Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday. That way he’ll have an excuse to do the same to start his workday, too.
RUNNING IT BACK
Ravens coach John Harbaugh was noncommittal about when linebacker Ray Lewis will return to practice. ... Four players, including starting defenders Corey Graham and Dannell Ellerbe, sat out Wednesday's practice. ... The Ravens offensive line has struggled in recent weeks. ... Safety Bernard Pollard says he hasn't been fined by the NFL yet. ... Quarterback Joe Flacco admitted that Ray Rice saved him from criticism last week.
RAVENS STUFF, BUT NOT FROM US
The Ravens are preparing for multiple quarterbacks this week. ... The Ravens defense has gotten better in November. ... Rice was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. ... Wide receiver Torrey Smith is continuing to develop into an all-around receiver. ... Left guard Jah Reid is learning to keep his emotions in check.