Ravens Trade for Cornerback Josh Wilson

The Baltimore Ravens trade a conditional 2011 fifth round draft pick to acquire fourth year cornerback Josh Wilson. This move adds significant talent and experience to a injury ravaged position.

Wilson, born and raised in Maryland, is a celebrated speedy returnmen owning an average of 25 yards/return and a kickoff returned for a touchdown.

Despite his impressive kickoff return acumen, he will be called upon by the Ravens to play if not start at the cornerback position. Wilson started 12 games last season, intercepted two interceptions last year returning both of them for touchdowns.

His resume shows he is a dangerous player when he gets the ball in his hands and no team can ever have too many of those types of players. Lardarius Webb's uncertain return to the active roster and Fabian Washington's continuous recovery from the ACL injury he suffered last season leave a desire for some like Josh Wilson who can slid into the position and play well.

Ravens fans have good reason to be excited even though Wilson is not the "best" cornerback in the league. He is an upgrade from most of the defensive backs on back-end of the depth chart. The next stepping stone for Wilson is passing he conditioning test, an obstacle Terrance Cody and Walt Harris struggled with this past offseason. 

J.Cole- It Won't Be Long

Another cut from J.Cole's upcoming album. The optimistic piece tells the story about the struggles of poverty and how one day he will overcome all of it.

Terrance Cody has Knee Surgery. Expected back in Two Weeks.

Defensive tackle Terrance Cody missed the last preseason game versus the New York Giants due to sore knees. Cody had a torn meniscus, the extent of which was so severe he had to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and is expected to be out two weeks.

His future absence coinciding with his second round counterpart Sergio Kindle leaves the Ravens top two draft pick in this past year's draft missing from the season opener versus the New York Jets.

Fortunately Cody will not be out long and should comeback in pretty good shape ready to aggravate offensive lines in a few weeks.

Justin Beiber, Kanye West and Raekwon- Runaway Love Remix

Pop icon Justin Beiber has overcome any boundaries listeners have tried to put around him by collaborating with the likes of east coast rap legend Raekwon and cocky trendsetting rapper Kanye West.

The First of Many Roster Cuts: Doug Dutch

It is that time of year again when teams talk about who will make the regular season roster, who will be sent to the practice squad and who will simply be cut. This year is no different and the Baltimore Ravens have already begun the process with one of their first roster cuts.

CB Doug Dutch, acquired by the Ravens through a trade with the Washington Redskins, was cut today. He was a reserve corner who no one expected to make the final roster. He is now available for any team to pick up.

Each team is required to cut their roster down to 75 players by tomorrow. Dutch's release is the first of many to come. By this Saturday, each NFL team must reduce their roster down to 53 players.

Wide Receiver Ferris Wheel Keeps Turning.

 
The Ravens lose wide receiver Dante Stallworth (broken foot) for eight weeks after a win versus the New York Giants in the third preseason game changing the season’s early season appearance.

Just as Stallworth was starting to find a rhythm with Flacco in this offense and becoming a better punt returner, things turned for the worse. Derrick Mason expressed his feelings saying," It's a setback, it's a huge setback not just for us but more or less for him." Stallworth broke his foot, one that will need screws for repair, during the game (on which play I am unsure).

Not only was Stallworth hurt but Mark Clayton suffered a concussion after a helmet to helmet hit from Antrel Rolle. Clayton's injury isn't as serious and won't remove him from action for as lengthy a time as Stallworth but it will cause him to miss some practices this week and maybe the last preseason game. Clayton was a part of the offense's potency last night catching a 20 yard pass from Flacco.

All this discouraging news about injury may lead way for a glimmer of hope. Third year receiver Marcus Smith started clicking with quarterback Troy Smith at the helm. He caught his first NFL touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the Ravens up 24-3 before the Giants scored their one and only touchdown. He finished the day with four catches and 29 yards. M.Smith showed he has strong hands and toughness to make a catch in the endzone and take a hit simultaneously.

We all hope Stallworth and Clayton recover as soon as possible. Concussions don't have timetable so Clayton could be back very sooner or later than expected. As a result of the succession of changes, receivers like Demetrius Williams, who did not play list night due to an ankle injury, Marcus Smith and David Reed all have an opportunity to slide in a roster spot.

Kanye West- Monster featuring Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj

Listen to Kanye West f. Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross & Bon Iver

Kanye West has collected a cast of animated and renown artist to show the world monsters walk among us. I can see alot people really going crazy when West performs this song in concert.

Can Jason Phillips make the team?

Former fifth round draft pick Jason Phillips has a tough task ahead of him as he tries to find a place as a member in the Ravens' logjam of linebackers.

Phillips has put forth good performances in his first two preseason games this year. Gathered a total of eight tackles, one sack and one forced fumbled. He is proving to us he can become the tackling machine the Ravens drafted him to be.

Even if he does show himself capable of improving and developing into a special player, he has so much talent in front of him that making the roster will be difficult. Jameel McClain, Tavares Gooden and Dannell Ellerbe are all young players on the rise but none have yet to play a complete game. Gooden has the speed to excel in pass coverage but slacks against some of the better tight ends in the league. Dannell Ellerbe is a great run stopper but can be a vulnerability on passing downs. Since Jameel McClain has joined the Ravens in 2008, he has only impressed as a pass rusher and special teams player finishing his rookie season with 2.5 sacks, two safeties and 16 tackles.

The only way Phillips will make the final roster is if he is a standout special teamer. Missing significant time his rookie year has really hindered his development. Watch Phillips in the next two preseason games as he makes more steps in either direction. Either he gives the organization a reason to keep him or he finds himself on the waiver wire or worse.