First half game thread....finally the Redskins offense sees a good defense, who held down Philly well last week. Bruce Allen announced Rex Grossman will be the starter and that him and John Beck will rotate every couple series.
Kickoff
8:00PM EST
TV
Announcers:
Mike Tirico, Jaws, Gruden (Suzy Kolber sidelines)
Radio:
ESPN 980 (regional station list)
Odds:
Ravens -4 (opened at -6), Over/under 33.5
Not playing
OUT: Chris Cooley, London Fletcher, Edgar Jones, Ryan Torain, Malcolm Kelly, Brandon Banks, Adam Carriker, LaRon Landry, and Kareem Moore
Former Redskins on BAL
Casey Rabach, Cam Cameron was a QB coach for Skins '94-'96
Previous Meetings
Ravens hold a 3-1 regular season advantage and 4-2 pre-season advantage.
Local connections
- Kevin Barnes grew up in Glen Burnie, MD
- Tyrod Taylor, Justin Harper, Jason Murphy (VT Tech) and Torrey Smith, Domonique Foxworth, LaQuan Williams (UMD) play for BAL
Notes
- Matt Birk is OUT for Ravens. Cofield vs Rabach time?
- Ravens lost 13-6 to Eagles last week
- Do Baltimore fans boo Beck?
- HB Blades and Joe Flacco were roommates at Pittsburgh
(H/T Redskins.com) Redskins close the pre-season out Thursday night at home vs TAM at 7:30PM.
Flash from the Past Trivia: Who can name this Redskin? (click to enlarge)
