The Baltimore Ravens will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8, in what has to be one of the hardest-hitting and toughest rivalries in football. Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell certainly believes it doesn’t get any bigger than this and he’s excited to get into the mix. “There’s no bigger rivalry in professional sports — in my opinion …
Calais Campbell sees ‘Play like a Raven’ culture as best chance to return to Super Bowl
Over his 13-year NFL career, Calais Campbell has experienced his fair share of success, including a Super Bowl appearance in his rookie season and nearly another nine seasons later. However, since the trade that brought him to Baltimore this past March, the 5-time Pro Bowl defensive end has seen what separates the Ravens franchise from all of the rest. “It’s …
Ravens DT Calais Campbell is our Player of the Game vs. Eagles
The Baltimore Ravens escaped Philadelphia with an ugly and rather sloppy win over the Eagles despite having nearly full control of the game for the first three quarters. This game wasn’t (or shouldn’t have been) as close as the final score indicates, but the Ravens’ offense didn’t do the team many favors, especially in the second half. With the inconsistencies …
How Calais Campbell might take the Ravens to the Super Bowl
It is as testament to the work of Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, as well as former general manager Ozzie Newsome, that Baltimore’s NFL team has as complete a roster as you’ll see in the NFL. That’s why they went 14-2 last season and led the league in Total DVOA by an absolutely crushing margin. But the Ravens’ one obvious …
Ravens DL Calais Campbell says Texans’ failed fourth-and-1 was a ‘huge boost’
One of the most stunning decisions of the Houston Texans’ 33-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens was coach Bill O’Brien’s decision to go for it on fourth-and-1 from the Texans’ own 34-yard line. Earlier in the quarter from the exact same spot on the field, the Texans punted away, and the Ravens drove down to kick a field goal and …
Martindale on Calais Campbell: ‘He’s One of the Most Unselfish Players I’ve Ever Been Around’
OWINGS MILLS, Md.— Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell knocked down a pair of passes in the Browns opening drive in the regular-season opener. The second deflection was caught out of the air by cornerback Marlon Humphrey that led to Baltimore’s first touchdown in the 38-6 rout. Campbell was the Ravens’ biggest offseason signing and he’s wasted no time making an …
Calais Campbell on the impact of social media for NFL players
The off-field role for the typical NFL player has traditionally been a reserved, quiet one. Usually more focused on winning football games while pleasing ownership and league sponors, the league’s athletes have typically kept their opinions to themselves. T That changed this past week as the sports universe had one of the most historic socially active movements after a Black …
Late for Work 8/25: Calais Campbell Says Offenses ‘Should Have Fear in Their Hearts’
Calais Campbell is not known for being braggadocious or speaking in hyperbole, so when the Pro Bowl defensive lineman says opposing offenses should fear the Ravens defense, they should be afraid. Very afraid. “They should have fear in their hearts, because this defense is special,” Campbell said on NFL Network’s “Inside Training Camp Live.” “When we go out there in …
Ravens training camp notebook: Campbell dominant, Jackson soars
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Calais Campbell is an imposing figure on the practice field. The veteran defensive end is already taken on a leadership role after being acquired by the Ravens in Mach. Campbell has set the tone throughout camp and has been a force in 11-on-11 drills. He also put a hard hit on running back Mark Ingram. One …
Calais Campbell wants to earn respect of new Ravens teammates
Calais Campbell is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the NFL, but the defensive end remains grounded as he enters his 13th NFL season. After being traded to the Baltimore Ravens this offseason, Campbell enters a new locker room of a team well within reach of a Super Bowl. Yet, Campbell is still eager to earn the …