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Mike Preston: Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti can’t be happy about the state of the organization
With so much in flux for the Ravens, columnist Mike Preston wants to know about team owner Steve Bisciotti's game plan for the 2023 regular season, including his thoughts about how franchised-tagged quarterback Lamar Jackson fits in. → Read More
Mike Preston: Lamar Jackson only has himself to blame for breakdown in negotiations with Ravens
The Ravens won this standoff because quarterback Lamar Jackson, who desperately needs an agent, was unfamiliar with this arena. As talented as he is, he didn’t know how to play this game, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston: Ravens need to clean up the mess around the organization before it gets worse
When you see and hear things about player discontent, you start to wonder about the state of the franchise. The Ravens are starting to enter the world of the bizarre, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston: No. 11 Loyola Maryland men’s lacrosse dominates punchless No. 6 Johns Hopkins, 13-8
The No. 6 Blue Jays entered their highly anticipated game against No. 11 Loyola Maryland on Saturday without injured attackmen Jacob Angelus and Russell Melendez and were routed, 13-8, before an announced 5,432 at Ridley Athletic Complex. → Read More
Mike Preston: New offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s pedigree might cure Ravens’ ailing offense
Considering Todd Monken’s pedigree as an offensive coordinator at Georgia and previous stops in the NFL, there should be optimism about the hire, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston: Eagles will muscle their way to Super Bowl title over Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes
The team that wins the Lombardi Trophy is usually the most balanced, and the Eagles were the most complete team in the league this season, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston: NFL should be embarrassed by poor officiating in conference championship games
Officials are human and mistakes will happen, but there were way too many during Sunday's NFL conference championship games, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston’s Ravens mailbag on possible life after QB Lamar Jackson, offseason needs and more
Columnist Mike Preston answers questions about the similarities and differences between Ray Lewis and Roquan Smith, whether Lamar Jackson might be pushing for a trade, offseason needs and more. → Read More
Mike Preston: It’s time for the Ravens and Lamar Jackson to part ways
Now that the Ravens’ season is officially over, the team should begin to search out a trade for quarterback Lamar Jackson and shut down the experimental run-oriented offense designed by coordinator Greg Roman, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston: Rest will pay off for Ravens when push comes to shove vs. Bengals
When the Ravens ruled out several starters before Sunday’s game in Cincinnati, it made the wild-card round rematch against the Bengals next week even more exciting, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 27-16 loss to Bengals
Here’s how the Ravens graded out at each position after a 27-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday’s Week 18 matchup at Paycor Stadium. → Read More
Mike Preston’s Ravens mailbag on Lamar Jackson’s trade value, coach Ed Reed and more
Columnist Mike Preston answers questions about what the Ravens might get if they traded Lamar Jackson, why Ed Reed never coached in Baltimore, what system might best fit Jackson's skill set and more. → Read More
Mike Preston: Until proven otherwise, Ravens aren’t serious postseason contenders
The Ravens won't go far in the postseason unless they develop a passing game, which has been the Achilles’ heel of the offense for the last four seasons, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston: Rash of injuries should be concern for Ravens and QB Lamar Jackson in contract talks
Injuries should be a concern for both Ravens officials and quarterback Lamar Jackson when the sides meet this offseason for contract negotiations, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston: For Ravens team lacking identity, game vs. Browns will be a true test of character
Every season has moments like this, when a team either shows grit and perseverance after a tough loss or the players shrink and curl into the fetal position. The Ravens need to show some resolve, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 23-20 loss to Bills
Here’s how the Ravens graded out at each position after a 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s Week 4 matchup at M&T Bank Stadium. → Read More
Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 24-9 win over Jets
Here’s how the Ravens graded out at each position after Sunday's 24-9 win over the New York Jets. → Read More
Mike Preston: The Ravens’ pass rush has star potential. It’s just a matter of time.
The Ravens have addressed one of their biggest needs by adding pass rushers in recent years, but it remains unclear if those players will develop fast enough to carry them deep into the postseason, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston: Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as a starter? Let’s keep it in perspective.
The Ravens are competitive with Tyler Huntley, but one of the best teams in the AFC with Lamar Jackson. That’s why there is no need for Huntley to prove himself yet, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More
Mike Preston: Ravens might have found No. 2 option they need in the backfield
In Thursday night's preseason opener against the Titans, Ravens veteran running back Mike Davis made the kinds of plays that get the attention of a coaching staff, columnist Mike Preston writes. → Read More