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About Joe Wedra

Joe Wedra

Joe calls Harford County his home however wishes he could spend most of his time traveling to every football and baseball stadium in the US. Joe is currently in the 9th grade and occupies the pitcher’s mound for the Harford Sox. Joe has a passion for the Ravens and spends a great amount of time analyzing and often scrutinizing the various moves within the organization. He maintains his Commissionership of his fantasy league and has established strong relationships with other league commissioners. Joe hopes to continue to play baseball and go on to be a Sports Writer. While his sights are set high, he believes you must aim high. He actively engages in personal training for field ready fitness and the development of his pitching.

Ravens corners ready to cover

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Webb Pick
Week one of OTAs wrapped up yesterday and as much as players wanted to get out on the field and play again, they were very happy to get out of the heat and into the air conditioning after some long days. These “Organized Team Activities” often are used to get players back in shape and back in the groove of things and don’t generally provide much to get talent reads on players—new or old. The wide receiver battle will overshadow some other crucial battles including the one in the defensive … Continue reading →

LaQuan’s time?

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laquan
The journey of every NFL player is different; sometimes they break out as rookies and shine from day one, while some flourish once they have had a few years in the league. Since the day LaQuan Williams was brought in, things have been very unclear when it comes to what kind of player the receiver is. Williams was acquired as an undrafted free-agent in 2011, the same year the team drafted fellow-Maryland product Torrey Smith. In college, he actually red-shirted as a defensive back, but made the transition to wide … Continue reading →

“The Bank”: Among the Nation’s Best

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M T Bank Stadium
Going to M&T Bank Stadium for Ravens’ home games is a Baltimore favorite for over 70,000 people in Charm City. Many like to enjoy the game at their own home with the dozens of camera angles and couch, but the stadium in Baltimore makes it easy to spend the money on some pricey tickets. Much has been made about enhancing fan experience at NFL stadiums to reel in more fans, but the great folks in Baltimore haven’t, and won’t be having any issue selling out games any time soon as … Continue reading →

Ravens sign four undrafted free agents

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meshakwilliams
Dennis Pitta signing his restricted free agent tender was the big news of the day, but it wasn’t the only news. The Ravens also announced that they have signed four undrafted free agent rookies. Cornerback Moe Lee was brought in for a tryout and signed. He will try to make the team as a backup secondary player in a defensive backfield that has a lot of new pieces. Lee isn’t an overall speedster, but he had decent numbers during his college career at Utah. He played at California Community College … Continue reading →

Might a Veteran Like Breaston Fill the Void Left by “Q”?

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Breaston
It’s been a wild offseason in Charm City and the moves that the team has made have all been notable. Every hole has been filled except for the one that many fans wanted complete the most—another wide receiver. I have no problem with Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones being the top two on the depth chart, but it gets shaky at best after that. I previously wrote an article addressing the talent that is already on the roster and may be able to fill the void. Is it possible that … Continue reading →

Ravens part ways with four UDFAs

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holloway
Four undrafted free agents’ dreams of making the Ravens ended on Tuesday, as the organization waived a few of the guys they brought in for rookie minicamps. Among the cuts was tight end Murphy Holloway, who was trying to make a transition from the basketball court to the gridiron after advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in the March Madness tournament while playing at Ole Miss. Holloway will apparently try to resume his career playing basketball, as he tweeted the following when the decision: “ @Murphys_Law31: Back to the hardwood couldn’t … Continue reading →

Undrafted FA Interview: Offensive lineman Jeff Braun

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jeffbraun
The Ravens signed 14 players who took part in rookie minicamps the previous week, and those guys all now hope that they can make enough impact to earn a spot on the team. One of those players is Jeff Braun, an offensive lineman from West Virginia. Jeff didn’t get drafted, but he now hopes that he can find a home with the Ravens’ organization. Though Braun is listed as a guard in most places, he shared with me that he isn’t limited to playing guard, but could end up playing … Continue reading →

Ranking the Ravens’ Top 5 games of 2012

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flaccolombardi
A storybook year certainly ended in storybook fashion. The elation of winning The Lombardi might never wear off and winning it makes the ensuing offseason seem even longer. We’re getting to the point where news can be a little slow and where we miss the sport the most. September is still months away, so the most we can do is look forward to it and reflect on the season that will live in our hearts forever. Counting down the top five games of last season—why not? 5: A Game of … Continue reading →

Sifting Through the Options at Wide Receiver

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Tommy Streeter
It’s been an offseason unlike any other in Charm City. It would be hard to argue that there has been an organization that has done more than the Baltimore Ravens through just about three months after winning Super Bowl XLVII. Started by the record-breaking contract handed to Mr. Super Bowl MVP, Ozzie Newsome has been working every angle to ensure another playoff run for John Harbaugh’s ‘Mighty Men’. Of all of the needs that have been addressed, the one that wasn’t might be the biggest talking point for fans. Many … Continue reading →

Potential Weapons for Flacco

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Sheppard
The Ravens wasted no time signing undrafted free agents immediately after the draft. Inking 14 of them to deals, we might just see the next NFL star come out of one or two of these prospects. Of those players, some may represent needed help for Joe Flacco. Let’s take a look at some undrafted rookies that have the best chance to make an impact and be some of Flacco’s biggest targets. Gerrard Sheppard, Wide Receiver, Towson: The hometown wide out has a chance to make the team simply because the … Continue reading →

