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OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Coming off his worst season as an NFL head coach, John Harbaugh really doesnt know what to expect from the Baltimore Ravens this year.Either were going to be good or were not, he said. I have reasons for optimism, and I have reasons for pessimism.The Ravens staggered to a 5-11 finish in 2015 after losing quarterback Joe Flacco, running back Justin Forsett, wide receiver Steve Smith and linebacker Terrell Suggs to injury. Harbaugh is still waiting to see what first-round draft pick Breshad Perriman can add to an offense that was without a vertical threat after he tore a knee ligament during his first NFL practice.If Baltimore is to again become relevant in the AFC North, it must cleanse itself of the misery that defined last season.We have to get rid of last years team, last years feel and everything that went terrible with last year and leave it back there, Suggs said. We have to be the Ravens that we know we are supposed to be, that we are accustomed to being. That is definitely the No. 1 thing on our list as a motivator.Back in the days when Ray Lewis roamed the middle of the field and Ed Reed deftly monitored passes deep into the secondary, the Ravens were a defensive force. To become a contender again, Baltimore must improve a unit that last year surrendered 401 points, including 103 in the fourth quarter. Thus, the Ravens lost nine games by eight points or fewer.The addition of free agent safety Eric Weddle should help, as should the return of Suggs.I really feel good about this defense. I did last year, too. We just had a rash of injuries, defensive coordinator Dean Pees said. I feel like were maybe a little faster than we were a year ago. Were going to need to be. Im very optimistic.Here are some things that need to go right for the Ravens in 2016:FLACCOS HEALTH: The Ravens success depends heavily on Flacco, the franchise leader in completions, passing yardage, touchdown passes and 300-yard games. Before tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee on Nov. 22, Flacco started in 137 straight games (including playoffs).Flacco acknowledged that hes not back to 100 percent, but his arm is sound.Hes still elite, tight end Crockett Gillmore said.The Ravens provided Flacco with two additional targets during the offseason, signing free agent wide receiver Mike Wallace and tight end Benjamin Watson. But Watson was lost for the year when he tore his Achilles tendon in the third preseason game.RUNNING BACK SHUFFLE: The most surprising final cut last week was Forsett, who was a Pro Bowl alternate two years ago after rushing for 1,266 yards. But he was re-signed Monday and joins a mix that begins with Terrance West and includes Javorius Allen and rookie Kenneth Dixon, who injured his knee in the preseason.West has started only six games over two seasons and is still 96 yards short of reaching 1,000 for his career.ROOKIE LINEMEN: The Ravens thought they had a fixture at left tackle when they signed Eugene Monroe to a long-term contract. Unfortunately, the oft-injured Monroe turned out to be a bust and was released.Top draft pick Ronnie Stanley has stepped into a starting role, and now its up to him to protect Flaccos blind side.That is an important spot, obviously, offensive coordinator Marc Trestman said. There is nothing that tells you he cant do this, and the game is not going to be too big for him.Baltimore will also employ rookie guard Alex Lewis, sometimes in tandem with Stanley on the left side of the line.(DEFENSIVE) BACKFIELD IN MOTION: Weddle was the most important free agent pickup of the offseason. A three-time Pro Bowl selection with San Diego, he had 104 tackles in 2014 and 75 a year ago before going on injured reserve in December.Former cornerback Lardarius Webb moves to free safety, which caters to his speed. Jimmy Smith is solid at one of the corners, but Shareece Wright must improve on the other side for the Ravens to be an effective pass defense.The key is chemistry.Its just a guy getting used to working with other guys, how they verbalize, how they think, how they communicate and how they talk, Pees said.KICKING IT: The Ravens signed kicker Justin Tucker to a whopping $16.8 million, four-year contract in July.Tucker is the second-most accurate kicker in NFL history, making 87.8 percent of his field goal attempts. Hes never missed a conversion and last year scored 128 of the teams 328 points.Justin has become a cornerstone of our team, general manager Ozzie Newsome said.The Ravens also have 2015 Pro Bowl punter Sam Koch and long-snapper Morgan Cox back.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Texas Rangers Pro Shop . Listen to the game live on TSN Radio 1050 at 7pm et. The Raptors traded Rudy Gay, Quincy Acy and Aaron Gray to the Sacramento Kings on Monday, in exchange for Greivis Vasquez, John Salmons, Patrick Patterson and Chuck Hayes. Wholesale Rangers Jerseys .