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SOUND DEFENSE: Instead of being dominated by Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Peyton Manning, the Baltimore Ravens' defense held its ground through some effective strategic gambits to slow down the top passing game in the league.

John Donne was full of bunk. "No man is an island?" Really? Donne clearly never entertained the responsibilities of a cornerback; though in his defense, the NFL was still in its nascent stages in the early 17th century.

It's never wise to make rash, emotional decisions. Not in your romantic life, not as a parent, and not in your workplace.

Career sacks for Ravens defensive end - and former Bronco - Trevor Pryce. That's the second-highest total among active players in the league, behind Jason Taylor .

Here's a look at recent media coverage of the Ravens: Clark Judge of CBSSports.com says Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron is one of the top assistant coaches so far this season .

These are not your father's Baltimore Ravens , at least if your father was a Ravens fan for the past 10 years or so.

Nobody came right out and said that at the time, and nobody is going to admit that now.

Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle sits in his home in Florida, and wears a neck brace.

Opening Statement: "Just to start with, we had a player development seminar here.

The bye week arrived at a most opportune time for the Ravens' injured players. Players like quarterback Joe Flacco , offensive tackle Jared Gaither and linebacker Jarret Johnson benefited from a week off to let their bodies heal.

The Ravens gave Domonique Foxworth an expensive contract this offseason, but haven't seen the expected return on their investment.

The Baltimore Ravens are rapidly discovering that defensive end Dwan Edwards is well-suited for his job.

Any relief the Ravens may have gotten in the secondary is nearly gone as veteran cornerback Samari Rolle contemplates retirement.

For the first time in more than a decade, the Ravens' priority for a bye week is this: Fix the defense.

Text messages show a woman asked former NFL quarterback Steve McNair to transfer $2,000 into her bank account hours before police say she shot him to death, then turned the gun on herself.

CG: Do you think the Ravens took the Cincinnati Bengals too lightly? Mike Preston: I don't know if they took the Bengals too lightly, or if they were emotionally spent from playing the New England Patriots on the road the week before.

Last September, a real estate agent thought enough of Tom Bergera s house on High Stakes Drive in Reisterstown to put it on the market with a $725,000 price tag.

The Ravens' lapses in the secondary are becoming a primary concern. A unit revamped in the offseason to feature speed and smarts is being targeted by opposing quarterbacks.

Offensive tackle Jared Gaither is making progress from the neck injury that sidelined him for Sundaya s 17-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Pro Bowl middle linebacker Ray Lewis has heard some of the complaints about the Ravens defense, and he chuckles.