Rank ‘Em – AFC North Offense

In the NFL offseason, when everybody is healthy or patiently rehabbing a previous injury, each team has dreams of Super Bowl glory – and rightly so in this unpredictable league. One only has to look back six months, when seven clubs that made the 2008 playoffs were left out of 2007 postseason contention. Acknowledging that not one player has practiced in pads yet, BaltimoreRavens.com looks ahead to 2009 and offers AFC North offensive unit rankings.

The Competition: Tight Ends

Heading into the first practice of training camp, BaltimoreRavens.com will offer previews of those positions that feature a tough competition, focusing on who will be fighting for playing time. Today, the tight ends take the spotlight.

Details on McNair Murder Come to Light

With many still in shock over the fatal shooting of former Ravens quarterback Steve McNair, details of the events leading up to his death have emerged over the last several days. Though there are still questions to be answered, many facts have come to light about the circumstances that led to McNair’s passing. Below is a timeline of factual reports surrounding McNair’s death. It is based on a collection of reports and stories from accredited media outlets following the incident closely, including The Baltimore Sun, The Tennessean, ESPN, USA Today and SI.com.

That Was Steve McNair...

Ravens PR Manager Patrick Gleason remembers the last time he ever saw Steve McNair in person. He remembers how McNair showed him exactly why he’d become a great NFL quarterback and an even better teammate. Simply put, it was how he made things happen, the manner in which he carried himself and the way he inspired everybody around him. Indeed, that was Steve McNair… Calm, charismatic and light-hearted. Determined, composed and compelling.

McNair Remembered

Despite the sad nature of his passing, McNair has garnered high praise from former teammates, coaches, fans and media, not only for the player he was, but the man he was. BaltimoreRavens.com has gathered some their sentiments from around the web.