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras. https://www.cheaprangersbaseball.com/ . The nimble-footed quarterback got his wish, dashing through the snow and a weary defence all the way into the NCAA record book. Rangers Jerseys China . Jeff Green scored 13 points and Kris Humphries 12 for the Celtics, who nearly blew an 18-point, second-half lead. Sullingers 20-20 was the first by a Celtics player since Kevin Garnetts first game in Boston in 2007. Garnett was dealt -- along with Paul Pierce -- to Brooklyn during the off-season. Fake Rangers Jerseys . In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to strengthen their squads with new strikers.To celebrate Sky Sports 25th birthday this week, we relive some laugh-out-loud Soccer Saturday moments with Jeff Stelling and the gang. From Chris Kamara not having a clue whats going on in his game to Paul Merson capturing a classic Premier League moment in the only way he can, Soccer Saturday has produced some classic live TV moments.Hit the video at the top of the page to watch our special montage or read on... I feel good!The James Brown dancing doll became infamous during the 2008/09 season when striker James Brown scored eight goals for Stellings beloved Hartlepool. However, the doll was rarely seen on the show for a couple of years due to Browns lack of goals, but it made a rare appearance in January 2012, and he struck when Matt Le Tissier was covering the game in the studio. What scenes! Geoff celebrates a James Brown goal in true Soccer Saturday style Fire at HQJeff and the lads were forced to evacuate the studio in 2015 after a fire alarm went off at Sky Studios. The live programme was forced off air for nearly 30 minutes while firefighters investigated the problem. Thankfully, no serious incidents were found and the guys returned to the studio unscathed with Jeff addressing the nation in a firemans helmet joking that it was pretty hot in here. Unbelievable JeffThe classic Kammy phrase has become synonymous with the show. He uses it every week to describe incidents, even ones that arent really worthy of the meaning of the word. However, the phrase slipped his mind when reporting from the Vitality Stadium as Bournemouth scored with the last kick of the game to salvage a draw against Everton but Jeff was on hand to remind him.I cant believe what Im seeing Johnny Phillips reports from a rocking Vicarage Road One of the most incredible endings to a game was brought to life by reporter Johnny Phillips. The play-off tie between Watford and Leicester was tied at 2-2 on aggregate going into the 96th minute when Leicester were awarded a contentious penalty. Philips provided live commentary of a spectacular double-save from Manuel Almunia which triggered a remarkable counter attack with Watford breaking up the field and Troy Deeney netting at the other end to seal a place in the play-off final. With the gantry shaking, Phillips somehow managed to deliver his report - but only just.Kammys a real head turner Whats going on Kammy? Some of the funniest Soccer Saturday moments have occurred when ggoals go in during a live report from the ground, meaning reporters are sometimes caught on the hop.dddddddddddd The chief culprit in this department is Chris Kamara. His most famous moment came in 2007 when David Healy seemingly equalised for Fulham against Middlesbrough when Kammy was live. As his monitor wasnt working, Kammy kept turning around to watch the action and had little clue whether the goal was disallowed. Jeff had to step in and clear up the incident for the viewers. Why does it always rain on me The best bits from Jeff Stelling and the Soccer Saturday panel. Sent to report on the League Two match between Dagenham & Redbridge versus Scunthorpe, reporter Bianca Westwood got caught up in a storm that caused the game to be abandoned. Unfortunately for Bianca, her position near pitch-side wasnt sheltered from the elements and she got an absolute soaking and there was little sympathy from the studio.Merson reacts to THAT Aguero winnerMerson was the lucky man in the hot seat for one of the most stunning moments in Premier League history when Sergio Aguero netted a late winner in a 3-2 victory over QPR that saw Manchester City win the title. Mersons accompanying commentary of the memorable goal only added to the incredible drama. He said: Its gone mad. Mancinis on the pitch, running around. Theyre all cuddling each other - theyve got love bites and everything.Oblivious Kammy Red card, Geoff? Has there? Kammy is oblivious to a sending off in his game Perhaps the most iconic moment in the shows 24-year history is Kammys report from Portsmouth and Blackburn in 2007. The camera cuts to Kammy to discuss Anthony Vanden Borres sending-off which had come through on the vidiprinter. What happened next was comedy gold as Kammy had managed to mistake the red card for a substitution. Also See: Meet Paul Clement 25 of Sky Sports WATCH: Becks on Sky On Soccer Saturday ' ' '