Baltimore Ravens News

Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 29, 2013.

If the Baltimore Ravens are to make it back to the playoffs in 2014, they'll need their younger players to make big leaps this season.

On their way to the team facility Monday, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco and his longtime backup, Tyrod Taylor , practiced calling out the cadence of various plays in offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak 's new system.

C.J. Mosley completely understands the significance of becoming part of a defense that has a long-standing reputation of greatness.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - John Harbaugh stepped to the podium Tuesday wearing a gray T-shirt that read "Finish Everything," undoubtedly the coach's message to his Baltimore Ravens after they missed postseason for John Harbaugh not sweating potential suspension of Ray Rice OWINGS MILLS, Md.

Jul 25, 2013; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talks to the media after training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center.

Parking Panda Corp. is partnering with the Baltimore Ravens to enable fans to find and reserve parking near the stadium on game days.

Even more so then Dennis Pitta, wide receiver Torrey Smith will benefit from the new coaching staff.

Grass at Levi's Stadium doesn't need to be watered as much as other types used in the Bay Area.

The Baltimore Ravens on Monday announced that a member of the Maryland Army National Guard will be the team's new national anthem singer this season Joey Odoms , 25, competed against about 50 people for the opportunity to sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" in front of more than 70,000 fans before the Ravens' home games.

Not bad for the No. 22 pick in the NFL draft and a guy who isn't promised to be the starter when the Cleveland Browns' season begins.

Jan 19, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter of the 2013 NFC Championship football game at CenturyLink Field.

Matt Vense l is in his first year at the Star Tribune after covering the Ravens for the Baltimore Sun for six years.

Doug Marrone: Bills DT Marcell Dareus excused from camp Bills coach Marrone: DT Dareus excused from camp to deal with personal matters Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1mxAZEf Your Take contributions have not been reviewed for accuracy by USATODAY.

The walls of Ravens coach John Harbaugh 's office are decorated by framed slogans he cites frequently in speeches to his team.

We heard from his two lips that he's been studying tape in the offseason to find ways into duping quarterbacks.

There hasn't been much to laugh at regarding the Ravens this offseason , but I didn't expect it to be coach John Harbaugh who gave us something to chuckle at heading into training camp.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice leaves a news conference with his wife Janay where they discussed his arrest on aggravated assault charges.

Nov 10, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco prepares to throw the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.

Nov 18, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; ESPN announcer Ray Lewis on the set before the game at Bank of America Stadium.