NFL head coaching jobs are open. Why isn’t Ravens DC Don ‘Wink’ Martindale a top candidate yet? (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens OC Greg Roman: Offense is ‘more equipped to win in the playoffs’ than last season (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, Bills’ Josh Allen trade compliments before showdown (Harrisburg Patriot News)
The Baltimore Ravens built their secondary for a challenge like this. Will they stop the Bills? (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Baltimore Ravens’ Jimmy Smith says he was ‘way smarter’ to sign extension early this time (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Baltimore Ravens injury updates: Marcus Peters, Matthew Judon remain out of practice (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Harbaugh, Ravens happily travel road to success in playoffs (AP)
Baltimore Ravens won’t back down from blitz against Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (ESPN)
Lamar Jackson unveils the secret behind his MVP-caliber play since his return from COVID (CBS Sports)
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson could get to do something he’s never done before in divisional playoff game vs. Bills (CBS Sports)
Ravens’ Wink Martindale describes Josh Allen as a young Ben Roethlisberger with Dan Marino’s arm (CBS Sports)
NFL insider notes: Wink Martindale deserves more head coaching buzz, Seahawks could struggle to fill OC, more (CBS Sports)
Lamar Jackson on potential snow Saturday: ‘I never got to play in the snow’ (NBC Sports Washington)
Ravens’ Martindale compares Josh Allen to Roethlisberger, Marino (NBC Sports Washington)
Josh Allen on Lamar Jackson: ‘I root heavily for him’ (NBC Sports Washington)
Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh Sports Face Coverings From Route One Apparel (WJZ-TV)
Ravens to attack Josh Allen, create problems Buffalo hasn’t seen this season (WBAL-TV)
Richard Sherman explains why Josh Allen reminds him of Aaron Rodgers (WJZ-FM)
Brian Baldinger on Buffalo Bills: “They Don’t Match Up Well With Baltimore” (WJZ-FM)
Test of wills coming between Buffalo quarterback Allen, Ravens defense (WNST-AM)
Roman says early challenges led to “evolution” of Ravens offense (WNST-AM)
Martindale on Buffalo’s Allen: “He knows that there’s going to be pressure” (WNST-AM)
Bozeman among Ravens hoping for no snow in Buffalo (WNST-AM)
Jimmy Smith says these Ravens “very eerily similar” to 2012 team (WNST-AM)
That time 20 years ago when this Ravens safety broke Tennessee’s heart (WNST-AM)
News & Notes: Ravens Don’t Plan to Let Snow Stop Them (BaltimoreRavens.com)
How Wink Martindale’s Defense Is Preparing for the Josh Allen Challenge (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Mailbag: What’s the Plan to Slow Down Josh Allen? (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Late for Work 1/13: Not an Overreaction: Ravens Are Dangerous Enough to Win It All (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Archives for January 2021
Will N.F.L. Teams Learn the Right Lessons From Josh Allen’s Success?
‘Some teams will try to copy the Bills’ formula more directly. The team’s offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll, has become a hot job candidate as teams seek a head coach capable of slow-cooking their incoming or in-house quarterback prospects. By developing Allen over three seasons, Daboll appears to have cut the line in front of the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, who helped Mahomes become league M.V.P. in the quarterback’s second season.’
Bills Brace For Run-Dominant, Lamar Jackson-Led Ravens
‘“Given all the misdirection, and the quarterback having the option to pull the ball and run, it feels a little like college,” Hughes said Wednesday, referring to Buffalo preparing to host Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC divisional playoff on Saturday. “I guess playing in the Mountain West for me has its upside.”’
Brian Daboll went beyond X’s and O’s to revive the Buffalo Bills’ offense and his career
‘Interest in him as a head coach stems from his creativity on the field and his ability to forge relationships off it — especially with Allen, who has vaulted into the league’s MVP conversation with Daboll’s help.’
Baltimore Ravens won’t back down from blitz against Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen
‘”He knows that there is going to be pressure, that’s for sure,” Ravens defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale said Wednesday. “That’s who we are. That’s what we’ve done.”‘
Ravens’ Wink Martindale describes Josh Allen as a young Ben Roethlisberger with Dan Marino’s arm
‘”What he’s done in the offseason and what he’s done this season, it’s amazing to see,” Martindale said. “His accuracy on the move, his accuracy in the pocket, everything he’s done, he’s done accurately.”‘
Darryl Johnson misses second straight practice with knee injury
‘Meanwhile, wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley, defensive tackles Ed Oliver and Justin Zimmer, and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds were all listed as limited, once again, on the team’s official injury and participation report.’
McDermott: We’ve done a ‘great job’ playing in big games this season
‘”I think pressure is relative to the person and maybe the situation, but it’s all about how you interpert it. I think our guys have done a great job of playing in games that people would consider big, and in big moments of the game, in particular this past weekend. We try to stay in a routine, and make sure we’re ready to go to perform at a high level.”‘
Testing for Bills fans begins today ahead of divisional round playoff game
‘”There’s been a bunch of meetings to discuss going forward and what we need to do, if there’s anything we need to do differently,” said Jon Cohen, MD, Executive Chairman at BioReference Laboratories.’
Jackson, Ravens come to Buffalo on a roll
‘Once again, the world had underestimated Lamar Jackson. When Jackson returned from quarantine, he appeared different somehow, more emotionally wired, more like the man who won league MVP a year earlier.’
Similarities between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson start their respect for each other
‘As for Jackson, the criticism came from his style of quarterback play and doubt about whether or not that could translate into becoming a stable force in the pocket and deliver the big throws when needed. At the combine there were even talks about him possibly working out at a different position that he quickly put to rest.’
Limiting production of Ravens running game is key for Bills defense
‘The biggest challenge for the Bills defense against the Ravens is containing quarterback Lamar Jackson who Micah Hyde called one of the “best athletes in the league.”’
Ball security at the top of the list for Bills offense vs. Ravens fumble forcing corners
‘“They do a really good job of taking the ball away in the back end. That’s something that they do better than anybody so we’ve gotta do a good job of taking care of it as well. We know they’re gonna be coming for it,” Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley explained.’
On the other sideline: Lamar Jackson
‘In last week’s Wild Card game against the Tennessee Titans, that have plagued the Ravens for two seasons now, Jackson completed 17 of 24 passes for 179 yards and added 136 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown. He averaged 8.5 yards per carry in the 20-13 comeback win against the Titans, Jackson’s first playoff victory in his young career.’
Bills Injury Report: January 13th
‘WR Stefon Diggs (oblique).’