What Are The Predicted Standings For The AFC North In 2009-10? Pt.2: The Baltimore Ravens

Published June 10, 2009 at 5:06 p.m.

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Up next is the Baltimore Ravens,

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Season Summary:
One sensational rookie quarterback is unheard of, but two in the same season? Joe Flacco didn't post the numbers that Matt Ryan compiled, but perhaps his run was more impressive, given that he took his team deeper into the playoffs and he had less to work with than the Falcon signal-caller. While Baltimore has finally found its quarterback, the team will have to hunt for a new defensive core soon, as Ray Lewis, Chris McAlister, Samari Rolle, Trevor Pryce, Kelly Gregg and Ed Reed are all in their 30s.

2009 NFL Draft Picks:

23. Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
One of the top picks in the first round. Ozzie Newsome can only thank the other idiot NFL general managers for letting Michael Oher slip. Baltimore's getting a top second-tier prospect who provides great positional value. (Pick Grade: A)

57. Paul Kruger, DE, Utah
Can Paul Kruger play on Baltimore's three-man defensive line? He'll have a year or two to mature into that role. Kruger is solid value here, and the Ravens had to find a future starter at 3-4 end. (Pick Grade: B)

88. Lardarius Webb, CB, Nicholls State
Lardarius Webb isn't great value here, but he was in the Round 4-5 range, so I don't consider this a reach. Webb fills a need at corner and can return kicks. However, I don't know why the Ravens aren't addressing the receiver position. (Pick Grade: C)

137. Jason Phillips, ILB, TCU
Jason Phillips was a fringe second-round prospect before suffering a pre-draft injury. Leave it to Ozzie Newsome to steal him in Round 5. Phillips could be Ray Lewis' successor. (Pick Grade: A)

149. Davon Drew, TE, East Carolina
Todd Heap has really fallen off and L.J. Smith is horrendous. Ozzie Newsome once again makes a solid value pick... (Pick Grade: A)

185. Cedric Peerman, RB, Virginia
Outstanding value once again...I guess Ozzie Newsome really knows what he's doing, huh? Cedric Peerman could have gone in the third round without any complaints. (Pick Grade: A)

Ravens sign WR Kelley Washington

Ravens announce retirement of OT Willie Anderson

Raiders sign FB Lorenzo Neal

Jaguars sign QB Todd Bouman

Ravens sign QB John Beck

Broncos sign ILB Nick Greisen

Ravens re-sign TE Quinn "Miracle Man" Sypniewski

Ravens re-sign WR Demetrius Williams

Ravens re-sign CB Samari Rolle

Rams sign QB Kyle Boller

Ravens re-sign SS Dawan Landry

Ravens re-sign P Sam Koch

Browns sign CB Corey Ivy

Ravens cut CB Samari Rolle

Ravens sign TE L.J. Smith

Ravens sign CB/KR Chris Carr

Jets sign DE Marques Douglas

Ravens cut ILB Nick Greisen

Ravens re-sign ILB Ray Lewis

Ravens sign C Matt Birk

Ravens re-sign CB Evan Oglesby

Jets sign S Jim Leonhard

Rams sign C Jason Brown

Ravens sign CB Domonique Foxworth

Ravens re-sign CB Derrick Martin

Jets sign ILB Bart Scott

Ravens cut DE Marques Douglas

Ravens franchise DE/OLB Terrell Suggs

Ravens re-sign NT Brandon McKinney

Ravens cut CB Chris McAlister

Divisional Rival History:
...Cincinnati Bengals: Prior to the 2008 season, the Bengals had won six of seven in this rivalry. Baltimore pulled off the sweep this year...
...Cleveland Browns: The new Browns swept the old Browns in 2007, but the old Browns returned the favor, sweeping the new Browns in 2008. Confused?
...Pittsburgh Steelers: The host dominates this rivalry, winning 12 of the previous 14 matchups. Pittsburgh won all three battles in 2008, though they were helped by Walt Coleman in Baltimore.

Regular Season Schedule/Results
WK	DATE	OPPONENT	TIME (ET)	TV	TICKETS	LOCATION
1	Sun, Sep 13	Kansas City	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
2	Sun, Sep 20	@ San Diego	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Qualcomm Stadium
3	Sun, Sep 27	Cleveland	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
4	Sun, Oct 4	@ New England	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Gillette Stadium
5	Sun, Oct 11	Cincinnati	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
6	Sun, Oct 18	@ Minnesota	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Metrodome
7	BYE WEEK
8	Sun, Nov 1	Denver	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
9	Sun, Nov 8	@ Cincinnati	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Paul Brown Stadium
10	Mon, Nov 16	@ Cleveland	8:30 PM	ESPN	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium
11	Sun, Nov 22	Indianapolis	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
12	Sun, Nov 29	Pittsburgh	8:20 PM	NBC	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
13	Mon, Dec 7	@ Green Bay	8:30 PM	ESPN	Tickets	Lambeau Field
14	Sun, Dec 13	Detroit	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
15	Sun, Dec 20	Chicago	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
16	Sun, Dec 27	@ Pittsburgh	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Heinz Field
17	Sun, Jan 3	@ Oakland	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum