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Yahoo soccer Tue, 11/09/2010 1:50 PM

Jaguars to sign Adam Terry (The National Football Post)

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing veteran offensive tackle Adam Terry to the roster today, according to a... Read more...

Baltimore Ravens Daily News

Yahoo soccer Sun, 09/05/2010 2:10 PM

Adam Terry joins Chargers (The National Football Post)

The San Diego Chargers have added former Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Adam Terry to... Read more...

Baltimore Ravens Daily News

Baltimore Ravens Tue, 08/04/2009 11:47 AM

Ravens offensive tackle Adam Terry is headed to Injured Reserve because of a right knee injury that will require surgery. Terry said the surgery, which could be a microfracture procedure, is scheduled for next Tuesday. Read more...

Baltimore Ravens Thu, 06/04/2009 1:44 PM

Joe Flacco and Adam Terry to Partipate in Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games

More than 60 Ravens players will join Good Samaritan Hospital, organizers from KaBOOM!, residents of the Baltimore community and corporate volunteers to build a playground at the Hospitals Child Development Center on Monday, June 8. The entire playground Read more...

Bleacher Report Wed, 05/27/2009 12:32 PM

Ravens/Steelers Boils Down To Three Matchups

By any definition, a 13-6 record and a trip to the AFC Championship game was a successful season for the Baltimore Ravens. It was supposed to be a rebuilding year. In fact, owner Steve Bisciotti indicated at the end-of-season press conference he originally would’ve been happy if the team found its franchise quarterback in rookie Joe Flacco, and rookie head coach John Harbaugh was able to build team chemistry heading into 2009. Joe Flacco wasn’t even supposed to start. But when Kyle Boller injured his shoulder and Troy Smith went down with a rare case of tonsillitis during preseason, Flacco was the only quarterback left. The result – Flacco had arguably the most successful rookie campaign of any quarterback in the NFL. Franchise quarterback? Check. After the Cowboys’ Jason Garrett spurned Bisciotti’s offer for the head coaching position, Bisciotti turned to Harbaugh – a special teams coordinator in Philadelphia. Harbaugh turned a 5-11 team into one of the NFL’s elite. Team chemistry? Check. The only blemish on the surprising season lies in who the Ravens were unable to beat: AFC North rival and eventual Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. The easiest way for the Ravens to return to the playoffs is to win the division. And while Cincinnati is expecting the return of a healthy Carson Palmer and the Browns are counting on new head coach Eric Mangini, the real power struggle from the AFC North lies between the Steelers and Ravens. Definitive success for the Ravens' season will be contingent on one thing: beating Pittsburgh. There are three areas the Ravens must attain success against the Steelers in order to win in 2009: Offensive Line 2008: Willie Anderson, Marshal Yanda, and Adam Terry each spent time at right tackle last season. The patchwork right side struggled, forcing the Ravens to place TE Todd Heap and often times an additional running back in to block – which really handicapped the offense. With Heap blocking and the lack of a true deep threat, the Steelers were able to easily maintain coverage on Mark Clayton and Derrick Mason while blitzing Joe Flacco. While Flacco was very adept at not being sacked, he rarely had the necessary time to make throws downfield. 2009: The Ravens drafted OT Michael Oher, who the team is hoping will solidify the right side of the line. Oher (6-foot-4, 309 pounds) was rated as a top 15 draft pick by several teams, but the Ravens traded up to nab him with the 23rd pick overall. If Oher is able anchor the right side, not only will Flacco receive the time he needs, but the Ravens will be able to use Todd Heap and free agent acquisition L.J. Smith in the passing game. Key Matchup: Michael Oher vs. James Harrison Secondary 2008: The team struggled against deep-threat receivers. Injuries depleted the secondary with Chris McAlister, Dawan Landry, David Pittman, and Derrick Martin all placed on injured reserve. Corey Ivy, Evan Oglesby, Samari Rolle, and Frank Walker don’t have the speed to keep up with elite speedsters, and Pittsburgh’s quicker receivers often had the advantage. 2009: The Ravens signed free agents Dominique Foxworth (Falcons) and Chris Carr (Titans), and re-signed Samari Rolle and Dawan Landry. Foxworth and Fabian Washington are one of the fastest tandems in the league, and the Ravens hope they can eliminate big plays downfield, which will free up safety Ed Reed to make big plays. By taking away the deep threat, the Ravens will be able to focus on what they do best: stopping the run and getting after the quarterback. Key Matchup: Dominique Foxworth vs. Santonio Holmes Receivers 2008: The Ravens placed Demetrius Williams on injured reserve last season. Without Williams, the Ravens lacked a receiver with the ability to stretch the field. With Todd Heap eliminated from the passing game for blocking purposes, one of the team's best red zone threats wasn't available. 2009: The addition of L.J. Smith via free agency gives the Ravens another weapon in the red zone. The team also signed 6-foot-3 receiver Kelley Washington to give Flacco another large target. With Michael Oher at right tackle, Todd Heap should be able to enter the passing game. The main issue the Ravens still face is the lack of a true deep threat. Yamon Figurs has the necessary speed, but lacks consistent hands. Mark Clayton is inconsistent and tends to disappear for stretches, and Derrick Mason, the team's best receiver, has lost a step. The key for the Ravens will be the health of Demetrius Williams. He offers the size and speed the team needs to stretch the field - if he can stay healthy. Key Matchup: Demetrius Williams vs. Steelers secondary Read more...

Bleacher Report Mon, 05/25/2009 12:24 PM

Baltimore Ravens: Five Positional Battles To Watch During Training Camp

As the Baltimore Ravens walked off the field following a heartbreaking 23-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship game, every player and coach knew changes would be coming. Change is a reality of the NFL with the salary cap—whether you're a few minutes away from going to the Super Bowl, or 0-16—and the 2009 Ravens will look much different in several key areas. Key departures include linebacker Bart Scott (New York Jets), center Jason Brown (St. Louis), safety Jim Leonhard (Jets), cornerback Chris McAlister (unsigned), offensive tackle Willie Anderson (retired), tight end Dan Wilcox (unsigned) and defensive end Marques Douglas (Jets). In addition to selecting six players in this year's draft, the Ravens added cornerbacks Domonique Foxworth (Atlanta) and Chris Carr (Tennessee), center Matt Birk (Minnesota), tight end L.J. Smith (Philadelphia), quarterback John Beck (Miami) and receiver Kelley Washington (New England). With so many new veterans and rookies in the fold, training camp in Westminster, Md. figures to host several key positional battles as the Ravens prepare for their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 13. The following is a look at five key positional battles—in no particular order—to watch during training camp at McDaniel College. 1. Inside Linebacker The departure of Scott leaves a gaping hold next to Ray Lewis at the other inside linebacker position. Scott did the dirty, physical work of taking on blockers, leaving the veteran Lewis free to pursue the ball carrier. The younger Scott was also stronger in pass coverage than Lewis. Conventional wisdom points to second-year player Tavares Gooden as Scott's replacement in the starting defense, but this may not be a foregone conclusion. The 2008 third-round pick is a health risk after spending most of last season on injured reserve with a hip injury. He also had a history of concussions and shoulder problems at the University of Miami. At the team's mandatory minicamp earlier this month, Gooden appeared bigger and faster, a good sign for coordinator Greg Mattison's defense. He has reportedly been spending time at Lewis' home, watching film and gaining wisdom from the 34-year-old linebacker. If Gooden does not get the nod on the inside, another option could be second-year linebacker Jameel McClain. The undrafted free agent from Syracuse emerged last year to grab a spot in training camp and worked his way up the depth chart, earning significant playing time as the season progressed. McClain finished the season with 16 tackles and 2.5 sacks and was a strong contributor on special teams. Fifth-round draft pick Jason Phillips (TCU) is a gritty and physical linebacker, but he would be a long shot to grab the starting spot as a rookie. The organization could also look to Brendon Ayanbadejo, but his value on special teams would be hard to sacrifice with other options at inside linebacker. 2. Backup Quarterback A quarterback controversy is brewing in the Charm City; only for once, it's not over who will be starting under center—Joe Flacco has finally stabilized the position for the Ravens. The real battle will take place between incumbent backup Troy Smith and newly-signed John Beck, a former second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in 2007. Smith found moderate success running the Ravens' version of the Wildcat formation at times last season, but his size (6'0") makes it difficult for him to spot receivers in the pocket, forcing him to move outside. The 6'2" Beck is a more traditional drop back passer. Beck has strong ties to offensive coordinator Cam Cameron (Miami's head coach in 2007) and would figure to have a strong grasp on the playbook, improving his chances to overtake Smith for the backup spot. The Ravens will undoubtedly try to use Smith's athleticism as they did last season, but a long-term injury to Flacco might cause the coaching staff to play the more traditional quarterback Beck. Smith oozes with confidence, but he failed to grab hold of the starting job last preseason before suffering a tonsil infection, opening the door for Flacco to become the team's starter in his rookie season. This factor might weigh on coach John Harbaugh's mind as he decides who will back up the talented Flacco. 3. Kick/Punt Returner With the departure of Leonhard to the Jets, the Ravens must find a new punt returner and try to stabilize the kick return position. Newly-signed defensive back Chris Carr had a good season with the Titans and would likely be the top candidate for the job. He averaged 28.1 yards per kick return (fourth in the NFL) and 10.1 yards on punt returns. If injuries in the secondary would force Carr into the starting lineup, several in-house candidates are presently on the roster. Yamon Figurs began last season as the primary kick and punt returner, but it's clear he is not a favorite of the current coaching staff. Figurs appeared hesitant in returning kicks and struggles holding onto the ball at times. He will need to have a strong preseason to stay on the roster. Rookie cornerback Lardarius Webb, a third-round pick, returned kicks at Nicholls St. and will compete for the job. Tom Zbikowski returned kicks at the end of last season but did not provide much of an impact. Sixth-round pick and rookie running back Cedric Peerman also returned kicks at the University of Virginia, but the team would figure to allow Peerman to focus his efforts competing at the running back position. Carr would figure to have the upper hand, but strong training camp performances would certainly blur the competition a great deal. 4. Kicker For the first time in the history of the franchise, the Ravens are uncertain who will be their kicker on Opening Day. Matt Stover was not re-signed but is on general manager Ozzie Newsome's speed dial if the other options do not work out. Steve Hauschka was the team's kickoff specialist in 2008 and made one of two field goal attempts. He has a big leg, but trying a long field goal before the half is quite different than kicking a game-winning 42-yarder when the pressure is on late in the fourth quarter. The Ravens signed rookie free agent Graham Gano from Florida State to compete for the job. Gano won the Lou Groza Award in 2008, awarded to college football's best kicker. He made 24 of 26 attempts last season with the Seminoles, hitting five of seven from 50 or more yards. While a battle at kicker isn't going to capture the city's attention, it is crucial to stabilize the position entering the season. If neither Hauschka nor Gano can win the job in the preseason, look for Stover to return for his 14th season with the Ravens. 5. Right Tackle This position would have been the featured battle of training camp had veteran Willie Anderson not announced his retirement a couple weeks ago. First-round pick (23rd overall) Michael Oher of Ole Miss is a tremendous talent at 6-5 and 309 pounds. His story was well-chronicled prior to the draft, and the Ravens appeared to snatch up another highly-talented player in the later stages of the first round. Oher has performed well in OTAs (Organized Team Activities) and has picked up the offense quickly, according to the coaching staff. With veteran tackle Adam Terry continuing to battle an ankle injury, the job appears to be Oher's to lose. Terry would be the ideal backup for both Oher and left tackle Jared Gaither since he has experience playing both positions in the NFL. Read more...

Baltimore Ravens Tue, 01/27/2009 1:10 PM

Senior Bowl Recap

The Ravens have often used performances in the Senior Bowl as one of the many factors in deciding a players draft status. Since 2005, the Ravens have drafted fifteen players that participated in the Senior Bowl. Of those players, seven lined up as starters in the 2008 season; Joe Flacco, Marshal Yanda, LeRon McClain, Ben Grubbs, Mark Clayton, Adam Terry and Jason Brown. Read more...