for a trade back and the teams that come calling could include the Chiefs, Packers or even the Cowboys. Here's why...
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The hosts of Inside Access on 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore have been highly critical of the Ravens and their free agent spending, or lack thereof, at least in the minds of the body wash or bar soap co-hosts. This edition of Word on The Street helps to clarify the concept of cash over cap and put and end to the erroneous accusations from said hosts, that team owner Steve Bisciotti is cheap. He's not.
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Former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff is currently in the throes of a podcast series called The GM Journey. Recently he interviewed Eric DeCosta. One of the topics Eric touches on is his relationship with head coach John Harbaugh.
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The Ravens once tried to trade for Jadeveon Clowney and the NFL denied the effort. Now that he's a free agent and the Ravens still have a need, isn't it time to make a new and cleaner attempt to sign the edge defender?
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Jimmy Haslam and the Cleveland Browns paid a great price for a good quarterback who will never live up to the money and the draft capital it cost to get him. And the price for Watson, given the 22 civil suits, just keeps climbing higher.
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The Browns gave up a ton to make a change at starting quarterback. They might have to give up even more, given the Baker Mayfield situation, all for a quarterback with a slightly better than .500 record.
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Lamar Jackson is in no hurry to sign a new deal. So the Ravens should follow suit, particularly when you consider that now, contract talks will START at $230M guaranteed, thanks to the Cleveland Browns.
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The Ravens love to stockpile draft picks and they are masters at playing the compensatory pick game. Perhaps it's time to at least temporarily alter those strategies.
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The NFL is a copycat league and given that the last two champs have made aggressive moves to win, should the Ravens follow suit?
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Tony Lombardi brings the two iconic Baltimore super fans together and clearly there's mutual admiration. Listen in to their funniest stories and how each grew into their roles as maestros of crowd noise in Charm City.
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I don’t understand why some believe that creating controversy with half-truths or blatant disrespect for their targets are the behaviors of talk show hosts “doing their jobs”.
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In this Word on the Street Tony Lombardi previews the Ravens v. Colts and gives his Bold Predictions. Tony also touches down on the rumors surrounding the Ravens running backs and he describes why so far, Sammy Watkins was worth waiting for.
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Tony Lombardi shares a brief history as a fan of the Baltimore Colts and why their exodus from Baltimore was the best thing to happen to the city in the long run.
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