NFL News & Rumors, aka The Grapevine: "Bet you wonder how I knew"...a collection of thoughts, news and tidbits from the rumor mill about the Ravens and the NFL written by Tony Lombardi.

Post Game Analysis, aka Rearview Mirror: You will not find a more in depth review of each Ravens game anywhere on the web. TL analyzes and grades each position and evaluates coaching decisions in addition to choosing a player of the game.

Best of the Best, aka Top Guns: Inspired by David Letterman’s Top 10 Lists, Top Guns recognizes the best of the best in the world of sports and Baltimore. Topics range from the best coaches in the area to the best Ravens' hits of all time to the 7 Wonders of Baltimore. Kurt Backert and Tony Lombardi serve up these delights, well... whenever the mood strikes.

Game Preview, aka Crystal Ball: During the season, you can expect to find thoughtful analysis in each of our Game Previews. We bring out the chalk and then talk X's and O's with Bruce Laird and Dev Panchwagh. In the offseason, Dev Panchwagh -- The Scientist, digs beneath the surface and serves up insightful commentary on issues facing the Ravens and the NFL. School is in session!

Interviews: In depth interviews with Ravens players, coaches and front office personnel that will almost certainly address the questions you've been waiting to have answered.

Handicapping, aka The Chief’s Picks: As his name suggests, Chief Picawina is a winner when it comes to sports handicapping. This season, Bob "The Chief" Jones will take on a few out of town handicappers each and every week as well as provide you with his absolute LOCK OF THE WEEK.  No smoke signals here folks! The Chief dips into his mystical mojo bag to help you load up your money bag. This is of course for entertainment purposes only.

Lombardi’s Way: A column from the site's founder that focuses on the Ravens, Baltimore, the world of sports or life's inspirations. 

Letters 2 TL: Everyone has an editor but not everyone has a TL (thankfully). This is a weekly piece inspired by our many visitors to ProFootball24x7.com -- some very insightful and informed visitors at that, who send in questions and commentary. Here we list a few along with TL's responses.

Truth or Consequences: Admittedly inspired by The Sun's John Eisenberg who for years has provided a Fact/Opinion column, Truth or Consequences focuses upon behaviors, developments and news items concerning the Ravens and the NFL that have occurred and offers forward looking opinions on what might result from such occurrences. Updated regularly by Tony Lombardi

Blackbird Singing: Words & Music...Music & Sports...Blackbird Singing is a meandering walk in rhythm through the world of sports. Centered in football, TL will also venture into other sports particularly those involving other local teams such as the Orioles, Terps and Wizards.

Daily Buzz: If we weren't all crazy we'd all go insane. The Daily Buzz is a collection of thoughts, quotes, jokes, pictures and stories all intended to provide a little levity to your day.

The World of Quaz: ESPN.com has Page 2 and ProFootball24x7.com has Quaz. You will certainly enjoy and probably even laugh out loud over the zany antics and thoughts relating to sports and life as provided by our own Craig Chasis.  Will this bell toll for you?  Check it out and see.

See It My Way, aka Media My Way: Sometimes the world of sports itself is like one colossal sitcom just waiting to amuse. Craig Chasis takes it all on and delivers the sometimes unreal reality of the sporting world on and off the air waves in this fast paced column.

Fantasy Forum: The NFL's reigning national trivia champion and our statistical savant, Kurt Backert breaks down each game during the season in his Play or Sit column.  With the help of various league sources Kurt serves up solid information used to provide recommendations to fantasy owners. During the offseason, Kurt provides insight into items such as what rookies may have an impact and what often overlooked teams might offer a few diamonds in the rough. In addition to his column, Kurt answers fantasy questions in “Ask the Guru” and describes in detail the fantasy news and trends in our weekly podcast heard exclusively here on ProFootball24x7.com.

Diaries: Focuses on the trials and tribulations of Ravens training camp through the eyes of a player.  In 2005, UDFA rookie long snapper Matt Katula took us inside the mind of a young player hoping to fulfill a dream. Going forward, we will offer up some surprises that you are sure to enjoy.

Mr. J’s Neighborhood: Rick Johnson combines his flair for nostalgia, a passion for Baltimore and a heart on a sleeve to deliver compelling stories, anecdotes and commentary that is sure to stir the emotion of even the most icy-veined attorney.

Talkin’ Smack with Guest Columnists: From time to time, a media personality or a sports figure in the area just might have something on his or her mind. Smack is where they unleash their venom. Bring it on!

In the Hood: The AFC North: The "Hood" provides you with news and notes as well as an outlook for the Ravens divisional rivals, the Bengals, Browns and that team in Western PA.  Brought to you throughout the week by Eric Buckner.

Fan Voice: Letters to the editor, message boards, chat sessions, tailgate pictures and the latest from the greatest Ravens’ fans, the members of the Ravens Roosts, Nests and Poe’s Crows – all proudly served up on these pages.

Multimedia: On these pages you will find GAMETIME, the voice of ProFootball24x7.com.  In addition you will also hear a recorded version of Ravens Wrap with co-hosts John Gehrig and Bruce Laird broadcasted live from the Greene Turtle in Ocean City, Maryland during the season.  Then there’s the Fantasy Football Podcast, blogs from some staff members, exclusive video, pictures from staff photographer Sabina Moran and interviews with Ravens players, coaches and front office staff.

Ravens 411: If you want to know anything about the Ravens…and we mean anything, here’s where you will find it.  And we don’t even charge a directory assistance fee!

NFL 411: Rules, salary cap info, draft history, schedules, scores, standings, player salaries…the list goes on.  You name it, it’s hear regarding the NFL.

Gear: Here you will find info on our exclusive GOLD ZONE: Our members’ only section brings extreme value to all GOLD ZONE CARD carriers.  Check it out and learn more about the fun and savings it can bring to your life!  Also, check out our 24x7 Store.  There’s sure to be something there for every Ravens fan from the diehard former middle linebacker to the sophisticated lady.