Ravens Add Talent and Depth to D-Line

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Art Jones SB
The reigning Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens have been lacking the sort of respect that you usually expect the defending titleholders to have. Some “off-season predictions” have already labeled the Ravens a potential bust for 2013, but with the amount of skilled prospects Ozzie and Co. have added throughout the previous months, it’s become clear that this team can and WILL contend next season. As I was projecting the team’s front 7, I found that no matter what combination I chose, there will be people on the sidelines that are … Continue reading →

Arthur Brown may make you forget all about Rolando McClain

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NCAA Football: Kansas at Kansas State
If you called Ozzie Newsome the best General Manager in football before the draft, you were probably right. After making another perfect pick in round two, Newsome solidified that he is not only the smartest in the league, but he knows where players are going every pick, every round. Newsome decided he wanted to make a move on his player, and he did just that! He moved up seven picks and traded with the Seattle Seahawks to grab the player the Ravens coveted most, Arthur Brown, the linebacker from Kansas … Continue reading →

AFC North rivals improve pass rush in Round 1

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mingo
Joe Flacco watched the NFL Draft last night cringing, as he saw two fellow AFC North teams draft two very elite pass rushers. The Steelers and Browns both got the players they wanted, and can both provide much-needed help on the edge for their new teams. It was a good first round for each AFC North team, but one pick puzzled many. Let’s take a look at how the Ravens’ fellow division-partners fared in round one. Cleveland Browns- Cleveland was a team that many thought had the opportunity to trade … Continue reading →

Ravens say “no” to Te’o, “yes” to Matt Elam

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teond
The NFL Draft is officially under way, and holding the 32nd overall pick, the Baltimore Ravens just sat back and watched the mayhem ensue. Multiple trades were made ahead of pick #32, and they actually allowed the Ravens to draft the player they needed. The selection of Matt Elam was what the “final four” decision makers in the Ravens’ draft room wanted. I had Elam rated as the second best safety in the 2013 class, so you could consider this pick to be a huge steal. The option that many … Continue reading →

If he’s there, Ravens shouldn’t pass on Arthur Brown

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NCAA Football: Kansas at Kansas State
The latest arrest of newly acquired Rolando McClain could shake up the Ravens’ plans at middle linebacker yet again. They gave the young linebacker a second (more like fourth) chance, but he blew it. While he could still be in the future plans, it looks like the option of taking a linebacker in the first round has opened up yet again. Kevin Minter and Manti Te’o have been names floating around at #32, but another college standout has been on many minds leading up to Thursday. Arthur Brown, the linebacker … Continue reading →

On paper, Ravens face tough stretch to end season

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The 2013 schedule has released, and it is capped by key “rematch” games all around the league. The NFL did a great job arranging primetime games to be entertaining for fans around the country (unless we are talking about Bills-Browns on Thursday night… seriously, what is that?) The defending World Champion Baltimore Ravens have their path to another Super Bowl appearance mapped out; now it’s their job to take over and get some crucial victories early. The word early was the key word in that sentence, with purpose. I had … Continue reading →

Final mock draft round-up

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NCAA Football: Washington State at California
The final week before the draft is chaotic for every NFL office around the league. Teams are finding out who might want to deal, which players will fall, and every detail will be ironed out. This year’s class has been highly scrutinized for a “lack of superstar talent.” Although this is a deep draft, it is true that standout players are going to be hard to come by. As the Ravens sit at #32, they will have to anxiously await 31 other picks before seeing if a projected top-10 pick … Continue reading →

Ray Rice entertains fans at Foundation event in Columbia

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Serving the community yet again, Ray Rice proved on Thursday night that his work on the field is just a fraction of what he does for Baltimore. In an event sponsored by BODYARMOR SuperDrink, Wegman’s in Columbia hosted an event to support the ARC and The Ray Rice Foundation. Rice came out to Wegman’s and gave fans a chance to take pictures, win merchandise, and take photos with the Super Bowl Champion running back. As a part of his anti-bullying campaign, he talked about his charity and the many other … Continue reading →

McClain Gets Second Chance With Ravens

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McClain Arrested 600
Football has been a part of Rolando McClain’s life since he was a freshman in high school. Just a teenager, he played tight end and linebacker like a player ready for the NFL. People knew McClain was something special during his senior year. Selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl as a senior, he was ready for the big stage. An athletic scholarship to Alabama would be the pathway to one of the most successful linebackers to ever don the Crimson Tide. Already having tremendous successes, he would shine … Continue reading →

Ravens could target WR Keenan Allen in first round

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Colorado v California
With just about two weeks left until the highly anticipated NFL Draft, final mock drafts are coming into place and final projections and team needs are being constructed. This is a draft that can be very tough to cover from every angle, as there is no true “locked-in” pick with any team. This close to the big day, this is indeed a unique scenario. For the Baltimore Ravens, much will depend on the possible trades and moves in front of them. While Ozzie Newsome is the only one who really … Continue reading →