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Ravens Defense Needs A Nickname Baltimore Beat Down by Bruce Raffel on May 16, 2012 8:00 PM EDT Although the Baltimore Ravens have had one of the NFL's best defenses for more than a decade, they have never had a nickname to go along with their reputation. Their 2000-01 defense ranks among the ...

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One player that has drawn a particular amount of curiosity from the draft class is the former Miami Hurricane drafted in the sixth round – Tommy Streeter. Streeter possesses an intriguing blend of speed and size that reminds many of a former Ravens receiver.
Director of player personnel Eric DeCosta said this about Streeter.
“It’s unusual to get a receiver with that kind of size who can run like that. Ozzie alluded to another size/speed guy that we developed a long time ago — Michael Jackson. These kinds of guys are rare at times, the measurable.
Which made me wonder, just what kind of career did Jackson have in the NFL?
So it only made sense to put Jackson under the microscope as my Retro Ravens subject this week.
Jackson, the 6’4″, 196 pound prospect from the University of Southern Mississippi was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. (Sounds familiar) Jackson had been recruited to Southern Miss as a potential Quarterback but later converted to Receiver when some guy named Bret Favre beat him out at the position. He went on to play eight seasons in the NFL, three in Baltimore from 1996-1998.
His first season in Charm City was his most memorable and productive as he caught 76 passes for 1,201 yards and tied for the league lead in touchdowns with 14. Jackson caught multiple touchdowns three times that season and finished the 96′ campaign with a 5 catch, 117 yd., 3 TD performance against the Houston Oilers in a losing effort.
During his time as a pro he was known as a deep threat, a sharp dresser, and was never at a loss for words.
He was known for engaging in banter with opposing players and fans as evidenced by this story from a 1996 game against Jacksonville.
“I told the guy, ‘I’m going to catch a touchdown pass right here, in this [left] corner, and then I’ll throw the ball to you,’ ” Jackson said.
Sure enough, before halftime, he caught a touchdown pass from Vinny Testaverde on the spot. Jackson pitched the ball toward the stands – with gusto.
“I must have thrown it pretty hard, because the [NFL] fined me $500,” he said.
Jackson played the next two seasons for the Ravens but never enjoyed the same amount of success as that inaugural season. He only caught 4 touchdowns for the remainder of his career. He was slowed by injuries and a scheme change as Baltimore was moving more towards a short passing game.
He became a Free Agent in 1998 and after an unsuccessful tryout with the Seattle Seahawks he retired at the age of 29.
Even though Jackson had a relatively short career in Baltimore he’ll be most remembered for that tremendous first season. Do they have the same thing in Streeter?
Let’s wait and see.


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His base salaries are $700,000 this year and $3 million in 2013 with corresponding salary-cap figures of $1.6 million and $4.9 million.
He's due a $1 million roster bonus next year.
Jones' contract includes an escalator clause next year.
Including Jones' deal, the Ravens are now $1.12 million under the NFL salary-cap limit.
The Ravens used 100 percent of their rookie salary pool of $4.318 million, spending a total of $22.78 million for their eight rookie draft picks.
The most they could have spent over the course of the deals was $23.749 million, saving $880,184 over the next four years.
The total compensation for the rookies: second-round linebacker Courtney Upshaw ($5.296 million), second-round offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele ($3.345 million), third-round running back Bernard Pierce ($2.655 million), fourth-round center-guard Gino Gradkowski ($2.584 million), fourth-round safety Christian Thompson ($2.4 million), fifth-round cornerback Asa Jackson ($2.224 million), sixth-round wide receiver Tommy Streeter ($2.194 million) and seventh-round defensive tackle DeAngelo Tyson ($2.147 million).
NOTE: The Ravens cut rookie fullback Chad Diehl, a free agent from Clemson signed prior to their rookie minicamp


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Baltimore Ravens: What to Expect from the Latest Undrafted Free-Agent Signings Bleacher Report Yesterday the Baltimore Ravens added five more undrafted free agents. With four undrafted rookies being cut to make room for these additions, the Ravens now have a total of 21 undrafted players looking to make their roster. That's a lot of competition ... Ravens Loading Up On Temple PlayersBaltimore Beat Down Stewart signs with RavensPhiladelphia Inquirer (blog) Stewart Signs Free Agent Contract with Baltimore RavensBoxscore News Baltimore Sun -Temple University Athletics all 10 news articles »

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Ravens cut former Byrnes, Clemson standout Diehl Spartanburg Herald Journal The Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday announced they have released fullback Chad Diehl (Byrnes), who signed as an undrafted free agent out of Clemson. Diehl had been considered one of the top players at his position heading into the draft. and more »

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Stewart signs with Ravens Philadelphia Inquirer (blog) Former Temple quarterback Chester Stewart signed a rookie free-agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder, who started six games last season, completed 54 of 83 passes for a team-best 743 yards and two touchdown ... and more »

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Ravens: Jones contract details released Carroll County Times OWINGS MILLS — Newly-minted Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones' two-year, $7 million maximum value contract includes a $1.8 million signing bonus. His base salaries are $700000 this year and $3 million in 2013 with ... and more »

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Ravens shouldn't take money from Suggs ESPN (blog) By Jamison Hensley | ESPN.com Under league rules, the Baltimore Ravens would be within their rights to not pay linebacker Terrell Suggs for the games he will miss due to his Achilles injury. But, under the rules of the locker room, the players would ... Carmon Misses Out In Draft, But Retains High Pro HopesPress Box Which Teams Have the Biggest Post-Draft Holes to Fill?Bleacher Report all 5 news articles »

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