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
Running back Ray Rice on Tuesday vowed to be smarter after his playoff struggles continued. ... Linebacker Ray Lewis said he meant no disrespect to the Indianapolis Colts when he danced at midfield after Sunday's win. ... The underdog label doesn't sit well with the Ravens heading into their game against the Denver Broncos. ... Linebacker Dannell Ellerbe says he is on the mend. ... Peter Schmuck thinks the NFL should use instant replay to confirm helmet-to-helmet hits.
RAVENS STUFF, BUT NOT FROM US
Like Lewis, Rice wants to play his whole career in Baltimore, too. ... Lewis said his dance was a tribute to his fans. ... Here are five changes since the last time the Ravens and Broncos met. ... Quarterback Joe Flacco has moved on from his pick-six in the last meeting. ... Linebacker Paul Kruger has bounced back from an early injury to become a dynamic pass rusher.
