Samari Rolle News

Baltimore Ravens starting cornerback Samari Rolle will miss the beginning of training camp this week to due the sudden death of his father, the team confirmed Tuesday.

Heading into the first practice of training camp, BaltimoreRavens.com will offer previews of each position, focusing on who will be fighting for playing time.

CAMP OBJECTIVES: All eyes will be on new head coach John Harbaugh, whose first camp is supposed to be markedly tougher than Brian Billick's allegedly soft show.

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During the Baltimore Ravens' massive brawl this weekend sparked by an initial scuffle between rookie offensive tackle Oniel Cousins and defensive lineman Amon Gordon, nearly every player joined in as either a ...

After one minicamp, the Baltimore Ravens know what they have in quarterback Joe Flacco, and it's all good.

“Once a player of his caliber realizes that, it often boosts his game to another level.”

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“So, it all goes together. It's not just a simple thing, - Hey the team comes first.' These guys know that. But, individuals come first in terms of executing, making a play and winning a football game for us. So, it all goes together.”

Rain and cold weather didn't stop new Ravens coach John Harbaugh from holding his first full-team mandatory mini camp workout outside. via Baltimore Examiner

“The thing about Fabian is, first of all, he's very competitive”

Don't be surprised if ex-Raiders CB Fabian Washington makes a run at a starting job, a source close to the club tells PFW. via Pro Football Weekly

“Guys are competing, so tempers flare a little bit”

The early reports that Herschel Walker 's new book would reveal he has lived with a multiple-personality disorder sparked a wave of surprise and even disbelief from many who know the former football star. via The Charlotte Observer

“I think as they realize the tempo of the practice is going to stay the same, it will probably happen less and less. They're a feisty bunch.”

The Baltimore Ravens are doing more than merely fighting for jobs at their first mandatory minicamp under new coach John Harbaugh. via ESPN

Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens have decided to move past last season and make sure their new coach has some new toys to play with this year. via Evening Sun

Pos. // Priority // Jamison Hensley's comment QB // High // The Ravens desperately need a quarterback of the future. via Baltimore Sun

“I wouldn't say there's a clear-cut corner this year in the draft”

The Raiders' recent trade for DeAngelo Hall came only after the former Falcons Pro Bowler received a new seven-year, $66.28 million contract . via SFGate

“Mentally, I could go out and play, but my body couldn't do it anymore, not to the level to go out and help my teammates win a football game”

"Mentally I could go out and play but my body couldn't do it any more," said Steve McNair. via The Washington Post

“I wanted to see how my body was going to react. My mind said yes. My body said no, what are you doing? I can't compete like I used to. My body doesn't allow me to play at the high level that I'm used to playing at.”

Is Jonathan Ogden next? There could be a number of senior citizens leaving the Ravens' roster now that veteran quarterback Steve McNair announced his retirement. via Baltimore Sun

“We'll be ready to pick at No. 8. We had four guys in (Tuesday), two who are draft eligible, two who aren't.”

Baltimore Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome is keeping his pick in the 2008 NFL Draft close to his vest, just like every other season. via Evening Sun

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair is retiring from the NFL after a 13-year career in which he was named co-MVP and led the Tennessee Titans to the Super Bowl. via WJZ Baltimore, Maryland News Weather

Steve McNair threw for 31,304 yards and 174 touchdowns over a 13-year NFL career. via ESPN