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THE SKY IS FALLING: On Saturday I was at Roost 50's Shrimp Feast when Jeff of Baltimore Sports & Novelty asked how the offense would handle the loss of Pitta. I had not heard of the injury so I thought it was a joke until I confirmed it with russellstreetreport.com. Of course, the buzz at the gathering was the impact that this loss would have on the passing game, especially in light of the Boldin trade. It was a major surprise development.

It is eerily similar to last year that a major player ...

BARGAIN BIN: One of the interesting elements of Training Camp is the search for the guys who put all of their effort on the table to try to make a team. It can be those who have kicked around the league for a while; always being the 46th to 53rd player. But there are also the Undrafted Free Agents; those who were not good enough to warrant a draft spot but who have been scouted enough to get a shot and who can pick where they feel they have a shot.

 The Ravens focus on these players as part of...

TRAINING CAMP: The Ravens will be gathering this week to begin the preparations on the field for the new season. The Rookies, QB's and those recovering from injuries will roll in first, and then the rest are in by the end of the week. We will start to see the stories of those who will be lucky to make the practice squad, but get the spotlight from the media. We will also see little of the big names, since this is the time for the coaches to figure out what the back end of the roster and the d...

WIDE RECEIVER: As we approach Training Camp, and as the WR position is the topic of the day, here is an article about what talent is on the roster presently. I still think they will grab a veteran before the start of the season, but will give those on the roster a chance to step up.

2013 SCHEDULE: While waiting for the season tickets to arrive, I thought about taking a look at this year's schedule. It is way too early to consider how the team will play and what players will be injured, or how good the opponents will be this year, but there has to be something to fill this dead time. 

VETERAN WR: A big story this off-season is the trade of Anquan Boldin, with the loss of his veteran leadership. I was a big fan of "Q", a WR in a LB-body. His tenacity and on-the-field smarts made him an important piece in the game, and his performance in the playoffs in 2012 was a big part of the Trophy.

 His loss may seem to be a big piece to fill. I am comfortable though that the team has a plan to cover his absence; and I am not sure it is through those who will get to Training Camp in a f...